Brand Comparison
Episol vs Krave Beauty
A head-to-head comparison of two popular K-beauty brands. Which one is right for your skin?
Our Pick
Krave Beauty
Higher editor rating (8.7 vs 7.5)
Rating7.5/108.7/10
Price RangeMid-Range ($$)Mid-Range ($$)
Founded19982017
OriginSão Paulo, BrazilSeoul, South Korea
Products27
Best ForSensitive, Combo, OilySensitive, Acne-Prone, compromised-barrier
PhilosophyPharmacy-tier Brazilian SPF brand — clinical, fragrance-free, dermatologist-recommended.Liah Yoo's "press reset" philosophy: strip skincare back to what the barrier actually needs.
Episol
Episol is the pharmacy SPF Brazilian dermatologists actually write on prescriptions. Plain, consistent, well-formulated.
Pros
- ✓ Dermatologist-prescribed
- ✓ Fragrance-free options
- ✓ Solid multi-tone coverage
Cons
- ✗ Plain packaging
- ✗ Available mostly in Brazilian pharmacies
Krave Beauty
Liah Yoo built Krave Beauty the way you wish more brands would — with a skincare-fatigued YouTube audience in mind, a commitment to stripping back rather than piling on, and one genuine cult hit in Great Barrier Relief. Small catalog, specific mission, loyal fans. Not for people who want a 10-step system. Very much for people whose skin has been yelled at for too long.
Pros
- ✓ barrier-first philosophy
- ✓ cult hero in Great Barrier Relief
- ✓ transparent founder storytelling
- ✓ no fragrance / no essential oils
Cons
- ✗ very small catalog
- ✗ ships mostly US/intl, harder to find in Asia
- ✗ limited range of price points
