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COSRX skincare

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

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

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Skincare enthusiasts adore COSRX for its thoughtfully formulated serums, moisturizers, cleansers, masks, and more, which harness proven components like hyaluronic acid, glycerin, and niacinamide. Its products suit acne-prone skin and sensitive skin best, as these gentle, targeted formulations address reactive complexions with remarkable efficacy. For specific concerns, the Advanced Snail Mucin Gel Cleanser treats acne-prone skin, the Full Fit Propolis Synergy Toner brightens skin with dark spots, and the Centella Water Alcohol-Free Toner gently refreshes mature skin. Working in harmony, hyaluronic acid lengthens toxin duration and reduces cell damage, glycerin significantly increases skin hydration and barrier function, and niacinamide significantly decreases hyperpigmentation and reduces skin aging.

Drug Delivery, 2017The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002

This page covers some of the most popular COSRX products; for the whole COSRX range, with a fit score for every product, use the Lovi app.

COSRX moisturizers

COSRX serums and treatments

People Say

★4.6Overall rating based on 319.3k+ reviews

Reviewers most often praise COSRX for deep hydration, improved skin texture, and soothing irritated skin. The most common complaints are skin dryness or stripping from cleansers and breakouts or irritation from sensitive formulations.

Highlights

  • Lightweight absorption Often Mentioned
    • “absorbs instantly like water — The 6 Peptide Skin Booster Serum”
    • “sinks in immediately — Advanced Snail Peptide Eye Cream”
    • “absorbs practically immediately — Oil-Free Ultra-Moisturizing Lotion (with Birch Sap)”
  • Deep hydration and moisturization Often Mentioned
    • “skin drinks it up — Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence”
    • “gives a healthy glow — The 6 Peptide Skin Booster Serum”
    • “skin felt firm and plump — The Hyaluronic Acid 3 Serum”
  • Improves skin texture Often Mentioned
    • “skin feels softer immediately — The 6 Peptide Skin Booster Serum”
    • “Skin feels like glass — BHA Blackhead Power Liquid”
    • “smoother skin — AHA/BHA Clarifying Treatment Toner”
  • Gentle & non-irritating Often Mentioned
    • “No stinging or irritation — BHA Blackhead Power Liquid”
    • “perfect for first-time retinol users — The Retinol 0.1 Cream”
    • “no stinging — Advanced Snail Peptide Eye Cream”
  • Effective acne control and clearing Often Mentioned
    • “helped to improve my acne after only 2 weeks — Salicylic Acid Daily Gentle Cleanser”
    • “cleared up my spots — Low pH Good Morning Gel Cleanser”
    • “Melted blackheads right off — BHA Blackhead Power Liquid”
  • Glow and skin radiance Sometimes Noted
    • “woke up with soft, supple skin — Advanced Snail 92 All in One Cream”
    • “noticeable glow — The Vitamin C 23 Serum”
    • “gives me that glass skin look — Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence”
  • Sticky residue or finish Sometimes Noted
    • “texture is gooey and stringy — Advanced Snail 92 All in One Cream”
    • “tacky finish — The Vitamin C 23 Serum”
    • “Leaves a sticky film — BHA Blackhead Power Liquid”
  • Unpleasant scent or smell Sometimes Noted
    • “smells like hot dogs — The Vitamin C 23 Serum”
    • “smells like onions — The Retinol 0.1 Cream”
    • “smells like tea tree/medicinal — Oil-Free Ultra-Moisturizing Lotion (with Birch Sap)”
  • Small bottle size or quantity Sometimes Noted
    • “only 20mls... significantly less product — The Hyaluronic Acid 3 Serum”
    • “tube is tiny — The Retinol 0.1 Cream”

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Other COSRX products

Questions and answers

Is COSRX good for oily skin?

Yes, COSRX is good for oily skin, with Lovi rating the COSRX-focused routine High for oily skin. The COSRX products on this page help provide lightweight absorption and effective acne control.

Is COSRX worth it?

Yes, COSRX is worth it for acne-prone, sensitive, and oily acne-prone skin, where Lovi rates the brand-focused routines Superior. Reviewers often mention lightweight absorption, deep hydration, and effective acne control. Most of the COSRX products on this page list no fragrance.

What are COSRX's best products?

COSRX rates Superior for acne-prone skin, sensitive skin, and oily acne-prone skin. Reviewers often mention that the products help with lightweight absorption, deep hydration, and gentle acne control.

Which COSRX moisturizer is best for dry skin?

The Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence is the best choice for dry skin, followed by the Full Fit Propolis Light Ampoule and the Advanced Snail 92 All in One Cream. Lovi rates the fit level for dry skin as Superior for the essence, and High for both the ampoule and the cream.

Does COSRX cause breakouts?

COSRX is unlikely to cause breakouts, as the brand-focused routine for acne-prone skin rates Superior on Lovi. Reviewers often mention that the products provide effective acne control and clearing while remaining gentle and non-irritating.

Is COSRX fragrance-free?

Yes, the COSRX products on this page are mostly fragrance-free as 37 out of 38 list no fragrance, with only the Vitamin E Vitalizing Sunscreen SPF 50+ containing it.

What are the key ingredients in COSRX products?

The key ingredients in the COSRX products on this page include hyaluronic acid, glycerin, niacinamide, allantoin, panthenol, snail mucin, butylene glycol, and centella asiatica. These components help provide deep hydration and support skin health.

Journal of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2015Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

How do I build a COSRX skincare routine?

To build a COSRX skincare routine, you can follow brand-focused steps tailored to your skin type, such as the routine for dry skin that includes the Advanced Snail Mucin Gel Cleanser, Full Fit Propolis Synergy Toner, Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence, and Aloe Soothing Sun Cream in the morning. Reviewers often mention that COSRX products provide deep hydration and help improve skin texture.

Where can I buy COSRX, and how much does it cost?

COSRX products are available at stores in Spain. Prices on the page range from €2.20 to €35.64, with most items priced between €16.25 and €23.29.

What are good alternatives to COSRX?

Good alternatives to COSRX include SKIN1004, Anua, Medicube, Beauty of Joseon, Dr. Althea, and Some By Mi, which all have dedicated pages on Lovi. Lovi rates the SKIN1004-focused routine as Superior for dry skin and sensitive skin, and High for oily, combination, and acne-prone skin.

COSRX vs SKIN1004: which is better?

Lovi rates acne-prone skin as Superior for the COSRX routine and High for the SKIN1004 routine. For sensitive skin, both routines rate as Superior, while dry skin, oily skin, and combination skin rate as High for both brands.

Who owns COSRX, and where is it from?

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

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Is COSRX cruelty-free?

PETA, Leaping Bunny, and Cruelty Free International, the registries Lovi checks, do not list COSRX as cruelty-free.

Is COSRX good for dry skin?

Yes, COSRX is well suited for dry skin, and Lovi rates the COSRX-focused routine High for dry skin. Reviewers often mention that the products provide deep hydration and moisturization.

Which COSRX cleanser is best for oily skin?

The Salicylic Acid Daily Gentle Cleanser is the best COSRX cleanser for oily skin. The AC Collection Calming Foam Cleanser and Advanced Snail Mucin Gel Cleanser also rate High for oily skin.

Is COSRX good for sensitive skin?

Yes, COSRX is a great choice for sensitive skin because the brand-focused routine rates Superior for this skin type. Reviewers often mention that the products are gentle and non-irritating.

Which COSRX sunscreen is best for sensitive skin?

The Ultra-Light Invisible Sunscreen is the best choice, followed by the Aloe Soothing Sun Cream and the Vitamin E Vitalizing Sunscreen SPF 50+. Lovi rates all three options High for sensitive skin.

Is COSRX good for acne-prone skin?

Yes, COSRX is good for acne-prone skin, as Lovi rates the brand-focused routine Superior for this skin type. Reviewers often mention effective acne control and clearing, and key ingredients like tea tree oil help manage breakouts.

Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology, 2007

Is COSRX good for skin with dark spots?

Yes, COSRX is good for skin with dark spots because many of its serums and treatments help brighten the skin. For example, The Niacinamide 15 Serum rates High for skin with dark spots, and niacinamide may help reduce skin pigmentation.

The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002Antioxidants, 2021

Is COSRX good for mature skin?

Yes, COSRX is good for mature skin, as Lovi rates several of its moisturizers, serums, and toners High or Superior for this skin type. Reviewers often mention that the products help improve skin texture and provide deep hydration. Additionally, ingredients like retinol may stimulate collagen accumulation and help reduce the look of aging skin.

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

Research behind COSRX'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.

  • 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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