Ever wonder what happens when old-school herbal wisdom gets a modern makeover?
Enter Yunjac — a prestige Korean skincare house built on centuries of plant medicine, refined through modern formulation science. It’s thoughtful. It’s luxurious. And honestly, it just makes sense.
So, what’s Yunjac all about?
Yunjac believes your skin already knows how to take care of itself — it just needs the right support.
Their guiding philosophy is the whole plant effect. Instead of using isolated extracts, Yunjac captures the full life cycle of the plant — roots, stems, flowers — each harvested when its energy and nutrients peak.
The result? Formulas that feel synergistic rather than scattered. Plants lend your skin the same resilience they use to push through soil, grow, and bloom.
Simple in theory. Rare in execution.
The science behind the story
This is not herbs steeped in marketing poetry.
Yunjac spent years developing its formulas alongside Intercos, a global cosmetic innovation leader, and Vitalab, a botanical research institute.
Their ingredient roster blends clinical credibility with traditional roots. Hero ingredients include:
Fermented red ginseng
Boosts vitality, supports bounce, and brings antioxidant strength.
Agarwood
A prized ceremonial wood used to fortify the skin’s resilience.
Gardenia flower extract
Delivers antioxidants with a soft, luminous finish.
It’s herbal skincare, minus the heaviness — textures are silky, absorbent, and thoroughly modern.
Top picks
If you’re new to Yunjac, these are the products people keep going back to:
Skin Perfecting Protective Base Prep
Their most famous product. A makeup-priming base that smooths texture, enhances glow, improves foundation wear, and includes SPF protection. Think: filter-finish skin before foundation touches your face.
Whole Plant Effect Concentrate
The essence of their philosophy is bottled. A balancing, vitality-boosting serum that preps skin for a soft, even canvas — both with or without makeup.
Whole Plant Effect Essential Cream
The essence of their philosophy is bottled. A balancing, vitality-boosting serum that preps skin for a soft, even canvas — both with or without makeup.
Hydrating & Soothing Treatment Toner
Powered by Baeknyoncho extract + Ujildu water, this toner does more than splash hydration — it helps seal moisture in and calm post-cleanse tightness.
Why Yunjac isn’t just another K-beauty moment
Launched by Shinsegae International in 2018, Yunjac went from newcomer to high-performer fast, nearing $90M USD annual revenue by 2020.
It succeeded not because it chased trends, but because it offered something deeper:
A skin-first philosophy grounded in herbal medicine and modern research.
If your complexion has been whispering for balance — a little calm, a little strength, a little hydration — Yunjac might be what it’s asking for.
Herbal wisdom, edited by science.
A routine that restores instead of overwhelms.
Now that’s a ritual worth keeping.
