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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 distinct skincare brands designed to address diverse complexions with thoughtful formulations. The Korean brand, founded in 2013 and owned by Amorepacific Group, is beloved for serums, moisturizers, cleansers, and masks using hyaluronic acid, glycerin, and niacinamide to suit oily and acne-prone skin best by balancing excess oil and soothing irritation. Conversely, the Indian brand, founded in 1990, is widely beloved for gentle moisturizers and thoughtfully calibrated formulas that suit sensitive skin best because of their mild composition. While both provide reliable daily moisture support, they differ as the former relies on active components for specific concerns like dark spots and mature skin, whereas the latter focuses on reliable 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 larger variety of products on this page with better Lovi fit levels across multiple skin types compared to A+. Reviewers often mention that COSRX products provide deep hydration and effective acne control.

What is the difference between COSRX and A+?

COSRX offers a wide range of products with various Lovi fit levels for different skin types, whereas A+ features only the 345 Relief Cream on this page.

COSRX or A+: which moisturizer is better?

COSRX offers a wide range of moisturizers with high fit levels, such as the Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence which achieves a Superior Lovi fit for dry and sensitive skin. In contrast, the sole moisturizer from A+, the 345 Relief Cream, only reaches an Average fit for those skin types.

Which is more affordable, COSRX or A+?

The products on this page do not list pricing information, so a comparison of affordability cannot be made between COSRX and A+.

Which causes fewer breakouts, COSRX or A+?

COSRX offers multiple products specifically tailored for acne-prone skin, whereas A+ lists only one cream with average acne fit levels. COSRX products on this page help control and clear acne effectively.

Which brand has more products listed on the page, COSRX or A+?

COSRX has significantly more products listed on the page than A+, which only features a single product. Reviewers often mention COSRX products for lightweight absorption and deep hydration.

Do any products from COSRX contain fragrance, and how does that compare to A+?

Most products on this page from COSRX list no fragrance, though the Vitamin E Vitalizing Sunscreen SPF 50+ does contain it. In comparison, every product from A+ on this page lists no fragrance in its ingredients.

What are the skin types that COSRX fits best according to its brand-focused routines?

According to its brand-focused routines, COSRX fits oily skin, acne-prone skin, and dry skin best.

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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