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COSRX vs No7

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COSRX and No7 are two established beauty lines, with the former being a Korean skincare brand founded in 2013 and the latter a British skincare brand founded in 1935. The first brand is dearly loved for its expertly formulated serums, moisturizers, cleansers, masks, and more, which thoughtfully incorporate hyaluronic acid, glycerin, and niacinamide, while the second brand offers serums, eye products, moisturizers, sunscreens, and more, built around vitamin C, shea butter, and hyaluronic acid. COSRX products suit acne-prone skin and oily skin best because of these balancing, clarifying, and restorative components, whereas No7 products fit dry skin and mature skin best. Both differ primarily in their founding heritage and targeted formulations, as the Korean label focuses on clarifying components like snail mucin and propolis, while the British label centers on restorative ingredients like retinol, shea butter, and vitamin C.

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

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No7 is a British skincare brand founded in 1935 and owned by Sycamore Partners since 2025.

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This page compares some of the most popular COSRX and No7 products; for every product of both brands, with a fit score for your own skin, use the Lovi app.

Popular COSRX vs No7 products

People Say

COSRXNo7
  • Improves skin texture and smoothness Often MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “Skin feels softer — No7 Future Renew Damage Reversal Serum”
    • “skin feels so soft — No7 Total Renewal Micro-Dermabrasion Exfoliator”
    • “skin feels velvety — No7 Pure Retinol”
    • “gives me that glass skin look — COSRX Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence”
  • Deep hydration and moisturization Mostly MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “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”
    • “Skin feels moisturized — No7 Future Renew Damage Reversal Night Cream”
    • “leaves the skin feeling hydrated and comfortable — No7 Pure Retinol Eye Cream”
  • Soothing and calming for sensitive skin Mostly MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “No stinging or irritation — COSRX BHA Blackhead Power Liquid”
    • “perfect for first-time retinol users — COSRX The Retinol 0.1 Cream”
    • “calms down my redness — COSRX Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence”
    • “zero irritation — No7 Pure Retinol Eye Cream”
  • Lightweight and fast 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)”
    • “Absorbs quickly — No7 Future Renew Damage Reversal Serum”
  • Effective acne and pore control Often MentionedRarely Noted
    • “extremely gentle — COSRX AHA/BHA Clarifying Treatment Toner”
    • “helped to improve my acne after only 2 weeks — COSRX Salicylic Acid Daily Gentle Cleanser”
    • “cleared up my spots — COSRX Low pH Good Morning Gel Cleanser”
    • “sweeps away dead cells — No7 Total Renewal Micro-Dermabrasion Exfoliator”
  • Reduces fine lines and anti-aging results Rarely NotedOften Mentioned
    • “Softened fine lines — No7 Pure Retinol 1% Night Concentrate”
    • “lines on forehead diminished — No7 Pure Retinol”
    • “Fine lines appear reduced — No7 Protect & Perfect Intense Advanced Day Cream”
    • “diminished fine lines under eyes — COSRX The Retinol 0.1 Cream”
  • Packaging and size issues Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “only 20mls... significantly less product — COSRX The Hyaluronic Acid 3 Serum”
    • “tube is tiny — COSRX The Retinol 0.1 Cream”
    • “Runs out quickly (2-3 weeks) — No7 Future Renew Damage Reversal Serum”
    • “Pump breaks — No7 Future Renew Damage Reversal Serum”
  • No visible results or lack of efficacy Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “Takes a month to work — COSRX BHA Blackhead Power Liquid”
    • “didn't do anything — COSRX AHA/BHA Clarifying Treatment Toner”
    • “did absolutely nothing — COSRX Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence”
    • “No change in wrinkles/spots — No7 Future Renew Damage Reversal Serum”
  • Eye and skin irritation Sometimes NotedOften 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”
    • “Slight sensitivity and peeling — No7 Pure Retinol 1% Night Concentrate”

COSRX vs No7 routines for dry skin

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COSRX vs No7 routines for oily skin

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COSRX vs No7 routines for combination skin

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Questions and answers

COSRX or No7: which is better?

COSRX is better for acne-prone, oily, and sensitive skin, while No7 is better for dry, mature, and dry sensitive skin. Lovi rates COSRX as superior for sensitive and oily acne-prone skin types, and No7 as superior for dry sensitive and mature skin.

What is the difference between COSRX and No7?

COSRX is best for acne-prone skin, oily skin, and sensitive skin, while No7 is best for dry skin, mature skin, and dry sensitive skin. The products on this page show that COSRX excels in soothing sensitive skin and acne control, whereas No7 is better for reducing fine lines and anti-aging results.

COSRX or No7 for dry skin?

For dry skin, No7 has a Superior Lovi routine fit while COSRX has a High Lovi fit. No7 focuses on dry skin as one of its best-fit skin types and features products like the Protect & Perfect Intense Advanced Night Cream with a Superior fit.

COSRX or No7: which moisturizer is better?

Both COSRX and No7 offer effective moisturizers, but they suit different skin needs. For dry skin, Lovi rates No7 as Superior and COSRX as High, whereas for oily skin, Lovi rates COSRX as Superior and No7 as High.

Which is more affordable, COSRX or No7?

The products on this page do not provide pricing information, so it is not possible to determine whether COSRX or No7 is more affordable.

COSRX or No7 for reducing fine lines and anti-aging results?

No7 does better for reducing fine lines and anti-aging results compared to COSRX. The products on this page for No7 feature key ingredients like retinol, which helps stimulate collagen accumulation and improve naturally aged skin.

The Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 2000Archives of Dermatology, 2007

COSRX or No7 for soothing sensitive skin?

COSRX is better for soothing sensitive skin because it achieves a superior soothing and calming level compared to No7 on the products on this page. COSRX also fits sensitive skin best as a brand-focused routine.

COSRX or No7 for oily skin?

For oily skin, COSRX offers a superior routine fit compared to No7, which reaches a high fit level. COSRX performs better for effective acne and pore control as well as lightweight and fast absorption.

COSRX or No7: which sunscreen is better?

COSRX offers more sunscreen choices with high to superior Lovi fit levels across most skin types, including sensitive and acne-prone skin, whereas No7 features a smaller selection focused on dry and mature skin types. Both brands include sunscreens with fragrance.

COSRX or No7 for sensitive skin?

For sensitive skin, COSRX offers superior Lovi fit levels and is noted by reviewers for being gentle and non-irritating. The brand is also recognized as doing better for soothing and calming sensitive skin compared to No7.

COSRX or No7 for acne-prone skin?

Both COSRX and No7 provide a superior Lovi routine fit for acne-prone skin. COSRX features specific products on this page that are well-suited for targeting breakouts, while No7 includes advanced options that help manage overall skin texture.

COSRX or No7 for mature skin?

For mature skin, No7 offers a Superior routine fit compared to the High fit from COSRX, making No7 the better choice for anti-aging results. Retinol helps reduce fine lines by stimulating collagen accumulation in aged skin.

The Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 2000Archives of Dermatology, 2007

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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