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COSRX vs Valmont

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

COSRX and Valmont are skincare brands that offer distinct approaches to complexion care, with the former originating in Korea in 2013 and the latter in Switzerland in 2015. The first option is beloved for its thoughtful array of serums, moisturizers, cleansers, and masks formulated with trusted ingredients like hyaluronic acid, glycerin, and niacinamide, which suit oily and acne-prone skin best. Meanwhile, the Swiss line is widely appreciated for its luxurious moisturizers and refined formulas that suit mature and dehydrated skin best by delivering lasting comfort and gentle care. While both brands feature standout solutions such as the Advanced Snail Mucin Gel Cleanser and the Prime Renewing Pack for acne-prone skin, they differ in their specific ingredient focus and targeted skin types.

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

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Valmont is a Swiss skincare brand founded in 1985.

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

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COSRX vs Valmont moisturizers

Questions and answers

COSRX or Valmont: which is better?

COSRX is better suited for most shoppers, as the products on this page offer a wide variety of formulas tailored to oily and acne-prone skin, whereas Valmont features only a single moisturizer. COSRX also avoids added fragrance in nearly all its products.

What is the difference between COSRX and Valmont?

COSRX offers a wide range of products tailored for oily and acne-prone skin with key ingredients like hyaluronic acid and niacinamide, while Valmont features a single specialized moisturizer, the Prime Renewing Pack, geared toward mature and sensitive skin.

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COSRX or Valmont: which moisturizer is better?

COSRX offers a much broader range of moisturizers with high Lovi fit levels across various skin types, whereas Valmont features just one moisturizer, Prime Renewing Pack, which has an Average fit for dry skin.

Which is more affordable, COSRX or Valmont?

The products on this page for COSRX and Valmont do not provide pricing information to determine which brand is more affordable.

Which causes fewer breakouts, COSRX or Valmont?

COSRX is more suitable for acne control, as the products on this page help manage breakouts and feature options with a Superior fit level for acne-prone skin, whereas Valmont has only one product listed with an Average fit level for acne-prone skin.

How do the founding years and countries of origin compare between COSRX and Valmont?

COSRX was founded in 2013 in South Korea, whereas Valmont was founded earlier in 1985 in Switzerland.

Which brand offers more fragrance-free products, COSRX or Valmont?

COSRX offers more fragrance-free products, with 37 out of 38 products on this page listing no fragrance. In contrast, Valmont has 0 out of 1 products on this page without fragrance.

How does the Lovi fit level of the Prime Renewing Pack compare to COSRX moisturizers for mature skin?

The Prime Renewing Pack by Valmont has a High fit level for mature skin. In comparison, COSRX moisturizers on this page feature High to Superior fit levels for mature 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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