In the world of skincare, it’s no surprise seeing the term “clean beauty” thrown around across many brands. But as we’ve come to understand, “clean beauty” doesn’t have clearly defined rules. Instead, the term allows brands to represent, lead, and fulfill different promises for both the common and ethical consumer. Today, we want to highlight Sioris – a K-beauty brand that we believe embodies clean beauty in a simple and fun way.
What is Sioris?
First of all, what exactly does Sioris mean?
It’s an amalgamation of two words: “Simple and Original”.
Sioris is founded and launched by Isaac Han, whose passion started from his ten-year (and counting!) experience working at a cosmetic company in South Korea. While working there, he realized that organic cosmetics is about caring for people and nature, which eventually inspired him to create his clean beauty brand, focusing on using the freshest ingredients farmed in South Korea. His reasoning for using fresh and organic ingredients is to help deliver potent nutrients to our skin and reap all the benefits.
As consumers, we can see that in the formulations. Depending on the season, you can expect to find different ingredients making up the base for some of their products. For example, their best-selling facial mist contains Yuja citrus fruit water for the autumn production and green plum water for the spring production. The reasoning behind this is due to the brand’s stance of using fruits at their peak, which means different fruits for different seasons. How cool is that?
How does a consumer receive Sioris’s message?
Sioris is considered a “clean beauty” brand, so you can expect to see phrases such as “vegan, cruelty-free, paraben-free, and phthalate-free.” Not only does Sioris does abide by these terms, what’s also interesting is the standards they’ve placed for “clean beauty”, which is not so easily defined.
For Sioris, their definition relies on the U.S’s EWG ratings as a benchmark, which is typical for brands in Korea. Since Sioris uses fresh ingredients, they strictly narrow down their ingredients list to the very basics – fluff excluded. So you can expect to see higher concentrations of ingredients that matter most, like Yuja fruit, green plum, omija berry, and even oatmeal, while stripping down unnecessary synthetic preservatives.
As for the packaging, Isaac’s love for nature translates to eco-friendly and user-friendly bottles that’re just as thoughtful as the formulations. All packaging is recyclable (PET/PP plastics & paper outer packaging) while preserving the ingredients’ freshness (pump bottles & minimal labels).
Other Standouts
When Sioris says they’re made for all skin types, Issac Han means it.
Sioris is specifically formulated to help sensitive and troubled skin types so that anyone can benefit with minimal risk. But that’s not to say everyone will react the same way when applying the products since no two people have the same skin type. It’s still nice to know that this brand is very conscious of the consumer market.
Although Sioris is artificial fragrance-free, some of their products contain small amounts of essential oils because sometimes, it’s hard to use a product that doesn’t smell very good. Those are listed as orange peel oil, West Indian Rosewood oil, Citronellol, Geraniol, Limonene, or Linalool. But keep in mind that there are quite a few products that are formulated without EOs too. So if you’re sensitive to or prefer not to use essential oils in their skincare products, keep an eye out on the ingredients list.
Here’s a quick rundown of some products from the brand.
Cleansers
Formulated at low pH levels, Sioris is known for its gentle cleansers. You can expect to find cleansers catered to your preference – lightweight gel types for oily-combination skin, and milky lotion types for extra nourishment. For the added exfoliation, there is a soft scrub to combine with your favorite cleanser. And if you’re a makeup user, there’s a cleansing oil and a makeup remover to help reset and refresh your skin after a long day.
Mists & Toners
If you’re a newcomer to the Sioris game, their facial mists are best sellers. Not only do they look amazing, but they combine oil and water layers that help nourish the skin from the inside out! If you’re more of a toner person, the brand offers one that has a low pH and is formulated with gentle exfoliants for smoothing out skin texture.
Serums & Ampoules
When you need calming, this brand’s serums and ampoules are great options to add to your skincare routine! A popular pick for brightening the skin is A Calming Day Ampoule, a lightweight serum with Centella Asiatica and omija berry. The Bring The Light Serum is slightly more nourishing but fast-absorbing and filled to the brim with antioxidants from the green plum, broccoli, and other plant extracts. Or if you’re a sheet mask person, this eco-friendly Tencel sheet leaves skin looking brighter and extra nourished!
Creams & Sunscreen
Moisturizers are essential in our skincare routine, and Sioris’s two creams are delightfully lightweight and easy to use. Not only do they utilize the pump bottle for maximum freshness and ease of use, but ingredients like tamanu oil and omija berry help restore irritated skin to its normal state.
And let’s not forget the sunscreen! True to the brand, this plant-based 100% Mineral non-nano sunscreen with SPF35 is gentle for even the most sensitive of skin types. But keep in mind that the SPF does leave a white cast that some people might not prefer. So if that’s not your thing, keep calm and move on!
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