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COSRX vs ISDIN

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COSRX and ISDIN are renowned skincare lines from South Korea and Spain, respectively. The former offers thoughtfully formulated serums, moisturizers, cleansers, and masks featuring hyaluronic acid, glycerin, and niacinamide, while the latter is known for sophisticated moisturizers, advanced sunscreens, targeted serums, and soothing eye products. Both brands suit oily skin and sensitive skin best, thanks to gentle compositions that balance moisture and soothe irritation. Ultimately, they differ in their heritage and specific ingredient technologies, offering tailored solutions for distinct complexions.

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

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ISDIN is a Spanish skincare brand founded in 1975 and owned by Puig.

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

Popular COSRX vs ISDIN products

People Say

COSRXISDIN
  • Lightweight and fast-absorbing texture Often MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “absorbs instantly — ISDIN Eryfotona Actinica”
    • “ultra-light fluid product, which makes it super easy to apply — ISDIN Fusion Water”
    • “Lightweight formula absorbs fast — ISDIN Hyaluronic Concentrate”
    • “absorbs instantly like water — COSRX The 6 Peptide Skin Booster Serum”
  • 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”
    • “Improved moisture and texture — ISDIN Hyaluronic Moisture”
    • “My skin felt sooo hydrated and looks so plump and dewey. — ISDIN Fusion Water”
  • Gentle and non-stripping formulation Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “No stinging or irritation — COSRX BHA Blackhead Power Liquid”
    • “perfect for first-time retinol users — COSRX The Retinol 0.1 Cream”
    • “Sensitive/reactive skin tolerates — ISDIN Hyaluronic Moisture”
    • “no excessive exfoliation — ISDIN Retinal Intense Serum”
  • Skin texture and smoothing improvement Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “gives me that glass skin look — COSRX Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence”
    • “skin feels softer immediately — COSRX The 6 Peptide Skin Booster Serum”
    • “Skin feels like glass — COSRX BHA Blackhead Power Liquid”
    • “skin looks smooth and healthy — ISDIN K-Ox Eyes”
  • Invisible and non-greasy sunscreen finish Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “doesn't leave you white as a ghost — ISDIN Fusion Water”
    • “dries down matte — ISDIN Eryfotona Actinica”
    • “Non-greasy — ISDIN Hyaluronic Moisture”
    • “dark skin friendly — COSRX Ultra-Light Invisible Sunscreen”
  • Effective acne and pore control Often MentionedNot 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”
  • Strong scent or medicinal fragrance Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “smells like chemicals — COSRX Low pH Good Morning Gel Cleanser”
    • “smells like onions — COSRX The Retinol 0.1 Cream”
    • “smell is overpowering — ISDIN Eryfotona Actinica”
    • “lingering headache inducing effect — ISDIN K-Ox Eyes”
  • Packaging and size issues Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “My only wish is that ISDIN would make this product in a bigger size bottle. — ISDIN Fusion Water”
    • “Pump stopped working — ISDIN Hyaluronic Concentrate”
    • “I like the actual product, but the packaging is awful, I've already lost three bottles the applicator pops off. — ISDIN Flavo-C Serum”
    • “only 20mls... significantly less product — COSRX The Hyaluronic Acid 3 Serum”
  • Price and value considerations Rarely NotedOften Mentioned
    • “expensive for me — COSRX The Hyaluronic Acid 3 Serum”
    • “very expensive — ISDIN Eryfotona Actinica”

COSRX vs ISDIN routines for dry skin

Buy ISDIN routine · A$223.48 · 94% fitBuy COSRX routine · A$239.37 · 91% fitSee multi-brand routine · 97% fit

COSRX vs ISDIN routines for oily skin

Buy ISDIN routine · A$440.85 · 94% fitBuy COSRX routine · A$330.57 · 92% fitSee multi-brand routine · 96% fit

COSRX vs ISDIN routines for combination skin

Buy ISDIN routine · A$384.33 · 93% fitBuy COSRX routine · A$311.08 · 89% fitSee multi-brand routine · 95% fit

Questions and answers

COSRX or ISDIN: which is better?

Both COSRX and ISDIN offer a Superior routine fit for dry, sensitive, dry sensitive, oily, oily acne-prone, and acne-prone skin types. COSRX is often noted for providing better value and effective acne control, while ISDIN is recognized for its ultralight sunscreens and lightweight moisturizers.

What is the difference between COSRX and ISDIN?

COSRX and ISDIN both offer superior routines for sensitive and acne-prone skin, but ISDIN stands out for its ultralight sunscreens while COSRX is favored for effective acne control and better price value.

COSRX or ISDIN for dry skin?

Both COSRX and ISDIN offer a Superior routine fit for dry skin. The products on this page for both brands feature hydrating ingredients like hyaluronic acid that help retain moisture and support skin barrier recovery.

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COSRX or ISDIN: which moisturizer is better?

Both COSRX and ISDIN offer effective moisturizers, with COSRX being a better option for value and ISDIN standing out for lightweight textures. Hyaluronic acid is commonly found in these products and helps improve skin hydration and wound healing.

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

Which is more affordable, COSRX or ISDIN?

COSRX is more affordable, whereas price and value considerations are noted as a drawback for ISDIN.

COSRX or ISDIN: which has better options for combination skin?

ISDIN has better options for combination skin, as Lovi rates its routine fit as Superior compared to COSRX at High. Review themes also note that ISDIN does better for a lightweight and fast-absorbing texture, while COSRX offers more fragrance-free products.

Which brand has more products without fragrance, COSRX or ISDIN?

COSRX has significantly more products without fragrance, as 37 of the 38 products on this page list no fragrance. In contrast, ISDIN has only 3 fragrance-free products out of the 8 products listed on this page.

COSRX or ISDIN: which is better for mature skin and dark spots?

ISDIN does better for mature skin and dark spots, offering Superior routine fit levels compared to the High fit levels found across the products on this page for COSRX. Niacinamide helps reduce cutaneous pigmentation and control skin aging.

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COSRX or ISDIN for oily skin?

Both COSRX and ISDIN offer a Superior routine fit for oily skin. Reviewers often mention ISDIN for its ultralight sunscreens, while COSRX is noted for effective acne and pore control.

COSRX or ISDIN: which sunscreen is better?

Both COSRX and ISDIN offer sunscreens with high Lovi fit levels across skin types, but ISDIN stands out for its ultralight, makeup-friendly sunscreens. COSRX also provides sunscreens like the Ultra-Light Invisible Sunscreen, which achieves superior fit for acne-prone skin.

COSRX or ISDIN for sensitive skin?

Both COSRX and ISDIN offer a Superior routine fit for sensitive skin. COSRX provides many fragrance-free products on this page to help keep formulations gentle and non-irritating.

COSRX or ISDIN for acne-prone skin?

Both COSRX and ISDIN offer a Superior routine fit for acne-prone skin. The products on this page from both brands help manage breakouts and soothe irritation effectively.

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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