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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 trusted skincare brands that offer distinct approaches to daily care, with COSRX being a Korean line founded in 2013 and A+ an Indian line established in 1990. The former is celebrated for targeted serums, moisturizers, cleansers, and masks featuring hyaluronic acid, glycerin, and niacinamide, which suit acne-prone and oily acne-prone skin best. Meanwhile, the latter is widely beloved for gentle moisturizers and thoughtfully calibrated formulas that suit sensitive skin best. While both support daily moisture balance reliably, they differ primarily in their ingredient focus and ideal skin types.

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 stands out on this page as the better choice, offering a wide variety of products with high fit levels for acne-prone and oily skin types. In contrast, A+ features only a single moisturizing cream with lower average and low fit levels across most skin types.

What is the difference between COSRX and A+?

COSRX offers a wide range of products that achieve high fit levels for various skin types, whereas A+ features a single moisturizer with mostly average or low fit levels. Additionally, COSRX products frequently highlight active key ingredients like hyaluronic acid and niacinamide, which help improve skin hydration and reduce pigmentation.

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COSRX or A+: which moisturizer is better?

COSRX offers a much wider range of moisturizers with higher Lovi fit levels across skin types, whereas A+ features only one moisturizer with average to low fits. COSRX moisturizers frequently feature key ingredients like hyaluronic acid and niacinamide, which help hydrate the skin and improve its appearance.

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Which is more affordable, COSRX or A+?

This page does not provide pricing information for either COSRX or A+, so affordability cannot be compared.

Which causes fewer breakouts, COSRX or A+?

COSRX offers multiple products with a Superior fit for acne-prone skin, whereas the products on this page for A+ show an Average fit for this skin type.

Between COSRX and A+, which brand offers products specifically formulated without fragrance?

Both COSRX and A+ offer products on this page formulated without fragrance, as nearly all COSRX products and every A+ product list no fragrance.

How do the founding years and corporate ownership of COSRX and A+ compare?

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

Which brand has a wider variety of products listed on the page with superior fit levels for dry skin?

COSRX offers a much wider variety of products on this page with superior fit levels for dry skin, such as the Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence and Full Fit Propolis Synergy Toner, whereas A+ lists only one product with an average fit.

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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