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COSRX vs Allies of Skin

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COSRX and Allies of Skin are skincare brands that offer thoughtfully formulated serums, moisturizers, cleansers, masks, and eye products for various complexions. The Korean brand founded in 2013 harnesses hyaluronic acid, glycerin, and niacinamide to suit acne-prone and oily acne-prone skin best, while the other brand utilizes powerhouse ingredients like niacinamide to suit dry and acne-prone skin best. These targeted formulations address specific blemishes effectively through distinct approaches, allowing both to support healthy skin.

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

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

Popular COSRX vs Allies of Skin products

People Say

COSRXAllies of Skin
  • Deep hydration and plumping 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”
    • “nourished and hydrated — Allies of Skin Peptides & Omegas Firming Eye Cream”
    • “more like a spray serum — Allies of Skin Molecular Saviour Probiotics Treatment Mist”
  • Improves skin texture and smoothness 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”
    • “Skin feels like glass — COSRX BHA Blackhead Power Liquid”
    • “Woke up looking well-rested — Allies of Skin Retinal & Peptides Repair Night Cream”
  • Lightweight and fast-absorbing 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)”
    • “sinks easily into damp skin — Allies of Skin Tranexamic & Arbutin Advanced Brightening Serum”
  • Gentle and non-stripping Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “No stinging or irritation — COSRX BHA Blackhead Power Liquid”
    • “perfect for first-time retinol users — COSRX The Retinol 0.1 Cream”
    • “doesn't strip my skin — COSRX Low pH Good Morning Gel Cleanser”
    • “Best retinol for sensitive skin — Allies of Skin Retinal & Peptides Repair Night Cream”
  • Soothing and calming Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “Redness is less noticeable — Allies of Skin Copper Tripeptide & Ectoin Advanced Repair Serum”
    • “feels super soothing, doesn't trigger redness — Allies of Skin Tranexamic & Arbutin Advanced Brightening Serum”
    • “reduces appearance of redness — Allies of Skin Molecular Saviour Probiotics Treatment Mist”
    • “calms down my redness — COSRX Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence”
  • Effective acne and pore control Often MentionedSometimes 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”
    • “Dramatic impact on acne — Allies of Skin Retinal & Peptides Repair Night Cream”
  • Small size and high price Sometimes NotedMostly Mentioned
    • “only 20mls... significantly less product — COSRX The Hyaluronic Acid 3 Serum”
    • “tube is tiny — COSRX The Retinol 0.1 Cream”
    • “expensive for me — COSRX The Hyaluronic Acid 3 Serum”
    • “Pricey — Allies of Skin Copper Tripeptide & Ectoin Advanced Repair Serum”
  • No visible results or ineffective Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
    • “no change in circles — COSRX Advanced Snail Peptide Eye Cream”
    • “didn't do anything — COSRX AHA/BHA Clarifying Treatment Toner”
    • “still not impressed with the results — Allies of Skin Tranexamic & Arbutin Advanced Brightening Serum”
    • “Have not noticed improved skin quality yet — Allies of Skin Copper Tripeptide & Ectoin Advanced Repair Serum”
  • Packaging and pump issues Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
    • “tube cracked on the side — COSRX The Retinol 0.1 Cream”
    • “hate dipping fingers in — COSRX Advanced Snail 92 All in One Cream”
    • “pump head is fixed — Allies of Skin Peptides & Omegas Firming Eye Cream”
    • “bad spritz mechanism — Allies of Skin Molecular Saviour Probiotics Treatment Mist”

COSRX vs Allies of Skin routines for dry skin

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COSRX vs Allies of Skin routines for oily skin

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COSRX vs Allies of Skin routines for combination skin

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Questions and answers

COSRX or Allies of Skin: which is better?

Both brands are great, as COSRX offers superior results for oily acne-prone skin while Allies of Skin provides superior results for mature skin. Lovi shows that both brands achieve a Superior fit level for acne-prone and oily acne-prone skin.

What is the difference between COSRX and Allies of Skin?

Both brands offer strong options for dry skin, though Allies of Skin achieves a Superior routine fit compared to the High fit from COSRX. The products on this page show that COSRX is often noted for lightweight absorption and effective acne control, while Allies of Skin is mostly known for calming serums and gentle, effective moisturizers.

COSRX or Allies of Skin for dry skin?

Both COSRX and Allies of Skin are great options, as Lovi rates COSRX as High and Allies of Skin as Superior for dry skin. COSRX is often noted for deep hydration and lightweight absorption, whereas Allies of Skin offers effective moisturizers and plumping serums.

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COSRX or Allies of Skin: which moisturizer is better?

Both COSRX and Allies of Skin offer effective moisturizers, with Allies of Skin achieving a Superior routine fit for dry skin compared to COSRX achieving a High fit. COSRX provides lightweight absorption and deep hydration with products like Advanced Snail 92 All in One Cream, while Allies of Skin delivers calming and plumping results through formulas like Molecular Saviour Probiotics Treatment Mist.

Which is more affordable, COSRX or Allies of Skin?

COSRX is more affordable, as Allies of Skin carries a high price point.

Between COSRX and Allies of Skin, which brand is better for improving skin texture and smoothness?

COSRX does better for improving skin texture and smoothness. Lovi rates COSRX as having a High fit level for this benefit.

How do the morning routines for dry skin compare between COSRX and Allies of Skin?

For dry skin, the COSRX morning routine on this page uses a cleanser, a hydrating toner, a moisturizer, and an SPF, while the Allies of Skin morning routine includes a cleanser, a hydrating toner, a moisturizer, and an SPF.

Which brand has more fragrance-free products, COSRX or Allies of Skin?

COSRX has more fragrance-free products on this page, with 37 out of 38 products listing no fragrance, compared to Allies of Skin where every product on this page is fragrance-free.

COSRX or Allies of Skin for oily skin?

Both COSRX and Allies of Skin are great choices, as Lovi rates COSRX as High and Allies of Skin as Superior for oily skin. Reviewers note that COSRX stands out for being lightweight and fast-absorbing.

COSRX or Allies of Skin for sensitive skin?

Both COSRX and Allies of Skin are great choices, as Lovi rates routine fit for sensitive skin as High for COSRX and Superior for Allies of Skin. COSRX helps with lightweight absorption and is gentle, while Allies of Skin provides calming serums.

COSRX or Allies of Skin for acne-prone skin?

Both COSRX and Allies of Skin are great choices, as Lovi rates acne-prone skin as Superior for both brands. COSRX provides products on this page that help with effective acne control and clearing, while Allies of Skin offers calming serums.

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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