Brand Comparison
Farmacy vs The History of Whoo
A head-to-head comparison of two popular K-beauty brands. Which one is right for your skin?
Our Pick
The History of Whoo
Higher editor rating (8.8 vs 7.5)
Farmacy
The Honey Potion mask is the genuine hero — 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
- ✓ Honey Potion mask is a genuinely great treatment
- ✓ Green Clean cleansing balm is Sephora cult-status
- ✓ Farm-sourced botanicals are the real story
- ✓ Strong barrier and hydration lineup
Cons
- ✗ Premium pricing
- ✗ Not every product lives up to the hero items
- ✗ Honey sensitivities need checking
The History of Whoo
Price tags that make you wince and packaging that belongs in a palace museum — but the Bichup Self-Generating Anti-Aging Essence is legitimately good, and the Gongjinhyang:Seol brightening line has receipts. You're paying for the ritual as much as the results, which is either the point or the problem, depending on who you are.
Pros
- ✓ Heritage formulas with modern polish
- ✓ Exceptional packaging
- ✓ Strong mature-skin results
Cons
- ✗ Luxury pricing
- ✗ Heavy herbal fragrance
- ✗ Overkill for anyone under 35
