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COSRX vs Silka

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

COSRX and Silka are skincare brands offering thoughtful serums, moisturizers, cleansers, masks, and effective formulas. The former is known for ingredients like hyaluronic acid, glycerin, and niacinamide, while the latter features standout items such as the Papaya Soap. The first brand suits oily and acne-prone skin best, whereas the second suits balanced, oily, dry, combination, and sensitive skin. They differ in their specific targeted solutions and the range of skin types they accommodate.

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 Silka products; for every product of both brands, with a fit score for your own skin, use the Lovi app.

Popular COSRX vs Silka products

COSRX vs Silka serums and treatments

Questions and answers

COSRX or Silka: which is better?

COSRX is the better choice for most shoppers, as Lovi rates its extensive range of products as having High to Superior fit levels across almost all skin types. In contrast, Silka currently features only one product on this page, which offers lower fit levels and potential cautions for dry skin.

What is the difference between COSRX and Silka?

COSRX offers a wide range of targeted skincare products that Lovi rates from Superior to Warning across various skin types, whereas Silka only features Papaya Soap on this page, which Lovi rates as Average for oily, combination, and sensitive skin. Reviewers note that COSRX products provide lightweight absorption and deep hydration, while the brand is primarily focused on oily and acne-prone skin types.

Which is more affordable, COSRX or Silka?

This page does not provide pricing information to compare the affordability of COSRX and Silka.

Which causes fewer breakouts, COSRX or Silka?

COSRX is the better choice for managing breakouts, as the products on this page fit oily and acne-prone skin best with High to Superior Lovi ratings.

When was each brand founded and which companies own them?

COSRX was founded in 2013 in South Korea and is owned by Amorepacific Group, while Silka was founded in 2001 and is owned by Cosmetique Asia Corporation.

How many products does each brand have listed on the page?

COSRX has 38 products listed on the page, while Silka has only 1 product listed.

Which brand offers products containing fragrance?

COSRX offers products containing fragrance, as the Vitamin E Vitalizing Sunscreen SPF 50+ lists fragrance 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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