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COSRX vs Sebamed

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

COSRX and Sebamed are well-regarded skincare brands that offer thoughtful formulations for diverse complexions. The Korean line, established in 2013, provides targeted serums, moisturizers, cleansers, and masks featuring hyaluronic acid, glycerin, and niacinamide to suit oily and acne-prone skin effectively. Meanwhile, the German line, founded in 1967, delivers reliable moisturizers and gentle cleansers with scientifically balanced, skin-neutral pH formulas tailored for sensitive, reactive, and problematic skin. While both prioritize barrier health, the former specializes in active-driven blemish care, whereas the latter focuses on maintaining a steady, protective balance.

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

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Sebamed is a German skincare brand founded in 1967 and owned by Sebapharma GmbH & Co. KG.

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

Popular COSRX vs Sebamed products

Questions and answers

COSRX or Sebamed: which is better?

COSRX is better for a wider variety of skin concerns and types, featuring an extensive range of specialized treatments, whereas Sebamed offers only a very limited selection of products on this page.

What is the difference between COSRX and Sebamed?

COSRX offers a wide range of products that feature key ingredients like snail mucin and hyaluronic acid, whereas Sebamed provides a much smaller selection of items. COSRX has products with Superior fit levels for acne-prone, oily acne-prone, and oily skin, while Sebamed's options have High or Average fit levels for those skin types.

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COSRX or Sebamed: which cleanser is better?

COSRX offers a much wider range of cleansers with higher Lovi fit levels across most skin types compared to Sebamed. For example, the Advanced Snail Mucin Gel Cleanser achieves a Superior fit for dry and sensitive skin, while Sebamed's Facial Cleanser achieves an Average fit for those same types.

Which is more affordable, COSRX or Sebamed?

The provided page does not contain pricing information to determine whether COSRX or Sebamed is more affordable.

Which causes fewer breakouts, COSRX or Sebamed?

COSRX products on this page have superior or high Lovi fit levels for acne-prone skin, whereas Sebamed has average to high fit levels. COSRX helps control and clear breakouts with targeted ingredients like salicylic acid and snail mucin.

Which brand has been around longer, COSRX or Sebamed?

Sebamed has been around longer, having been founded in Germany in 1967, whereas COSRX was founded in South Korea in 2013.

Do any COSRX products contain fragrance, and does Sebamed use fragrance?

COSRX has one product on this page, the Vitamin E Vitalizing Sunscreen SPF 50+, that lists fragrance. Sebamed uses no fragrance in any of its products on this page.

How many total products are listed for each brand on this page?

COSRX has 38 products listed on this page, while Sebamed has 2 products listed.

COSRX or Sebamed: which moisturizer is better?

COSRX offers a much wider range of moisturizers with high Lovi fit levels across skin types, such as the Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence which achieves a Superior fit for dry skin. Sebamed provides only a limited selection like the Clear Face Care Gel, which has an Average fit 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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