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COSRX vs A+

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

COSRX and A+ are skincare brands founded in 2013 and 1990, respectively. COSRX is beloved for its serums, moisturizers, cleansers, and masks using hyaluronic acid, glycerin, and niacinamide, while the Indian brand is widely known for its gentle moisturizers and thoughtfully calibrated formulas. Both brands suit sensitive skin best, though the former also suits oily skin through formulations that balance moisture and soothe irritation. They differ in their specific ingredient focus, with the first brand emphasizing toxin reduction, barrier function, and decreased hyperpigmentation, while the latter reliably supports daily moisture balance.

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

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A+ is an Indian skincare brand founded in 1990.

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

Popular COSRX vs A+ products

COSRX vs A+ moisturizers

Questions and answers

COSRX or A+: which is better?

COSRX offers a much wider range of products that suit various skin types well, whereas A+ has only a single moisturizer with average or low fit levels across most skin types.

What is the difference between COSRX and A+?

COSRX offers a wide range of products with superior and high Lovi fit levels across multiple skin types, whereas A+ lists only one product on this page, the 345 Relief Cream, which has average to low fit levels.

COSRX or A+: which moisturizer is better?

COSRX offers moisturizers that feature higher Lovi fit levels across skin types, such as the Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence which achieves a Superior fit for dry skin, compared to the A+ 345 Relief Cream which shows an Average fit for dry skin.

Which is more affordable, COSRX or A+?

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

Which causes fewer breakouts, COSRX or A+?

COSRX is better for breakouts because the products on this page help with acne control, whereas A+ only features one cream with average fit for acne-prone skin.

Between COSRX and A+, which brand offers products specifically formulated for sensitive skin?

COSRX offers products specifically formulated for sensitive skin, with Lovi rating several items as Superior for sensitive skin, such as the Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence. In comparison, the A+ 345 Relief Cream is rated Average for sensitive skin.

How does the country of origin and ownership differ between COSRX and A+?

COSRX was founded in South Korea in 2013 and has been owned by Amorepacific Group since 2024, whereas A+ was founded in India in 1990 and is independently owned.

Which brand provides a wider selection of products containing key ingredients like snail mucin and hyaluronic acid?

COSRX provides a much wider selection of products containing key ingredients like snail mucin and hyaluronic acid, with numerous moisturizers, essences, and masks listed on this page. In contrast, A+ features only a single moisturizer with an average or low fit level across skin types.

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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