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COSRX vs grace & stella

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

COSRX and grace & stella are two distinct skincare lines offering targeted solutions for daily routines. COSRX provides serums, moisturizers, cleansers, and masks featuring hyaluronic acid, glycerin, and niacinamide to best suit acne-prone and oily acne-prone skin, while grace & stella offers nourishing eye products and moisturizers designed for all skin types. Both brands differ in their core formulations, as the Korean brand focuses on active ingredients for specific blemishes, whereas the Canadian brand emphasizes gentle hydration and restorative care for daily self-care.

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

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grace & stella is a Canadian skincare brand founded in 2016 and owned by Gravitiq since 2022.

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

Popular COSRX vs grace & stella products

Questions and answers

COSRX or grace & stella: which is better?

COSRX has a much larger product range on this page with Superior and High Lovi fit levels across multiple skin types, whereas grace & stella offers only a couple of items. COSRX also features specialized ingredients like snail mucin, propolis, and centella, making it a more versatile choice for targeted skincare routines.

What is the difference between COSRX and grace & stella?

COSRX offers a large range of 38 targeted skincare products featuring active ingredients like snail mucin and retinol, while grace & stella features a very limited selection focused on eye masks and hyaluronic acid. Lovi rates COSRX as a Superior fit for acne-prone, oily acne-prone, and dry skin.

COSRX or grace & stella: which moisturizer is better?

COSRX offers a much wider variety of moisturizers with Superior and High fit levels across multiple skin types, whereas grace & stella only features a single moisturizer on this page. COSRX uses key ingredients like hyaluronic acid to help provide deep hydration and improve skin texture.

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Which is more affordable, COSRX or grace & stella?

This page does not provide pricing information to compare the affordability of COSRX and grace & stella.

Which causes fewer breakouts, COSRX or grace & stella?

COSRX has many products with Superior fit for acne-prone skin, such as the Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence, while grace & stella only features two products on this page.

Which brand has been on the market longer, COSRX or grace & stella?

COSRX has been on the market longer, having been founded in South Korea in 2013, whereas grace & stella was founded in Canada in 2016.

Do any products from COSRX or grace & stella contain fragrance?

COSRX has just one product with fragrance on this page, which is the Vitamin E Vitalizing Sunscreen SPF 50+, while grace & stella lists no fragrance in any of the products on this page.

Which skin types does COSRX fit best according to its brand-focused routines?

According to its brand-focused routines, COSRX fits acne-prone skin, oily acne-prone skin, and dry skin best.

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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