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COSRX vs No7

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COSRX and No7 are a Korean skincare brand founded in 2013 and a British skincare brand founded in 1935, respectively. COSRX is known for its serums, moisturizers, cleansers, and masks using hyaluronic acid, glycerin, and niacinamide to suit acne-prone and oily acne-prone skin best, while No7 is known for its serums, eye products, moisturizers, and sunscreens using vitamin c, shea butter, and hyaluronic acid to suit mature and dry skin best. Both brands differ in their foundational origins, heritage timelines, and primary ingredient philosophies, with the Korean brand focusing on targeted blemish care and the British brand emphasizing advanced age and hydration defense.

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

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No7 is a British skincare brand founded in 1935 and owned by Sycamore Partners since 2025.

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This page compares some of the most popular COSRX and No7 products; for every product of both brands, with a fit score for your own skin, use the Lovi app.

Popular COSRX vs No7 products

People Say

COSRXNo7
  • Improves skin texture and smoothness Often MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “Skin feels softer — No7 Future Renew Damage Reversal Serum”
    • “skin feels so soft — No7 Total Renewal Micro-Dermabrasion Exfoliator”
    • “skin feels velvety — No7 Pure Retinol”
    • “gives me that glass skin look — COSRX Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence”
  • Deep hydration and moisturization 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 moisturized — No7 Future Renew Damage Reversal Night Cream”
    • “leaves the skin feeling hydrated and comfortable — No7 Pure Retinol Eye Cream”
  • Soothing and calming for sensitive skin Mostly MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “No stinging or irritation — COSRX BHA Blackhead Power Liquid”
    • “perfect for first-time retinol users — COSRX The Retinol 0.1 Cream”
    • “calms down my redness — COSRX Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence”
    • “zero irritation — No7 Pure Retinol Eye Cream”
  • Lightweight and fast absorption Mostly MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “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 quickly — No7 Future Renew Damage Reversal Serum”
  • Effective acne and pore control Often MentionedRarely Noted
    • “extremely gentle — COSRX AHA/BHA Clarifying Treatment Toner”
    • “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”
    • “sweeps away dead cells — No7 Total Renewal Micro-Dermabrasion Exfoliator”
  • Reduces fine lines and anti-aging results Rarely NotedOften Mentioned
    • “Softened fine lines — No7 Pure Retinol 1% Night Concentrate”
    • “lines on forehead diminished — No7 Pure Retinol”
    • “Fine lines appear reduced — No7 Protect & Perfect Intense Advanced Day Cream”
    • “diminished fine lines under eyes — COSRX The Retinol 0.1 Cream”
  • Packaging and size issues Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “only 20mls... significantly less product — COSRX The Hyaluronic Acid 3 Serum”
    • “tube is tiny — COSRX The Retinol 0.1 Cream”
    • “Runs out quickly (2-3 weeks) — No7 Future Renew Damage Reversal Serum”
    • “Pump breaks — No7 Future Renew Damage Reversal Serum”
  • No visible results or lack of efficacy Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “Takes a month to work — COSRX BHA Blackhead Power Liquid”
    • “didn't do anything — COSRX AHA/BHA Clarifying Treatment Toner”
    • “did absolutely nothing — COSRX Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence”
    • “No change in wrinkles/spots — No7 Future Renew Damage Reversal Serum”
  • Eye and skin irritation Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “stings really bad if it accidentally gets in the eyes — COSRX Salicylic Acid Daily Gentle Cleanser”
    • “burns eyes when sweating — COSRX Ultra-Light Invisible Sunscreen”
    • “stings my eyes bad — COSRX Low pH Good Morning Gel Cleanser”
    • “Slight sensitivity and peeling — No7 Pure Retinol 1% Night Concentrate”

COSRX vs No7 routines for dry skin

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COSRX vs No7 routines for oily skin

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COSRX vs No7 routines for combination skin

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Questions and answers

COSRX or No7: which is better?

Both COSRX and No7 perform well depending on your skin goals, as COSRX excels in lightweight hydration, acne control, and soothing sensitive skin, while No7 is superior for reducing fine lines and anti-aging. The products on this page help improve skin texture and moisture. Topical retinol and hyaluronic acid found in these formulas may help reduce signs of aging and support skin hydration.

The Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 2000Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

What is the difference between COSRX and No7?

COSRX fits acne-prone skin, oily acne-prone skin, and oily skin best, while No7 is best for mature skin, dry skin, and skin with dark spots. Review themes show that COSRX does better for lightweight absorption, soothing sensitive skin, and acne control, whereas No7 does better for skin texture improvements and reducing fine lines.

COSRX or No7 for dry skin?

For dry skin, No7 has a Superior routine fit, whereas COSRX achieves a High routine fit on the products on this page. Topical use of hyaluronic acid found in the formulas helps provide deep hydration and moisture.

Journal of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2015Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

COSRX or No7: which moisturizer is better?

Both COSRX and No7 offer effective moisturizers, with COSRX leaning toward lightweight hydration and No7 focusing on anti-aging and mature skin benefits. COSRX fits best for acne-prone skin, while No7 achieves Superior routine fit for mature skin.

Which is more affordable, COSRX or No7?

This page does not provide pricing information for either COSRX or No7, so it is not possible to determine which brand is more affordable.

Which brand performs better for soothing and calming sensitive skin?

COSRX performs better than No7 for soothing and calming sensitive skin. The products on this page help provide gentle and non-irritating care that is especially beneficial for sensitive skin types.

COSRX or No7 for oily skin?

Both COSRX and No7 offer a High routine fit for oily skin. Reviewers note that the products on this page for COSRX provide lightweight and fast absorption, whereas No7 focuses more on skin feel and texture improvements.

COSRX or No7: which sunscreen is better?

COSRX offers a wider variety of sunscreens on this page, whereas No7 includes only a couple of day creams with SPF. COSRX sunscreens provide high to superior fit levels across multiple skin types, helping to protect skin effectively.

COSRX or No7 for sensitive skin?

Both COSRX and No7 offer a High routine fit for sensitive skin. COSRX does better at soothing and calming for sensitive skin.

COSRX or No7 for acne-prone skin?

For acne-prone skin, COSRX fits better than No7, with a Superior Lovi fit level compared to No7's High level. The products on this page help provide effective acne control and clearing.

COSRX or No7 for mature skin?

No7 has a Superior routine fit for mature skin, whereas COSRX has a High fit level. No7 is particularly noted for reducing fine lines and providing anti-aging results on the products on this page.

The Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 2000Archives of Dermatology, 2007

COSRX or No7 for skin with dark spots?

For skin with dark spots, both COSRX and No7 offer products on this page that achieve a High Lovi fit level. Niacinamide helps control skin pigmentation and pigmentation transfer.

The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002Antioxidants, 2021

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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