Brand Comparison
Hanyul 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 8)
Hanyul
Hanyul is Amorepacific clean-botanical line and it shows. The Pure Artemisia Calming Water Cream is one of the best lightweight creams for combination skin, and the brand as a whole is elegant, reliable, and beautifully designed. A bridge between traditional Korean skincare and modern minimalism.
Pros
- ✓ Traditional Korean botanicals in modern formulations
- ✓ Backed by Amorepacific R&D
- ✓ Elegant packaging and experience
- ✓ Well-suited for combination skin
Cons
- ✗ Some products contain fragrance
- ✗ Higher price than budget K-beauty
- ✗ Less aggressive on actives
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
