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COSRX vs BYOMA

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

COSRX and BYOMA are distinct skincare brands known for their thoughtfully formulated serums, moisturizers, cleansers, toners, and masks. The former harnesses proven ingredients like hyaluronic acid, glycerin, and niacinamide to suit acne-prone and oily acne-prone skin best, while the latter incorporates a proprietary tri-ceramide complex and squalane to suit acne-prone and mature skin best. Both brands address specific blemishes, dark spots, and aging concerns effectively, but they differ in their targeted approach, with the first brand emphasizing specific blemish solutions and the second emphasizing gentle, non-irritating barrier care.

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 oily skin

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COSRX vs BYOMA routines for combination skin

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COSRX vs BYOMA routines for acne-prone skin

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Questions and answers

COSRX or BYOMA: which is better?

Both COSRX and BYOMA are strong skincare brands, with COSRX leaning toward acne control and lightweight absorption while BYOMA focuses on barrier repair and gentle cleansing. For specific needs, COSRX fits oily acne-prone skin at a Superior level, whereas BYOMA achieves a Superior fit level for mature skin and skin with dark spots.

What is the difference between COSRX and BYOMA?

COSRX is founded in South Korea and fits best for acne-prone skin, oily acne-prone skin, and dry skin, whereas BYOMA is founded in the United Kingdom and fits best for acne-prone skin, mature skin, and skin with dark spots. For routine fit, COSRX is High for oily skin and combination skin, while BYOMA is Superior for both. Furthermore, COSRX does better for lightweight and fast absorption as well as acne and pore control, whereas BYOMA does better for being gentle and non-stripping and for price and value.

COSRX or BYOMA for oily skin?

BYOMA is a better choice for oily skin, where Lovi rates its routine as Superior compared to High for COSRX. Reviewers also note that BYOMA is better for gentle and non-stripping care.

COSRX or BYOMA: which cleanser is better?

Both COSRX and BYOMA offer cleansers on this page, with BYOMA performing better for gentle and non-stripping qualities according to reviewer themes.

Which is more affordable, COSRX or BYOMA?

BYOMA is more affordable, as the products on this page show it does better for price and value.

Between COSRX and BYOMA, which brand is better suited for mature skin?

BYOMA is better suited for mature skin, achieving a Superior routine fit compared to the High fit level of COSRX. BYOMA features key ingredients like ceramides and a tri-ceramide complex that help strengthen the skin barrier, while COSRX relies on ingredients like retinol, which may stimulate collagen accumulation in naturally aged human skin.

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How do the foundation years and ownership of COSRX and BYOMA compare?

COSRX was founded in South Korea in 2013 and is owned by Amorepacific Group, whereas BYOMA was founded in the United Kingdom in 2022 and is owned by Bansk Group.

Which brand performs better when it comes to skin texture and smoothing?

Both COSRX and BYOMA perform equally well when it comes to skin texture and smoothing.

COSRX or BYOMA for acne-prone skin?

Both COSRX and BYOMA are a Superior fit for acne-prone skin on the products on this page. COSRX is noted for effective acne control and clearing, while BYOMA focuses on barrier-strengthening moisturizers.

COSRX or BYOMA: which moisturizer is better?

Both COSRX and BYOMA offer effective moisturizers, with COSRX achieving a Superior fit for dry skin through options like the Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence and BYOMA achieving a Superior fit for dry skin through the Hydrating Serum and Moisturizing Rich Cream.

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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