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COSRX vs A+

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

COSRX and A+ are skincare brands founded in 2013 and 1990, respectively. COSRX is beloved for its serums, moisturizers, cleansers, and masks using hyaluronic acid, glycerin, and niacinamide, while the Indian brand is widely known for its gentle moisturizers and thoughtfully calibrated formulas. Both brands suit sensitive skin best, though the former also suits oily skin through formulations that balance moisture and soothe irritation. They differ in their specific ingredient focus, with the first brand emphasizing toxin reduction, barrier function, and decreased hyperpigmentation, while the latter reliably supports daily moisture balance.

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

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A+ is an Indian skincare brand founded in 1990.

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

Popular COSRX vs A+ products

COSRX vs A+ moisturizers

Questions and answers

COSRX or A+: which is better?

COSRX is the stronger choice here because the products on this page offer extensive options with High or Superior Lovi fit levels across nearly all skin types, whereas A+ lists only a single moisturizer with Average to Low ratings. Reviewers frequently note that COSRX delivers lightweight absorption, deep hydration, and gentle acne control.

What is the difference between COSRX and A+?

COSRX offers a wide range of products with high or superior Lovi fit levels across multiple skin types, whereas the products on this page for A+ are limited to a single moisturizer with average to low fit levels. COSRX also features frequent key ingredients like hyaluronic acid and niacinamide that help hydrate and brighten the skin.

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COSRX or A+: which moisturizer is better?

COSRX offers a much wider range of moisturizers with higher Lovi fit levels across skin types, whereas A+ features just one product with average to low fits. COSRX moisturizers utilize key ingredients like hyaluronic acid and niacinamide, which help improve skin hydration and reduce pigmentation.

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Which is more affordable, COSRX or A+?

This page does not provide pricing or affordability information for COSRX or A+.

Which causes fewer breakouts, COSRX or A+?

COSRX is the better choice for fewer breakouts, offering multiple products on this page rated with a Superior fit for acne-prone skin, whereas A+ lists only one product with an Average fit. COSRX helps control and clear acne effectively.

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

COSRX was founded in 2013 in South Korea and is owned by Amorepacific Group, whereas A+ was founded in 1990 in India and is independently owned.

Which brand offers more fragrance-free options among their listed products?

COSRX offers significantly more fragrance-free options, with 37 out of 38 products on this page listing no fragrance. A+ also lists no fragrance for its single product.

What are the most commonly mentioned positive and negative review points for COSRX products?

Reviewers frequently mention lightweight absorption, deep hydration, and effective acne control as positive points for the products on this page, while sticky residue is sometimes noted as a negative point.

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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