Brand Comparison
Ducray vs Banobagi
A head-to-head comparison of two popular K-beauty brands. Which one is right for your skin?
Our Pick
Banobagi
Higher editor rating (8.6 vs 7)
Rating7/108.6/10
Price RangeMid-Range ($$)Mid-Range ($$)
Founded19302015
OriginFranceSouth Korea
Products23
Best ForSensitive, Acne-ProneSensitive, post-procedure, barrier repair, redness
PhilosophyDermatological expertise for scalp, hair, and skin conditionsSkincare formulated by 30 in-house consultants from one of Seoul's top plastic surgery clinic groups.
Ducray
The scalp and skin condition specialist — serious formulas for serious problems like keratosis pilaris and dandruff.
Pros
- ✓ Dermatological expertise since 1930
- ✓ Excellent for skin conditions
- ✓ Clinical efficacy
Cons
- ✗ Clinical feel
- ✗ Not glamorous
- ✗ Limited everyday range
Banobagi
Banobagi reads like what happens when a famous Korean clinic decides their post-procedure aftercare deserves to be available to everyone. The Vita Genic Jelly Mask put them on the map, and the Milk Thistle Repair Cream became the quiet sleeper hit. Formulations skew clinical-soothing — high panthenol, niacinamide, centella — exactly what you'd expect from a brand born in Gangnam's aesthetic-clinic ecosystem.
Pros
- ✓ Clinic-derived credibility
- ✓ Excellent for post-procedure skin
- ✓ Strong barrier-repair lineup
- ✓ Great quality at mid-tier pricing
Cons
- ✗ Branding is uneven across products
- ✗ Less buzz outside Korea
- ✗ Some packaging feels generic
