TOCOBO skincare
TOCOBO is a Korean skincare brand founded in 2021 and owned by Oceanfront Partners since 2025.
TOCOBO is loved for its sunscreens and makeup removers, celebrated for the thoughtful formulation of its formulas. Its products suit dry skin and mature skin best, offering gentle care through carefully crafted ingredients. For specific concerns, the standout choices include the Cica Calming Sun Serum for acne-prone skin, the Bio Watery Sun Cream for skin with dark spots, and the Calamine Pore Control Cleansing Oil for mature skin. Together, these offerings provide a soothing and reliable daily routine.
This page covers some of the most popular TOCOBO products; for the whole TOCOBO range, with a fit score for every product, use the Lovi app.
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People Say
★4.6Overall rating based on 2.1k+ reviewsReviewers most often praise TOCOBO for lightweight texture, quick absorption, and no white cast. The most common complaints are strong fragrance and shiny or dewy finish.
Highlights
Lightweight, no white cast sunscreens Mostly Mentioned
- “It's genuinely watery, not a thick cream, not a gel, but something in between that spreads across skin almost effortlessly. — Bio Watery Sun Cream”
- “Zero white cast on all skin tones tested. — Bio Watery Sun Cream”
- “feels more like skincare — Cica Calming Sun Serum”
Hydrating, soothing and makeup-friendly sunscreens Mostly Mentioned
- “It's genuinely so hydrating that anyone with dry skin is going to love it. — Bio Watery Sun Cream”
- “hydrated all day — Cica Calming Sun Serum”
- “neutralized redness — Cica Calming Sun Serum”
Strong scent or fragrance Often Mentioned
- “The fragrance is also pretty strong. — Bio Watery Sun Cream”
- “fragrance is potent — Cica Calming Sun Serum”
- “smells rancid in 3-4 months — Calamine Pore Control Cleansing Oil”
Too dewy, thick, or oily residue Often Mentioned
- “too glowy for oily skin — Cica Calming Sun Serum”
- “leaves a moisture film — Calamine Pore Control Cleansing Oil”
- “greasiest and thickest — Calamine Pore Control Cleansing Oil”
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Questions and answers
Is TOCOBO good for oily skin?
Yes, TOCOBO is good for oily skin, as Lovi rates the TOCOBO-focused routine High for oily skin and all sunscreens on this page fit oily skin well. Reviewers mention that the sunscreens are lightweight and soothing, though the products can sometimes feel too dewy or oily.
Is TOCOBO worth it?
TOCOBO is worth considering, as Lovi rates its brand-focused routines Superior for dry and sensitive skin, and High for oily and combination skin. Reviewers note that its sunscreens feel lightweight, are soothing, and leave no white cast.
What are TOCOBO's best products?
TOCOBO's best products are the Cica Calming Sun Serum and Bio Watery Sun Cream, as Lovi rates both High or Superior for almost every skin type. Reviewers particularly like that these sunscreens feel lightweight and hydrating without leaving a white cast.
Which TOCOBO sunscreen is best for sensitive skin?
The best TOCOBO sunscreen for sensitive skin is Cica Calming Sun Serum, followed closely by Bio Watery Sun Cream. Lovi rates both options High for sensitive skin.
Does TOCOBO cause breakouts?
TOCOBO is unlikely to cause breakouts, as the TOCOBO products on this page are lightweight and oil-controlling sunscreens and cleansers. Lovi rates TOCOBO-focused routines Superior for acne-prone skin.
Is TOCOBO fragrance-free?
Yes, every product from the TOCOBO products on this page lists no fragrance in its ingredients.
What are the key ingredients in TOCOBO products?
TOCOBO products use key ingredients like niacinamide, hyaluronic acid, glycerin, and cica complex to hydrate, soothe, and brighten the skin. Lovi notes that the TOCOBO products on this page are entirely free of added fragrance.
How do I build a TOCOBO skincare routine?
To build a TOCOBO routine for dry skin in the morning, use a hydrating cleanser, a calming deep moisture toner, an advanced ceramide lift and firm night cream, and bio watery sun cream. In the evening, use calamine pore control cleansing oil as a pre-cleanser, followed by the cleanser, a madagascar centella poremizing fresh ampoule, and the night cream. Once a week, add a vita essential mask before the serum and moisturizer.
Where can I buy TOCOBO, and how much does it cost?
TOCOBO products can be bought in stores in Italy, with prices ranging from €12.50 to €14.19, and most falling between those amounts.
What are good alternatives to TOCOBO?
Good alternatives to TOCOBO include SKIN1004, Anua, Medicube, Beauty of Joseon, COSRX, and Dr. Althea because they have similar brand pages on Lovi.
TOCOBO vs SKIN1004: which is better?
TOCOBO and SKIN1004 are closely matched, as Lovi rates both brands Superior for dry and sensitive skin, and High for oily and combination skin. TOCOBO rates slightly higher for acne-prone skin, with a Superior fit compared to SKIN1004's High fit.
Who owns TOCOBO, and where is it from?
TOCOBO is a Korean brand founded in 2021, owned by Oceanfront Partners since 2025.
Is TOCOBO cruelty-free?
PETA, Leaping Bunny, and Cruelty Free International, the registries Lovi checks, do not list TOCOBO as cruelty-free.
Is TOCOBO good for dry skin?
Yes, TOCOBO is well-suited for dry skin as the brand's routines fit dry skin at a Superior level. Lovi rates Bio Watery Sun Cream and Cica Calming Sun Serum High for dry skin, and the TOCOBO products on this page list no fragrance.
Is TOCOBO good for sensitive skin?
Yes, TOCOBO is good for sensitive skin because Lovi rates the brand-focused routine Superior for sensitive skin. Reviewers often mention that TOCOBO sunscreens are soothing, and the TOCOBO products on this page list no fragrance in their ingredients.
Is TOCOBO good for acne-prone skin?
Yes, TOCOBO is well suited for acne-prone skin, with Lovi rating the brand-focused routine Superior for this skin type. Products like Cica Calming Sun Serum and Bio Watery Sun Cream both rate High for acne-prone skin, helping provide lightweight protection without clogging pores.
Is TOCOBO good for skin with dark spots?
Yes, TOCOBO is good for skin with dark spots because Lovi rates both Bio Watery Sun Cream and Cica Calming Sun Serum High for skin with dark spots. Niacinamide helps reduce cutaneous pigmentation.
Is TOCOBO good for mature skin?
Yes, TOCOBO is well suited for mature skin because its products help keep the skin smooth and hydrated. Lovi rates the Bio Watery Sun Cream and the Cica Calming Sun Serum High for mature skin.
Research behind TOCOBO's key ingredients
Behind these ratings
Lovi rates every product from its 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.
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Co-founder, Medical Director
Cosmetic chemist, cosmetologist, aesthetic products developer
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Co-founder, CEO and CTO
PhD in computer science, 3x US patent holder, ex-Google, ex-Yandex
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Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc
Medical Board
Aesthetic medicine practitioner, MSc in Longevity and Anti-Aging Medicine
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Specialist dermatologist, MBBS, MD, IFAAD
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Cosmetic chemist, SCS, IFSCC member
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Medical Board, Medical Advisor
Dermatology MD
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Elina Nazarenko, MD
Medical Board
Dermatology and diagnostic consultant
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Victoria Derkova, MS
Medical Board
Cosmetic chemist, cosmetic development technologist
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