Brand Comparison
Lanolips 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 8.1)
Rating8.1/109/10
Price RangeMid-Range ($$)Budget ($)
Founded20092014
OriginAustraliaSouth Korea
Products519
Best Fornormal, Dry, SensitiveCombo, Oily, Sensitive, Dry
PhilosophyAussie lanolin-specialist — the definitive lip-balm brand from Australia, expanded into body and face.Hanbang (traditional Korean herbal medicine) meets modern cosmetic science. Heritage ingredients like rice, ginseng, and propolis in contemporary formulations.
Lanolips
Lanolips is the Aussie lip balm brand. Medical-grade lanolin, tinted and clear variants, cult status in Aussie drugstores. Expanded into hand cream and 3-in-1 multipurpose balms.
Pros
- ✓ Medical-grade lanolin
- ✓ Aussie chemist-shelf icon
- ✓ Cult lip balm
Cons
- ✗ Lanolin can sensitise some
- ✗ Mostly lip-focused
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
- ✓ Exceptional price-to-performance ratio
- ✓ Relief Sun SPF 50+ is a standout product
- ✓ Hanbang ingredients backed by real formulation
- ✓ Elegant textures despite budget pricing
Cons
- ✗ Limited product range compared to larger brands
- ✗ Hanbang marketing can feel vague
- ✗ Some products sell out frequently
