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COSRX vs OPTASE

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

COSRX and OPTASE are respected skincare lines that serve different complexions through targeted ingredients. The Korean brand known since 2013 for serums, moisturizers, cleansers, and masks featuring hyaluronic acid, glycerin, and niacinamide suits acne-prone and oily skin best. Meanwhile, the second brand offers gentle makeup removers and balanced formulas that suit sensitive, dry, and irritated skin best. While both brands support calm daily routines, they differ because the former addresses specific blemishes effectively with standout snail mucin, propolis, and centella options, whereas the latter consistently supports comfort through soothing and restorative qualities.

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 OPTASE products; for every product of both brands, with a fit score for your own skin, use the Lovi app.

Popular COSRX vs OPTASE products

Questions and answers

COSRX or OPTASE: which is better?

COSRX offers a much wider range of products that Lovi rates as Superior or High for multiple skin types, while OPTASE features only a single makeup remover on the page. COSRX products on this page frequently include hydrating ingredients like hyaluronic acid and glycerin, which help improve skin moisture and texture.

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What is the difference between COSRX and OPTASE?

COSRX offers a wide range of skincare products that Lovi rates as a Superior fit for acne-prone, oily acne-prone, and dry skin, while OPTASE features only a single makeup remover on this page which Lovi rates as a High fit for sensitive skin. The products on this page for both brands contain no fragrance.

Which is more affordable, COSRX or OPTASE?

The products on this page for COSRX and OPTASE do not include pricing information, so a comparison of affordability cannot be made from these details.

Which causes fewer breakouts, COSRX or OPTASE?

COSRX offers multiple products with High or Superior Lovi fit levels for acne-prone skin and is often noted for effective acne control, whereas OPTASE features only a single makeup remover on this page and lacks dedicated acne routines. The products on this page help manage breakouts through key ingredients like salicylic acid and snail mucin.

How do the founding years and corporate ownerships of COSRX and OPTASE compare?

COSRX was founded in South Korea in 2013 and has been owned by Amorepacific Group since 2024, whereas OPTASE was founded in 2016 and is owned by Scope Health Group.

Which brand offers a wider variety of products across different skincare categories like sunscreens, toners, and cleansers?

COSRX offers a much wider variety of products across categories like sunscreens, toners, and cleansers compared to OPTASE, which features only a single eye makeup remover on this page. Lovi rates COSRX as a Superior or High fit for acne-prone, oily acne-prone, and dry skin.

How does the fragrance content compare between the product lines of COSRX and OPTASE?

COSRX has 37 of 38 products on this page listing no fragrance and one product with fragrance, whereas every product on this page from OPTASE lists no fragrance in its ingredients.

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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