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COSRX vs Carotone

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

COSRX and Carotone are distinct skincare options, with the first being a Korean brand founded in 2013 and owned by Amorepacific Group since 2024. COSRX is beloved for its thoughtful array of serums, moisturizers, cleansers, masks, and more, all formulated with trusted ingredients like hyaluronic acid, glycerin, and niacinamide, while the latter is loved for its targeted serums and carefully crafted formulas. Its products suit oily skin and acne-prone skin best because these active components balance excess oil and soothe irritation, whereas both the Brightening Cream for acne-prone skin and other items from the second option suit dry, normal, and combination skin best. They differ primarily in their core formulations and target audiences, with the former focusing on active components for oil balance and the latter supporting a radiant and even complexion through regular use.

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

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

Popular COSRX vs Carotone products

COSRX vs Carotone serums and treatments

Questions and answers

COSRX or Carotone: which is better?

COSRX is the broader brand, as the products on this page achieve superior or high Lovi fit levels across most skin types, whereas Carotone offers only an average fit. COSRX also provides extensive targeted routines for concerns like acne, dryness, and dark spots.

What is the difference between COSRX and Carotone?

COSRX offers a wide range of products with fit levels reaching Superior for skin types like oily and acne-prone, whereas Carotone features a single Brightening Cream with an Average fit level across all skin types.

Which is more affordable, COSRX or Carotone?

The products on this page do not list pricing information, so affordability cannot be compared between COSRX and Carotone.

Which causes fewer breakouts, COSRX or Carotone?

COSRX offers multiple products with a Superior fit for acne-prone skin, such as the BHA Blackhead Power Liquid, while Carotone features only a single brightening cream with an Average fit. The products on this page by COSRX help with effective acne control and clearing, whereas Carotone does not focus on blemish reduction.

When was COSRX founded and who owns it compared to Carotone?

COSRX was founded in 2013 in South Korea and is owned by Amorepacific Group, whereas Carotone was founded in 2009 and is owned by Nouvelle Parfumerie Gandour.

Which brand offers more products on the page for dry skin?

COSRX offers many more products on this page for dry skin, whereas Carotone lists only one brightening cream.

Does either COSRX or Carotone use fragrance in their skincare products?

COSRX includes fragrance in only one product on this page, the Vitamin E Vitalizing Sunscreen SPF 50+, while Carotone lists no fragrance in the ingredients of any of its products.

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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