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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 on this page, featuring a wide range of products tailored for acne-prone, oily acne-prone, and oily skin, whereas Valmont lists only a single moisturizer. The products on this page by COSRX offer high to superior fit levels across multiple skin types with fragrance-free options.

What is the difference between COSRX and Valmont?

COSRX is a South Korean brand founded in 2013 that offers a broad range of products best fitting acne-prone and oily skin types, whereas Valmont is a Swiss brand founded in 1985 that features a single product on this page, the Prime Renewing Pack. Furthermore, the products on this page by COSRX generally list no fragrance, while Valmont includes fragrance.

COSRX or Valmont: which moisturizer is better?

COSRX offers a wider range of moisturizers with high fit levels across multiple skin types, featuring key ingredients like hyaluronic acid and niacinamide, whereas Valmont features only a single moisturizer with average or high fits depending on the skin type.

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Which is more affordable, COSRX or Valmont?

The products on this page do not list pricing information, so affordability cannot be compared.

Which causes fewer breakouts, COSRX or Valmont?

COSRX has many products on this page with Superior or High Lovi fit levels for acne-prone skin, while Valmont has only one product on this page, which has an Average fit for acne-prone skin.

Between COSRX and Valmont, which brand was founded earlier and in which country?

Valmont was founded earlier, in 1985 in Switzerland, while COSRX was founded in 2013 in South Korea.

How does the fragrance content compare between COSRX and Valmont products on the page?

COSRX products on this page are mostly fragrance-free with only 1 of 38 products containing fragrance, whereas Valmont has fragrance listed in its sole product on the page.

Which brand has more products listed on the page with a Superior fit level for dry skin?

COSRX has significantly more products listed on the page with a Superior fit level for dry skin, such as the Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence and Full Fit Propolis Synergy Toner, whereas Valmont has no products reaching a Superior fit for dry 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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