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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 brands offering specialized approaches to daily routines, with the former originating in South Korea in 2013 and the latter in Germany in 1967. COSRX is beloved for its thoughtful array of serums, moisturizers, cleansers, masks, and more, which thoughtfully incorporate hyaluronic acid, glycerin, and niacinamide, while skincare enthusiasts love Sebamed for its thoughtful moisturizers and gentle cleansers, which rely on scientifically balanced formulas. The first brand suits oily skin and oily acne-prone skin best, as its formulas expertly balance delicate moisture levels, whereas the second suits sensitive, reactive, and problematic skin best because of their skin-neutral pH. Ultimately, both differ through their unique formulations and foundational ingredients that serve distinct dermatological needs.

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 is better suited for most skin concerns because the products on this page offer superior or high fit levels across a wide variety of skin types, particularly for oily, acne-prone, and combination skin.

What is the difference between COSRX and Sebamed?

COSRX offers a wide range of products that on Lovi generally fit oily, acne-prone, and combination skin best, while Sebamed provides a smaller selection with fewer specific skin-type focuses listed on its page. Both brands feature fragrance-free options across their page listings.

COSRX or Sebamed: which cleanser is better?

COSRX offers a much wider range of cleansers on this page with varying Lovi fit levels, such as the Advanced Snail Mucin Gel Cleanser which is rated Superior for dry, sensitive, and acne-prone skin. Sebamed features a Facial Cleanser that achieves a High fit for combination, oily, acne-prone, and sensitive skin types.

Which is more affordable, COSRX or Sebamed?

The products on this page do not list pricing information, so a comparison of affordability between COSRX and Sebamed cannot be made.

Which causes fewer breakouts, COSRX or Sebamed?

Both COSRX and Sebamed offer products on this page that are a High fit for acne-prone skin, such as the COSRX Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence and the Sebamed Facial Cleanser. These products help support clear skin with ingredients like snail mucin and gentle cleansers that are unlikely to cause irritation.

Between COSRX and Sebamed, which brand offers more fragrance-free options?

COSRX offers more fragrance-free options because 37 of the 38 products on this page list no fragrance, whereas Sebamed has only 2 products listed. Lovi rates COSRX as having Superior or High fits for oily, acne-prone, and combination skin.

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 brand has more products specifically rated as Superior for dry skin?

COSRX has significantly more products on this page rated as Superior for dry skin, including options like the Advanced Snail Mucin Gel Cleanser and Galactomyces 95 Tone Balancing Essence, whereas Sebamed has no products rated as Superior for dry skin.

COSRX or Sebamed: which moisturizer is better?

COSRX offers multiple moisturizers with a Superior Lovi fit for dry skin, such as the Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence, whereas Sebamed's Clear Face Care Gel has an Average fit for dry skin. COSRX moisturizers help provide deep hydration and moisturization with ingredients like hyaluronic acid and glycerin.

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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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