Brand Comparison
Suisai 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 8)
Rating8/108.7/10
Price RangeMid-Range ($$)Mid-Range ($$)
Founded20062017
OriginJapanSeoul, South Korea
Products37
Best ForOily, Combo, Acne-ProneSensitive, Acne-Prone, compromised-barrier
PhilosophyEnzyme powder technology for the ultimate gentle exfoliationLiah Yoo's "press reset" philosophy: strip skincare back to what the barrier actually needs.
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
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
- ✓ barrier-first philosophy
- ✓ cult hero in Great Barrier Relief
- ✓ transparent founder storytelling
- ✓ no fragrance / no essential oils
Cons
- ✗ very small catalog
- ✗ ships mostly US/intl, harder to find in Asia
- ✗ limited range of price points
