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COSRX vs BYOMA

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COSRX and BYOMA are distinct skincare brands known for their thoughtful arrays of serums, moisturizers, cleansers, and masks. The Korean brand harnesses hyaluronic acid, glycerin, and niacinamide to suit oily and sensitive skin, while the British brand relies on tri-ceramide and squalane to suit dry and dry sensitive skin best. Both brands differ in their formulations and targeted concerns, offering specialized solutions ranging from snail mucin and propolis to melting balms and brightening toners.

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

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BYOMA is a British skincare brand founded in 2022 and owned by Bansk Group since 2025.

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

Popular COSRX vs BYOMA products

People Say

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  • Hydration and Moisture 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 so hydrated — BYOMA Hydrating Milky Toner”
    • “feels refreshing on the skin — BYOMA Balancing Face Mist”
  • Gentle and Non-Stripping Often MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “doesn't strip skin — BYOMA Creamy Jelly Cleanser”
    • “no irritation at all — BYOMA Sensitive Retinol Oil”
    • “skin feels soft — BYOMA Milky Oil Cleanser”
    • “No stinging or irritation — COSRX BHA Blackhead Power Liquid”
  • Skin Texture and Smoothing Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “gives me that glass skin look — COSRX Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence”
    • “skin feels softer immediately — COSRX The 6 Peptide Skin Booster Serum”
    • “absorbs fast — BYOMA Hydrating Milky Toner”
    • “Keeps my face soft and not oily — BYOMA Brightening Toner”
  • Lightweight and Fast Absorption Mostly MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “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 instantly — BYOMA Moisturizing Gel-Cream”
  • Acne and Pore Control Often MentionedRarely Noted
    • “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”
    • “Melted blackheads right off — COSRX BHA Blackhead Power Liquid”
    • “breakouts are nearly non existent — BYOMA Clarifying Serum”
  • Price and Value Rarely NotedOften Mentioned
    • “budget-friendly — BYOMA Brightening Serum”
    • “Budget-friendly skincare — BYOMA Brightening Toner”
    • “great value for money — BYOMA Hydrating Serum”
    • “huge bottle — COSRX Advanced Snail Peptide Eye Cream”
  • Packaging Issues Sometimes NotedMostly Mentioned
    • “tube cracked on the side — COSRX The Retinol 0.1 Cream”
    • “packaging is terrible — COSRX The Hyaluronic Acid 3 Serum”
    • “spray disperses too widely — COSRX AHA/BHA Clarifying Treatment Toner”
    • “Opening is huge — BYOMA Brightening Toner”
  • Unpleasant Texture Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
    • “texture is gooey and stringy — COSRX Advanced Snail 92 All in One Cream”
    • “too slimy and sticky — COSRX Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence”
    • “Waterier than most essences — BYOMA Brightening Toner”
    • “A little bit sticky — BYOMA Clarifying Serum”
  • Drying or Insufficient Moisture Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “Not moisturizing enough — BYOMA Moisturizing Gel-Cream”
    • “need to layer it — BYOMA Hydrating Serum”
    • “Too lightweight — BYOMA Moisturizing Rich Cream”
    • “left my face tight — COSRX Low pH Good Morning Gel Cleanser”

COSRX vs BYOMA routines for dry skin

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COSRX vs BYOMA routines for oily skin

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COSRX vs BYOMA routines for combination skin

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Questions and answers

COSRX or BYOMA: which is better?

COSRX is better for oily and acne-prone skin, while BYOMA is better for dry, dry sensitive, and mature skin. Both brands offer equal fit levels for combination, sensitive skin, and skin with dark spots.

What is the difference between COSRX and BYOMA?

COSRX is well-suited for oily, sensitive, and acne-prone skin with superior performance in acne and pore control, whereas BYOMA excels for dry, dry sensitive, and mature skin with superior routine fit in those areas. The products on this page show that COSRX offers a lighter absorption while BYOMA focuses on barrier-strengthening moisturizers.

COSRX or BYOMA for dry skin?

For dry skin, BYOMA has a Superior routine fit, whereas COSRX achieves a High fit on the products on this page. Reviewers note that BYOMA offers moisturizers that strengthen the skin barrier and are instantly hydrating, while COSRX products on this page help deliver deep hydration and moisturization.

COSRX or BYOMA: which cleanser is better?

Both COSRX and BYOMA offer cleansers with strong performance, but they cater to different skin needs. The products on this page show that COSRX cleansers fit oily and acne-prone skin best, while BYOMA cleansers excel at gentle, non-stripping hydration for dry skin.

Which is more affordable, COSRX or BYOMA?

BYOMA does better for price and value.

Which brand has better lightweight absorption, COSRX or BYOMA?

COSRX does better for lightweight absorption compared to BYOMA.

COSRX or BYOMA for oily skin?

For oily skin, COSRX fits better with a Superior routine fit compared to BYOMA's High fit level.

COSRX or BYOMA: which moisturizer is better?

Both COSRX and BYOMA offer high-performing moisturizers, with COSRX achieving a Superior fit for oily and acne-prone skin, while BYOMA is rated as a Superior fit for dry skin and dry sensitive skin. Reviewers note that COSRX provides lightweight absorption and effective acne control, whereas BYOMA features moisturizers that strengthen the skin barrier with a fast-absorbing formula.

COSRX or BYOMA for sensitive skin?

Both COSRX and BYOMA are a Superior fit for sensitive skin. Reviewers note that COSRX products on this page offer lightweight absorption, while BYOMA products on this page help strengthen the skin barrier.

COSRX or BYOMA for acne-prone skin?

COSRX is the better choice for acne-prone skin, as Lovi rates its routine fit as Superior compared to BYOMA's High. Reviewers also note that COSRX does better for acne and pore control.

COSRX or BYOMA for dry sensitive skin?

For dry sensitive skin, BYOMA has a Superior routine fit on Lovi while COSRX has a High fit. Reviewers note that BYOMA products focus on strengthening the skin barrier and are gentle and fragrance-free.

COSRX or BYOMA for mature skin?

For mature skin, BYOMA has a Superior routine fit, while COSRX has a High fit. BYOMA also does better for mature skin in terms of price and value among the products on this page.

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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