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COSRX vs Catrice

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

COSRX and Catrice are a Korean skincare brand founded in 2013 and a German skincare brand founded in 2004, respectively. Skincare enthusiasts adore the former for its thoughtfully formulated serums, moisturizers, cleansers, masks, and more, which harness proven ingredients like hyaluronic acid, glycerin, and niacinamide, while the latter is beloved for its refined eye products and advanced formulas. Their products suit acne-prone skin, oily acne-prone skin, combination skin, oily skin, and normal skin best, with standout choices including the Advanced Snail Mucin Gel Cleanser, the Full Fit Propolis Synergy Toner, the Centella Water Alcohol-Free Toner, and the Under Eye Brightener. They differ primarily in their origin, founding years, parent companies, and specific formulations, as the Korean brand addresses blemishes effectively with targeted ingredients while the German brand delivers reliable daily performance.

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

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Catrice is a German skincare brand founded in 2004 and owned by cosnova.

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

Popular COSRX vs Catrice products

Questions and answers

COSRX or Catrice: which is better?

COSRX offers a comprehensive range of skincare products on this page that generally has a high fit for various skin types, whereas Catrice features only a single eye product. COSRX helps provide lightweight hydration and effective acne control across its routines.

What is the difference between COSRX and Catrice?

COSRX is a South Korean skincare brand with a broad range of cleansers, toners, and treatments that Lovi finds fit acne-prone, oily acne-prone, and dry skin best. In contrast, Catrice is a German cosmetics brand that currently features only a single eye product on this page.

Which is more affordable, COSRX or Catrice?

This page does not provide pricing or affordability information to compare COSRX and Catrice.

Which causes fewer breakouts, COSRX or Catrice?

COSRX is the brand that offers extensive acne-focused options on this page, with multiple products earning Superior Lovi fit levels for acne-prone skin, while Catrice lists only a single eye product here. COSRX helps provide effective acne control and clearing.

Where and when were COSRX and Catrice founded, and who owns them?

COSRX was founded in 2013 in South Korea and is owned by Amorepacific Group, whereas Catrice was founded in 2004 in Germany and is owned by cosnova.

How many COSRX products contain fragrance, and does Catrice include fragrance in its products?

COSRX has 37 out of 38 products on this page listing no fragrance, with only the Vitamin E Vitalizing Sunscreen SPF 50+ containing fragrance. Catrice includes no fragrance in any of its products on this page.

Which COSRX products are best suited for dry skin and oily acne-prone skin?

For dry skin, COSRX products on this page with a Superior Lovi fit level include the Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence, Advanced Snail Mucin Gel Cleanser, and Galactomyces 95 Tone Balancing Essence. For oily acne-prone skin, the Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence, BHA Blackhead Power Liquid, AHA/BHA Clarifying Treatment Toner, Oil-Free Ultra-Moisturizing Lotion, Pure Fit Cica Serum, and One Step Original Clear Pad achieve a Superior Lovi fit.

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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