Brand Comparison
Centellian24 vs Beauty of Joseon
A head-to-head comparison of two popular K-beauty brands. Which one is right for your skin?
Our Pick
Beauty of Joseon
Higher editor rating (9 vs 8.5)
Centellian24
Centellian24 is the Korean brand that turned madecassoside into a household ingredient. Their Madeca Cream is one of the most trusted cica-based creams in Asia, backed by clinical studies. A go-to for sensitive, reactive, post-procedure, and barrier-compromised skin.
Pros
- ✓ Clinical research on madecassoside
- ✓ Barrier-repair focused formulations
- ✓ Trusted by Korean dermatologists
- ✓ Excellent for reactive and compromised skin
Cons
- ✗ Formulations can feel heavy on oily skin
- ✗ Fragrance used in some products
- ✗ Price is higher than COSRX-tier rivals
Beauty of Joseon
Beauty of Joseon has quietly become one of the most impressive value propositions in K-beauty. Their Relief Sun is arguably the best budget sunscreen globally, and the Glow Serum delivers genuine results at a price that undercuts competitors by half. The hanbang angle could be gimmicky, but they back it with solid formulation science.
Pros
- ✓ Exceptional price-to-performance ratio
- ✓ Relief Sun SPF 50+ is a standout product
- ✓ Hanbang ingredients backed by real formulation
- ✓ Elegant textures despite budget pricing
Cons
- ✗ Limited product range compared to larger brands
