Brand Comparison

Lanolips 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 8.1)

Lanolips The History of Whoo

Rating8.1/108.8/10

Price RangeMid-Range ($$)Premium ($$$)

Founded20092003

OriginAustraliaSouth Korea

Products55

Best Fornormal, Dry, SensitiveMature, Dry

PhilosophyAussie lanolin-specialist — the definitive lip-balm brand from Australia, expanded into body and face.Royal-court hanbang for the woman who wants her anti-aging to feel ceremonial.

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

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