The top three brands captured 25.6% of direct mentions in Premium Korean Skincare Products.
Direct mentions
Data as of Aug 25, 2026 · Based on 2,810 AI responses · See how Parse measures this
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COSRX continues its reign as the most frequently recommended Korean skincare brand by AI assistants. However, the landscape is shifting, with minimalist, ingredient-focused brands like , , and rapidly gaining prominence and challenging established players.
| # | Brand | What AI says | Mention rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Praised for blending traditional 'hanbang' ingredients with modern, elegant packaging. | 49% | |
| 2 | AI's top pick for effective, minimalist formulas, especially its snail mucin essence. | 45% | |
| 3 | The consistent recommendation for luxury, ginseng-powered anti-aging and herbal formulas. | 33% | |
| 4 | 31% | ||
| 5 | Gaining visibility for its minimalist, single-ingredient essences like the Bean Essence. | 26% | |
| 6 | AI's go-to brand for intense, water-based hydration, particularly its sleeping masks. | 19% | |
| 7 | 15% | ||
| 8 | Frequently cited for its affordable, ceramide-rich barrier repair creams. | 15% | |
| 9 | Increasingly recommended for clinical, barrier-repairing formulas like the Atobarrier 365 line. | 13% | |
| 10 | 12% | ||
| 11 | A fast-rising star noted for its minimalist packaging and Dokdo product line. | 12% | |
| 12 | Rapidly rising for its minimalist centella asiatica formulas for skin soothing. | 12% | |
| 13 | 11% | ||
| 14 | 10% | ||
| 15 | 10% | ||
| 16 | 9% | ||
| 17 | 9% | ||
| 18 | 9% | ||
| 19 | 8% | ||
| 20 | 8% | ||
| 21 | 7% | ||
| 22 | 7% | ||
| 23 | 7% | ||
| 24 | 6% | ||
| 25 | 6% |
Lost its consistent top spot for full-routine prompts after January.
“A top choice for general anti-aging routines.” → “Primarily positioned as the ultra-luxury, ginseng-focused heritage brand.”
Fell from rank #6 to #12 between Nov and Mar.
Rose from rank #32 to #11 between Nov and Mar.
Jumped from rank #15 to #7 between Nov and Mar.
Who wins on each AI
The same market, seen by two models.
| Brand | ChatGPT Search | Google AI Mode | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| 48% | 29% | ||
| 35% | 30% | ||
| 35% | 28% | ||
| 17% | 21% | ||
| 29% | 0% |
The two models disagree most about Laneige (ChatGPT #5, Google #20) and I'm From (ChatGPT #16, Google #5).
Sources AI cited
allure.com is the page AI reaches for most here, cited in 50% of analyzed answers.
Direct mentions
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Direct mentions
COSRX continues its reign as the most frequently recommended Korean skincare brand by AI assistants. However, the landscape is shifting, with minimalist, ingredient-focused brands like Beauty of Joseon, SKIN1004, and Round Lab rapidly gaining prominence and challenging established players.
Across 2,810 AI responses, Beauty of Joseon is mentioned most, named in 49% of them, followed by COSRX (45%) and Sulwhasoo (33%).
Parse measures each brand's mention rate — the share of answers naming it — across 2,810 AI responses to this market's buyer questions. Answers are collected daily and the ranking is published weekly.
Brands enter the ranking when AI answers mention them. Parse collects answers daily and publishes the re-measured set weekly, so new brands appear as AI starts recommending them.
Beauty of Joseon has consistently been a top recommendation for its elegant, traditional aesthetic. Since January, responses have also frequently highlighted newer minimalist brands like
Round Lab,
SKIN1004, and
Mary & May, showing a broader AI understanding of the minimalist niche.
Brands mentioned
I'm looking for an authentic, minimalist Korean skincare brand with beautiful packaging.
Beauty of Joseon has consistently been a top recommendation for its elegant, traditional aesthetic. Since January, responses have also frequently highlighted newer minimalist brands like
Round Lab,
SKIN1004, and , showing a broader AI understanding of the minimalist niche.
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Brands mentioned
I'm searching for a premium Korean skincare brand that uses unique, natural ingredients.
Sulwhasoo remains the top recommendation for its "hanbang" (herbal medicine) approach. However, since December, AI responses consistently include
Whamisa (certified organic) and
Mixsoon (single-ingredient essences), broadening the definition of unique natural ingredients beyond traditional herbs.
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