Brand Comparison
Farmacy 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 7.5)
Farmacy
The Honey Potion mask is the genuine hero โ warms on contact, leaves skin humming. Green Clean cleansing balm is excellent. The rest of the range is competent but less singular. The sustainability story is more substantive than most farm-branded brands but don't expect miracles.
Pros
- โ Honey Potion mask is a genuinely great treatment
- โ Green Clean cleansing balm is Sephora cult-status
- โ Farm-sourced botanicals are the real story
- โ Strong barrier and hydration lineup
Cons
- โ Premium pricing
- โ Not every product lives up to the hero items
- โ Honey sensitivities need checking
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
- โ Exceptional price-to-performance ratio
- โ Relief Sun SPF 50+ is a standout product
- โ Hanbang ingredients backed by real formulation
- โ Elegant textures despite budget pricing
Cons
- โ Limited product range compared to larger brands







