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COSRX vs Valmont

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

COSRX and Valmont are a Korean skincare brand founded in 2013 and a Swiss skincare brand founded in 1985, respectively. The former is beloved for its thoughtful array of serums, moisturizers, cleansers, masks, and more, which thoughtfully incorporate hyaluronic acid, glycerin, and niacinamide, while the latter is widely loved for its luxurious moisturizers and refined formulas. The Korean brand suits oily skin and oily acne-prone skin best, as its formulas expertly balance delicate moisture levels, whereas the Swiss brand suits mature and dehydrated skin best. They differ notably because the first focuses on targeted concerns with items like the Advanced Snail Mucin Gel Cleanser, the Full Fit Propolis Synergy Toner, and the Centella Water Alcohol-Free Toner, while the second focuses on delivering lasting comfort and gentle care with standouts like the Prime Renewing Pack.

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

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Valmont is a Swiss skincare brand founded in 1985.

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

Popular COSRX vs Valmont products

COSRX vs Valmont moisturizers

Questions and answers

COSRX or Valmont: which is better?

COSRX is the broader choice on this page, offering many options that fit oily, acne-prone, and combination skin, whereas Valmont features just one product for mature and dry sensitive skin. Reviewers often mention COSRX products for lightweight absorption and deep hydration.

What is the difference between COSRX and Valmont?

COSRX is founded in South Korea in 2013 and offers a wide variety of products focused on oily and acne-prone skin types, whereas Valmont is founded in Switzerland in 1985 with just one product listed on this page.

COSRX or Valmont: which moisturizer is better?

COSRX offers multiple moisturizers with Superior or High Lovi fit levels across diverse skin types, whereas Valmont features just one moisturizer with an Average or High fit. COSRX products on this page frequently provide deep hydration and lightweight absorption without added fragrance.

Which is more affordable, COSRX or Valmont?

The page does not provide pricing information to compare the affordability of COSRX and Valmont products.

Which causes fewer breakouts, COSRX or Valmont?

COSRX offers many products that fit acne-prone skin with High or Superior levels on this page, whereas Valmont has only one product with an Average fit for acne-prone skin. COSRX helps control and clear acne effectively.

COSRX or Valmont: which brand offers more product options for dry sensitive skin?

COSRX offers many more product options for dry sensitive skin, with numerous items achieving a Superior fit level on Lovi, whereas Valmont has only a single product listed on this page.

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

COSRX was founded in South Korea in 2013, whereas Valmont was founded in Switzerland in 1985.

Which brand has more fragrance-free options among their listed products, COSRX or Valmont?

COSRX has more fragrance-free options among the products on this page, with 37 out of 38 listing no fragrance, while Valmont has none.

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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