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Beauty of Joseon vs COSRX

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

Beauty of Joseon and COSRX are two distinct Korean skincare brands offering thoughtful collections of serums, moisturizers, masks, and more that harness key ingredients like niacinamide, glycerin, and hyaluronic acid. Beauty of Joseon suits sensitive skin and dry sensitive skin best, whereas COSRX suits acne-prone skin and oily acne-prone skin best with targeted formulations. The former features gentle formulations that improve wrinkles, reduce skin hyperpigmentation, increase skin hydration and barrier function, and lengthen the anti-wrinkle effect of toxins. Meanwhile, both brands differ because the latter addresses specific blemishes effectively through proven ingredients that also decrease hyperpigmentation and reduce skin aging.

Beauty of Joseon is a Korean skincare brand founded in 2016 and owned by Goodai Global Inc. since 2019.

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

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

Popular Beauty of Joseon vs COSRX products

People Say

Beauty of JoseonCOSRX
  • Texture and Application Mostly MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “feels like a light moisturizer — Beauty of Joseon Relief Sun: Rice + Probiotics”
    • “sinks in instantly — Beauty of Joseon Ginseng Essence Water”
    • “absorbs instantly like water — COSRX The 6 Peptide Skin Booster Serum”
    • “sinks in immediately — COSRX Advanced Snail Peptide Eye Cream”
  • Gentle and Non-Irritating Formula Mostly MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “no irritation at all — Beauty of Joseon Revive Eye Serum”
    • “cleansed my face gently without making my skin feel irritated — Beauty of Joseon Green Plum Refreshing Cleanser”
    • “No stinging or irritation — COSRX BHA Blackhead Power Liquid”
    • “extremely gentle — COSRX AHA/BHA Clarifying Treatment Toner”
  • Hydration and Moisture Mostly MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “Saved my dry winter skin — Beauty of Joseon Dynasty Cream”
    • “doesn't dry my skin like other cleansers — Beauty of Joseon Radiance Cleansing Balm”
    • “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”
  • Acne and Oil Control Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “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”
    • “reduced my redness significantly — Beauty of Joseon Glow Serum”
  • Skin Glow and Radiance Sometimes NotedRarely Noted
    • “gives a glass skin look — Beauty of Joseon Glow Serum”
    • “Gives me that chok-chok dewy look — Beauty of Joseon Dynasty Cream”
    • “gives my skin an insane glow — Beauty of Joseon Ground Rice and Honey Glow Mask”
    • “gives me that glass skin look — COSRX Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence”
  • Scent and Fragrance Issues Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “smells like cooking oil — Beauty of Joseon Ginseng Cleansing Oil”
    • “smells like cheese — Beauty of Joseon Ground Rice and Honey Glow Mask”
    • “smells like chemicals — COSRX Low pH Good Morning Gel Cleanser”
    • “smells like onions — COSRX The Retinol 0.1 Cream”
  • Packaging Issues Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “dropper doesn't reach the bottom — Beauty of Joseon Glow Serum”
    • “Hate dipping my fingers in the jar — Beauty of Joseon Dynasty Cream”
    • “one pump is too much — Beauty of Joseon Revive Eye Serum”
    • “only 20mls... significantly less product — COSRX The Hyaluronic Acid 3 Serum”
  • Sticky or Heavy Finish Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
    • “Leaves a sticky film that doesn't go away — Beauty of Joseon Dynasty Cream”
    • “looked like a greaseball — Beauty of Joseon Relief Sun: Rice + Probiotics”
    • “left my face feeling sticky — Beauty of Joseon Glow Serum”
    • “texture is gooey and stringy — COSRX Advanced Snail 92 All in One Cream”

Beauty of Joseon vs COSRX routines for dry skin

Buy COSRX routine · SAR 690.19 · 83% fitBuy Beauty of Joseon routine · SAR 432.98 · 82% fitSee multi-brand routine · 96% fit

Beauty of Joseon vs COSRX routines for oily skin

Buy COSRX routine · SAR 843.29 · 90% fitBuy Beauty of Joseon routine · SAR 484.14 · 80% fitSee multi-brand routine · 97% fit

Beauty of Joseon vs COSRX routines for combination skin

Buy COSRX routine · SAR 735.92 · 89% fitBuy Beauty of Joseon routine · SAR 470.18 · 81% fitSee multi-brand routine · 97% fit

Questions and answers

Beauty of Joseon or COSRX: which is better?

COSRX is better for acne-prone, oily, and sensitive skin types, where Lovi rates its routines as Superior. Beauty of Joseon is a strong alternative that focuses particularly on sensitive skin, dry sensitive skin, and skin with dark spots.

What is the difference between Beauty of Joseon and COSRX?

COSRX does better for acne and oil control, while Beauty of Joseon does better for skin glow and radiance. For routine fit, COSRX rates Superior for oily, sensitive, and acne-prone skin, whereas Beauty of Joseon rates High for those skin types.

Beauty of Joseon or COSRX for dry skin?

Both Beauty of Joseon and COSRX are a High fit for dry skin on the products on this page.

Beauty of Joseon or COSRX: which cleanser is better?

Comparing cleansers between the two brands depends on skin needs, as both offer gentle formulas, but COSRX does better for acne and oil control while Beauty of Joseon excels in skin glow and radiance.

Which is more affordable, Beauty of Joseon or COSRX?

The products on this page do not provide pricing information, so a comparison of affordability cannot be made between Beauty of Joseon and COSRX.

Beauty of Joseon or COSRX for oily skin?

COSRX is better for oily skin than Beauty of Joseon, offering a superior routine fit compared to Beauty of Joseon's High fit.

Beauty of Joseon or COSRX: which moisturizer is better?

When comparing moisturizers, COSRX offers superior options for oily and acne-prone skin while providing effective hydration across various skin types. Both brands feature formulations with ingredients like hyaluronic acid and niacinamide that help support skin moisture and appearance.

Journal of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2015The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002

Beauty of Joseon or COSRX for sensitive skin?

COSRX is superior for sensitive skin, whereas Beauty of Joseon achieves a high fit for sensitive skin. COSRX features a range where many products help soothe irritation, and its routines are rated as superior for this skin type.

Beauty of Joseon or COSRX: which sunscreen is better?

Both Beauty of Joseon and COSRX offer sunscreens that rate High for dry skin, sensitive skin, and skin with dark spots on this page. COSRX sunscreen products also achieve a High fit for oily skin and acne-prone skin.

Beauty of Joseon or COSRX for acne-prone skin?

COSRX is the better choice for acne-prone skin, achieving a Superior routine fit compared to the High fit level of Beauty of Joseon. Reviewers also note that COSRX does better with acne and oil control.

Beauty of Joseon or COSRX for skin with dark spots?

Both Beauty of Joseon and COSRX fit skin with dark spots at a High level. Niacinamide, which helps reduce cutaneous pigmentation, is a key ingredient featured across the products on this page for both brands.

The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002Antioxidants, 2021

Beauty of Joseon or COSRX for mature skin?

COSRX is better for mature skin, as Lovi rates its routine fit as High compared to Beauty of Joseon at Average. Topical retinol helps stimulate collagen accumulation and reduce signs of aging in mature skin.

The Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 2000

Beauty of Joseon or COSRX for dry sensitive skin?

Both Beauty of Joseon and COSRX are a High fit for dry sensitive skin. Reviewers often mention both brands for deep hydration and moisturization and gentle, non-irritating formulas.

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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