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COSRX vs A+

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

COSRX and A+ are distinct skincare brands founded in 2013 and 1990, respectively. The Korean brand is adored for its thoughtfully formulated serums, moisturizers, cleansers, and masks harnessing hyaluronic acid, glycerin, and niacinamide, while the Indian brand is widely beloved for its gentle moisturizers and thoughtfully calibrated formulas. Both choices suit sensitive skin best, and the former also suits acne-prone skin with its gentle, targeted formulations that address reactive complexions. They differ because the former utilizes specific components to treat acne-prone skin, brighten skin with dark spots, and refresh mature skin, whereas the latter reliably supports daily moisture balance.

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

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A+ is an Indian skincare brand founded in 1990.

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

Popular COSRX vs A+ products

COSRX vs A+ moisturizers

Questions and answers

COSRX or A+: which is better?

COSRX is the stronger choice here because the products on this page offer superior and high Lovi fit levels across a wide variety of skin types and routines, unlike A+, which only features a single moisturizer with average to low fit levels. Additionally, COSRX provides extensive ingredient variety for targeted skincare needs.

What is the difference between COSRX and A+?

COSRX offers a wide range of products with varying Lovi fit levels across skin types, whereas A+ features only one product on this page, the 345 Relief Cream, which has an Average or Low Lovi fit across all skin types.

COSRX or A+: which moisturizer is better?

COSRX offers multiple moisturizers with superior and high Lovi fit levels across skin types, whereas A+ has only a single moisturizer with an average fit level. The products on this page for COSRX provide deep hydration and moisturization with key ingredients like hyaluronic acid and glycerin.

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Which is more affordable, COSRX or A+?

This page does not provide pricing information to compare the affordability of COSRX and A+.

Which causes fewer breakouts, COSRX or A+?

COSRX is the better choice for acne-prone skin since the products on this page offer multiple options with a Superior Lovi fit level for acne-prone and oily acne-prone skin, whereas A+ features only one cream with an Average Lovi fit level for those skin types.

Where and when were COSRX and A+ founded, and who owns them?

COSRX was founded in 2013 in South Korea and is owned by Amorepacific Group, while A+ was founded in 1990 in India and is independently owned.

Which COSRX product contains fragrance, and how many A+ products contain fragrance?

The Vitamin E Vitalizing Sunscreen SPF 50+ is the only COSRX product on this page with fragrance, while zero A+ products contain fragrance.

Which skin types does the A+ 345 Relief Cream best fit?

The A+ 345 Relief Cream has an Average Lovi fit for sensitive skin, dry sensitive skin, oily acne-prone skin, mature skin, acne-prone skin, dry skin, and skin with dark spots. It has a Low fit for combination skin and oily skin.

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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