Korean vs Export Versions of K-Beauty Products: What Actually Differs
Side-by-side facts for Korean products whose export (global) versions differ from the domestic Korean version — formula, UV filters, fragrance, or volume.
Inclusion criteria: product currently sold at Korean retailers with a recurring domestic-vs-export version question. Inclusion is not paid; brands cannot pay to be added or removed. Checked: 2026-08-27.
| Product | Category | Korea price | Global price | Korea vs export | Last renewal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anua Heartleaf Pore Control Cleansing Oil | cleansing-oil | ₩20,000 | US$28.00 (list, Olive Young Global) | No known difference | None recorded |
| Banila Co Clean It Zero Cleansing Balm Original | cleansing-balm | ₩20,000 | US$21.00 (Banila Co official US site, 100ml) | Differs — see product page | 2024-04 |
| Beauty of Joseon Green Plum Refreshing Cleanser | gel-cleanser | ₩13,000 | US$13.00 (list, beautyofjoseon.com) | No known difference | None recorded |
| Beauty of Joseon Relief Sun Rice + Probiotics SPF50+ PA++++ | sunscreen-cream | ₩18,000 | US$18.00 list / US$14.99 sale (Olive Young Global) | Differs — see product page | None recorded |
| COSRX Low pH Good Morning Gel Cleanser | gel-cleanser | ₩9,900 | US$14.00 (list, cosrx.com) | Differs — see product page | None recorded |
| COSRX Salicylic Acid Daily Gentle Cleanser | cleansing-foam | ₩9,900 | AU$9.68 sale (Olive Young Global, region-detected pricing, ≈US$6.16, 150ml) | No known difference | None recorded |
| d'Alba Waterfull Tone-Up Sun Cream (Blue) | sunscreen-cream | ₩34,000 | US$40.00 (Olive Young Global, 50ml) | No known difference | None recorded |
| Etude House SoonJung pH 6.5 Whip Cleanser | cleansing-foam | ₩18,900 | US$15.99 (Ulta, 150ml) | No known difference | None recorded |
| Goodal Heartleaf Calming Moisture Sun Cream | sunscreen-cream | ₩22,000 | US$24.00 (Olive Young Global, matching 50mL+50mL set) | No known difference | None recorded |
| Heimish All Clean Balm | cleansing-balm | ₩18,000 | US$19.99 list / US$17.99 sale (heimish.us, 120ml) | No known difference | None recorded |
| Isntree Yam Root Vegan Milk Cleanser | cleansing-milk | ₩25,000 | AU$31.25 sale (Olive Young Global, region-detected pricing, ≈US$19.90, 220ml) | No known difference | None recorded |
| Ma:nyo Pure Cleansing Oil Deep Clean | cleansing-oil | ₩19,900 | US$29.00 (manyo.us, 200ml) | No known difference | None recorded |
| Ma:nyo Pure Soybean Cleansing Oil | cleansing-oil | ₩19,900 | US$23.00 (Olive Young Global) | Differs — see product page | None recorded |
| Round Lab 1025 Dokdo Cleanser | gel-cleanser | ₩13,000 | US$16.00 (Olive Young Global, region-detected pricing, 150ml) | No known difference | None recorded |
| Round Lab Birch Juice Moisturizing Sun Cream SPF50+ PA++++ | sunscreen-cream | ₩25,000 | — | Differs — see product page | None recorded |
| SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Light Cleansing Oil | cleansing-oil | ₩25,000 | US$25.00 (Olive Young US) | No known difference | None recorded |
| Torriden Dive-In Low Molecular Hyaluronic Acid Cleansing Oil | cleansing-oil | ₩22,000 | US$25.00 (list, torriden.us) | No known difference | None recorded |