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COSRX vs No7

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COSRX and No7 are skincare brands from South Korea and Britain, respectively. The former features serums, moisturizers, cleansers, and masks built on hyaluronic acid, glycerin, and niacinamide to suit oily and acne-prone skin best. Conversely, the latter offers serums, eye products, moisturizers, and sunscreens utilizing vitamin C, shea butter, and hyaluronic acid to fit mature and dry skin best. Ultimately, they differ through their respective active ingredients and targeted skin types.

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

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No7 is a British skincare brand founded in 1935 and owned by Sycamore Partners since 2025.

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This page compares some of the most popular COSRX and No7 products; for every product of both brands, with a fit score for your own skin, use the Lovi app.

Popular COSRX vs No7 products

People Say

COSRXNo7
  • Improves skin texture and smoothness Often MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “Skin feels softer — No7 Future Renew Damage Reversal Serum”
    • “skin feels so soft — No7 Total Renewal Micro-Dermabrasion Exfoliator”
    • “skin feels velvety — No7 Pure Retinol”
    • “gives me that glass skin look — COSRX Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence”
  • 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”
    • “Skin feels moisturized — No7 Future Renew Damage Reversal Night Cream”
    • “leaves the skin feeling hydrated and comfortable — No7 Pure Retinol Eye Cream”
  • Soothing and calming for sensitive skin Mostly MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “No stinging or irritation — COSRX BHA Blackhead Power Liquid”
    • “perfect for first-time retinol users — COSRX The Retinol 0.1 Cream”
    • “calms down my redness — COSRX Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence”
    • “zero irritation — No7 Pure Retinol Eye Cream”
  • Lightweight and fast absorption Mostly MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “absorbs instantly like water — COSRX The 6 Peptide Skin Booster Serum”
    • “sinks in immediately — COSRX Advanced Snail Peptide Eye Cream”
    • “absorbs practically immediately — COSRX Oil-Free Ultra-Moisturizing Lotion (with Birch Sap)”
    • “Absorbs quickly — No7 Future Renew Damage Reversal Serum”
  • Effective acne and pore control Often MentionedRarely 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”
    • “sweeps away dead cells — No7 Total Renewal Micro-Dermabrasion Exfoliator”
  • Reduces fine lines and anti-aging results Rarely NotedOften Mentioned
    • “Softened fine lines — No7 Pure Retinol 1% Night Concentrate”
    • “lines on forehead diminished — No7 Pure Retinol”
    • “Fine lines appear reduced — No7 Protect & Perfect Intense Advanced Day Cream”
    • “diminished fine lines under eyes — COSRX The Retinol 0.1 Cream”
  • Packaging and size issues Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “only 20mls... significantly less product — COSRX The Hyaluronic Acid 3 Serum”
    • “tube is tiny — COSRX The Retinol 0.1 Cream”
    • “Runs out quickly (2-3 weeks) — No7 Future Renew Damage Reversal Serum”
    • “Pump breaks — No7 Future Renew Damage Reversal Serum”
  • No visible results or lack of efficacy Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “Takes a month to work — COSRX BHA Blackhead Power Liquid”
    • “didn't do anything — COSRX AHA/BHA Clarifying Treatment Toner”
    • “did absolutely nothing — COSRX Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence”
    • “No change in wrinkles/spots — No7 Future Renew Damage Reversal Serum”
  • Eye and skin irritation Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “stings really bad if it accidentally gets in the eyes — COSRX Salicylic Acid Daily Gentle Cleanser”
    • “burns eyes when sweating — COSRX Ultra-Light Invisible Sunscreen”
    • “stings my eyes bad — COSRX Low pH Good Morning Gel Cleanser”
    • “Slight sensitivity and peeling — No7 Pure Retinol 1% Night Concentrate”

COSRX vs No7 routines for dry skin

Buy COSRX routine · CA$218.38 · 91% fitBuy No7 routine · CA$196.45 · 90% fitSee multi-brand routine · 99% fit

COSRX vs No7 routines for oily skin

Buy COSRX routine · CA$288.29 · 92% fitBuy No7 routine · CA$336.24 · 84% fitSee multi-brand routine · 96% fit

COSRX vs No7 routines for combination skin

Buy COSRX routine · CA$271.24 · 91% fitBuy No7 routine · CA$359.32 · 87% fitSee multi-brand routine · 96% fit

Questions and answers

COSRX or No7: which is better?

Both COSRX and No7 offer superior routine fit for dry skin, while COSRX is better suited for oily, acne-prone, and sensitive skin types. No7 tends to perform better for mature skin and reducing fine lines, whereas COSRX is often preferred for lightweight absorption and acne control.

What is the difference between COSRX and No7?

COSRX is a South Korean skincare brand focused on ingredients like snail mucin and centering its routines best on oily, acne-prone, and dry skin, while No7 is a UK-based brand emphasizing anti-aging formulations for mature, dry, and dry sensitive skin. Both brands offer high routine fit levels for dry skin and skin with dark spots, but COSRX is noted for better acne control and lightweight absorption, whereas No7 excels in reducing fine lines and improving skin texture.

COSRX or No7 for dry skin?

Both COSRX and No7 are well-suited for dry skin, as Lovi rates the routine fit for both brands as Superior. The products on this page help deliver deep hydration and moisturization for this skin type.

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

COSRX or No7: which moisturizer is better?

Comparing specific moisturizers between COSRX and No7 depends entirely on your skin type and goals, as both brands offer products with solid ingredient profiles like hyaluronic acid and niacinamide. For instance, the COSRX Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence helps provide deep hydration with a superior Lovi fit across multiple skin types, while No7 options like the Protect & Perfect Intense Advanced Night Cream may excel for mature skin needing targeted anti-aging care.

Journal of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2015The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002

Which is more affordable, COSRX or No7?

This public Lovi comparison page does not provide pricing or affordability information for either COSRX or No7.

Which brand has more fragrance-free products, COSRX or No7?

COSRX has more fragrance-free products on this page, with 37 out of 38 products listing no fragrance, compared to 10 out of 13 for No7.

COSRX or No7 for reducing fine lines and anti-aging results?

No7 is better than COSRX for reducing fine lines and anti-aging results, as the products on this page for No7 focus heavily on anti-aging and line reduction. Topical retinol and other active ingredients help stimulate collagen and improve skin quality over time.

The Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 2000Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

COSRX or No7 for oily skin?

For oily skin, COSRX offers superior routine fit compared to No7, which has a high fit. COSRX is well-suited for oily skin due to its effective acne and pore control products on this page.

COSRX or No7: which sunscreen is better?

Both COSRX and No7 offer effective sunscreens on the products on this page, but COSRX tends to be a better fit for sensitive skin with options like the Aloe Soothing Sun Cream.

COSRX or No7 for sensitive skin?

COSRX is superior for sensitive skin, whereas No7 achieves a high fit. COSRX features a routine fit level of Superior for sensitive skin compared to No7's High, and 37 of its 38 products on this page list no fragrance.

COSRX or No7 for acne-prone skin?

COSRX is the better choice for acne-prone skin because the products on this page achieve a Superior routine fit compared to No7's High fit. COSRX also excels specifically in effective acne and pore control.

COSRX or No7 for mature skin?

For mature skin, Lovi finds No7 has a superior routine fit compared to COSRX, which has a high routine fit. No7 offers products on this page that may excel in anti-aging and line reduction, while retinol helps stimulate collagen accumulation in naturally aged skin.

The Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 2000Archives of Dermatology, 2007

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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