Brand Comparison
Make P:rem vs Banobagi
A head-to-head comparison of two popular K-beauty brands. Which one is right for your skin?
Our Pick
Banobagi
Higher editor rating (8.6 vs 8)
Make P:rem
Make P:rem is the dermatologist-developed K-beauty brand for people whose skin reacts to everything. Their Safe Me Relief Moisture Cream is a barrier-focused cream that rivals La Roche-Posay Cicaplast at a fraction of the price. An underrated gem.
Pros
- ✓ Dermatologist-developed formulations
- ✓ Outstanding for sensitive/reactive skin
- ✓ Fragrance-free options across the range
- ✓ Excellent barrier support
Cons
- ✗ Clinical branding lacks K-beauty charm
- ✗ Smaller catalog than bigger rivals
- ✗ Limited distribution outside Korea
Banobagi
Banobagi reads like what happens when a famous Korean clinic decides their post-procedure aftercare deserves to be available to everyone. The Vita Genic Jelly Mask put them on the map, and the Milk Thistle Repair Cream became the quiet sleeper hit. Formulations skew clinical-soothing — high panthenol, niacinamide, centella — exactly what you'd expect from a brand born in Gangnam's aesthetic-clinic ecosystem.
Pros
- ✓ Clinic-derived credibility
- ✓ Excellent for post-procedure skin
- ✓ Strong barrier-repair lineup
- ✓ Great quality at mid-tier pricing
Cons
- ✗ Branding is uneven across products
- ✗ Less buzz outside Korea
