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COSRX vs A+

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

COSRX and A+ are trusted skincare brands that offer distinct approaches to daily care, with COSRX being a Korean line founded in 2013 and A+ an Indian line established in 1990. The former is celebrated for targeted serums, moisturizers, cleansers, and masks featuring hyaluronic acid, glycerin, and niacinamide, which suit acne-prone and oily acne-prone skin best. Meanwhile, the latter is widely beloved for gentle moisturizers and thoughtfully calibrated formulas that suit sensitive skin best. While both support daily moisture balance reliably, they differ primarily in their ingredient focus and ideal skin types.

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

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A+ is an Indian skincare brand founded in 1990.

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

Popular COSRX vs A+ products

COSRX vs A+ moisturizers

Questions and answers

COSRX or A+: which is better?

COSRX is the stronger choice here because the products on this page offer broad skincare benefits and fit a wide variety of skin types well, whereas A+ lists only one product with average to low fit levels. COSRX helps deliver deep hydration and effective acne control with ingredients like hyaluronic acid and niacinamide.

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What is the difference between COSRX and A+?

COSRX offers a wide range of products with fit levels reaching Superior for various skin types, whereas A+ features only one product on this page with an Average fit at best.

COSRX or A+: which moisturizer is better?

COSRX offers a much wider range of moisturizers with higher Lovi fit levels across skin types, such as the Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence which achieves a Superior fit for dry skin. In contrast, the single A+ moisturizer on the page only reaches an Average fit for dry skin. Hyaluronic acid helps improve skin hydration and elasticity.

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Which is more affordable, COSRX or A+?

The products on this page for COSRX and A+ do not include pricing information, so a comparison of affordability cannot be made from these details.

Which causes fewer breakouts, COSRX or A+?

COSRX offers multiple options with Superior or High Lovi fit levels for acne-prone skin, whereas the products on this page from A+ do not focus on acne control.

When was COSRX founded, and who owns it compared to A+?

COSRX was founded in 2013 in South Korea and has been owned by Amorepacific Group since 2024. In comparison, A+ was founded in 1990 in India and is independently owned.

Which brand has more fragrance-free products listed on the page?

COSRX has more fragrance-free products on the page, with 37 out of 38 products listing no fragrance, compared to A+ which has 1 fragrance-free product.

Which COSRX moisturizer has a Superior fit level for dry skin?

Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence is a COSRX moisturizer that has a Superior fit level 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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