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COSRX vs FANCL

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

COSRX and FANCL are respected Asian beauty labels, with the former being a Korean specialist known for serums, moisturizers, cleansers, and masks featuring hyaluronic acid, glycerin, and niacinamide, and the latter being a Japanese brand recognized for pure makeup removers and gentle exfoliants. The Korean line suits acne-prone and oily skin best through balancing, clarifying, and restorative components, while the Japanese brand suits sensitive, dry, and normal skin types best by offering mild care without harsh irritations. Both brands differ in their foundational approaches, as the former targets specific blemishes and aging with active ingredients, whereas the latter emphasizes gentle, additive-free daily cleansing and maintenance.

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

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FANCL is a Japanese skincare brand founded in 1980 and owned by Kirin Holdings Company, Limited since 2024.

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

Popular COSRX vs FANCL products

Questions and answers

COSRX or FANCL: which is better?

COSRX offers a much wider range of targeted treatments that Lovi rates as superior for acne-prone, oily, and sensitive skin, while FANCL focuses heavily on gentle cleansing.

What is the difference between COSRX and FANCL?

COSRX is a South Korean brand founded in 2013 that offers a wide range of products with Superior Lovi fits for acne-prone, oily, and sensitive skin, whereas FANCL is a Japanese brand founded in 1980 that features a minimal selection on this page focused around cleansing and exfoliating.

Which is more affordable, COSRX or FANCL?

The products on this page do not provide pricing information to determine whether COSRX or FANCL is more affordable.

Which causes fewer breakouts, COSRX or FANCL?

Both brands offer products that help with breakouts, but COSRX is specifically formulated for acne-prone skin while FANCL also provides options like its Facial Washing Powder that earn a Superior fit for oily acne-prone skin.

When were COSRX and FANCL founded, and which companies own them?

COSRX was founded in South Korea in 2013 and is owned by Amorepacific Group, while FANCL was founded in Japan in 1980 and is owned by Kirin Holdings Company, Limited.

Which COSRX products contain fragrance, and do any FANCL products contain fragrance?

COSRX has only one product on this page with fragrance, the Vitamin E Vitalizing Sunscreen SPF 50+, while all other products list no fragrance. Every FANCL product on this page lists no fragrance in its ingredients.

What key ingredients are found across the COSRX products?

The products on this page for COSRX feature key ingredients such as hyaluronic acid, glycerin, niacinamide, allantoin, panthenol, snail mucin, butylene glycol, and centella asiatica.

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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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