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COSRX vs NIOD

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

COSRX and NIOD are well-regarded skincare brands known for delivering targeted results through thoughtfully formulated products. The former features serums, moisturizers, cleansers, and masks harnessing hyaluronic acid, glycerin, and niacinamide, while the latter offers advanced serums and balancing toners featuring sophisticated formulas. Both suit different complexions, as the Korean brand best serves acne-prone skin, and the Canadian brand suits mature, sensitive, and dry skin types best. They differ primarily in their approach, with the former relying on proven ingredients and the latter focusing on scientifically rigorous development.

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

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NIOD is a Canadian skincare brand founded in 2015 and owned by The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. since 2021.

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

Popular COSRX vs NIOD products

Questions and answers

COSRX or NIOD: which is better?

COSRX is better for a broader range of skin concerns and daily routines, as the products on this page offer superior or high fit levels across multiple skin types including acne-prone and oily skin. NIOD features specialized targeted serums like Modulating Glucosides, but provides a much smaller selection.

What is the difference between COSRX and NIOD?

COSRX is a South Korean brand founded in 2013 that offers a wide range of products tailored for acne-prone, oily, and oily acne-prone skin. In contrast, NIOD is a Canadian brand founded in 2015 with a much smaller selection of targeted treatments.

Which is more affordable, COSRX or NIOD?

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

Which causes fewer breakouts, COSRX or NIOD?

COSRX is the brand best fitted for acne-prone skin on this page, as its products achieve High or Superior fit levels for acne-prone and oily acne-prone skin. NIOD has only two products on this page, which achieve Average fit levels for acne-prone skin.

How do the founding years and corporate ownerships of COSRX and NIOD compare?

COSRX was founded in South Korea in 2013 and has been owned by Amorepacific Group since 2024, whereas NIOD was founded in Canada in 2015 and has been owned by The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. since 2021.

Which brand offers more product options on the page for addressing dry skin with a Superior Lovi fit level?

COSRX offers significantly more product options on the page for addressing dry skin with a Superior Lovi fit level, including their Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence, Advanced Snail Mucin Gel Cleanser, and Full Fit Propolis Synergy Toner. In contrast, NIOD does not feature any products with a Superior Lovi fit level for dry skin.

How does the fragrance content compare between COSRX and NIOD products on the page?

COSRX includes fragrance in one of its products on this page, while NIOD lists no fragrance in any of its products. The vast majority of COSRX products are also fragrance-free.

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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