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COSRX vs No7

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COSRX and No7 are distinct skincare lines, with the former being a Korean brand founded in 2013 and the latter a British brand established in 1935. COSRX is celebrated for serums, moisturizers, cleansers, and masks featuring hyaluronic acid, glycerin, and niacinamide that suit acne-prone and sensitive skin best. Conversely, No7 offers serums, eye products, moisturizers, and sunscreens built around vitamin C, shea butter, and hyaluronic acid that fit dry skin and dry sensitive skin best. While both brands harness proven components, they differ in their heritage, specific formulations, and targeted complexions.

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?

Both COSRX and No7 are strong choices depending on your specific skin needs, as COSRX fits best for acne-prone, sensitive, and oily acne-prone skin, while No7 fits best for dry, dry sensitive, and sensitive skin. For anti-aging results, No7 does better, whereas COSRX does better for lightweight and fast absorption and effective acne and pore control. Both brands are equal in providing deep hydration and moisturization.

What is the difference between COSRX and No7?

COSRX is best for acne-prone and sensitive skin with lightweight products, while No7 is best for dry, dry sensitive, and mature skin with strong anti-aging benefits.

COSRX or No7 for dry skin?

For dry skin, No7 has a Superior Lovi routine fit while COSRX has a High fit. No7 focuses best on dry skin and dry sensitive skin, whereas the products on this page for COSRX fit best for acne-prone skin, sensitive skin, and oily acne-prone skin.

COSRX or No7: which moisturizer is better?

Both COSRX and No7 offer effective moisturizers, with COSRX featuring lightweight absorption and deep hydration while No7 focuses on anti-aging and line reduction. Lovi rates the products on this page with varying fit levels depending on the specific skin type.

Which is more affordable, COSRX or No7?

The products on this page do not list pricing information, so a comparison of affordability cannot be made between COSRX and No7.

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

No7 is better than COSRX for reducing fine lines and anti-aging results, as No7 leads in anti-aging and line reduction. Retinol, which is found in both brands, helps stimulate collagen accumulation in naturally aged human skin.

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COSRX or No7 for soothing and calming sensitive skin?

For soothing and calming sensitive skin, COSRX does better than No7. Lovi rates COSRX as having a Superior fit for sensitive skin.

COSRX or No7 for oily skin?

For oily skin, Lovi rates both COSRX and No7 as having a Superior routine fit. The products on this page show that COSRX is well-known for effective acne and pore control, while No7 focuses on skin texture improvements.

COSRX or No7: which sunscreen is better?

COSRX offers the Ultra-Light Invisible Sunscreen, which has a Superior fit for acne-prone skin and a High fit for sensitive skin among the products on this page. No7 provides the Lift & Luminate Day Cream sunscreen, which achieves a High fit for mature skin.

COSRX or No7 for sensitive skin?

For sensitive skin, both COSRX and No7 achieve a Lovi fit level of Superior. COSRX features targeted soothing and calming benefits, while No7 focuses on deep hydration and moisture.

COSRX or No7 for acne-prone skin?

For acne-prone skin, both COSRX and No7 achieve a Superior fit according to Lovi. COSRX features targeted acne-control products on this page, while No7 offers balanced multi-action routines that help improve skin texture.

COSRX or No7 for mature skin?

For mature skin, No7 has a Superior Lovi routine fit while COSRX has a High fit on the products on this page. No7 does better for anti-aging and line reduction, whereas COSRX is better for soothing and lightweight absorption.

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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