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COSRX vs Skintific

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COSRX and Skintific are skincare brands known for thoughtfully formulated moisturizers, serums, cleansers, masks, and sunscreens that harness key ingredients like hyaluronic acid, glycerin, and niacinamide. The former suits oily skin and sensitive skin best, while the latter suits oily acne-prone skin and oily skin best. Both brands differ primarily in their exact product offerings and specific standout items for concerns like acne, dark spots, and aging.

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

Popular COSRX vs Skintific products

People Say

COSRXSkintific
  • Lightweight Absorption Mostly MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “absorbs instantly like water — COSRX The 6 Peptide Skin Booster Serum”
    • “sinks in immediately — COSRX Advanced Snail Peptide Eye Cream”
    • “absorbs instantly — Skintific 5X Ceramide Barrier Moisture Gel”
    • “super light and leaves a radiant glow — Skintific All Day Light Sunscreen Mist”
  • Gentle Application and Formula Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “No stinging or irritation — COSRX BHA Blackhead Power Liquid”
    • “perfect for first-time retinol users — COSRX The Retinol 0.1 Cream”
    • “controls shine for 8 hours — Skintific MATE FIT”
    • “didn't dry out skin — Skintific MUGWORT”
  • Soothing and Barrier Repair Often MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “calm my acne instantly — Skintific MUGWORT”
    • “redness berkurang — Skintific 5X Ceramide Barrier Moisture Gel”
    • “healed my skin barrier — Skintific 5X Ceramide Barrier Moisture Gel”
    • “calms down my redness — COSRX Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence”
  • Unique Product Features Sometimes NotedMostly Mentioned
    • “mess-free application — Skintific MUGWORT”
    • “oil control is good — Skintific 5X Ceramide Barrier Moisture Gel”
    • “great for traveling — Skintific All Day Light Sunscreen Mist”
    • “removes all the oil — COSRX Low pH Good Morning Gel Cleanser”
  • Acne and Pore Control Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “extremely gentle — COSRX AHA/BHA Clarifying Treatment Toner”
    • “helped to improve my acne after only 2 weeks — COSRX Salicylic Acid Daily Gentle Cleanser”
    • “skin feels fresh — Skintific MUGWORT”
    • “Pori tampak lebih bersih — Skintific AHA BHA PHA LHA Peeling Solution”
  • Texture and Glow 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”
    • “Kulit terasa lebih halus — Skintific AHA BHA PHA LHA Peeling Solution”
  • Drying and Hydration Deficits Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “left my face tight — COSRX Low pH Good Morning Gel Cleanser”
    • “leaves skin feeling tight — COSRX Salicylic Acid Daily Gentle Cleanser”
    • “kurang lembab — Skintific 5X Ceramide Barrier Moisture Gel”
    • “cracks if not hydrated — Skintific MATE FIT”
  • Scent and Fragrance Issues Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “smells like chemicals — COSRX Low pH Good Morning Gel Cleanser”
    • “smells like onions — COSRX The Retinol 0.1 Cream”
    • “smells like tea tree/medicinal — COSRX Oil-Free Ultra-Moisturizing Lotion (with Birch Sap)”
    • “scent is actually quite strong — Skintific All Day Light Sunscreen Mist”
  • Packaging and Quantity Issues Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “isinya sedikit — Skintific 5X Ceramide Barrier Moisture Gel”
    • “runs out very quickly — Skintific All Day Light Sunscreen Mist”
    • “only 20mls... significantly less product — COSRX The Hyaluronic Acid 3 Serum”

COSRX vs Skintific routines for dry skin

Buy COSRX routine · A$239.37 · 91% fitBuy Skintific routine · A$206.20 · 87% fitSee multi-brand routine · 97% fit

COSRX vs Skintific routines for oily skin

Buy COSRX routine · A$330.57 · 92% fitBuy Skintific routine · A$426.67 · 91% fitSee multi-brand routine · 96% fit

COSRX vs Skintific routines for combination skin

Buy COSRX routine · A$311.08 · 89% fitBuy Skintific routine · A$370.15 · 89% fitSee multi-brand routine · 95% fit

Questions and answers

COSRX or Skintific: which is better?

COSRX is better for dry sensitive skin, as Lovi gives it a Superior fit compared to a High fit for Skintific. The products on this page help with soothing and barrier repair, and reviewers note that COSRX provides texture and glow.

What is the difference between COSRX and Skintific?

COSRX is a South Korean brand founded in 2013 and owned by Amorepacific, while Skintific was founded in 2021 under Guangzhou Feimei Network Technology. For dry skin, Lovi rates COSRX as Superior and Skintific as High. For sensitive skin, Lovi also rates COSRX as Superior and Skintific as High.

COSRX or Skintific for dry skin?

For dry skin, COSRX offers Superior routine fit while Skintific provides High routine fit. The products on this page from COSRX help with deep hydration and moisturization and gentle application.

COSRX or Skintific: which moisturizer is better?

COSRX is better for moisturizers on this page, as its Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence and Advanced Snail 92 All in One Cream achieve a Superior fit for sensitive and dry sensitive skin, whereas Skintific moisturizers reach a High or Average fit. Hyaluronic acid in COSRX moisturizers also helps support skin hydration.

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Which is more affordable, COSRX or Skintific?

This page does not provide information comparing the prices or affordability of COSRX and Skintific products.

Between COSRX and Skintific, which brand offers better soothing and barrier repair?

Skintific does better than COSRX when it comes to soothing and barrier repair. For dry sensitive skin, Lovi rates COSRX as Superior and Skintific as High.

How do the founding years and corporate ownership of COSRX and Skintific compare?

COSRX was founded in South Korea in 2013 and has been owned by Amorepacific Group since 2024, whereas Skintific was founded in 2021 and is owned by Guangzhou Feimei Network Technology Co., Ltd.

Which brand performs better for texture and glow according to reviewer themes?

According to the reviewer themes on this page, COSRX does better for texture and glow.

COSRX or Skintific for oily skin?

For oily skin, both COSRX and Skintific are great options because Lovi gives them an equal Superior routine fit. The products on this page help control oil and acne while providing lightweight hydration.

COSRX or Skintific: which sunscreen is better?

COSRX is better for sunscreen because its Ultra-Light Invisible Sunscreen reaches a High Lovi fit for sensitive skin, skin with dark spots, oily acne-prone skin, mature skin, dry sensitive skin, oily skin, dry skin, and combination skin, whereas Skintific features fewer sunscreen options on this page.

COSRX or Skintific for sensitive skin?

For sensitive skin, COSRX fits better with a Lovi fit level of Superior, while Skintific has a High fit. Reviewers frequently note that COSRX products on this page are gentle and non-irritating.

COSRX or Skintific for acne-prone skin?

For acne-prone skin, Lovi rates COSRX as Superior and Skintific as High. Reviewers note that COSRX products on this page often help with effective acne control and clearing.

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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