Brand Comparison

Ras Luxury Oils 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)

Ras Luxury Oils The History of Whoo

Rating8/108.8/10

Price RangePremium ($$$)Premium ($$$)

Founded20142003

OriginIndiaSouth Korea

Products35

Best ForMature, Dry, normalMature, Dry

PhilosophyLuxury Indian face oils — single-origin cold-pressed botanicals, gorgeous glass-bottle architecture.Royal-court hanbang for the woman who wants her anti-aging to feel ceremonial.

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

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