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COSRX vs DHC

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COSRX and DHC are a Korean skincare brand founded in 2013 and a Japanese skincare brand founded in 1980, respectively. COSRX is beloved for its thoughtful array of serums, moisturizers, cleansers, masks, and more, which harness key ingredients like hyaluronic acid, glycerin, and niacinamide, while the brand is known for its effective makeup removers and nourishing formulas. The former suits oily skin and sensitive skin best, and the latter suits dry, normal, combination, and oily skin best. They differ because both brands offer distinct formulations to address various skin needs, with the Korean brand focusing on moisture balance and irritation soothing through specific standout items like the Advanced Snail Mucin Gel Cleanser, Full Fit Propolis Synergy Toner, and Centella Water Alcohol-Free Toner, whereas the Japanese brand continues to offer reliable daily care for a balanced complexion through standout items like the Pore Cleansing Oil and Deep Cleansing Oil.

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 is the better choice for shoppers seeking a wide variety of targeted skincare products, as the products on this page achieve a Superior fit level for oily, sensitive, and dry sensitive skin types.

What is the difference between COSRX and DHC?

COSRX offers a wide range of targeted skincare products that fit oily and sensitive skin best, while DHC focuses on cleansing oils. The products on this page by COSRX frequently feature key ingredients like hyaluronic acid and niacinamide, which help hydrate and brighten the skin.

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Which is more affordable, COSRX or DHC?

The provided page does not contain information about the prices or affordability of COSRX and DHC products.

Which causes fewer breakouts, COSRX or DHC?

Both COSRX and DHC offer products that fit acne-prone skin well, though COSRX features a much wider selection tailored for acne control.

Which COSRX sunscreen contains fragrance?

The Vitamin E Vitalizing Sunscreen SPF 50+ is the only COSRX sunscreen on this page that contains fragrance.

How many products are listed for DHC compared to COSRX?

DHC has 2 products listed on this page, while COSRX has 38 products.

When was DHC founded and who owns it?

DHC was founded in 1980 in Japan and is owned by ORIX Corporation since 2023.

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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