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COSRX vs MAËLYS

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

COSRX and MAËLYS are distinct beauty labels that offer specialized treatments for varied complexions. The Korean skincare brand founded in 2013 and owned by Amorepacific Group since 2024 is known for thoughtfully formulated serums, moisturizers, cleansers, masks, and more harnessing hyaluronic acid, glycerin, and niacinamide, whereas the latter is loved for targeted serums and advanced formulas. While both deliver thoughtful care through specialized solutions, the former suits acne-prone skin and oily acne-prone skin best with items like the Advanced Snail Mucin Gel Cleanser, Full Fit Propolis Synergy Toner, and Centella Water Alcohol-Free Toner, while the latter suits all skin types best with standout products like the TOO-FINE and the RE-LURE Tight & Tone Body Serum. Ultimately, the brands differ in their core formulations and specific target audiences, offering distinct pathways to healthy skin.

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 MAËLYS products; for every product of both brands, with a fit score for your own skin, use the Lovi app.

Popular COSRX vs MAËLYS products

COSRX vs MAËLYS serums and treatments

Questions and answers

COSRX or MAËLYS: which is better?

COSRX is the better choice for most shoppers, as the products on this page achieve High to Superior Lovi fit levels across nearly all skin types, whereas MAËLYS products largely score Low or Average. Hyaluronic acid helps improve skin hydration and wound healing. Niacinamide is useful for reducing cutaneous pigmentation and controlling skin aging.

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What is the difference between COSRX and MAËLYS?

COSRX offers numerous products on this page that achieve a Superior fit for various skin types, whereas the products on this page by MAËLYS generally show Low or Average fit levels. COSRX also avoids added fragrance in nearly all its formulas, while MAËLYS includes fragrance in its body serum.

Which is more affordable, COSRX or MAËLYS?

This page does not provide pricing information to compare the affordability of COSRX and MAËLYS.

Which causes fewer breakouts, COSRX or MAËLYS?

COSRX is more likely to help control breakouts, as the products on this page fit acne-prone skin up to a Superior level and feature ingredients like niacinamide and salicylic acid.

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Which COSRX sunscreen contains fragrance while the rest of their products do not?

The Vitamin E Vitalizing Sunscreen SPF 50+ is the only COSRX sunscreen on this page that lists fragrance, while the remaining products are fragrance-free.

What are the main skin types that COSRX's brand-focused routines fit best?

The products on this page show that COSRX's brand-focused routines fit best for acne-prone skin, oily acne-prone skin, and oily skin.

Which COSRX product is listed as having a Superior Lovi fit level for dry skin as a cleanser?

The Advanced Snail Mucin Gel Cleanser is the COSRX cleanser that has a Superior Lovi fit level for 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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