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 |
| 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 |
| Ma:nyo Pure Soybean Cleansing Oil | cleansing-oil | ₩19,900 | US$23.00 (Olive Young Global) | Differs — see product page | 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 |