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COSRX vs BYOMA

Rated by Lovi · Unbiased, science-based skincare AI trained on real user outcomes · How the Fit score works

COSRX and BYOMA are distinct skincare lines, with the former being a Korean brand known for serums and moisturizers featuring hyaluronic acid and niacinamide that suit oily and acne-prone skin, while the latter is a British brand celebrated for cleansers and toners built around tri-ceramide and squalane that best cater to sensitive and dry skin types. Both offer thoughtful ranges of products designed for specific concerns, yet they differ primarily through their foundational ingredients and target complexions. The first brand relies on active components to balance excess oil and soothe irritation, whereas its counterpart focuses on gentle, barrier-focused components to improve skin barrier hydration and integrity.

COSRX is a Korean skincare brand founded in 2013 and owned by Amorepacific Group since 2024.

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BYOMA is a British skincare brand founded in 2022 and owned by Bansk Group since 2025.

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This page compares some of the most popular COSRX and BYOMA products; for every product of both brands, with a fit score for your own skin, use the Lovi app.

Popular COSRX vs BYOMA products

People Say

COSRXBYOMA
  • Hydration and Moisture Mostly MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “skin drinks it up — COSRX Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence”
    • “woke up with soft, supple skin — COSRX Advanced Snail 92 All in One Cream”
    • “skin feels so hydrated — BYOMA Hydrating Milky Toner”
    • “feels refreshing on the skin — BYOMA Balancing Face Mist”
  • Gentle and Non-Stripping Often MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “doesn't strip skin — BYOMA Creamy Jelly Cleanser”
    • “no irritation at all — BYOMA Sensitive Retinol Oil”
    • “skin feels soft — BYOMA Milky Oil Cleanser”
    • “No stinging or irritation — COSRX BHA Blackhead Power Liquid”
  • Skin Texture and Smoothing Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “gives me that glass skin look — COSRX Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence”
    • “skin feels softer immediately — COSRX The 6 Peptide Skin Booster Serum”
    • “absorbs fast — BYOMA Hydrating Milky Toner”
    • “Keeps my face soft and not oily — BYOMA Brightening Toner”
  • Lightweight and Fast Absorption Mostly MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “absorbs instantly like water — COSRX The 6 Peptide Skin Booster Serum”
    • “sinks in immediately — COSRX Advanced Snail Peptide Eye Cream”
    • “absorbs practically immediately — COSRX Oil-Free Ultra-Moisturizing Lotion (with Birch Sap)”
    • “Absorbs instantly — BYOMA Moisturizing Gel-Cream”
  • Acne and Pore Control Often MentionedRarely Noted
    • “helped to improve my acne after only 2 weeks — COSRX Salicylic Acid Daily Gentle Cleanser”
    • “cleared up my spots — COSRX Low pH Good Morning Gel Cleanser”
    • “Melted blackheads right off — COSRX BHA Blackhead Power Liquid”
    • “breakouts are nearly non existent — BYOMA Clarifying Serum”
  • Price and Value Rarely NotedOften Mentioned
    • “budget-friendly — BYOMA Brightening Serum”
    • “Budget-friendly skincare — BYOMA Brightening Toner”
    • “great value for money — BYOMA Hydrating Serum”
    • “huge bottle — COSRX Advanced Snail Peptide Eye Cream”
  • Packaging Issues Sometimes NotedMostly Mentioned
    • “tube cracked on the side — COSRX The Retinol 0.1 Cream”
    • “packaging is terrible — COSRX The Hyaluronic Acid 3 Serum”
    • “spray disperses too widely — COSRX AHA/BHA Clarifying Treatment Toner”
    • “Opening is huge — BYOMA Brightening Toner”
  • Unpleasant Texture Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
    • “texture is gooey and stringy — COSRX Advanced Snail 92 All in One Cream”
    • “too slimy and sticky — COSRX Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence”
    • “Waterier than most essences — BYOMA Brightening Toner”
    • “A little bit sticky — BYOMA Clarifying Serum”
  • Drying or Insufficient Moisture Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “Not moisturizing enough — BYOMA Moisturizing Gel-Cream”
    • “need to layer it — BYOMA Hydrating Serum”
    • “Too lightweight — BYOMA Moisturizing Rich Cream”
    • “left my face tight — COSRX Low pH Good Morning Gel Cleanser”

COSRX vs BYOMA routines for dry skin

Buy BYOMA routine · AED 605.66 · 91% fitBuy COSRX routine · AED 408.70 · 83% fitSee multi-brand routine · 96% fit

COSRX vs BYOMA routines for oily skin

Buy COSRX routine · AED 581.27 · 91% fitBuy BYOMA routine · AED 817.28 · 87% fitSee multi-brand routine · 97% fit

COSRX vs BYOMA routines for combination skin

Buy COSRX routine · AED 475.50 · 89% fitBuy BYOMA routine · AED 642.73 · 86% fitSee multi-brand routine · 96% fit

Questions and answers

COSRX or BYOMA: which is better?

COSRX is better for oily and acne-prone skin, where Lovi rates its routine as Superior, whereas BYOMA is better for dry sensitive skin with a Superior routine fit. Reviewers note that COSRX excels in lightweight absorption and acne control, while BYOMA is recognized for strengthening the skin barrier and offering gentle, fragrance-free moisturizers.

What is the difference between COSRX and BYOMA?

COSRX is best suited for oily, acne-prone, and oily acne-prone skin, while BYOMA fits best for sensitive, dry sensitive, and dry skin. Reviewers indicate that COSRX excels in lightweight and fast absorption and acne and pore control, whereas BYOMA does better in gentle and non-stripping products and price and value.

COSRX or BYOMA for dry skin?

For dry skin, BYOMA offers a Superior routine fit, while COSRX achieves a High routine fit on the products on this page.

COSRX or BYOMA: which cleanser is better?

Both COSRX and BYOMA offer cleansers with high fit levels, but they cater to different skin needs. The products on this page show that COSRX excels in acne and pore control, while BYOMA is recognized for being gentle and non-stripping.

Which is more affordable, COSRX or BYOMA?

BYOMA is more affordable than COSRX, as price and value is an area where BYOMA does better on the products on this page.

COSRX or BYOMA: which brand focuses more on strengthening the skin barrier?

BYOMA focuses more on strengthening the skin barrier, as its reviewers mostly mention moisturizers that strengthen the barrier and the brand is built around a tri-ceramide complex key ingredient.

Between COSRX and BYOMA, which brand is better for dry sensitive skin?

BYOMA has a Superior routine fit for dry sensitive skin, making it a better choice than COSRX, which has a High fit. The products on this page help strengthen the skin barrier and provide deep hydration.

COSRX or BYOMA for oily skin?

For oily skin, COSRX offers superior routine fit compared to BYOMA, which has a high fit. COSRX is well-suited for oily skin due to its lightweight absorption and acne control.

COSRX or BYOMA: which moisturizer is better?

Both brands offer moisturizers for different skin types, with Lovi giving COSRX a Superior fit for oily and acne-prone skin and BYOMA a Superior fit for dry and dry sensitive skin. Reviewers note that COSRX moisturizers provide lightweight absorption, while BYOMA options focus on strengthening the skin barrier.

COSRX or BYOMA for sensitive skin?

Both COSRX and BYOMA are a Superior fit for sensitive skin according to Lovi's ratings. COSRX offers products that reviewers often note as gentle and non-irritating, while BYOMA is recognized for moisturizers that strengthen the skin barrier.

COSRX or BYOMA for acne-prone skin?

For acne-prone skin, COSRX fits better with a Superior routine fit compared to BYOMA's High fit on this page.

Research behind their key ingredients

Behind this comparison

Lovi compares products by their fit scores, calculated from the full ingredient list with brand-independent rules our dermatologists and cosmetic chemists build and review, and personalizes every pick with AI trained on the real results of millions of users. Lovi trains its fit score models on a proprietary dataset built from more than 10,000 expert-labeled products and more than 100,000 simulated examples, following an internally consistent methodology presented at Cosmoprof, AMWC, and Skin of Color Update.

  • Nadia Kapleva, MS

    Nadia Kapleva, MS

    Co-founder, Medical Director

    Cosmetic chemist, cosmetologist, aesthetic products developer

  • Alexey Shagraev, PhD

    Alexey Shagraev, PhD

    Co-founder, CEO and CTO

    PhD in computer science, 3x US patent holder, ex-Google, ex-Yandex

  • Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc

    Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc

    Medical Board

    Aesthetic medicine practitioner, MSc in Longevity and Anti-Aging Medicine

  • Aishani Shah, MD

    Aishani Shah, MD

    Medical Board

    Specialist dermatologist, MBBS, MD, IFAAD

  • Asya Zubkova, MS

    Asya Zubkova, MS

    Medical Board

    Cosmetic chemist, SCS, IFSCC member

  • Hanna Kurets, MD

    Hanna Kurets, MD

    Medical Board, Medical Advisor

    Dermatology MD

  • Elina Nazarenko, MD

    Elina Nazarenko, MD

    Medical Board

    Dermatology and diagnostic consultant

  • Victoria Derkova, MS

    Victoria Derkova, MS

    Medical Board

    Cosmetic chemist, cosmetic development technologist

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