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COSRX vs Galderma

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COSRX and Galderma are respected skincare brands founded in South Korea in 2013 and Switzerland in 1981, respectively. COSRX is dearly loved for its expertly formulated serums, moisturizers, cleansers, masks, and more, which thoughtfully incorporate hyaluronic acid, glycerin, and niacinamide, while Galderma's products on this page cover serums. Both options suit oily skin and acne-prone skin best. They differ in origin, ownership, and the breadth of their offerings, with the Korean brand providing a diverse array of soothing components and the Swiss brand focusing on targeted treatments like Epiduo Gel and Benzac AC.

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

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Galderma is a Swiss skincare brand founded in 1981 and owned by Galderma Group AG.

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

Popular COSRX vs Galderma products

People Say

COSRXGalderma
  • Acne and Oil Control Often MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “cleared up my skin — Galderma Benzac AC Mild Strength 2.5% Acne Gel”
    • “cystic acne gone — Galderma Epiduo Gel”
    • “stops new pimples — Galderma Epiduo Gel”
    • “helped to improve my acne after only 2 weeks — COSRX Salicylic Acid Daily Gentle Cleanser”
  • Soothing and Gentle Formulas Mostly MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “No stinging or irritation — COSRX BHA Blackhead Power Liquid”
    • “extremely gentle — COSRX AHA/BHA Clarifying Treatment Toner”
    • “perfect for first-time retinol users — COSRX The Retinol 0.1 Cream”
    • “didn't burn my face — Galderma Benzac AC Mild Strength 2.5% Acne Gel”
  • Texture and 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)”
    • “skin feels smooth — Galderma Epiduo Gel”
  • Hydration and Moisture Mostly MentionedNot noted
    • “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”
    • “gives a healthy glow — COSRX The 6 Peptide Skin Booster Serum”
  • Results and Efficacy Rarely NotedOften Mentioned
    • “scars are fading — Galderma Epiduo Gel”
    • “angry redness tones down — Galderma Benzac AC 5”
    • “diminished fine lines under eyes — COSRX The Retinol 0.1 Cream”
  • Dryness and Peeling Often MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “left my face tight — COSRX Low pH Good Morning Gel Cleanser”
    • “leaves skin feeling tight — COSRX Salicylic Acid Daily Gentle Cleanser”
    • “not moisturizing enough on its own — COSRX Advanced Snail 92 All in One Cream”
    • “skin flaking off — Galderma Epiduo Gel”
  • Eye and Sensation Discomfort Rarely NotedMostly 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”
    • “face on fire — Galderma Epiduo Gel”
  • Purging and Side Effects Rarely NotedMostly Mentioned
    • “The purging is real — COSRX BHA Blackhead Power Liquid”
    • “got worse first — Galderma Epiduo Gel”
  • Packaging and Size Often MentionedNot noted
    • “only 20mls... significantly less product — COSRX The Hyaluronic Acid 3 Serum”

COSRX vs Galderma routines for dry skin

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COSRX vs Galderma routines for oily skin

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COSRX vs Galderma routines for combination skin

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Questions and answers

COSRX or Galderma: which is better?

Both COSRX and Galderma excel at different things, with COSRX offering superior soothing, gentle formulas, texture, and hydration, while Galderma provides superior acne and oil control along with strong results and efficacy. For overall routine fit, COSRX achieves Superior levels for sensitive skin, oily acne-prone skin, and acne-prone skin, while Galderma achieves Superior levels for oily skin, acne-prone skin, combination skin, mature skin, skin with dark spots, and oily acne-prone skin.

What is the difference between COSRX and Galderma?

COSRX excels at soothing and gentle formulas, texture and absorption, and hydration and moisture, while Galderam performs better in acne and oil control, results and efficacy, and packaging and size.

COSRX or Galderma for dry skin?

Both COSRX and Galderma fit dry skin with a High Lovi fit level. The products on this page for COSRX offer soothing and gentle hydration, while Galderma focuses on active acne and oil control but may cause severe dryness and peeling.

Which is more affordable, COSRX or Galderma?

This page does not contain pricing information to compare the affordability of COSRX and Galderma.

COSRX or Galderma for oily skin?

Both COSRX and Galderma provide a Superior routine fit for oily skin. Reviewers note that Galderma delivers effective acne-clearing serums, while COSRX offers superior soothing and gentle formulas.

COSRX or Galderma for sensitive skin?

COSRX is the better choice for sensitive skin because Lovi rates its routine as Superior, while Galderma achieves a High fit level.

COSRX or Galderma for acne-prone skin?

Both COSRX and Galderma provide a Superior routine fit for acne-prone skin. COSRX features gentle formulas with ingredients like centella asiatica, while Galderma offers effective acne-clearing serums.

COSRX or Galderma for combination skin?

Galderma is better for combination skin because Lovi rates its routine as Superior, compared to High for COSRX. Both brands offer fragrance-free options, though Galderma is known for effective acne-clearing serums while COSRX focuses on gentle formulas.

COSRX or Galderma for mature skin?

Galderma is the better choice for mature skin, achieving a Superior routine fit compared to COSRX's High fit on this page.

COSRX or Galderma for skin with dark spots?

For skin with dark spots, Galderma achieves a Superior routine fit while COSRX achieves a High routine fit on this page. Galderma delivers better results and efficacy, whereas COSRX offers gentler and more soothing formulas with key ingredients like niacinamide that help reduce cutaneous pigmentation.

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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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