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COSRX vs No7

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COSRX and No7 are skincare brands from South Korea and Britain, respectively. COSRX is beloved for its serums, moisturizers, cleansers, and masks featuring hyaluronic acid, glycerin, and niacinamide, while No7 covers serums, eye products, moisturizers, and sunscreens built around vitamin C, shea butter, and hyaluronic acid. The former suits oily and oily acne-prone skin best to expertly balance delicate moisture levels, whereas both fit mature and dry skin. They differ as the former relies on snail mucin, propolis, and centella, while the latter utilizes retinol and protect-and-perfect formulas.

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 No7 routine · $145.63 · 90% fitBuy COSRX routine · $128.96 · 87% fitSee multi-brand routine · 99% fit

COSRX vs No7 routines for oily skin

Buy COSRX routine · $292.12 · 91% fitBuy No7 routine · $322.94 · 85% fitSee multi-brand routine · 98% fit

COSRX vs No7 routines for combination skin

Buy COSRX routine · $268.03 · 89% fitBuy No7 routine · $326.55 · 88% fitSee multi-brand routine · 97% fit

Questions and answers

COSRX or No7: which is better?

COSRX is better for oily, acne-prone skin because the products on this page offer superior acne control and lightweight absorption, whereas No7 is better for mature skin with its superior anti-aging routines. Hyaluronic acid helps improve hydration and skin quality for both brands.

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

What is the difference between COSRX and No7?

COSRX excels at lightweight absorption and acne control with ingredients like snail mucin and salicylic acid, whereas No7 focuses more on anti-aging and line reduction with ingredients like retinol and vitamin C. The products on this page show that COSRX fits oily and acne-prone skin best, while No7 fits mature and dry skin best.

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

COSRX or No7 for dry skin?

For dry skin, No7 has a Superior Lovi routine fit while COSRX has a High fit. No7 focuses on mature, dry, and sensitive skin with ingredients like hyaluronic acid and niacinamide, and it helps reduce fine lines and improve skin texture.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002

COSRX or No7: which moisturizer is better?

When choosing a moisturizer, COSRX offers superior hydration and soothing benefits for oily and acne-prone skin, while No7 is better suited for mature and dry skin. Both brands provide effective options with key ingredients like hyaluronic acid and niacinamide.

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

Which is more affordable, COSRX or No7?

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

COSRX or No7 for reducing fine lines?

No7 is better for reducing fine lines as the brand is noted for anti-aging results. Retinol, which is found across the products on this page, helps stimulate collagen accumulation in aged skin.

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

COSRX or No7 for oily skin?

COSRX is the better choice for oily skin, as Lovi rates its overall routine fit as Superior while No7 achieves a High fit level. The products on this page for COSRX particularly feature lightweight absorption and effective acne control, which help manage excess oil.

COSRX or No7: which sunscreen is better?

COSRX offers sunscreen products on this page such as the Ultra-Light Invisible Sunscreen, which may provide superior results for acne-prone skin with its Superior fit level, whereas No7's sunscreen options like the Lift & Luminate Day Cream provide a High fit for mature skin.

COSRX or No7 for sensitive skin?

For sensitive skin, both COSRX and No7 offer a high Lovi fit. Reviewers note that COSRX does better for soothing and calming sensitive skin.

COSRX or No7 for acne-prone skin?

COSRX is the better choice for acne-prone skin, offering a High routine fit with products like the Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence which is rated Superior for this skin type. No7 also achieves a High routine fit on the products on this page for acne-prone skin.

COSRX or No7 for mature skin?

For mature skin, No7 offers a Superior routine fit, whereas COSRX provides a High fit on the products on this page. No7 is better for reducing fine lines and anti-aging results, while COSRX excels in lightweight and fast absorption.

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

COSRX or No7 for skin with dark spots?

For skin with dark spots, both COSRX and No7 offer products on this page with a High fit level according to Lovi ratings. Ingredients like niacinamide help reduce cutaneous pigmentation and suppress melanosome transfer.

The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002Antioxidants, 2021

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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