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COSRX vs NIOD

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

COSRX and NIOD are well-regarded skincare brands known for delivering targeted results through thoughtfully formulated products. The former features serums, moisturizers, cleansers, and masks harnessing hyaluronic acid, glycerin, and niacinamide, while the latter offers advanced serums and balancing toners featuring sophisticated formulas. Both suit different complexions, as the Korean brand best serves acne-prone skin, and the Canadian brand suits mature, sensitive, and dry skin types best. They differ primarily in their approach, with the former relying on proven ingredients and the latter focusing on scientifically rigorous development.

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

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NIOD is a Canadian skincare brand founded in 2015 and owned by The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. since 2021.

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

Popular COSRX vs NIOD products

Questions and answers

COSRX or NIOD: which is better?

COSRX offers a much larger selection of products that help target specific concerns like acne and dark spots, whereas the products on this page for NIOD are very limited. COSRX fits best for acne-prone skin, oily acne-prone skin, and oily skin, while reviewers often note its lightweight absorption and deep hydration.

What is the difference between COSRX and NIOD?

COSRX offers a wide range of products with various Lovi fit levels across skin types, whereas NIOD features very few products on this page. COSRX is often noted for lightweight absorption and effective acne control.

Which is more affordable, COSRX or NIOD?

The provided page facts do not mention the prices of products from either COSRX or NIOD, so affordability cannot be compared here.

Which causes fewer breakouts, COSRX or NIOD?

COSRX has products on this page with a Superior or High fit for acne-prone skin, while NIOD offers no products specifically highlighted for acne control.

Which brand has been around longer, COSRX or NIOD?

COSRX has been around longer, having been founded in South Korea in 2013, whereas NIOD was founded in Canada in 2015.

How many products on the COSRX page contain fragrance compared to NIOD?

On the COSRX page, 37 of the 38 products list no fragrance while one sunscreen contains it, whereas every NIOD product on its page lists no fragrance in its ingredients.

Which skin types do COSRX's brand-focused routines fit best?

According to COSRX's brand-focused routines, the brand fits acne-prone skin, oily acne-prone skin, and oily skin best.

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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