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COSRX vs No7

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COSRX and No7 are skincare brands from South Korea and Britain, respectively. The former features serums, moisturizers, cleansers, and masks built on hyaluronic acid, glycerin, and niacinamide to suit oily and acne-prone skin best. Conversely, the latter offers serums, eye products, moisturizers, and sunscreens utilizing vitamin C, shea butter, and hyaluronic acid to fit mature and dry skin best. Ultimately, they differ through their respective active ingredients and targeted skin types.

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

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No7 is a British skincare brand founded in 1935 and owned by Sycamore Partners since 2025.

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This page compares some of the most popular COSRX and No7 products; for every product of both brands, with a fit score for your own skin, use the Lovi app.

Popular COSRX vs No7 products

People Say

COSRXNo7
  • Improves skin texture and smoothness Often MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “Skin feels softer — No7 Future Renew Damage Reversal Serum”
    • “skin feels so soft — No7 Total Renewal Micro-Dermabrasion Exfoliator”
    • “skin feels velvety — No7 Pure Retinol”
    • “gives me that glass skin look — COSRX Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence”
  • Deep hydration and moisturization 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 moisturized — No7 Future Renew Damage Reversal Night Cream”
    • “leaves the skin feeling hydrated and comfortable — No7 Pure Retinol Eye Cream”
  • Soothing and calming for sensitive skin Mostly MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “No stinging or irritation — COSRX BHA Blackhead Power Liquid”
    • “perfect for first-time retinol users — COSRX The Retinol 0.1 Cream”
    • “calms down my redness — COSRX Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence”
    • “zero irritation — No7 Pure Retinol Eye Cream”
  • Lightweight and fast absorption Mostly MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “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 quickly — No7 Future Renew Damage Reversal Serum”
  • Effective acne and pore control Often MentionedRarely Noted
    • “extremely gentle — COSRX AHA/BHA Clarifying Treatment Toner”
    • “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”
    • “sweeps away dead cells — No7 Total Renewal Micro-Dermabrasion Exfoliator”
  • Reduces fine lines and anti-aging results Rarely NotedOften Mentioned
    • “Softened fine lines — No7 Pure Retinol 1% Night Concentrate”
    • “lines on forehead diminished — No7 Pure Retinol”
    • “Fine lines appear reduced — No7 Protect & Perfect Intense Advanced Day Cream”
    • “diminished fine lines under eyes — COSRX The Retinol 0.1 Cream”
  • Packaging and size issues Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “only 20mls... significantly less product — COSRX The Hyaluronic Acid 3 Serum”
    • “tube is tiny — COSRX The Retinol 0.1 Cream”
    • “Runs out quickly (2-3 weeks) — No7 Future Renew Damage Reversal Serum”
    • “Pump breaks — No7 Future Renew Damage Reversal Serum”
  • No visible results or lack of efficacy Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “Takes a month to work — COSRX BHA Blackhead Power Liquid”
    • “didn't do anything — COSRX AHA/BHA Clarifying Treatment Toner”
    • “did absolutely nothing — COSRX Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence”
    • “No change in wrinkles/spots — No7 Future Renew Damage Reversal Serum”
  • Eye and skin irritation Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “stings really bad if it accidentally gets in the eyes — COSRX Salicylic Acid Daily Gentle Cleanser”
    • “burns eyes when sweating — COSRX Ultra-Light Invisible Sunscreen”
    • “stings my eyes bad — COSRX Low pH Good Morning Gel Cleanser”
    • “Slight sensitivity and peeling — No7 Pure Retinol 1% Night Concentrate”

COSRX vs No7 routines for dry skin

Buy No7 routine · AED 542.59 · 89% fitBuy COSRX routine · AED 408.70 · 83% fitSee multi-brand routine · 96% fit

COSRX vs No7 routines for oily skin

Buy COSRX routine · AED 581.27 · 91% fitBuy No7 routine · AED 1,027.22 · 85% fitSee multi-brand routine · 97% fit

COSRX vs No7 routines for combination skin

Buy COSRX routine · AED 475.50 · 89% fitBuy No7 routine · AED 966.25 · 88% fitSee multi-brand routine · 96% fit

Questions and answers

COSRX or No7: which is better?

COSRX is better for oily and acne-prone skin types, while No7 is better for mature skin. Both brands offer high routine fit levels for dry and sensitive skin on the products on this page.

What is the difference between COSRX and No7?

COSRX fits best for oily, acne-prone, and sensitive skin with lightweight products, while No7 is best for mature and dry skin with strong anti-aging results. Hyaluronic acid helps both brands provide deep hydration.

Journal of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2015Drug Delivery, 2017

COSRX or No7 for dry skin?

Both COSRX and No7 are well suited for dry skin, with the products on this page offering a High routine fit level for this skin type. Hyaluronic acid in these formulations may help maintain moisture and improve hydration levels.

Journal of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2015Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

COSRX or No7: which moisturizer is better?

Both COSRX and No7 offer effective moisturizers depending on your skin type, with COSRX leaning toward lightweight hydration and No7 focusing on anti-aging care. For dry skin, the routine fit level is High for both brands.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022Drug Delivery, 2017

Which is more affordable, COSRX or No7?

This page does not provide pricing or affordability information for either COSRX or No7.

Between COSRX and No7, which brand is better for anti-aging and reducing fine lines?

No7 is better than COSRX for reducing fine lines and anti-aging results based on the products on this page. Retinol helps stimulate collagen accumulation in naturally aged human skin.

The Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 2000Archives of Dermatology, 2007

Which brand has more products formulated with fragrance, COSRX or No7?

COSRX has fewer products on the page formulated with fragrance, with only one, while No7 has three. This means COSRX may be the better option for shoppers seeking fragrance-free skincare.

Which brand performs better when it comes to improving skin texture and smoothness?

When it comes to improving skin texture and smoothness, No7 does better than COSRX.

COSRX or No7 for oily skin?

COSRX is the better choice for oily skin, as Lovi rates its routine as Superior compared to High for No7. Reviewers find that COSRX products provide lightweight and fast absorption.

COSRX or No7: which sunscreen is better?

Both COSRX and No7 offer effective sunscreens on this page, with COSRX featuring options like the Ultra-Light Invisible Sunscreen and No7 providing choices such as the Lift & Luminate Day Cream. The products on this page help protect the skin from UV radiation while fitting various skin types.

COSRX or No7 for sensitive skin?

COSRX is the better choice for sensitive skin, where Lovi rates its fit as Superior compared to No7 at High.

COSRX or No7 for acne-prone skin?

COSRX is the better choice for acne-prone skin because the products on this page achieve a Superior routine fit for this skin type, compared to No7's High fit.

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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