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COSRX vs BYOMA

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COSRX and BYOMA are two beloved skincare brands offering thoughtfully formulated serums, moisturizers, cleansers, masks, toners, and more. The Korean brand harnesses proven ingredients like hyaluronic acid, glycerin, and niacinamide to suit acne-prone and oily skin best, while the British brand relies on a signature tri-ceramide complex and squalane to suit dry and oily skin best. Although both provide targeted options for concerns like dark spots and mature skin, they differ in their foundational ingredients and regional origins.

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

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BYOMA is a British skincare brand founded in 2022 and owned by Bansk Group since 2025.

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

Popular COSRX vs BYOMA products

People Say

COSRXBYOMA
  • Hydration and Moisture 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 so hydrated — BYOMA Hydrating Milky Toner”
    • “feels refreshing on the skin — BYOMA Balancing Face Mist”
  • Gentle and Non-Stripping Often MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “doesn't strip skin — BYOMA Creamy Jelly Cleanser”
    • “no irritation at all — BYOMA Sensitive Retinol Oil”
    • “skin feels soft — BYOMA Milky Oil Cleanser”
    • “No stinging or irritation — COSRX BHA Blackhead Power Liquid”
  • Skin Texture and Smoothing 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”
    • “absorbs fast — BYOMA Hydrating Milky Toner”
    • “Keeps my face soft and not oily — BYOMA Brightening Toner”
  • Lightweight and Fast Absorption Mostly MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “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 instantly — BYOMA Moisturizing Gel-Cream”
  • Acne and Pore Control Often MentionedRarely 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”
    • “breakouts are nearly non existent — BYOMA Clarifying Serum”
  • Price and Value Rarely NotedOften Mentioned
    • “budget-friendly — BYOMA Brightening Serum”
    • “Budget-friendly skincare — BYOMA Brightening Toner”
    • “great value for money — BYOMA Hydrating Serum”
    • “huge bottle — COSRX Advanced Snail Peptide Eye Cream”
  • Packaging Issues Sometimes NotedMostly Mentioned
    • “tube cracked on the side — COSRX The Retinol 0.1 Cream”
    • “packaging is terrible — COSRX The Hyaluronic Acid 3 Serum”
    • “spray disperses too widely — COSRX AHA/BHA Clarifying Treatment Toner”
    • “Opening is huge — BYOMA Brightening Toner”
  • Unpleasant Texture Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
    • “texture is gooey and stringy — COSRX Advanced Snail 92 All in One Cream”
    • “too slimy and sticky — COSRX Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence”
    • “Waterier than most essences — BYOMA Brightening Toner”
    • “A little bit sticky — BYOMA Clarifying Serum”
  • Drying or Insufficient Moisture Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “Not moisturizing enough — BYOMA Moisturizing Gel-Cream”
    • “need to layer it — BYOMA Hydrating Serum”
    • “Too lightweight — BYOMA Moisturizing Rich Cream”
    • “left my face tight — COSRX Low pH Good Morning Gel Cleanser”

COSRX vs BYOMA routines for dry skin

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COSRX vs BYOMA routines for oily skin

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COSRX vs BYOMA routines for combination skin

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Questions and answers

COSRX or BYOMA: which is better?

Both brands are great, as COSRX fits oily, acne-prone, and sensitive skin exceptionally well while BYOMA is superior for dry, mature skin and dark spots. Reviewers note that COSRX excels in lightweight absorption and acne control, whereas BYOMA offers gentle cleansers and barrier-strengthening moisturizers.

What is the difference between COSRX and BYOMA?

COSRX excels in acne and pore control and lightweight absorption, whereas BYOMA offers better pricing, value, and gentleness with barrier-strengthening products on this page. For routine fit, COSRX achieves a Superior level for sensitive skin, while BYOMA reaches a Superior level for dry, combination, and mature skin.

COSRX or BYOMA for dry skin?

BYOMA is a better fit for dry skin, as the routine fit for dry skin is Superior compared to High for COSRX. Additionally, the products on this page for BYOMA feature key ingredients like glycerin and ceramides that help strengthen the skin barrier.

COSRX or BYOMA: which cleanser is better?

Comparing the cleansers for each brand, both offer effective options depending on your specific skin type and needs, with COSRX providing standout solutions for acne-prone skin and BYOMA excelling in gentle, barrier-supporting formulations. Reviewers note that BYOMA cleansers are particularly gentle and non-stripping, while COSRX cleansers offer powerful acne and pore control.

Which is more affordable, COSRX or BYOMA?

BYOMA does better for price and value among the products on this page.

Between COSRX and BYOMA, which brand is better for reducing skin dark spots?

BYOMA is a better brand for skin with dark spots, as Lovi rates its routine as Superior compared to High for COSRX. Niacinamide helps reduce cutaneous pigmentation and suppress melanosome transfer.

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How do COSRX and BYOMA compare when it comes to packaging issues?

When it comes to packaging issues, COSRX performs better than BYOMA according to the review themes on this page.

Which brand performs better for mature skin, COSRX or BYOMA?

BYOMA performs better for mature skin with a Superior routine fit, whereas COSRX achieves a High routine fit level.

COSRX or BYOMA for oily skin?

Both COSRX and BYOMA have a Superior routine fit for oily skin. Reviewers note that COSRX offers better lightweight and fast absorption, as well as acne and pore control.

COSRX or BYOMA: which moisturizer is better?

BYOMA offers a Superior routine fit for dry, combination, and mature skin, whereas COSRX features moisturizers like Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence rated as Superior across multiple skin types. Both brands help deliver hydration and lightweight absorption, but reviewers note that BYOMA focuses on strengthening the skin barrier with ceramides while COSRX excels in acne and pore control.

COSRX or BYOMA for sensitive skin?

For sensitive skin, COSRX fits best with a Superior rating compared to BYOMA's High rating.

COSRX or BYOMA for acne-prone skin?

Both COSRX and BYOMA are a Superior fit for acne-prone skin on the products on this page. COSRX particularly helps with acne and pore control, whereas BYOMA focuses on gentle, barrier-strengthening care.

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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