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COSRX vs No7

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COSRX and No7 are a Korean skincare brand founded in 2013 and a British skincare brand founded in 1935, respectively. COSRX is known for its serums, moisturizers, cleansers, and masks using hyaluronic acid, glycerin, and niacinamide to suit acne-prone and oily acne-prone skin best, while No7 is known for its serums, eye products, moisturizers, and sunscreens using vitamin c, shea butter, and hyaluronic acid to suit mature and dry skin best. Both brands differ in their foundational origins, heritage timelines, and primary ingredient philosophies, with the Korean brand focusing on targeted blemish care and the British brand emphasizing advanced age and hydration defense.

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

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No7 is a British skincare brand founded in 1935 and owned by Sycamore Partners since 2025.

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This page compares some of the most popular COSRX and No7 products; for every product of both brands, with a fit score for your own skin, use the Lovi app.

Popular COSRX vs No7 products

People Say

COSRXNo7
  • Improves skin texture and smoothness Often MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “Skin feels softer — No7 Future Renew Damage Reversal Serum”
    • “skin feels so soft — No7 Total Renewal Micro-Dermabrasion Exfoliator”
    • “skin feels velvety — No7 Pure Retinol”
    • “gives me that glass skin look — COSRX Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence”
  • Deep hydration and moisturization 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 moisturized — No7 Future Renew Damage Reversal Night Cream”
    • “leaves the skin feeling hydrated and comfortable — No7 Pure Retinol Eye Cream”
  • Soothing and calming for sensitive skin Mostly MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “No stinging or irritation — COSRX BHA Blackhead Power Liquid”
    • “perfect for first-time retinol users — COSRX The Retinol 0.1 Cream”
    • “calms down my redness — COSRX Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence”
    • “zero irritation — No7 Pure Retinol Eye Cream”
  • Lightweight and fast absorption Mostly MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “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 quickly — No7 Future Renew Damage Reversal Serum”
  • Effective acne and pore control Often MentionedRarely Noted
    • “extremely gentle — COSRX AHA/BHA Clarifying Treatment Toner”
    • “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”
    • “sweeps away dead cells — No7 Total Renewal Micro-Dermabrasion Exfoliator”
  • Reduces fine lines and anti-aging results Rarely NotedOften Mentioned
    • “Softened fine lines — No7 Pure Retinol 1% Night Concentrate”
    • “lines on forehead diminished — No7 Pure Retinol”
    • “Fine lines appear reduced — No7 Protect & Perfect Intense Advanced Day Cream”
    • “diminished fine lines under eyes — COSRX The Retinol 0.1 Cream”
  • Packaging and size issues Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “only 20mls... significantly less product — COSRX The Hyaluronic Acid 3 Serum”
    • “tube is tiny — COSRX The Retinol 0.1 Cream”
    • “Runs out quickly (2-3 weeks) — No7 Future Renew Damage Reversal Serum”
    • “Pump breaks — No7 Future Renew Damage Reversal Serum”
  • No visible results or lack of efficacy Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “Takes a month to work — COSRX BHA Blackhead Power Liquid”
    • “didn't do anything — COSRX AHA/BHA Clarifying Treatment Toner”
    • “did absolutely nothing — COSRX Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence”
    • “No change in wrinkles/spots — No7 Future Renew Damage Reversal Serum”
  • Eye and skin irritation Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “stings really bad if it accidentally gets in the eyes — COSRX Salicylic Acid Daily Gentle Cleanser”
    • “burns eyes when sweating — COSRX Ultra-Light Invisible Sunscreen”
    • “stings my eyes bad — COSRX Low pH Good Morning Gel Cleanser”
    • “Slight sensitivity and peeling — No7 Pure Retinol 1% Night Concentrate”

COSRX vs No7 routines for dry skin

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COSRX vs No7 routines for oily skin

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COSRX vs No7 routines for combination skin

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Questions and answers

COSRX or No7: which is better?

Both COSRX and No7 are great brands, but COSRX is a better fit for oily, acne-prone, and sensitive skin, while No7 is better for mature skin. Reviewers note that COSRX excels in lightweight absorption and soothing care, whereas No7 is better for anti-aging results and reducing fine lines.

What is the difference between COSRX and No7?

COSRX is best suited for acne-prone, oily, and oily acne-prone skin, while No7 focuses on mature, dry, and dark-spot concerns. Both brands offer products containing hyaluronic acid and niacinamide, which help improve skin quality and hydration.

Journal of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2015The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002

COSRX or No7 for dry skin?

Both COSRX and No7 provide a High routine fit for dry skin. The products on this page help deliver deep hydration and moisturization for this skin type.

COSRX or No7: which moisturizer is better?

Both COSRX and No7 offer effective moisturizers, with COSRX specializing in lightweight hydration and No7 focusing on anti-aging and mature skin support.

Which is more affordable, COSRX or No7?

The products on this page do not provide pricing information, so it is not possible to determine whether COSRX or No7 is more affordable.

COSRX or No7 for anti-aging and reducing fine lines?

No7 is better for anti-aging and reducing fine lines, as it outperforms COSRX in reducing fine lines and anti-aging results. Retinol, a key ingredient found in products from both brands, is supported by clinical evidence for stimulating collagen accumulation and improving naturally aged skin.

The Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 2000Archives of Dermatology, 2007

COSRX or No7 for oily skin?

For oily skin, COSRX is better because Lovi gives it a Superior fit level compared to No7's High level. The products on this page for COSRX also help with effective acne and pore control and lightweight and fast absorption.

COSRX or No7: which sunscreen is better?

COSRX has a Superior fit level for acne-prone skin with its Ultra-Light Invisible Sunscreen, while No7 offers sunscreens such as the Lift & Luminate Day Cream that have a High fit level for mature skin. COSRX products on this page list fragrance in only 1 out of 38 sunscreens and moisturizers, whereas No7 includes fragrance in 3 of its sunscreens and night creams.

COSRX or No7 for sensitive skin?

For sensitive skin, COSRX is better because Lovi gives it a Superior fit level compared to No7's High fit level, and COSRX does better at soothing and calming sensitive skin.

COSRX or No7 for acne-prone skin?

For acne-prone skin, COSRX fits better with a Superior routine level compared to No7 at High.

COSRX or No7 for mature skin?

For mature skin, No7 is a better choice because Lovi rates its routine fit as Superior, compared to High for COSRX. No7 also does better on the products on this page for reducing fine lines and anti-aging results.

The Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 2000Archives of Dermatology, 2007

COSRX or No7 for skin with dark spots?

Both COSRX and No7 are a High fit for skin with dark spots. COSRX products on this page frequently feature niacinamide, which helps reduce cutaneous pigmentation.

The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002

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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