Brand Comparison
Susanne Kaufmann vs Dr. Ceuracle
A head-to-head comparison of two popular K-beauty brands. Which one is right for your skin?
Our Pick
Dr. Ceuracle
Higher editor rating (9 vs 8.2)
Rating8.2/109/10
Price RangePremium ($$$)Premium ($$$)
Founded20032008
OriginAustria/GermanySouth Korea
Products74
Best ForMature, Dry, normal, SensitiveSensitive, barrier repair, Mature, vegan-curious
PhilosophyAlpine-luxury natural skincare — Bregenzerwald herbs, minimalist architecture-inspired packaging, wellness as serious business.Vegan cosmeceutical skincare with the formulation rigor of a derm-clinic line.
Susanne Kaufmann
Austria's quiet minimalist hotel spa brand. Feels like Le Labo for skincare. Gentler than active-heavy, but the textures are genuinely expensive-feeling.
Pros
- ✓ Alpine botanical depth
- ✓ Chic design language
- ✓ Natural and effective
Cons
- ✗ Premium pricing
- ✗ Quiet on hero products
- ✗ Less accessible globally
Dr. Ceuracle
Dr. Ceuracle is the brand to recommend when a friend is barrier-rebuilding and wants vegan, no-fragrance, no-fuss formulations that actually do something. The Vegan Kombucha line is the gateway, but the whole catalog reads like a derm's side project — high-actives concentrations, transparent INCI lists, zero TikTok theatrics. Quietly one of the most respected K-beauty cosmeceutical houses globally.
Pros
- ✓ Vegan + cruelty-free across the line
- ✓ Cosmeceutical-grade actives
- ✓ Genuinely fragrance-free
- ✓ Loved by sensitive-skin dermatologists
Cons
- ✗ Premium pricing for K-beauty
- ✗ Packaging is clinical, not cute
- ✗ Limited Sephora distribution
