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COSRX vs ISDIN

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

COSRX and ISDIN are esteemed skincare labels that offer thoughtful daily care through serums, moisturizers, cleansers, masks, sunscreens, and eye products crafted with proven ingredients like hyaluronic acid, glycerin, and niacinamide. Korean-founded COSRX is adored for targeted formulations that suit acne-prone and oily acne-prone skin best, while Spanish-founded ISDIN is beloved for gentle yet effective creations that suit sensitive and acne-prone skin best. Both brands differ in their specific standout choices, with the former featuring solutions like the Advanced Snail Mucin Gel Cleanser, Full Fit Propolis Synergy Toner, and Centella Water Alcohol-Free Toner, and the latter providing options such as the Fusion Water, Eryfotona Actinica, and K-Ox Eyes.

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

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ISDIN is a Spanish skincare brand founded in 1975 and owned by Puig.

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

Popular COSRX vs ISDIN products

People Say

COSRXISDIN
  • Lightweight and fast-absorbing texture Often MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “absorbs instantly — ISDIN Eryfotona Actinica”
    • “ultra-light fluid product, which makes it super easy to apply — ISDIN Fusion Water”
    • “Lightweight formula absorbs fast — ISDIN Hyaluronic Concentrate”
    • “absorbs instantly like water — COSRX The 6 Peptide Skin Booster Serum”
  • 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”
    • “Improved moisture and texture — ISDIN Hyaluronic Moisture”
    • “My skin felt sooo hydrated and looks so plump and dewey. — ISDIN Fusion Water”
  • Gentle and non-stripping formulation Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “No stinging or irritation — COSRX BHA Blackhead Power Liquid”
    • “perfect for first-time retinol users — COSRX The Retinol 0.1 Cream”
    • “Sensitive/reactive skin tolerates — ISDIN Hyaluronic Moisture”
    • “no excessive exfoliation — ISDIN Retinal Intense Serum”
  • Skin texture and smoothing improvement Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “gives me that glass skin look — COSRX Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence”
    • “skin feels softer immediately — COSRX The 6 Peptide Skin Booster Serum”
    • “Skin feels like glass — COSRX BHA Blackhead Power Liquid”
    • “skin looks smooth and healthy — ISDIN K-Ox Eyes”
  • Invisible and non-greasy sunscreen finish Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “doesn't leave you white as a ghost — ISDIN Fusion Water”
    • “dries down matte — ISDIN Eryfotona Actinica”
    • “Non-greasy — ISDIN Hyaluronic Moisture”
    • “dark skin friendly — COSRX Ultra-Light Invisible Sunscreen”
  • Effective acne and pore control Often MentionedNot 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”
  • Strong scent or medicinal fragrance Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “smells like chemicals — COSRX Low pH Good Morning Gel Cleanser”
    • “smells like onions — COSRX The Retinol 0.1 Cream”
    • “smell is overpowering — ISDIN Eryfotona Actinica”
    • “lingering headache inducing effect — ISDIN K-Ox Eyes”
  • Packaging and size issues Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “My only wish is that ISDIN would make this product in a bigger size bottle. — ISDIN Fusion Water”
    • “Pump stopped working — ISDIN Hyaluronic Concentrate”
    • “I like the actual product, but the packaging is awful, I've already lost three bottles the applicator pops off. — ISDIN Flavo-C Serum”
    • “only 20mls... significantly less product — COSRX The Hyaluronic Acid 3 Serum”
  • Price and value considerations Rarely NotedOften Mentioned
    • “expensive for me — COSRX The Hyaluronic Acid 3 Serum”
    • “very expensive — ISDIN Eryfotona Actinica”

COSRX vs ISDIN routines for dry skin

Buy ISDIN routine · SAR 1,771.26 · 92% fitBuy COSRX routine · SAR 690.19 · 83% fitSee multi-brand routine · 96% fit

COSRX vs ISDIN routines for oily skin

Buy ISDIN routine · SAR 2,326.11 · 93% fitBuy COSRX routine · SAR 843.29 · 90% fitSee multi-brand routine · 97% fit

COSRX vs ISDIN routines for combination skin

Buy ISDIN routine · SAR 2,312.92 · 93% fitBuy COSRX routine · SAR 735.92 · 89% fitSee multi-brand routine · 97% fit

Questions and answers

COSRX or ISDIN: which is better?

Both brands are great, but ISDIN has a Superior routine fit for dry skin, mature skin, and skin with dark spots, while COSRX has a High fit for those types. Reviewers also note that ISDIN offers ultralight sunscreens and lightweight moisturizers.

What is the difference between COSRX and ISDIN?

COSRX is a South Korean brand focused on effective acne control and skin texture with products like its snail mucin and acids, while ISDIN is a Spanish brand known for its ultralight sunscreens and anti-aging serums. Lovi rates ISDIN as Superior for routine fit across most skin types, whereas COSRX achieves Superior fit mainly for acne-prone, oily, and oily acne-prone skin.

COSRX or ISDIN for dry skin?

For dry skin, ISDIN reaches a Superior routine fit while COSRX reaches a High routine fit on the products on this page.

COSRX or ISDIN: which moisturizer is better?

When it comes to moisturizers, COSRX and ISDIN both offer solid options, but COSRX tends to be favored for its value and variety, while ISDIN is known for lightweight hydration. Hyaluronic acid helps both brands deliver deep moisture to the skin.

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Which is more affordable, COSRX or ISDIN?

COSRX is more affordable, whereas ISDIN has a high price point among the products on this page.

COSRX or ISDIN: which brand has more fragrance-free products?

COSRX has more fragrance-free products on this page, with 37 out of 38 products listing no fragrance compared to ISDIN's 3 out of 8.

COSRX or ISDIN: which is better for improving skin texture and smoothing?

COSRX does better for improving skin texture and smoothing. Lovi rates the routine fit for skin texture and smoothing improvement higher for COSRX than for ISDIN.

COSRX or ISDIN: which brand was founded earlier and in which country?

ISDIN was founded earlier in 1975 in Spain, while COSRX was founded later in 2013 in South Korea.

COSRX or ISDIN for oily skin?

Both COSRX and ISDIN offer a Superior Lovi fit level for oily skin. The products on this page help provide lightweight hydration and effective oil control.

COSRX or ISDIN: which sunscreen is better?

ISDIN does better for ultralight and makeup-friendly sunscreens, while the products on this page for COSRX offer high to superior fit levels across all skin types.

COSRX or ISDIN for sensitive skin?

Both COSRX and ISDIN offer a Superior Lovi fit level for sensitive skin. COSRX features gentle, fragrance-free products on this page, while ISDIN is noted for its ultralight and skin-friendly sunscreens.

COSRX or ISDIN for acne-prone skin?

Both COSRX and ISDIN offer a Superior routine fit for acne-prone skin. COSRX features specific products like the BHA Blackhead Power Liquid and Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence that help with 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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