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ma:nyo, the main skincare line of Manyo Factory, is best known for its Pure Cleansing Oil, which the company says made up 51 percent of its 2023 sales. Start with the Pure Cleansing Oil if you wear sunscreen or makeup, the Bifida Biome Ampoule Toner for a hydrating toner, or the Galac Niacin 3.0 Essence for a fermented essence.
Manyo Factory sells cleansers, toners, essences, sunscreens and masks under several names, which makes it hard to know where to begin. This guide sorts the products in our shop by step and says what the brand claims for each. For how a cleansing oil fits a routine, read Double Cleansing in Korean Skincare and Cleansing Oil vs Cleansing Balm.
At Daebak, a Seoul-based Korean culture and product company, product details come from the Manyo Factory product pages; the company facts come from the sources at the end and are labeled as company or reporter statements. Patch test any new product and stop if your skin reacts.
The company in brief
Manyo Co. was founded in 2012, according to KED Global and Beauty Matter, and listed on the Kosdaq market in June 2023. KED Global reported in April 2024 that the company runs four brands: ma:nyo (its main skincare line), Banilla Boutique (scented body care), Our Vegan (vegan cosmetics) and No Mercy (vegan color cosmetics). It described sales of 105 billion won in 2023, nearly four times the 2019 level, with overseas sales at 57 percent, and said Manyo's products were sold in 65 countries; those last two are company statements.
The company told the Korea Economic Daily, which KED Global translated, that the Pure Cleansing Oil, launched in 2013, accounted for 51 percent of 2023 sales, and its chief executive Yoo Geun-jik said supply to about 300 Costco stores in the United States would begin that July. Beauty Matter, reporting on the Kosdaq debut in June 2023, also named the Pure Cleansing Oil as the hero product.
Which Manyo product for what
| Step | Start with | The brand describes it as |
|---|---|---|
| Oil cleanser | Pure Cleansing Oil | A gentle plant-oil cleanser that dissolves makeup, sunscreen and sebum |
| Oil cleanser, soybean version | Pure Soybean Cleansing Oil | Soybean oil and plant oils; 2 to 3 pumps on dry skin |
| Hydrating toner | Bifida Biome Ampoule Toner | An ampoule-in-toner with bifida ferment, five probiotics, PHA and ceramide |
| Serum | Bifida Biome Complex Ampoule | A lightweight serum with bifida ferment lysate, niacinamide, squalane and hyaluronic acids |
| Fermented essence | Galac Niacin 3.0 Essence | 81.9% Galactomyces ferment filtrate and 4% niacinamide |
| Light cream | Bifida Biome Aqua Barrier Cream | A gel-cream with ceramide NP, niacinamide and squalane |
| Calming toner | Our Vegan Heartleaf Moisture Calming Toner | A vegan, water-light toner with 6.09% heartleaf hydrolat and centella |
| Sunscreen | Hyaluron Hydrating Sun Stick | An SPF50+ PA++++ stick; see our sun stick guide |
MANYO FACTORY Pure Cleansing Oil. See details.
Cleansing
The Pure Cleansing Oil is a blend of plant oils including soybean, hazelnut, grape seed, olive, squalane and jojoba. The brand's directions are to apply about four pumps to a dry face, massage, add a little water until it turns milky, and rinse with lukewarm water, then follow with a water-based cleanser if you like. The Pure Soybean Cleansing Oil is the soybean-led version with 2 to 3 pumps, and the brand describes both as emulsifying into a milky texture. The oil lists essential oils such as orange, tea tree and lavender among its ingredients, so check the full list if you have sensitive skin. A foam or milk can be the second step; the range includes Pure Soybean Cleansing Foam and Pure Soybean Cleansing Milk.
Bifida Biome: toner, ampoule and cream
The Bifida Biome line is built around bifida ferment ingredients and other ferments. The brand's directions for the Ampoule Toner are to apply after cleansing with a cotton pad or hands; it contains PHA, which the brand says gently exfoliates the surface. The Complex Ampoule is used as 3 to 5 drops after toner, avoiding the eye area. The Aqua Barrier Cream is a gel-cream for morning and evening; for how it compares with other cream types, see the Korean Moisturizer Guide.
ma:nyo Bifida Biome Ampoule Toner. See details.
Galac Niacin and heartleaf
The Galac Niacin 3.0 Essence is a watery essence; the brand's directions are 2 to 3 drops in the palms, patted over the face after toner. Its ingredient list includes kojic acid and glutathione, so read the label if you are choosing it for sensitive skin. The Heartleaf Moisture Calming Toner belongs to the Our Vegan line rather than ma:nyo; for what heartleaf is, see Heartleaf in Korean Skincare.
MANYO FACTORY Galac Niacin 3.0 Essence. See details.
A simple Manyo routine
- Evening: Pure Cleansing Oil, then a foam or milk.
- Toner: Bifida Biome Ampoule Toner, or the Heartleaf toner if your skin feels stressed.
- Serum or essence: Complex Ampoule or Galac Niacin 3.0.
- Cream: Aqua Barrier Cream.
- Morning: skip the oil, use the toner, serum, cream and a sunscreen such as the Hyaluron Hydrating Sun Stick.
For the general order of steps, see the Korean skincare routine guide.
Manyo Factory products in our shop are brand-shipped. For a seasonal mix chosen for you, the Daebak K-Beauty Box is a separate, curated option. Browse the full range in the ma:nyo collection.
FAQ
What is Manyo Factory best known for?
The Pure Cleansing Oil, which the company says made up 51 percent of its 2023 sales.
Is ma:nyo the same as Manyo Factory?
ma:nyo is Manyo Factory's main skincare line. The company also has Banilla Boutique, Our Vegan and No Mercy.
Is Manyo a Korean brand?
Yes. Manyo Co. was founded in 2012 in Korea and listed on the Kosdaq market in June 2023.
Which Manyo product should I buy first?
The Pure Cleansing Oil for cleansing, or the Bifida Biome Ampoule Toner for a first toner.
Do I need a second cleanser after the oil?
The brand says a water-based cleanser can follow "if desired"; it is optional.
