Brand Comparison
Lucas' Papaw Remedies 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 8.6)
Rating8.6/109/10
Price RangeBudget ($)Budget ($)
Founded19062014
OriginAustraliaSouth Korea
Products119
Best Forchapped-lips, cracked-skin, minor-burnsCombo, Oily, Sensitive, Dry
PhilosophyOne jar, six generations, zero fuss — the Queensland first-aid tin.Hanbang (traditional Korean herbal medicine) meets modern cosmetic science. Heritage ingredients like rice, ginseng, and propolis in contemporary formulations.
Lucas' Papaw Remedies
A 100%-Australian family company making a single red-tinted fermented-papaya ointment since 1906. It's in every Aussie handbag for a reason. Model's favourite, baby's favourite, also genuinely good on chapped lips.
Pros
- ✓ Cult status across Australia for chapped lips and minor burns
- ✓ Pure petroleum jelly + papaya fermentation — simple and effective
- ✓ A-list model secret turned global export
Cons
- ✗ Petroleum base is polarising
- ✗ Only one hero product
- ✗ Packaging is dated charm or actually dated depending on your view
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
