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LICORNE's Vegan line brings together rice, cactus, and Jeju matcha in a lineup of 13+ plant-based products for everyday Korean skincare routines. The range spans serums, toners, ampoules, creams, eye creams, and facial mists - all formulated without animal-derived ingredients. Rice extract sits at the core of several formulas, supplying brightening and softening properties that show up in the Vegan Rice Toner, Serum, Ampoule, Cream, and Eye Cream. Cactus water runs through the Deep Moist sub-line - Ampoule, Serum, and Mist - targeting hydration for skin that loses moisture quickly. Jeju Matcha joins two cream formats: the Whitening Cream focuses on even tone, while the Tonup Cream adds a brightening base-prep step. All products are cruelty-free and certified vegan.
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LICORNE Vegan Skincare: What's in the Line and How to Use It
LICORNE's Vegan collection groups 13 certified plant-based products into three ingredient sub-families: rice, cactus, and Jeju matcha. Each sub-family covers several steps in a routine, so you can stay within the line from toner through eye cream without mixing in non-vegan formulas. This guide covers what each sub-family does, which formats suit which skin types, how the products layer, and what to look for when choosing between them.
What the LICORNE Vegan Line Is
LICORNE is a Korean skincare brand that formulates products without animal-derived ingredients or animal testing. The Vegan line spans three distinct ingredient themes - rice, cactus, and Jeju matcha - and covers a full routine from lightweight toner through targeted eye cream. All 13 products carry vegan certification, meaning the formula and production process meet third-party plant-only standards, not just a marketing claim. The line targets everyday facial care rather than specialized treatments, so the textures are designed to layer comfortably rather than act as standalone intensive treatments.
The Rice Sub-Family: Toner, Serum, Ampoule, Cream, Eye Cream
Rice extract is the backbone of five products in the line. The Vegan Rice Toner 100ml opens a routine with a lightweight watery texture that conditions skin before heavier steps. The Vegan Rice Serum 45ml and Vegan Rice Ampoule 45ml both concentrate rice-derived actives at higher density than the toner - the serum runs slightly thinner and spreads faster, while the ampoule sits between serum and cream in slip and finish. The Vegan Rice Moisture Cream 50ml locks in the earlier steps with a semi-rich texture suitable for normal to dry skin. The Vegan Rice Eye Cream 30ml rounds out the sub-family with a lighter-bodied formula sized for the orbital area. Together they form a complete layering sequence without mixing in unrelated ingredients.
Rice is valued in Korean skincare for its glutinous-starch slip and for niacinamide-adjacent brightening from rice bran. If you already use a niacinamide serum, the rice family stacks well on top without causing irritation - the concentrations in each LICORNE product are moderate rather than high-dose.
The Cactus Deep Moist Sub-Family: Ampoule, Serum, Mist
The Cactus Deep Moist trio - Ampoule 45ml, Serum 45ml, and Mist 100ml - centres on cactus water rather than rice. Cactus extracts retain moisture under warm or dry conditions, which makes these products particularly relevant for combination or oily skin types that want hydration without a heavy finish. The Mist 100ml is the most versatile format: it works as a pre-routine prep mist, a midday refresh, or a setting step over makeup. The Ampoule and Serum both target deeper hydration layers and differ primarily in slip - the ampoule has more slide, the serum absorbs slightly faster.
If your skin leans oily around the T-zone but drier at the cheeks, mixing the Cactus Deep Moist Serum in the morning with the Rice Moisture Cream at night is a practical split, since you stay within the vegan line throughout.
Jeju Matcha: Whitening Cream vs Tonup Cream
Two creams carry Jeju Matcha extract. The Vegan Jeju Matcha Whitening Cream 50ml targets uneven skin tone - its whitening label refers to the Korean cosmetic category (brightening dull spots and evening pigmentation), not a bleaching claim. The Vegan Jeju Matcha Tonup Cream 40ml is smaller in size and leans toward base prep: it adds a subtle brightening film that smooths skin tone before makeup or SPF. The two serve different moments in a routine. The Whitening Cream suits PM use or a standalone AM moisturizer when you skip foundation; the Tonup Cream fits as the last skincare step before sunscreen on days when you want extra radiance.
Jeju Matcha brings antioxidant polyphenols to both formulas, which pair well with the calming role these creams play at the end of a cleanse-toner-serum sequence.
Choosing by Skin Type
Dry and normal-to-dry skin types fit the rice sub-family best. The Vegan Rice Moisture Cream 50ml has the richest texture in the line, and the Rice Ampoule adds concentrated hydration before it. If dryness concentrates around the eye area, the Vegan Rice Eye Cream 30ml is the specific pick rather than extending the face cream.
Combination and oily skin types tend to prefer the Cactus Deep Moist Serum or Ampoule - the lighter finish from cactus water keeps the formula from sitting heavy. The Cactus Mist also works as a setting or refresh step through the day without adding oil. For oily skin that still struggles with dehydration (common in humidity-heavy climates or heavily air-conditioned offices), the Cactus formats supply moisture without the heavier cream texture.
Sensitive or reactive skin can work with any sub-family, since the formulas avoid fragrance as a front-listed ingredient, but the Cactus Mist's spray-on contact is the gentlest entry point for a first trial.
Layering Order Within the Line
A full LICORNE Vegan routine follows the standard Korean layering logic: lightest-first, heaviest-last. In practice: Vegan Rice Toner → Vegan Rice Serum (or Cactus Deep Moist Serum) → Vegan Rice Ampoule (or Cactus Ampoule) → Vegan Rice Moisture Cream (or Jeju Matcha cream) → Vegan Rice Eye Cream as a final step on the orbital area. The Cactus Mist slots in at the beginning as a hydration primer or after the cream as a setting refresh - both work.
You do not need to use every step every morning. A minimal two-step version - Toner + one Cream - covers the essentials. The Ampoule and Serum steps are optional boosters rather than required layers for the line to function.
Sizes and Format Notes
Serums and ampoules in this line come in 45ml bottles, which is a standard single-use size for Korean skincare rather than a travel format. At one to two pumps per use, 45ml typically lasts 6-8 weeks for twice-daily application. The toner at 100ml and the Cactus Mist at 100ml are both full-size daily-use bottles. The Jeju Matcha Tonup Cream at 40ml is slightly smaller than the Rice Moisture Cream at 50ml - a common size split between a prep cream and a moisturiser.
The Eye Cream at 30ml is sized for the small amounts needed around the eye area; this format is standard across Korean eye creams and should last 3-4 months with twice-daily use at a pea-size amount per application.
Vegan Certification and Korean Sourcing
LICORNE formulates and produces this line in Korea, which keeps the manufacturing chain within the domestic Korean cosmetics regulatory system - one of the stricter frameworks for ingredient labeling in Asia. Each product in the Vegan line carries certification confirming the absence of animal-derived ingredients and no animal testing at any stage of production. The certification covers both the finished formula and the component ingredients rather than the finished product alone.
For shoppers who maintain vegan lifestyles or follow cruelty-free purchasing rules, the LICORNE Vegan line qualifies under both criteria without requiring a product-by-product audit. The entire sub-line on this page shares the same certification status.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Which products are in LICORNE's Vegan Rice sub-family?
The Vegan Rice sub-family includes five products: the Vegan Rice Toner 100ml, Vegan Rice Serum 45ml, Vegan Rice Ampoule 45ml, Vegan Rice Moisture Cream 50ml, and Vegan Rice Eye Cream 30ml. Together they cover a complete layering sequence - from a conditioning toner through a targeted eye cream - all built on rice extract as the central active ingredient.
What is the difference between the Vegan Rice Serum and the Vegan Cactus Deep Moist Serum?
The Vegan Rice Serum 45ml is built on rice extract, which focuses on brightening and softening. Its texture is slightly more slip-forward and suits dry to normal skin. The Vegan Cactus Deep Moist Serum 45ml centres on cactus water for hydration with a lighter finish - better suited to combination or oily skin that needs moisture without heaviness. Both are vegan and come in the same 45ml size; the choice comes down to your skin type and which benefit you want to lead with.
When should I use the Vegan Cactus Deep Moist Mist 100ml?
The Cactus Deep Moist Mist works in three spots: as a hydrating prep before the rest of your routine, as a midday refresh over or under makeup, or as a final setting step after moisturiser. The 100ml size makes it practical as a daily-use bottle rather than a travel item. Shake before use if the formula separates after storage.
Is the Vegan Jeju Matcha Whitening Cream the same as a bleaching product?
No. In Korean cosmetics, "whitening" refers to brightening uneven pigmentation and evening skin tone - not bleaching. The Vegan Jeju Matcha Whitening Cream 50ml targets dull spots and discolouration through antioxidant matcha extract; it does not alter natural skin colour. The Vegan Jeju Matcha Tonup Cream 40ml is a separate product that adds a brightening film for base prep before sunscreen or makeup.
What does rice extract do in LICORNE's Vegan Rice formulas?
Rice extract in the LICORNE Vegan Rice range provides a few things: a glutinous-starch slip that smooths application, brightening compounds related to the niacinamide family found in rice bran, and mild conditioning that helps retain surface moisture. It appears across all five products in the rice sub-family - toner, serum, ampoule, cream, and eye cream - at concentrations that are moderate rather than high-dose, so the range pairs well with other actives without stacking too heavily.
Why does the Vegan Jeju Matcha line use Jeju Island matcha specifically?
Matcha from Jeju Island is grown in volcanic soil with high mineral content and a cooler maritime climate, which is associated with higher polyphenol concentrations compared to matcha grown under warmer conditions. The antioxidant polyphenols in Jeju Matcha help protect skin from oxidative stress that contributes to uneven tone and dullness. Both the Whitening Cream 50ml and Tonup Cream 40ml use this ingredient as the primary active.
In what order should I layer the LICORNE Vegan products?
Apply lightest to heaviest: start with the Vegan Rice Toner 100ml, then a serum (Rice Serum or Cactus Serum), then an ampoule (Rice or Cactus), then your chosen cream (Rice Moisture Cream, Jeju Matcha Whitening Cream, or Tonup Cream). Finish with the Vegan Rice Eye Cream 30ml on the orbital area. The Cactus Mist can open the routine as a prep step or close it as a setting mist. You do not need every step - toner plus one cream is a functional minimum.
Are all 13 products in the LICORNE Vegan line actually certified vegan?
Yes. Every product in the LICORNE Vegan collection carries third-party vegan certification covering both the finished formula and the individual component ingredients. The certification confirms no animal-derived ingredients and no animal testing at any point in the production chain. This applies to all sub-families: the rice products, the Cactus Deep Moist range, and both Jeju Matcha creams.
Is LICORNE cruelty-free?
LICORNE's Vegan line is produced and certified cruelty-free. As a Korean brand manufacturing within South Korea's domestic regulatory framework, the products are not subject to mandatory animal testing requirements that apply in some other markets. The vegan certification specifically covers the cruelty-free production standard alongside the plant-only ingredient requirement.
Can I use the Vegan Rice Eye Cream 30ml on the full face instead of just the eye area?
The Vegan Rice Eye Cream 30ml is formulated for the thinner, more delicate orbital area - it is lighter-bodied than the Vegan Rice Moisture Cream 50ml. You can apply it across the full face, but the 30ml size will deplete faster at that usage rate. For face-wide coverage, the Rice Moisture Cream 50ml is the intended format; the eye cream complements it as a targeted step rather than replacing it.
Do any LICORNE Vegan products come in travel sizes?
The Jeju Matcha Tonup Cream at 40ml is the smallest format in the line and the closest to a travel-friendly size, though it is sold as a full-size retail product rather than a dedicated mini. The serums and ampoules at 45ml, the toner at 100ml, and the Cactus Mist at 100ml are all standard Korean skincare retail sizes. No dedicated travel minis for the Vegan line are currently listed on skinsli.
Which LICORNE Vegan product is the gentlest starting point for reactive skin?
The Vegan Cactus Deep Moist Mist 100ml is the lowest-commitment entry point for reactive or sensitive skin - the spray-on format limits the amount of product and contact pressure on the skin compared to patting on a toner or serum. If your skin tolerates the mist without reaction, the Cactus Deep Moist Serum 45ml is a logical next step before committing to a full multi-product routine from the rice or matcha sub-families.