Who owns The Face Shop?
The Face Shop is owned by LG H&H (South Korea, KRX: 051900), which has owned the brand since 2010.[1] The Face Shop was founded in 2003 in South Korea and was independent until 2010.
This ownership is reported in official statements but has not yet been matched to a regulatory filing.
Key facts
- Current owner
- LG H&H Co., Ltd. reported
- Owned since
- Previous owner
- Independent (2003–2010)
- Owner HQ
- 🇰🇷 South Korea, Seoul
- Origin
- 🇰🇷 South Korea
- Founded
- 2003
- Category
- Personal care & beauty › Skin care › Facial skin care
- Parent ticker
- KRX: 051900
- Last verified
- · 1 sources
About The Face Shop
The Face Shop sells affordable natural-ingredient skincare and cosmetics through its own shops, and was among the first Korean beauty chains to expand widely across Asia. LG H&H acquired it in 2010. Its single-brand shop format, staffed by advisers and stocking only its own products, was widely copied across the region.
Ownership timeline of The Face Shop
Where The Face Shop sits in LG H&H
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the parent company of The Face Shop?
The parent company of The Face Shop is LG H&H, a publicly listed company headquartered in South Korea.
Is The Face Shop South Korean?
Yes. The Face Shop originated in South Korea in 2003 and its owner, LG H&H, is also headquartered in South Korea.
Since when has LG H&H owned The Face Shop?
LG H&H has owned The Face Shop since 2010.
Who owned The Face Shop before LG H&H?
The Face Shop was an independent company from its founding in 2003 until LG H&H acquired it in 2010.
Is The Face Shop still owned by LG H&H?
Yes. As of 6 September 2026, The Face Shop is still owned by LG H&H. The ownership record was last checked against primary sources on that date.
Sources (1) & corrections
Last verified . Every ownership fact above is backed by one of these primary documents. Numbers in brackets in the text refer to this list.
- [1] LG H&H Co., Ltd. Annual Report 2025 — LG H&H Co., Ltd., Annual report, published 20 March 2026; retrieved 6 September 2026.
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