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COSRX vs DHC

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

COSRX and DHC are well-regarded Asian beauty lines, with the former founded in 2013 and the latter established in 1980. COSRX is celebrated for its targeted serums, moisturizers, cleansers, and masks featuring hyaluronic acid, glycerin, and niacinamide, which suit oily and acne-prone skin best. Conversely, the Japanese brand is cherished for its nourishing formulas and effective makeup removers, such as the Deep Cleansing Oil, which accommodate a wider range of skin types from dry to oily. While both companies offer reliable daily care, they differ primarily in their ingredient focus and regional heritage.

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

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DHC is a Japanese skincare brand founded in 1980 and owned by ORIX Corporation since 2023.

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

Popular COSRX vs DHC products

Questions and answers

COSRX or DHC: which is better?

COSRX offers a much wider range of 38 skincare products on this page compared to DHC's 2 products, with formulations that fit best for oily, acne-prone, and oily acne-prone skin types. Reviewers frequently mention that COSRX products provide lightweight absorption, deep hydration, and gentle acne control.

What is the difference between COSRX and DHC?

COSRX is a South Korean brand founded in 2013 with a wide variety of skincare products tailored particularly for oily and acne-prone skin, whereas DHC is a Japanese brand founded in 1980 with a minimal selection of cleansing oils on this page.

Which is more affordable, COSRX or DHC?

This page does not provide pricing information to determine whether COSRX or DHC is more affordable.

Which causes fewer breakouts, COSRX or DHC?

Both COSRX and DHC offer products that are well-suited for acne-prone skin, with COSRX featuring a wide variety of items specifically targeted for oily and acne-prone skin types and DHC including options like Pore Cleansing Oil which has a High fit for acne-prone skin.

How many products from COSRX and DHC are listed as fragrance-free on this page?

COSRX has 37 products on this page that list no fragrance, while DHC has every product listed as fragrance-free.

When and in which countries were COSRX and DHC founded and what companies currently own them?

COSRX was founded in South Korea in 2013 and is currently owned by Amorepacific Group, whereas DHC was founded in Japan in 1980 and is owned by ORIX Corporation.

What Lovi fit levels do COSRX's Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence and DHC's Deep Cleansing Oil have for dry skin?

COSRX's Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence has a Superior Lovi fit level for dry skin, while DHC's Deep Cleansing Oil has a High Lovi fit level for dry skin.

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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