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COSRX vs NIOD

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

COSRX and NIOD are distinct skincare lines created to address diverse dermatological needs. The Korean brand features expertly formulated serums, moisturizers, cleansers, and masks with hyaluronic acid, glycerin, and niacinamide that suit acne-prone and oily skin best, while the Canadian brand offers advanced serums and balancing toners with sophisticated formulas tailored for mature, sensitive, and dry skin types. Ultimately, the two differ in their core philosophies, pairing soothing, barrier-focused hydration with scientifically rigorous and thoughtful development.

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

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NIOD is a Canadian skincare brand founded in 2015 and owned by The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. since 2021.

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

Popular COSRX vs NIOD products

Questions and answers

COSRX or NIOD: which is better?

COSRX offers a much larger selection of products on this page across multiple categories, whereas NIOD features only two. For targeted daily care, the products on this page help deliver strong hydration and effective acne control.

What is the difference between COSRX and NIOD?

COSRX offers a much larger selection of thirty-eight specialized skincare products well-suited for acne-prone, oily, and sensitive skin, while NIOD provides a very limited range of only two items shown on this page. Furthermore, COSRX formulas frequently feature popular ingredients like snail mucin and propolis, whereas NIOD focuses on targeted treatments such as Modulating Glucosides.

Which is more affordable, COSRX or NIOD?

The page facts do not mention the prices of products for either COSRX or NIOD, so affordability cannot be compared here.

Which causes fewer breakouts, COSRX or NIOD?

COSRX offers multiple products with a Superior fit for acne-prone skin, such as the Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence, whereas NIOD features only two products on this page with an Average fit for acne-prone skin. Lovi rates COSRX as a best fit for acne-prone skin, while NIOD has no listed best fit for acne-prone skin.

When were COSRX and NIOD founded and who owns them?

COSRX was founded in 2013 in South Korea and is owned by Amorepacific Group, while NIOD was founded in 2015 in Canada and is owned by The Estée Lauder Companies Inc.

How many products from COSRX and NIOD contain fragrance?

Only one product from COSRX on this page, the Vitamin E Vitalizing Sunscreen SPF 50+, lists fragrance. NIOD features no products containing fragrance on its page.

What are some key ingredients found across COSRX products?

COSRX features key ingredients like hyaluronic acid, glycerin, niacinamide, allantoin, panthenol, snail mucin, butylene glycol, and centella asiatica across its products.

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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