Brand Comparison
Nacific 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 7.5)
Nacific
Nacific is the quiet achiever of K-beauty. Their Fresh Herb Origin Serum is a cult favorite for good reason, and the brand consistently delivers clean, effective formulas at mid-range prices. Not flashy, but reliable and increasingly innovative with their vegan formulations.
Pros
- ✓ Strong botanical formulations
- ✓ Vegan and cruelty-free
- ✓ Fresh Herb line is excellent
- ✓ Good value for the quality
Cons
- ✗ Brand awareness is low outside Korea
- ✗ Packaging could be more premium
- ✗ Some products are hard to find
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
