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COSRX vs BYOMA

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

COSRX and BYOMA are distinct skincare brands that offer thoughtfully formulated serums, moisturizers, cleansers, masks, and toners. The first brand is known for utilizing hyaluronic acid, glycerin, and niacinamide in products that suit acne-prone and oily acne-prone skin best, while the second brand relies on nourishing tri-ceramide and squalane to best suit sensitive and dry sensitive skin. Ultimately, both differ through their targeted formulations and specific ingredient profiles, such as snail mucin and propolis versus a barrier-focused complex.

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

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BYOMA is a British skincare brand founded in 2022 and owned by Bansk Group since 2025.

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

Popular COSRX vs BYOMA products

People Say

COSRXBYOMA
  • Hydration and Moisture 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 so hydrated — BYOMA Hydrating Milky Toner”
    • “feels refreshing on the skin — BYOMA Balancing Face Mist”
  • Gentle and Non-Stripping Often MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “doesn't strip skin — BYOMA Creamy Jelly Cleanser”
    • “no irritation at all — BYOMA Sensitive Retinol Oil”
    • “skin feels soft — BYOMA Milky Oil Cleanser”
    • “No stinging or irritation — COSRX BHA Blackhead Power Liquid”
  • Skin Texture and Smoothing Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “gives me that glass skin look — COSRX Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence”
    • “skin feels softer immediately — COSRX The 6 Peptide Skin Booster Serum”
    • “absorbs fast — BYOMA Hydrating Milky Toner”
    • “Keeps my face soft and not oily — BYOMA Brightening Toner”
  • Lightweight and Fast Absorption Mostly MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “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 instantly — BYOMA Moisturizing Gel-Cream”
  • Acne and Pore Control Often MentionedRarely Noted
    • “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”
    • “breakouts are nearly non existent — BYOMA Clarifying Serum”
  • Price and Value Rarely NotedOften Mentioned
    • “budget-friendly — BYOMA Brightening Serum”
    • “Budget-friendly skincare — BYOMA Brightening Toner”
    • “great value for money — BYOMA Hydrating Serum”
    • “huge bottle — COSRX Advanced Snail Peptide Eye Cream”
  • Packaging Issues Sometimes NotedMostly Mentioned
    • “tube cracked on the side — COSRX The Retinol 0.1 Cream”
    • “packaging is terrible — COSRX The Hyaluronic Acid 3 Serum”
    • “spray disperses too widely — COSRX AHA/BHA Clarifying Treatment Toner”
    • “Opening is huge — BYOMA Brightening Toner”
  • Unpleasant Texture Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
    • “texture is gooey and stringy — COSRX Advanced Snail 92 All in One Cream”
    • “too slimy and sticky — COSRX Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence”
    • “Waterier than most essences — BYOMA Brightening Toner”
    • “A little bit sticky — BYOMA Clarifying Serum”
  • Drying or Insufficient Moisture Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “Not moisturizing enough — BYOMA Moisturizing Gel-Cream”
    • “need to layer it — BYOMA Hydrating Serum”
    • “Too lightweight — BYOMA Moisturizing Rich Cream”
    • “left my face tight — COSRX Low pH Good Morning Gel Cleanser”

COSRX vs BYOMA routines for dry skin

Buy BYOMA routine · SAR 1,114.99 · 91% fitBuy COSRX routine · SAR 690.19 · 83% fitSee multi-brand routine · 96% fit

COSRX vs BYOMA routines for oily skin

Buy COSRX routine · SAR 843.29 · 90% fitBuy BYOMA routine · SAR 1,201.47 · 87% fitSee multi-brand routine · 97% fit

COSRX vs BYOMA routines for combination skin

Buy COSRX routine · SAR 735.92 · 89% fitBuy BYOMA routine · SAR 1,039.93 · 87% fitSee multi-brand routine · 97% fit

Questions and answers

COSRX or BYOMA: which is better?

COSRX and BYOMA both excel depending on your skin type, with COSRX performing best for acne-prone, oily, and oily acne-prone skin, while BYOMA fits best for sensitive, dry sensitive, and dry skin.

What is the difference between COSRX and BYOMA?

COSRX is best suited for acne-prone, oily acne-prone, and oily skin, while BYOMA fits sensitive, dry sensitive, and dry skin best. Reviewers note that COSRX offers superior lightweight absorption and acne control, whereas BYOMA excels with gentle, skin-barrier-strengthening moisturizers.

COSRX or BYOMA for dry skin?

For dry skin, BYOMA has a Superior routine fit on this page, while COSRX has a High fit. Reviewers note that BYOMA does better on being gentle and non-stripping.

COSRX or BYOMA: which cleanser is better?

Both COSRX and BYOMA offer cleansers with high fit levels, but COSRX is better suited for oily and acne-prone skin while BYOMA focuses on dry and sensitive skin. Reviewers note that BYOMA cleansers are especially gentle and non-stripping, whereas COSRX excels in acne and pore control.

Which is more affordable, COSRX or BYOMA?

BYOMA is more affordable as it does better on price and value compared to COSRX.

COSRX or BYOMA for acne control and clearing?

COSRX does better than BYOMA for acne and pore control on the products on this page. Reviewers note that COSRX provides effective acne control and clearing.

COSRX or BYOMA: which brand focuses more on gentle and non-stripping cleansers?

BYOMA focuses more on gentle and non-stripping cleansers, doing better in this category according to the review themes on this page.

COSRX or BYOMA: which brand is better for lightweight and fast-absorbing moisturizers?

COSRX does better for lightweight and fast absorption among the products on this page.

COSRX or BYOMA for oily skin?

For oily skin, Lovi finds COSRX to have a Superior routine fit compared to BYOMA, which has a High fit. Reviewers note that COSRX products provide lightweight and fast absorption.

COSRX or BYOMA: which moisturizer is better?

Both COSRX and BYOMA offer a range of well-rated moisturizers, with COSRX having a Superior routine fit for oily skin and oily acne-prone skin, while BYOMA provides a Superior routine fit for dry skin and dry sensitive skin. Reviewers note that COSRX moisturizers excel at lightweight and fast absorption, whereas BYOMA formulas are frequently praised for strengthening the skin barrier.

COSRX or BYOMA for sensitive skin?

Both COSRX and BYOMA are a Superior fit for sensitive skin on the products on this page. COSRX is founded in South Korea and owned by Amorepacific Group, while BYOMA is founded in the United Kingdom and owned by Bansk Group.

COSRX or BYOMA for acne-prone skin?

For acne-prone skin, COSRX fits best with a Superior rating on this page, while BYOMA reaches a High fit. Reviewers often mention COSRX for effective acne control and clearing.

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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