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COSRX vs MAËLYS

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

COSRX and MAËLYS are distinct beauty labels that offer specialized treatments for varied complexions. The Korean skincare brand founded in 2013 and owned by Amorepacific Group since 2024 is known for thoughtfully formulated serums, moisturizers, cleansers, masks, and more harnessing hyaluronic acid, glycerin, and niacinamide, whereas the latter is loved for targeted serums and advanced formulas. While both deliver thoughtful care through specialized solutions, the former suits acne-prone skin and oily acne-prone skin best with items like the Advanced Snail Mucin Gel Cleanser, Full Fit Propolis Synergy Toner, and Centella Water Alcohol-Free Toner, while the latter suits all skin types best with standout products like the TOO-FINE and the RE-LURE Tight & Tone Body Serum. Ultimately, the brands differ in their core formulations and specific target audiences, offering distinct pathways to 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 MAËLYS products; for every product of both brands, with a fit score for your own skin, use the Lovi app.

Popular COSRX vs MAËLYS products

COSRX vs MAËLYS serums and treatments

Questions and answers

COSRX or MAËLYS: which is better?

COSRX is better for everyday skincare because the products on this page offer superior and high Lovi fit levels across multiple skin types, unlike MAËLYS, which mostly shows low or average fits. COSRX also provides a wide range of fragrance-free options featuring beneficial ingredients like hyaluronic acid and niacinamide.

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What is the difference between COSRX and MAËLYS?

COSRX offers a wide range of skincare products that are well-suited for acne-prone and dry skin, whereas MAËLYS has a very limited selection on this page with low fit levels across most skin types.

Which is more affordable, COSRX or MAËLYS?

The products on this page do not list pricing information, so a direct comparison of affordability between COSRX and MAËLYS cannot be made.

Which causes fewer breakouts, COSRX or MAËLYS?

COSRX is the better choice for acne control, as the products on this page feature multiple items with Superior and High Lovi fit levels for acne-prone skin, whereas MAËLYS products on this page generally have Low fit levels for acne-prone skin. Ingredients like salicylic acid and niacinamide help manage blemishes effectively.

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Which COSRX sunscreen contains fragrance while the rest of their products do not?

The Vitamin E Vitalizing Sunscreen SPF 50+ is the only COSRX sunscreen on this page that contains fragrance, as the rest of the products on this page list no fragrance.

What key skincare ingredients are found across COSRX products?

COSRX products on this page feature key ingredients like hyaluronic acid, glycerin, niacinamide, allantoin, panthenol, snail mucin, butylene glycol, and centella asiatica. Hyaluronic acid helps bind moisture in the skin, while niacinamide may help reduce pigmentation and support aging skin.

Journal of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2015Antioxidants, 2021

How many products from MAËLYS are listed on the page?

There are 2 products from MAËLYS listed on the products on this page.

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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