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COSRX vs BYOMA

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

COSRX and BYOMA are distinct skincare brands designed to address varying complexions through targeted, thoughtfully formulated products. The former, a Korean brand founded in 2013, relies on hyaluronic acid, glycerin, and niacinamide within its serums, moisturizers, cleansers, and masks to best suit acne-prone and oily acne-prone skin. Meanwhile, the British brand founded in 2022 anchors its moisturizers, toners, cleansers, and serums in a nourishing tri-ceramide complex and squalane to suit dry and dry sensitive skin. Ultimately, both brands differ through their specific ingredient profiles and ideal skin types, offering tailored solutions for diverse skincare needs.

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

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BYOMA is a British skincare brand founded in 2022 and owned by Bansk Group since 2025.

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

Popular COSRX vs BYOMA products

People Say

COSRXBYOMA
  • Hydration and Moisture Mostly MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “skin drinks it up — COSRX Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence”
    • “woke up with soft, supple skin — COSRX Advanced Snail 92 All in One Cream”
    • “skin feels so hydrated — BYOMA Hydrating Milky Toner”
    • “feels refreshing on the skin — BYOMA Balancing Face Mist”
  • Gentle and Non-Stripping Often MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “doesn't strip skin — BYOMA Creamy Jelly Cleanser”
    • “no irritation at all — BYOMA Sensitive Retinol Oil”
    • “skin feels soft — BYOMA Milky Oil Cleanser”
    • “No stinging or irritation — COSRX BHA Blackhead Power Liquid”
  • Skin Texture and Smoothing Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “gives me that glass skin look — COSRX Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence”
    • “skin feels softer immediately — COSRX The 6 Peptide Skin Booster Serum”
    • “absorbs fast — BYOMA Hydrating Milky Toner”
    • “Keeps my face soft and not oily — BYOMA Brightening Toner”
  • Lightweight and Fast Absorption Mostly MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “absorbs instantly like water — COSRX The 6 Peptide Skin Booster Serum”
    • “sinks in immediately — COSRX Advanced Snail Peptide Eye Cream”
    • “absorbs practically immediately — COSRX Oil-Free Ultra-Moisturizing Lotion (with Birch Sap)”
    • “Absorbs instantly — BYOMA Moisturizing Gel-Cream”
  • Acne and Pore Control Often MentionedRarely Noted
    • “helped to improve my acne after only 2 weeks — COSRX Salicylic Acid Daily Gentle Cleanser”
    • “cleared up my spots — COSRX Low pH Good Morning Gel Cleanser”
    • “Melted blackheads right off — COSRX BHA Blackhead Power Liquid”
    • “breakouts are nearly non existent — BYOMA Clarifying Serum”
  • Price and Value Rarely NotedOften Mentioned
    • “budget-friendly — BYOMA Brightening Serum”
    • “Budget-friendly skincare — BYOMA Brightening Toner”
    • “great value for money — BYOMA Hydrating Serum”
    • “huge bottle — COSRX Advanced Snail Peptide Eye Cream”
  • Packaging Issues Sometimes NotedMostly Mentioned
    • “tube cracked on the side — COSRX The Retinol 0.1 Cream”
    • “packaging is terrible — COSRX The Hyaluronic Acid 3 Serum”
    • “spray disperses too widely — COSRX AHA/BHA Clarifying Treatment Toner”
    • “Opening is huge — BYOMA Brightening Toner”
  • Unpleasant Texture Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
    • “texture is gooey and stringy — COSRX Advanced Snail 92 All in One Cream”
    • “too slimy and sticky — COSRX Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence”
    • “Waterier than most essences — BYOMA Brightening Toner”
    • “A little bit sticky — BYOMA Clarifying Serum”
  • Drying or Insufficient Moisture Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “Not moisturizing enough — BYOMA Moisturizing Gel-Cream”
    • “need to layer it — BYOMA Hydrating Serum”
    • “Too lightweight — BYOMA Moisturizing Rich Cream”
    • “left my face tight — COSRX Low pH Good Morning Gel Cleanser”

COSRX vs BYOMA routines for dry skin

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COSRX vs BYOMA routines for oily skin

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COSRX vs BYOMA routines for combination skin

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Questions and answers

COSRX or BYOMA: which is better?

Both COSRX and BYOMA are strong skincare options on the products on this page, but they suit different needs. COSRX excels in lightweight absorption and acne control, while BYOMA is better for strengthening the skin barrier and provides a superior routine fit for dry, sensitive, and mature skin.

What is the difference between COSRX and BYOMA?

COSRX excels in acne and pore control and lightweight absorption, whereas BYOMA offers better price and value and is gentler and non-stripping. The routine fit on this page is Superior for COSRX on acne-prone and oily acne-prone skin, and Superior for BYOMA across dry, dry sensitive, sensitive, mature, and skin with dark spots.

COSRX or BYOMA for dry skin?

BYOMA fits dry skin at a Superior level, whereas COSRX achieves a High routine fit for dry skin. BYOMA focuses on dry skin as one of its best-fit skin types and features products like the Moisturizing Rich Cream that help strengthen the skin barrier.

COSRX or BYOMA: which cleanser is better?

Both COSRX and BYOMA offer cleansers, with BYOMA being known for gentle and non-stripping options while COSRX focuses more on acne and pore control. Reviewers note that BYOMA cleansers help strengthen the skin barrier.

Which is more affordable, COSRX or BYOMA?

BYOMA is more affordable than COSRX, as BYOMA does better for price and value.

COSRX or BYOMA: which brand is better for acne and pore control?

COSRX does better for acne and pore control among the products on this page, as it is focused on acne-prone, oily acne-prone, and oily skin types.

COSRX or BYOMA: which brand has better lightweight and fast-absorbing products?

COSRX does better for lightweight and fast-absorption among the products on this page.

COSRX or BYOMA for oily skin?

For oily skin, both COSRX and BYOMA are great choices, as Lovi rates both brands with a High fit for this skin type. COSRX fits best for oily skin overall through its brand-focused routines, while BYOMA helps strengthen the skin barrier with lightweight and fast-absorbing moisturizers.

COSRX or BYOMA: which moisturizer is better?

Both COSRX and BYOMA offer effective moisturizers, with COSRX leaning toward lightweight absorption and BYOMA focusing on barrier repair. Depending on individual skin needs, both brands provide nourishing options across their moisturizer ranges.

COSRX or BYOMA for sensitive skin?

Both COSRX and BYOMA are well suited for sensitive skin, with BYOMA achieving a Superior routine fit and COSRX reaching a High routine fit on the products on this page. BYOMA focuses on gentle, barrier-strengthening care, while COSRX offers soothing formulas that help minimize irritation.

COSRX or BYOMA for acne-prone skin?

Both COSRX and BYOMA offer a Superior routine fit for acne-prone skin. COSRX features specific products like the BHA Blackhead Power Liquid that achieve a Superior fit for oily acne-prone skin.

COSRX or BYOMA for dry sensitive skin?

For dry sensitive skin, Lovi rates BYOMA as a Superior routine fit and COSRX as a High routine fit. BYOMA tends to do better for being gentle and non-stripping across 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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