Brand Comparison

Mixsoon 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)

Mixsoon Beauty of Joseon

Rating8/109/10

Price RangeBudget ($)Budget ($)

Founded20202014

OriginSouth KoreaSouth Korea

Products1019

Best ForSensitive, Dry, ComboCombo, Oily, Sensitive, Dry

PhilosophySingle-ingredient essences. Each product features one hero extract at maximum concentration, with a minimal supporting cast of ingredients.Hanbang (traditional Korean herbal medicine) meets modern cosmetic science. Heritage ingredients like rice, ginseng, and propolis in contemporary formulations.

Mixsoon

Mixsoon represents the 'less is more' philosophy taken to its logical extreme. Their Bean Essence and Galactomyces Essence are exactly what they claim: one ingredient, minimal fillers. This radical simplicity makes them excellent for sensitive skin and for people who want to know exactly what's working (or not). The downside is that single-ingredient products can only do so much.

Pros

✓ Radical ingredient transparency
✓ Minimal formulations reduce irritation risk
✓ Easy to identify what works for your skin
✓ Good value for the quality

Cons

✗ Single-ingredient approach limits efficacy
✗ Very young brand — limited track record
✗ Product range is small
✗ Not exciting if you want multi-benefit products

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