Brand Comparison

Peripera 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 8.5)

Peripera The History of Whoo

Rating8.5/108.8/10

Price RangeBudget ($)Premium ($$$)

Founded20062003

OriginSeoul, South KoreaSouth Korea

Products15

Best ForOily, Combo, DryMature, Dry

PhilosophyPlayful, affordable color cosmetics and lip products that perform like luxury. Known for their Ink Velvet lip tints and effortless K-beauty looks.Royal-court hanbang for the woman who wants her anti-aging to feel ceremonial.

Peripera

Peripera owns the lip tint category. Their Ink Velvet formula is genuinely one of the best on the market at any price — long-lasting, comfortable, and the shade range is excellent. Beyond lips, their blushes and eye products punch above their weight. Not a skincare brand, but essential for the K-beauty makeup side.

Pros

✓ Best-in-class lip tints
✓ Incredibly affordable
✓ Trendy shade range updated seasonally
✓ Great blush formulas too

Cons

✗ Skincare range is limited
✗ Some shades run different from swatches online
✗ Packaging feels cheap on some products

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