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COSRX vs Catrice

Rated by Lovi · Unbiased, science-based skincare AI trained on real user outcomes · How the Fit score works

COSRX and Catrice are a Korean skincare brand founded in 2013 and a German skincare brand founded in 2004, respectively. Skincare enthusiasts adore the former for its thoughtfully formulated serums, moisturizers, cleansers, masks, and more, which harness proven ingredients like hyaluronic acid, glycerin, and niacinamide, while the latter is beloved for its refined eye products and advanced formulas. Their products suit acne-prone skin, oily acne-prone skin, combination skin, oily skin, and normal skin best, with standout choices including the Advanced Snail Mucin Gel Cleanser, the Full Fit Propolis Synergy Toner, the Centella Water Alcohol-Free Toner, and the Under Eye Brightener. They differ primarily in their origin, founding years, parent companies, and specific formulations, as the Korean brand addresses blemishes effectively with targeted ingredients while the German brand delivers reliable daily performance.

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

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Catrice is a German skincare brand founded in 2004 and owned by cosnova.

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

Popular COSRX vs Catrice products

Questions and answers

COSRX or Catrice: which is better?

COSRX is the more extensive choice for skincare routines, offering products that Lovi rates as Superior or High for multiple skin types, while Catrice only lists a single eye product on this page. COSRX features key ingredients like hyaluronic acid and niacinamide, which help hydrate the skin and may reduce pigmentation.

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What is the difference between COSRX and Catrice?

COSRX is a South Korean skincare brand with a wide range of products tailored for acne-prone and oily skin, whereas Catrice is a German brand represented by a single eye product on this page. COSRX products on this page often feature hydrating ingredients like snail mucin and hyaluronic acid.

Which is more affordable, COSRX or Catrice?

This page does not compare the prices or affordability of COSRX and Catrice products.

Which causes fewer breakouts, COSRX or Catrice?

COSRX is the brand on this page that helps with breakouts, featuring multiple products with superior or high Lovi fit levels for acne-prone skin, while Catrice only lists a single under-eye product.

Which COSRX sunscreen contains fragrance while all other COSRX and Catrice products on the page do not?

The Vitamin E Vitalizing Sunscreen SPF 50+ is the only COSRX sunscreen that contains fragrance while all other COSRX and Catrice products on this page list no fragrance.

Which of the two brands offers more products on the page, and what are their respective founding years and countries of origin?

COSRX offers significantly more products on the page than Catrice. COSRX was founded in 2013 in South Korea, while Catrice was founded in 2004 in Germany.

What is the recommended COSRX routine for dry skin in the evening?

The evening routine for dry skin features the products on this page in this order: Pre-Cleanser (The Niacinamide 15 Serum), Cleanser (Advanced Snail Mucin Gel Cleanser), Serum or Treatment (Galactomyces 95 Tone Balancing Essence), and Moisturizer (Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence).

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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