Brand Comparison
Skandinavisk 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)
Skandinavisk
The design-object Scandi brand. More perfume house than skincare house, but the hand creams and body lotions punch above their weight. Packaging is museum-grade beautiful. Fragrance-forward — skip if you want fragrance-free. If you want the Nordic minimalism aesthetic on your sink, this is the brand.
Pros
- ✓ Museum-grade packaging design
- ✓ Fragrance compositions are genuinely beautiful
- ✓ Strong body and hand-care lineup
- ✓ Small carbon-neutral operation
Cons
- ✗ Heavily fragranced
- ✗ Skincare is secondary to fragrance
- ✗ Premium pricing for what's essentially body lotion
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
