TOCOBO

TOCOBO is a Korean skincare and makeup brand launched in 2021. Its Korean website introduces itself with the line "Follow Your Intuition" and describes the brand as a "next derma cosmetic". At Ma Petite Coree, the TOCOBO selection ships from Seoul.

If you are looking at TOCOBO for the first time, keep in mind that its selection is mostly sun sticks, cushions and lip care. You will also find toners, essences, serums, creams, cleansers and even a hair mist.

We group TOCOBO products by name families to help you find your way. These groups come from product titles, not from a ranking made by the brand.

• Sun Stick: sun sticks such as the Cotton Soft Sun Stick, the Vita Waterproof Sun Stick and the Cica Cooling Sun Stick.
• Cica Calming: a family with cica in its name, from the Cica Calming Powder Wash to the Cica Calming Serum and the Cica Calming Gel Cream.
• Vita: the Vita Berry Pore Toner, the Vita Soft Daily Sun Lotion and the Vita Airy Sun Primer.
• Lip: lip masks, a lip balm and a lip oil, such as the Vita Glazed Lip Mask, the Lemon Sugar Scrub Lip Mask and the Powder Cream Lip Balm.
• Cushion: the Blur Finish Sun Cushion and the Apple Dewy Fit Cushion.
• Sets: the Basic Trio Set, the Glow & Moist Trio and the Sun Care Mini Duo.

In the titles you can spot cica, collagen, ceramides, AHA and BHA, lemon and calamine. We do not mention other active ingredients without a clear source.

Start with what you need right now. If you want a sun care product that is easy to carry, go for a sun stick such as the Vita Waterproof Sun Stick or the Mini Sun Stick, which lets you try several versions. If you prefer a fluid texture, look at the Cica Calming Sun Serum or the Vita Soft Daily Sun Lotion. If you like to apply sun care with a puff, look at the Blur Finish Sun Cushion.

For skin that needs gentleness, the Cica Calming family is a good starting point: pick one product at a time and keep the rest of your routine simple. If pores are on your mind, compare the Vita Berry Pore Toner and the AHA BHA Lemon Toner. For lips, choose between a mask for the evening, a balm for the day and the Juicy Berry Lip Oil. Cosmetic advice, not medical advice.

You can also filter by skin type: sensitive skin, combination skin or oily skin. Remember to test a new product on a small area before using it everywhere.

Each product page lists the format and the details to read before you order.

Before choosing, compare product names: the same type of product sometimes exists in several versions, for example a sun stick in a full size or a mini. Read the product page to find the one that suits you. If you hesitate between two families, start with a small size or a set, then move on to a fuller routine once you know what you like. You can also explore similar brands such as ROUND LAB or SKIN1004.

A few things stand out when you browse TOCOBO. First, the packaging is easy to recognize: bottles and cases in pastel light blue, yellow, mint green or pink, with the brand name clearly printed. Second, product names are descriptive: the format (stick, cushion, mask, toner) and the ingredient or the goal are right in the title. That makes it easy to compare without getting lost.

Finally, according to the brand, TOCOBO products are vegan. Its Korean website presents the line as vegan, and Korean press repeats this. Read the packaging of each TOCOBO product to check this point before you buy.

To start, here are a few TOCOBO products to look at first. The Blur Finish Sun Cushion is sun care in a cushion format, with a puff for easy touch-ups. The Cotton Soft Sun Stick is a sun stick to slip into your bag for touch-ups. The Vita Glazed Lip Mask is a lip mask in a small pink jar with a jelly texture.

For an everyday routine, look at the Vita Berry Pore Toner, the AHA BHA Lemon Toner, the Bifida Biome Essence and the Multi Ceramide Cream. To cleanse, compare the Coconut Clay Cleansing Foam and the Calamine Pore Control Cleansing Oil. For hair, the Heat Proof Hair Mist is a mist with Heat Proof in its name.