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COSRX vs Allies of Skin

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COSRX and Allies of Skin are skincare brands known for thoughtfully formulated products that suit dry skin, oily skin, and acne-prone skin best. The first brand offers serums, moisturizers, cleansers, and masks harnessing hyaluronic acid, glycerin, and niacinamide, while the second label is loved for moisturizers, targeted serums, and advanced eye products infused with niacinamide. They differ in their specific formulations and standout treatments, such as the Advanced Snail Mucin Gel Cleanser and the Molecular Saviour Probiotics Treatment Mist.

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

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

Popular COSRX vs Allies of Skin products

People Say

COSRXAllies of Skin
  • Deep hydration and plumping 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”
    • “nourished and hydrated — Allies of Skin Peptides & Omegas Firming Eye Cream”
    • “more like a spray serum — Allies of Skin Molecular Saviour Probiotics Treatment Mist”
  • Improves skin texture and smoothness Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “gives me that glass skin look — COSRX Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence”
    • “skin feels softer immediately — COSRX The 6 Peptide Skin Booster Serum”
    • “Skin feels like glass — COSRX BHA Blackhead Power Liquid”
    • “Woke up looking well-rested — Allies of Skin Retinal & Peptides Repair Night Cream”
  • Lightweight and fast-absorbing 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)”
    • “sinks easily into damp skin — Allies of Skin Tranexamic & Arbutin Advanced Brightening Serum”
  • Gentle and non-stripping Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “No stinging or irritation — COSRX BHA Blackhead Power Liquid”
    • “perfect for first-time retinol users — COSRX The Retinol 0.1 Cream”
    • “doesn't strip my skin — COSRX Low pH Good Morning Gel Cleanser”
    • “Best retinol for sensitive skin — Allies of Skin Retinal & Peptides Repair Night Cream”
  • Soothing and calming Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “Redness is less noticeable — Allies of Skin Copper Tripeptide & Ectoin Advanced Repair Serum”
    • “feels super soothing, doesn't trigger redness — Allies of Skin Tranexamic & Arbutin Advanced Brightening Serum”
    • “reduces appearance of redness — Allies of Skin Molecular Saviour Probiotics Treatment Mist”
    • “calms down my redness — COSRX Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence”
  • Effective acne and pore control Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “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”
    • “Melted blackheads right off — COSRX BHA Blackhead Power Liquid”
    • “Dramatic impact on acne — Allies of Skin Retinal & Peptides Repair Night Cream”
  • Small size and high price Sometimes NotedMostly Mentioned
    • “only 20mls... significantly less product — COSRX The Hyaluronic Acid 3 Serum”
    • “tube is tiny — COSRX The Retinol 0.1 Cream”
    • “expensive for me — COSRX The Hyaluronic Acid 3 Serum”
    • “Pricey — Allies of Skin Copper Tripeptide & Ectoin Advanced Repair Serum”
  • No visible results or ineffective Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
    • “no change in circles — COSRX Advanced Snail Peptide Eye Cream”
    • “didn't do anything — COSRX AHA/BHA Clarifying Treatment Toner”
    • “still not impressed with the results — Allies of Skin Tranexamic & Arbutin Advanced Brightening Serum”
    • “Have not noticed improved skin quality yet — Allies of Skin Copper Tripeptide & Ectoin Advanced Repair Serum”
  • Packaging and pump issues Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
    • “tube cracked on the side — COSRX The Retinol 0.1 Cream”
    • “hate dipping fingers in — COSRX Advanced Snail 92 All in One Cream”
    • “pump head is fixed — Allies of Skin Peptides & Omegas Firming Eye Cream”
    • “bad spritz mechanism — Allies of Skin Molecular Saviour Probiotics Treatment Mist”

COSRX vs Allies of Skin routines for dry skin

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COSRX vs Allies of Skin routines for oily skin

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COSRX vs Allies of Skin routines for combination skin

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Questions and answers

COSRX or Allies of Skin: which is better?

COSRX is better for lightweight absorption and acne control, while Allies of Skin is better for overall routine fit across most skin types, including dry, sensitive, and mature skin. Both brands offer good hydration and plumping.

What is the difference between COSRX and Allies of Skin?

Allies of Skin achieves a Superior routine fit for dry, combination, and mature skin, whereas COSRX attains a High fit for those skin types.

COSRX or Allies of Skin for dry skin?

Allies of Skin is a better fit for dry skin, as Lovi rates its routine as Superior compared to High for COSRX. The products on this page for Allies of Skin are noted for providing deep hydration and plumping benefits.

COSRX or Allies of Skin: which moisturizer is better?

When comparing moisturizers, Allies of Skin is a better fit for dry and mature skin types with a Superior Lovi fit level, whereas COSRX achieves High to Superior levels depending on the specific formula. COSRX moisturizers on this page feature key ingredients like hyaluronic acid and niacinamide, which helps provide deep hydration and skin-plumping benefits.

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

Which is more affordable, COSRX or Allies of Skin?

COSRX is more affordable, whereas reviewers mention a high price point as a common downside for Allies of Skin.

COSRX or Allies of Skin for oily skin?

For oily skin, Lovi rates COSRX as Superior and Allies of Skin as Superior. Reviewers mention that the products on this page for COSRX are lightweight and fast-absorbing.

COSRX or Allies of Skin for sensitive skin?

For sensitive skin, COSRX has a Superior Lovi routine fit, while Allies of Skin also reaches a Superior Lovi routine fit. Reviewers often mention COSRX products as gentle and non-irritating.

COSRX or Allies of Skin for acne-prone skin?

Both COSRX and Allies of Skin are great options, as Lovi rates both as having a Superior routine fit for acne-prone skin. The products on this page from COSRX also feature effective acne control and clearing as a frequently mentioned benefit.

COSRX or Allies of Skin for mature skin?

Allies of Skin is a superior fit for mature skin, offering top-tier anti-aging formulations on this page, whereas COSRX achieves a high routine fit.

COSRX or Allies of Skin for skin with dark spots?

For skin with dark spots, Allies of Skin is a superior fit compared to COSRX, which has a high fit. Niacinamide helps reduce pigmentation and suppress melanosome transfer, making it a key ingredient for brightening the skin.

The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002Antioxidants, 2021

COSRX or Allies of Skin for dry sensitive skin?

For dry sensitive skin, Allies of Skin is rated as a Superior routine fit, while COSRX is rated as High. The products on this page for Allies of Skin are noted for providing deep hydration and calming serums, helping soothe dry 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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