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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 offers a much broader range of products on this page with strong Lovi fit levels across skin types, whereas grace & stella only features two items. COSRX also includes key ingredients like snail mucin, niacinamide, and hyaluronic acid that help hydrate the skin and improve texture.

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What is the difference between COSRX and grace & stella?

COSRX offers a much wider selection of skincare products on this page compared to grace & stella, with tailored options that fit acne-prone, oily, and oily acne-prone skin best. Grace & stella features only two products on this page, focusing on simpler hydrating and eye care steps. Hyaluronic acid helps retain moisture in the skin for both brands.

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COSRX or grace & stella: which moisturizer is better?

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

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Which is more affordable, COSRX or grace & stella?

The provided page facts do not mention the prices of products for either COSRX or grace & stella, so it is not possible to compare their affordability.

Which causes fewer breakouts, COSRX or grace & stella?

COSRX fits acne-prone skin with High or Superior Lovi levels across many products on this page, whereas grace & stella features only two products without a dedicated acne focus.

Between COSRX and grace & stella, which brand offers a wider range of products for dry skin?

COSRX offers a much wider range of products on this page for dry skin, whereas grace & stella only features two items. For dry skin, the products on this page by COSRX include multiple cleansers, toners, serums, and masks that achieve a Superior fit level.

How do the founding years and company ownership compare between COSRX and grace & stella?

COSRX was founded in 2013 in South Korea and has been owned by Amorepacific Group since 2024, whereas grace & stella was founded in 2016 in Canada and is owned by Gravitiq as of 2022.

Which of the two brands includes fragrance in at least one of its products?

COSRX includes fragrance in its Vitamin E Vitalizing Sunscreen SPF 50+, while grace & stella lists no fragrance in any of 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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