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COSRX vs BYOMA

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

COSRX and BYOMA are distinct skincare brands designed to address different cutaneous needs through targeted formulations. The Korean brand is celebrated for its serums, moisturizers, cleansers, and masks featuring hyaluronic acid, glycerin, and niacinamide, which suit oily and oily acne-prone skin best. Conversely, the British brand is adored for its moisturizers, toners, cleansers, and serums anchored by tri-ceramide and squalane, making them ideal for dry and dry sensitive skin. Ultimately, they differ through their foundational ingredients and specific target audiences, offering tailored paths to balanced hydration and skin health.

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

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BYOMA is a British skincare brand founded in 2022 and owned by Bansk Group since 2025.

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

Popular COSRX vs BYOMA products

People Say

COSRXBYOMA
  • Hydration and Moisture 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 so hydrated — BYOMA Hydrating Milky Toner”
    • “feels refreshing on the skin — BYOMA Balancing Face Mist”
  • Gentle and Non-Stripping Often MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “doesn't strip skin — BYOMA Creamy Jelly Cleanser”
    • “no irritation at all — BYOMA Sensitive Retinol Oil”
    • “skin feels soft — BYOMA Milky Oil Cleanser”
    • “No stinging or irritation — COSRX BHA Blackhead Power Liquid”
  • Skin Texture and Smoothing Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “gives me that glass skin look — COSRX Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence”
    • “skin feels softer immediately — COSRX The 6 Peptide Skin Booster Serum”
    • “absorbs fast — BYOMA Hydrating Milky Toner”
    • “Keeps my face soft and not oily — BYOMA Brightening Toner”
  • Lightweight and Fast Absorption Mostly 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 instantly — BYOMA Moisturizing Gel-Cream”
  • Acne and Pore Control Often MentionedRarely 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”
    • “breakouts are nearly non existent — BYOMA Clarifying Serum”
  • Price and Value Rarely NotedOften Mentioned
    • “budget-friendly — BYOMA Brightening Serum”
    • “Budget-friendly skincare — BYOMA Brightening Toner”
    • “great value for money — BYOMA Hydrating Serum”
    • “huge bottle — COSRX Advanced Snail Peptide Eye Cream”
  • Packaging Issues Sometimes NotedMostly Mentioned
    • “tube cracked on the side — COSRX The Retinol 0.1 Cream”
    • “packaging is terrible — COSRX The Hyaluronic Acid 3 Serum”
    • “spray disperses too widely — COSRX AHA/BHA Clarifying Treatment Toner”
    • “Opening is huge — BYOMA Brightening Toner”
  • Unpleasant Texture Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
    • “texture is gooey and stringy — COSRX Advanced Snail 92 All in One Cream”
    • “too slimy and sticky — COSRX Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence”
    • “Waterier than most essences — BYOMA Brightening Toner”
    • “A little bit sticky — BYOMA Clarifying Serum”
  • Drying or Insufficient Moisture Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “Not moisturizing enough — BYOMA Moisturizing Gel-Cream”
    • “need to layer it — BYOMA Hydrating Serum”
    • “Too lightweight — BYOMA Moisturizing Rich Cream”
    • “left my face tight — COSRX Low pH Good Morning Gel Cleanser”

COSRX vs BYOMA routines for dry skin

Buy BYOMA routine · $106.04 · 94% fitBuy COSRX routine · $128.96 · 87% fitSee multi-brand routine · 99% fit

COSRX vs BYOMA routines for oily skin

Buy COSRX routine · $292.12 · 91% fitBuy BYOMA routine · $247.71 · 87% fitSee multi-brand routine · 98% fit

COSRX vs BYOMA routines for combination skin

Buy COSRX routine · $268.03 · 89% fitBuy BYOMA routine · $226.71 · 87% fitSee multi-brand routine · 97% fit

Questions and answers

COSRX or BYOMA: which is better?

Both brands are great, with COSRX excelling in acne and pore control and BYOMA leading in gentleness. COSRX has a Superior routine fit for oily skin and oily acne-prone skin, while BYOMA fits dry skin, dry sensitive skin, and sensitive skin best.

What is the difference between COSRX and BYOMA?

COSRX fits oily and acne-prone skin best, while BYOMA fits dry and sensitive skin best. The products on this page show that COSRX offers superior results for oily and oily acne-prone skin, whereas BYOMA provides superior fit levels for dry, dry sensitive, and sensitive skin.

COSRX or BYOMA for dry skin?

For dry skin, BYOMA has a Superior routine fit, while COSRX achieves a High routine fit. BYOMA's products on this page feature key ingredients like glycerin and squalane, which help deliver deep hydration to dry skin.

COSRX or BYOMA: which cleanser is better?

Comparing cleansers between the two brands depends on your skin goals, as COSRX features options like the Advanced Snail Mucin Gel Cleanser which is rated Superior for sensitive and acne-prone skin, while BYOMA offers products such as the Creamy Jelly Cleanser which is rated High for dry and sensitive skin.

Which is more affordable, COSRX or BYOMA?

BYOMA is more affordable, as price and value are an area where the brand does better than COSRX.

COSRX or BYOMA for acne and pore control?

COSRX is the better choice for acne and pore control because the products on this page excel in acne and pore management compared to BYOMA. For acne-prone skin, Lovi rates COSRX routines as High and BYOMA routines as High, while for oily acne-prone skin COSRX reaches a Superior fit level and BYOMA reaches High.

Which brand absorbs more lightly and quickly, COSRX or BYOMA?

COSRX does better than BYOMA for lightweight and fast absorption among the products on this page.

COSRX or BYOMA for oily skin?

COSRX has a Superior fit level for oily skin, whereas BYOMA has a High fit level. COSRX-focused routines are designed for oily skin.

COSRX or BYOMA: which moisturizer is better?

Both COSRX and BYOMA offer effective moisturizers, with COSRX leaning toward lightweight absorption and BYOMA focusing on barrier repair. For dry skin, the routine fit for BYOMA is Superior, while COSRX is High.

COSRX or BYOMA for sensitive skin?

BYOMA has a Superior routine fit for sensitive skin, while COSRX has a High routine fit for sensitive skin. BYOMA does better on gentle and non-stripping products, while the products on this page for both brands are mostly fragrance-free.

COSRX or BYOMA for acne-prone skin?

For acne-prone skin, COSRX fits better with a Superior routine level, while BYOMA reaches High. Reviewers note that COSRX is especially effective for acne and pore control.

COSRX or BYOMA for mature skin?

Both brands fit mature skin well, with COSRX offering a High routine fit and BYOMA a High routine fit on this page. COSRX helps with lightweight absorption and acne control, while BYOMA is noted for strengthening the skin barrier.

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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