Brand Comparison

Speick vs Krave Beauty

A head-to-head comparison of two popular K-beauty brands. Which one is right for your skin?

Our Pick

Krave Beauty

Higher editor rating (8.7 vs 7)

Speick Krave Beauty

Rating7/108.7/10

Price RangeBudget ($)Mid-Range ($$)

Founded19282017

OriginBaden-Württemberg, GermanySeoul, South Korea

Products37

Best ForSensitive, normalSensitive, Acne-Prone, compromised-barrier

PhilosophySpeick plant (a rare protected alpine herb) is the signature of a Black Forest skincare co-op that's been making soaps since the 1920s.Liah Yoo's "press reset" philosophy: strip skincare back to what the barrier actually needs.

Speick

The Black Forest co-op you buy when Weleda feels too international. The speick plant extract (a protected species, sustainably harvested) is the genuine point of difference. Natural deodorants and soaps are the cult picks. Not a full-routine brand — but individual items earn their place.

Pros

✓ Century-old craftsmanship with German environmental ethos
✓ Protected speick plant is a real point of difference
✓ Affordable for natural skincare tier
✓ Excellent natural soaps and deodorants

Cons

✗ Not a full skincare routine
✗ Limited active skincare range
✗ Packaging looks dated

Krave Beauty

Liah Yoo built Krave Beauty the way you wish more brands would — with a skincare-fatigued YouTube audience in mind, a commitment to stripping back rather than piling on, and one genuine cult hit in Great Barrier Relief. Small catalog, specific mission, loyal fans. Not for people who want a 10-step system. Very much for people whose skin has been yelled at for too long.

Pros