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COSRX vs Sebamed

Rated by Lovi · Unbiased, science-based skincare AI trained on real user outcomes · How the Fit score works

COSRX and Sebamed are distinct skincare options, with the former being a Korean brand founded in 2013 and the latter a German brand established in 1967. COSRX is celebrated for its serums, moisturizers, cleansers, and masks using ingredients like hyaluronic acid, glycerin, and niacinamide to suit oily and acne-prone skin best, while its counterpart is loved for moisturizers and gentle cleansers relying on scientifically balanced formulas to suit sensitive, reactive, and problematic skin best through a skin-neutral pH. These brands differ primarily in their active components and target concerns, though both maintain a steady focus on thoughtful formulations.

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

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Sebamed is a German skincare brand founded in 1967 and owned by Sebapharma GmbH & Co. KG.

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

Popular COSRX vs Sebamed products

Questions and answers

COSRX or Sebamed: which is better?

COSRX offers a much larger variety of products on this page with Superior and High fit levels across almost all skin types, whereas Sebamed features only a couple of items with Average to High fits. COSRX products on this page frequently help with hydration and blemish control using popular ingredients like hyaluronic acid and niacinamide.

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What is the difference between COSRX and Sebamed?

COSRX offers a much wider selection of products on this page compared to Sebamed, covering diverse skincare needs with ingredients like snail mucin, niacinamide, and hyaluronic acid. Reviewers often mention that COSRX products provide lightweight absorption and deep hydration.

COSRX or Sebamed: which cleanser is better?

COSRX offers a wider range of cleansers with varying Lovi fit levels across skin types, such as the Advanced Snail Mucin Gel Cleanser which achieves a Superior fit for dry and sensitive skin. Sebamed provides fewer cleanser options on this page, with the Facial Cleanser earning a High fit for combination, oily, and sensitive skin.

Which is more affordable, COSRX or Sebamed?

This page does not provide pricing or affordability information for either COSRX or Sebamed.

Which causes fewer breakouts, COSRX or Sebamed?

Sebamed Clear Face Care Gel has an Average Lovi fit for acne-prone skin, while COSRX offers multiple products with a Superior fit for acne-prone skin, meaning COSRX is designed more extensively for acne control.

Between COSRX and Sebamed, which brand offers a wider range of products for dry skin?

COSRX offers a significantly wider range of products for dry skin, featuring numerous moisturizers, cleansers, and masks that achieve a Superior fit level.

How do the founding years and countries of origin compare between COSRX and Sebamed?

COSRX was founded in 2013 in South Korea, whereas Sebamed was established earlier in 1967 in Germany.

Which of the two brands includes fragrance options in their product line?

COSRX includes fragrance options in the products on this page, while Sebamed lists no fragrance in every product.

COSRX or Sebamed: which moisturizer is better?

COSRX offers a wider range of moisturizers with superior Lovi fit levels for dry, oily, and acne-prone skin, whereas Sebamed provides fewer options like the Clear Face Care Gel with average to high fit levels. COSRX moisturizers frequently feature hydrating ingredients like hyaluronic acid and snail mucin, which help improve skin moisture and texture.

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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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