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COSRX vs Aēsop

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COSRX and Aēsop are skincare brands that offer thoughtful arrays of serums, moisturizers, cleansers, and masks. The former incorporates hyaluronic acid, glycerin, and niacinamide to suit oily and oily acne-prone skin best, whereas the latter is driven by botanical and scientifically validated ingredients to suit balanced, combination, and sensitive skin best. While both brands expertly balance delicate moisture levels, the Korean skincare brand founded in 2013 and owned by Amorepacific Group since 2024 focuses on targeted ingredients that lengthen toxin duration, increase hydration, and decrease hyperpigmentation, while the other relies on gentle yet effective compositions to support overall skin health and resilience.

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

Popular COSRX vs Aēsop products

People Say

COSRXAēsop
  • 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”
    • “woke up with baby-soft skin — Aēsop Damascan Rose Facial Treatment”
    • “Savior of my winter-fueled dry skin. — Aēsop B Triple C Facial Balancing Gel”
  • Lightweight absorption and texture Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “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 well into the skin — Aēsop Damascan Rose Facial Treatment”
  • Gentle and non-stripping formulas Mostly MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “No stinging or irritation — COSRX BHA Blackhead Power Liquid”
    • “perfect for first-time retinol users — COSRX The Retinol 0.1 Cream”
    • “doesn't strip my skin — COSRX Low pH Good Morning Gel Cleanser”
    • “Leaves my face feeling soft after cleansing. — Aēsop Parsley Seed Facial Cleanser”
  • Acne and pore control Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “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”
    • “Melted blackheads right off — COSRX BHA Blackhead Power Liquid”
    • “Intensely hydrating yet mattifying effect. — Aēsop B Triple C Facial Balancing Gel”
  • Skin texture and smoothness Mostly MentionedNot 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”
  • Soothing and calming Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “Reduces inflammation overnight. — Aēsop B Triple C Facial Balancing Gel”
    • “my small blemishes noticeably diminished — Aēsop Parsley Seed Anti-Oxidant Intense Serum”
    • “calms down my redness — COSRX Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence”
  • Price and value Rarely NotedMostly Mentioned
    • “expensive for me — COSRX The Hyaluronic Acid 3 Serum”
    • “quantity is too small — Aēsop Damascan Rose Facial Treatment”
  • Unpleasant texture and stickiness Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “texture is gooey and stringy — COSRX Advanced Snail 92 All in One Cream”
    • “too slimy and sticky — COSRX Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence”
    • “Leaves a sticky film — COSRX BHA Blackhead Power Liquid”
    • “Thick, almost honey-like, and needs a moment to melt in. — Aēsop B Triple C Facial Balancing Gel”
  • Packaging and pump issues Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “tube cracked on the side — COSRX The Retinol 0.1 Cream”
    • “hate dipping fingers in — COSRX Advanced Snail 92 All in One Cream”
    • “packaging is terrible — COSRX The Hyaluronic Acid 3 Serum”
    • “The downside is the pump. — Aēsop Parsley Seed Facial Cleanser”
  • Application issues (pilling and makeup removal) Not notedOften Mentioned
    • “When applied directly to the face, it feels slippery and pills up. — Aēsop B Triple C Facial Balancing Gel”
  • Medicinal and unpleasant scents Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
    • “smells like chemicals — COSRX Low pH Good Morning Gel Cleanser”
    • “smells like onions — COSRX The Retinol 0.1 Cream”
    • “smells like carrots — Aēsop Damascan Rose Facial Treatment”
    • “Nasty smell... would not buy again. — Aēsop Parsley Seed Facial Cleanser”

Questions and answers

COSRX or Aēsop: which is better?

COSRX is better for lightweight absorption, acne and pore control, and overall price and value among the products on this page. Aēsop does better when it comes to soothing and calming, though both brands offer deep hydration.

What is the difference between COSRX and Aēsop?

COSRX products on this page provide better lightweight absorption, gentle formulas, and acne control, while Aēsop is noted for its soothing and calming properties. Reviewers also mention that COSRX offers better price and value compared to Aēsop.

COSRX or Aēsop: which cleanser is better?

COSRX is the better choice for cleansers because the products on this page offer superior to high fit levels across a wide variety of skin types, whereas Aēsop cleansers are rated as only average or low.

Which is more affordable, COSRX or Aēsop?

COSRX is more affordable, whereas Aēsop has a high price that is mostly mentioned by reviewers. The products on this page show that COSRX does better for price and value.

Which causes fewer breakouts, COSRX or Aēsop?

COSRX is better for acne and pore control among the products on this page, as reviewers note it provides more effective acne control and clearing. Aēsop does not have an acne-focused routine listed, whereas COSRX features specific products rated highly for acne-prone skin.

COSRX or Aēsop: which brand offers better deep hydration and moisturization?

Both COSRX and Aēsop offer equal deep hydration and moisturization according to the products on this page. Reviewers note that both brands deliver deep hydration, while COSRX additionally features key moisturizing ingredients like hyaluronic acid and glycerin.

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Which brand has more luxurious and refreshing scents, COSRX or Aēsop?

Aesop does better for luxurious and refreshing scents, as reviewers mostly note its luxurious and refreshing scents.

COSRX or Aēsop: which brand provides superior acne and pore control?

COSRX does better than Aēsop for acne and pore control, providing products on this page that help with effective acne control and clearing.

COSRX or Aēsop: which moisturizer is better?

COSRX offers moisturizers that are well-suited for a variety of skin types, with options like the Advanced Snail 92 All in One Cream achieving a Superior Lovi fit level for sensitive and dry sensitive skin. Reviewers often mention deep hydration and lightweight absorption as key benefits for the products on this page.

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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