TOCOBO skincare
TOCOBO is a Korean skincare brand founded in 2021 and owned by Oceanfront Partners since 2025.
TOCOBO is loved for its sunscreens and makeup removers, celebrated for the thoughtful formulation of its formulas. Its products suit dry skin and mature skin best, offering gentle care through carefully crafted ingredients. For specific concerns, the standout choices include the Cica Calming Sun Serum for acne-prone skin, the Bio Watery Sun Cream for skin with dark spots, and the Calamine Pore Control Cleansing Oil for mature skin. Together, these offerings provide a soothing and reliable daily routine.
This page covers some of the most popular TOCOBO products; for the whole TOCOBO range, with a fit score for every product, use the Lovi app.
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People Say
★4.6Overall rating based on 2.1k+ reviewsReviewers most often praise TOCOBO for lightweight texture, quick absorption, and no white cast. The most common complaints are strong fragrance and shiny or dewy finish.
Highlights
Lightweight, no white cast sunscreens Mostly Mentioned
- “It's genuinely watery, not a thick cream, not a gel, but something in between that spreads across skin almost effortlessly. — Bio Watery Sun Cream”
- “Zero white cast on all skin tones tested. — Bio Watery Sun Cream”
- “feels more like skincare — Cica Calming Sun Serum”
Hydrating, soothing and makeup-friendly sunscreens Mostly Mentioned
- “It's genuinely so hydrating that anyone with dry skin is going to love it. — Bio Watery Sun Cream”
- “hydrated all day — Cica Calming Sun Serum”
- “neutralized redness — Cica Calming Sun Serum”
Strong scent or fragrance Often Mentioned
- “The fragrance is also pretty strong. — Bio Watery Sun Cream”
- “fragrance is potent — Cica Calming Sun Serum”
- “smells rancid in 3-4 months — Calamine Pore Control Cleansing Oil”
Too dewy, thick, or oily residue Often Mentioned
- “too glowy for oily skin — Cica Calming Sun Serum”
- “leaves a moisture film — Calamine Pore Control Cleansing Oil”
- “greasiest and thickest — Calamine Pore Control Cleansing Oil”
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Questions and answers
Is TOCOBO good for oily skin?
Yes, TOCOBO is good for oily skin because Lovi rates the brand-focused routine Superior for this skin type. Reviewers often mention that TOCOBO sunscreens are lightweight and do not leave a white cast. However, reviewers also note that some products may leave a thick or oily residue.
Is TOCOBO worth it?
TOCOBO is worth it for dry skin, mature skin, and oily acne-prone skin, where Lovi rates the brand-focused routines Superior. Reviewers mention that the sunscreens are lightweight and soothing, though some note a strong scent or an oily residue.
What are TOCOBO's best products?
TOCOBO's best products are the Bio Watery Sun Cream and Cica Calming Sun Serum, both rating High or Superior across nearly every skin type. Reviewers mostly mention that these sunscreens feel lightweight, stay clear without a white cast, and leave skin hydrated and calm.
Which TOCOBO sunscreen is best for sensitive skin?
Cica Calming Sun Serum is the best choice, followed by Bio Watery Sun Cream, as Lovi rates both High for sensitive skin. Reviewers often mention that these sunscreens feel lightweight, soothing, and comfortable.
Does TOCOBO cause breakouts?
TOCOBO is unlikely to cause breakouts, and Lovi rates the brand-focused routine Superior for acne-prone skin. The sunscreen products on the page help provide lightweight coverage without clogging pores, though reviewers mention that some items may feel too thick or oily.
Is TOCOBO fragrance-free?
Yes, the TOCOBO products on this page list no fragrance in their ingredients. Reviewers often mention a strong scent or fragrance despite this, though shoppers seeking fragrance-free options will find none listed in the formulas.
What are the key ingredients in TOCOBO products?
TOCOBO products feature ingredients such as niacinamide, sodium hyaluronate, and Centella asiatica extract. These components help brighten pigmentation, maintain skin hydration, and soothe irritation.
Where can I buy TOCOBO, and how much does it cost?
TOCOBO is available on its public Lovi page with prices on the page ranging from €11.19 to €14.82.
What are good alternatives to TOCOBO?
Similar brands with pages on Lovi are SKIN1004, Anua, Medicube, Beauty of Joseon, COSRX, and Dr. Althea.
TOCOBO vs SKIN1004: which is better?
TOCOBO and SKIN1004 are both great options, but TOCOBO rates slightly higher for oily and combination skin with a Superior fit compared to SKIN1004's High fit, while both rate Superior for dry, sensitive, and acne-prone skin.
Who owns TOCOBO, and where is it from?
TOCOBO is a Korean brand founded in 2021, owned by Oceanfront Partners since 2025.
Is TOCOBO cruelty-free?
PETA, Leaping Bunny, and Cruelty Free International, the registries Lovi checks, do not list TOCOBO as cruelty-free.
Is TOCOBO good for dry skin?
Yes, TOCOBO fits dry skin well, with Lovi rating the TOCOBO-focused routine Superior for dry skin. Bio Watery Sun Cream and Cica Calming Sun Serum both rate High for keeping dry skin feeling soft and comfortable.
Is TOCOBO good for sensitive skin?
Yes, TOCOBO is well suited for sensitive skin, and Lovi rates the TOCOBO-focused routine Superior for sensitive skin. Reviewers often mention that the sunscreens are soothing, and the TOCOBO products on this page list no fragrance in their ingredients.
Is TOCOBO good for acne-prone skin?
Yes, TOCOBO is well suited for acne-prone skin, and Lovi rates TOCOBO-focused routines Superior for this skin type. Reviewers often mention that the sunscreens feel lightweight and do not leave a white cast, though some note a thick or oily residue. Additionally, every TOCOBO product on this page lists no fragrance in its ingredients.
Is TOCOBO good for skin with dark spots?
Yes, TOCOBO is good for skin with dark spots, as Lovi rates both Bio Watery Sun Cream and Cica Calming Sun Serum High for skin with dark spots. Niacinamide helps reduce dark spots by suppressing pigment transfer to skin cells.
Is TOCOBO good for mature skin?
Yes, TOCOBO is good for mature skin because its brand-focused routines fit mature skin well, and Lovi rates both Bio Watery Sun Cream and Cica Calming Sun Serum High for mature skin. Reviewers often mention that these sunscreens are lightweight, hydrating, and soothing.
Research behind TOCOBO'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.
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Co-founder, Medical Director
Cosmetic chemist, cosmetologist, aesthetic products developer
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Co-founder, CEO and CTO
PhD in computer science, 3x US patent holder, ex-Google, ex-Yandex
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Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc
Medical Board
Aesthetic medicine practitioner, MSc in Longevity and Anti-Aging Medicine
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Specialist dermatologist, MBBS, MD, IFAAD
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Cosmetic chemist, SCS, IFSCC member
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Medical Board, Medical Advisor
Dermatology MD
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Elina Nazarenko, MD
Medical Board
Dermatology and diagnostic consultant
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Victoria Derkova, MS
Medical Board
Cosmetic chemist, cosmetic development technologist
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