Brand Comparison

Weleda vs The History of Whoo

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

Our Pick

The History of Whoo

Higher editor rating (8.8 vs 8.2)

Weleda The History of Whoo

Rating8.2/108.8/10

Price RangeMid-Range ($$)Premium ($$$)

Founded19212003

OriginGermany / SwitzerlandSouth Korea

Products105

Best Fornormal, Dry, MatureMature, Dry

PhilosophyAnthroposophic apothecary — biodynamic farming, Rudolf-Steiner-derived philosophy, 100+ years of consistent formulation.Royal-court hanbang for the woman who wants her anti-aging to feel ceremonial.

Weleda

Weleda is the grandmother brand of organic European skincare. Skin Food is iconic. Biodynamic, often essential-oil-rich, fragrance-forward. If Dr. Hauschka is biodynamic-chic, Weleda is biodynamic-institution.

Pros

✓ Century of apothecary rigor
✓ Biodynamic + Demeter-certified
✓ Skin Food is a cult classic

Cons

✗ Essential oils irritate sensitive skin
✗ Scents are strong

The History of Whoo

Price tags that make you wince and packaging that belongs in a palace museum — but the Bichup Self-Generating Anti-Aging Essence is legitimately good, and the Gongjinhyang:Seol brightening line has receipts. You're paying for the ritual as much as the results, which is either the point or the problem, depending on who you are.

Pros