Brand Comparison
Ras Luxury Oils 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)
Rating8/109/10
Price RangePremium ($$$)Budget ($)
Founded20142014
OriginIndiaSouth Korea
Products319
Best ForMature, Dry, normalCombo, Oily, Sensitive, Dry
PhilosophyLuxury Indian face oils — single-origin cold-pressed botanicals, gorgeous glass-bottle architecture.Hanbang (traditional Korean herbal medicine) meets modern cosmetic science. Heritage ingredients like rice, ginseng, and propolis in contemporary formulations.
Ras Luxury Oils
The Indian face-oil brand that feels like you're paying for the ritual. 24K Liquid Gold with saffron and gold flakes is the flagship gift.
Pros
- ✓ Beautiful packaging
- ✓ Cold-pressed single origins
- ✓ Luxury ritual feel
Cons
- ✗ Premium+ pricing
- ✗ Small range
- ✗ Face-oil-centric
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
- ✗ Some products sell out frequently
