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COSRX vs Valmont

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

COSRX and Valmont are celebrated skincare brands, with the former being a Korean line founded in 2013 and the latter a Swiss house established in 1985. The Korean brand is known for its thoughtfully formulated serums, moisturizers, cleansers, masks, and more that harness hyaluronic acid, glycerin, and niacinamide, while the Swiss brand is widely loved for its luxurious moisturizers and refined formulas. The former suits acne-prone and oily acne-prone skin best through targeted formulations that address specific blemishes effectively, whereas the latter suits mature and dehydrated skin best by delivering lasting comfort and gentle care to the complexion. Both differ primarily in their origins, ingredient focuses, and primary skin-type suitabilities, with standout offerings ranging from the Advanced Snail Mucin Gel Cleanser, Full Fit Propolis Synergy Toner, and Centella Water Alcohol-Free Toner for the first, to the Prime Renewing Pack for the second.

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

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Valmont is a Swiss skincare brand founded in 1985.

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

Popular COSRX vs Valmont products

COSRX vs Valmont moisturizers

Questions and answers

COSRX or Valmont: which is better?

COSRX is the broader choice, as the products on this page cover multiple skin types with many options, whereas Valmont features just a single product.

What is the difference between COSRX and Valmont?

COSRX offers a large selection of 38 fragrance-free products designed primarily for acne-prone skin, oily acne-prone skin, and dry skin, whereas Valmont features just 1 scented moisturizer on this page. Lovi rates the products on this page for COSRX as having Superior or High fits across multiple skin types, while Valmont's single product achieves an Average or High fit.

COSRX or Valmont: which moisturizer is better?

COSRX offers multiple moisturizers on this page achieving a Superior Lovi fit level across several skin types, whereas Valmont has only one featured moisturizer with an Average fit for dry skin. The products on this page by COSRX frequently provide deep hydration and lightweight absorption without added fragrance.

Which is more affordable, COSRX or Valmont?

The provided page facts do not contain pricing information to determine whether COSRX or Valmont is more affordable.

Which causes fewer breakouts, COSRX or Valmont?

COSRX helps control breakouts more broadly, as the products on this page achieve High to Superior Lovi fit levels for acne-prone skin, whereas Valmont has only one product on this page with an Average fit for acne-prone skin.

How do the founding years and countries of origin compare between COSRX and Valmont?

COSRX was founded in South Korea in 2013, whereas Valmont originated in Switzerland in 1985. These differing origins place COSRX in the South Korean K-beauty tradition and Valmont in Swiss skincare manufacturing.

Which brand has more products that include fragrance, COSRX or Valmont?

COSRX has more products that include fragrance than Valmont, with 1 out of its 38 products listing fragrance compared to Valmont's 1 out of 1.

How does the Lovi fit level of COSRX's Prime Renewing Pack equivalent compare to Valmont's Prime Renewing Pack for mature skin?

COSRX does not list a Prime Renewing Pack on the page, so no Lovi fit level is available for comparison. Valmont's Prime Renewing Pack has a High Lovi fit level for mature skin.

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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