TOCOBO skincare
TOCOBO is a Korean skincare brand founded in 2021 and owned by Oceanfront Partners since 2025.
TOCOBO is loved for its sunscreens and makeup removers, celebrated for the thoughtful formulation of its formulas. Its products suit dry skin and mature skin best, offering gentle care through carefully crafted ingredients. For specific concerns, the standout choices include the Cica Calming Sun Serum for acne-prone skin, the Bio Watery Sun Cream for skin with dark spots, and the Calamine Pore Control Cleansing Oil for mature skin. Together, these offerings provide a soothing and reliable daily routine.
This page covers some of the most popular TOCOBO products; for the whole TOCOBO range, with a fit score for every product, use the Lovi app.
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People Say
★4.6Overall rating based on 2.1k+ reviewsReviewers most often praise TOCOBO for lightweight texture, quick absorption, and no white cast. The most common complaints are strong fragrance and shiny or dewy finish.
Highlights
Lightweight, no white cast sunscreens Mostly Mentioned
- “It's genuinely watery, not a thick cream, not a gel, but something in between that spreads across skin almost effortlessly. — Bio Watery Sun Cream”
- “Zero white cast on all skin tones tested. — Bio Watery Sun Cream”
- “feels more like skincare — Cica Calming Sun Serum”
Hydrating, soothing and makeup-friendly sunscreens Mostly Mentioned
- “It's genuinely so hydrating that anyone with dry skin is going to love it. — Bio Watery Sun Cream”
- “hydrated all day — Cica Calming Sun Serum”
- “neutralized redness — Cica Calming Sun Serum”
Strong scent or fragrance Often Mentioned
- “The fragrance is also pretty strong. — Bio Watery Sun Cream”
- “fragrance is potent — Cica Calming Sun Serum”
- “smells rancid in 3-4 months — Calamine Pore Control Cleansing Oil”
Too dewy, thick, or oily residue Often Mentioned
- “too glowy for oily skin — Cica Calming Sun Serum”
- “leaves a moisture film — Calamine Pore Control Cleansing Oil”
- “greasiest and thickest — Calamine Pore Control Cleansing Oil”
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Questions and answers
Is TOCOBO good for oily skin?
Yes, TOCOBO is well suited for oily skin, with Lovi rating the TOCOBO-focused routine High for oily skin. The Cica Calming Sun Serum and Bio Watery Sun Cream both offer High fits for oily skin, while reviewers note that these sunscreens feel lightweight and non-greasy.
Is TOCOBO worth it?
TOCOBO is worth considering, as Lovi rates its brand-focused routines Superior for dry skin, combination skin, and acne-prone skin, and High for oily and sensitive skin. Reviewers often mention that the sunscreens are lightweight and soothing, though some note a strong scent or a thick feel.
What are TOCOBO's best products?
TOCOBO's best products are the Bio Watery Sun Cream and the Cica Calming Sun Serum, which both rate High or Superior for almost every skin type. Reviewers mostly mention that these sunscreens feel lightweight, leave no white cast, and are hydrating and soothing.
Which TOCOBO sunscreen is best for sensitive skin?
For sensitive skin, the best TOCOBO sunscreen on this page is Cica Calming Sun Serum, followed by Bio Watery Sun Cream. Lovi rates both High for sensitive skin.
Does TOCOBO cause breakouts?
TOCOBO is unlikely to cause breakouts because its sunscreens are lightweight and the TOCOBO products on this page are fragrance-free. Lovi rates the brand's acne-prone skin fit as Superior for routines, and the sunscreens on this page fit acne-prone skin at High to Superior levels.
Is TOCOBO fragrance-free?
Yes, the TOCOBO products on this page list no fragrance in their ingredients, though reviewers sometimes mention a strong scent or fragrance. Lovi rates the brand-focused routines Superior for dry skin, combination skin, and acne-prone skin.
What are the key ingredients in TOCOBO products?
TOCOBO products feature key ingredients such as hyaluronic acid which helps keep skin hydrated, niacinamide which supports skin aging and pigmentation care, and cica complex which helps calm sensitive skin.
How do I build a TOCOBO skincare routine?
To build a TOCOBO routine for dry skin, start your morning with a gentle cleanser, a hydrating toner, a first spray serum, and finish with the Bio Watery Sun Cream. In the evening, use the Calamine Pore Control Cleansing Oil followed by your cleanser, a glow serum, and your serum. Lovi rates the TOCOBO-focused routine for dry skin as Superior.
Where can I buy TOCOBO, and how much does it cost?
TOCOBO products can be bought in stores in Germany, with prices ranging from nineteen to twenty-one euros. Most items on this page are priced between nineteen and twenty-one euros.
What are good alternatives to TOCOBO?
Good alternatives to TOCOBO include SKIN1004, Anua, Medicube, Beauty of Joseon, COSRX, and Dr. Althea, which all have dedicated pages on Lovi. For dry skin, SKIN1004 offers a routine that matches TOCOBO's Superior fit level.
TOCOBO vs SKIN1004: which is better?
TOCOBO and SKIN1004 are both great choices, with neither being strictly better than the other overall. Lovi rates the TOCOBO-focused routine Superior for dry skin, combination skin, and acne-prone skin, while the SKIN1004 routine is rated Superior for dry skin and sensitive skin.
Who owns TOCOBO, and where is it from?
TOCOBO is a Korean brand founded in 2021, owned by Oceanfront Partners since 2025.
Is TOCOBO cruelty-free?
PETA, Leaping Bunny, and Cruelty Free International, the registries Lovi checks, do not list TOCOBO as cruelty-free.
Is TOCOBO good for dry skin?
Yes, TOCOBO is well suited for dry skin, as Lovi rates the TOCOBO-focused routine for dry skin as Superior. Bio Watery Sun Cream and Cica Calming Sun Serum both rate High for keeping dry skin feeling soft and hydrated.
Is TOCOBO good for sensitive skin?
Yes, TOCOBO is good for sensitive skin because its products help calm and soothe the skin without added fragrance. Lovi rates the TOCOBO products on this page High for sensitive skin.
Is TOCOBO good for acne-prone skin?
Yes, TOCOBO is well suited for acne-prone skin, as Lovi rates the brand-focused routine Superior for this skin type. The Cica Calming Sun Serum and Bio Watery Sun Cream both offer High to Superior fit for acne-prone skin.
Is TOCOBO good for skin with dark spots?
Yes, TOCOBO is good for skin with dark spots because Lovi rates both Bio Watery Sun Cream and Cica Calming Sun Serum High for skin with dark spots, and niacinamide helps reduce cutaneous pigmentation.
Is TOCOBO good for mature skin?
Yes, TOCOBO is well suited for mature skin, with Lovi rating the brand-focused routines High for dry and aging concerns. The TOCOBO products on this page help keep skin soft and hydrated without leaving a heavy residue.
Research behind TOCOBO's key ingredients
Behind these ratings
Lovi rates every product from its 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.
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Co-founder, Medical Director
Cosmetic chemist, cosmetologist, aesthetic products developer
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Co-founder, CEO and CTO
PhD in computer science, 3x US patent holder, ex-Google, ex-Yandex
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Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc
Medical Board
Aesthetic medicine practitioner, MSc in Longevity and Anti-Aging Medicine
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Medical Board
Specialist dermatologist, MBBS, MD, IFAAD
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Cosmetic chemist, SCS, IFSCC member
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Medical Board, Medical Advisor
Dermatology MD
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Elina Nazarenko, MD
Medical Board
Dermatology and diagnostic consultant
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Victoria Derkova, MS
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Cosmetic chemist, cosmetic development technologist
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