Brand Comparison
Suisai vs Banobagi
A head-to-head comparison of two popular K-beauty brands. Which one is right for your skin?
Our Pick
Banobagi
Higher editor rating (8.6 vs 8)
Rating8/108.6/10
Price RangeMid-Range ($$)Mid-Range ($$)
Founded20062015
OriginJapanSouth Korea
Products33
Best ForOily, Combo, Acne-ProneSensitive, post-procedure, barrier repair, redness
PhilosophyEnzyme powder technology for the ultimate gentle exfoliationSkincare formulated by 30 in-house consultants from one of Seoul's top plastic surgery clinic groups.
Suisai
Invented the enzyme powder wash category — individual capsules that activate with water for fresh exfoliation every time.
Pros
- ✓ Pioneered enzyme powder wash
- ✓ Individual capsules stay fresh
- ✓ Gentle yet effective
Cons
- ✗ Single-use waste
- ✗ Can be drying
- ✗ Limited product range
Banobagi
Banobagi reads like what happens when a famous Korean clinic decides their post-procedure aftercare deserves to be available to everyone. The Vita Genic Jelly Mask put them on the map, and the Milk Thistle Repair Cream became the quiet sleeper hit. Formulations skew clinical-soothing — high panthenol, niacinamide, centella — exactly what you'd expect from a brand born in Gangnam's aesthetic-clinic ecosystem.
Pros
- ✓ Clinic-derived credibility
- ✓ Excellent for post-procedure skin
- ✓ Strong barrier-repair lineup
- ✓ Great quality at mid-tier pricing
Cons
- ✗ Branding is uneven across products
- ✗ Less buzz outside Korea
- ✗ Some packaging feels generic
