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COSRX vs NEOCUTIS

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

COSRX and NEOCUTIS are two distinct skincare brands founded in 2013 and 2003, respectively. The Korean brand is known for its targeted serums, moisturizers, cleansers, and masks featuring hyaluronic acid, glycerin, and niacinamide to suit acne-prone and oily skin. Meanwhile, the Swiss brand is beloved for refined serums and moisturizers utilizing deeply restorative properties that suit mature, dry, and stressed skin best. Ultimately, they differ because both brands serve different complexions and concerns through their specialized formulations.

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

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NEOCUTIS is a Swiss skincare brand founded in 2003 and owned by Merz Holding GmbH & Co. KG since 2013.

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

Popular COSRX vs NEOCUTIS products

Questions and answers

COSRX or NEOCUTIS: which is better?

COSRX offers a much wider range of products on this page, fitting best for acne-prone skin, oily acne-prone skin, and oily skin, while NEOCUTIS provides only two anti-aging formulas.

What is the difference between COSRX and NEOCUTIS?

COSRX offers a wide range of 38 products featuring ingredients like snail mucin and hyaluronic acid, whereas NEOCUTIS provides a much smaller selection of 2 products focused on mature and dry skin. Reviewers often mention that COSRX products deliver lightweight absorption, deep hydration, and effective acne control.

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COSRX or NEOCUTIS: which moisturizer is better?

For moisturizers, COSRX features a wide variety of formulas that Lovi rates as Superior or High for multiple skin types, such as dry and sensitive skin. In contrast, NEOCUTIS offers fewer moisturizer options on this page, with Lumière rated only as Average for dry skin.

Which is more affordable, COSRX or NEOCUTIS?

The products on this page do not provide pricing information to compare affordability between COSRX and NEOCUTIS.

Which causes fewer breakouts, COSRX or NEOCUTIS?

COSRX fits acne-prone skin and oily acne-prone skin best on this page, while NEOCUTIS features only two products without a primary acne focus.

When were COSRX and NEOCUTIS each founded and where are they based?

COSRX was founded in 2013 in South Korea, while NEOCUTIS was founded in 2003 in Switzerland.

Which brand has more products listed on the comparison page, COSRX or NEOCUTIS?

COSRX has significantly more products listed on the comparison page than NEOCUTIS.

How many products from COSRX contain fragrance compared to NEOCUTIS?

The products on this page show that 37 out of 38 COSRX products list no fragrance while one contains it, whereas every NEOCUTIS product on this page lists no fragrance.

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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