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COSRX vs MAËLYS

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

COSRX and MAËLYS are distinct beauty labels that offer specialized treatments for varied complexions. The Korean skincare brand founded in 2013 and owned by Amorepacific Group since 2024 is known for thoughtfully formulated serums, moisturizers, cleansers, masks, and more harnessing hyaluronic acid, glycerin, and niacinamide, whereas the latter is loved for targeted serums and advanced formulas. While both deliver thoughtful care through specialized solutions, the former suits acne-prone skin and oily acne-prone skin best with items like the Advanced Snail Mucin Gel Cleanser, Full Fit Propolis Synergy Toner, and Centella Water Alcohol-Free Toner, while the latter suits all skin types best with standout products like the TOO-FINE and the RE-LURE Tight & Tone Body Serum. Ultimately, the brands differ in their core formulations and specific target audiences, offering distinct pathways to healthy skin.

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 COSRX and MAËLYS products; for every product of both brands, with a fit score for your own skin, use the Lovi app.

Popular COSRX vs MAËLYS products

COSRX vs MAËLYS serums and treatments

Questions and answers

COSRX or MAËLYS: which is better?

COSRX is the better choice for everyday skincare, as the products on this page achieve a Superior fit for multiple skin types and feature key ingredients like hyaluronic acid and niacinamide. MAËLYS has lower fit levels across its limited range.

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What is the difference between COSRX and MAËLYS?

COSRX offers a wide range of well-rated products across multiple skin types, while MAËLYS has very few options on this page, which generally show low fit levels. The products on this page for COSRX feature key ingredients like hyaluronic acid and niacinamide, which help with hydration and skin aging.

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Which is more affordable, COSRX or MAËLYS?

This page does not provide pricing information to compare the affordability of COSRX and MAËLYS.

Which causes fewer breakouts, COSRX or MAËLYS?

COSRX offers multiple products with Superior and High Lovi fit levels for acne-prone skin, whereas the products on this page from MAËLYS have Low or Caution fit levels for acne-prone skin. COSRX helps control acne effectively, while the products on this page from MAËLYS are unlikely to suit acne-prone skin.

Which brand has been around longer, COSRX or MAËLYS?

COSRX has been around longer, having been founded in 2013, whereas MAËLYS was founded in 2017.

How many products from COSRX contain fragrance compared to MAËLYS?

Out of the products on this page, 37 of 38 COSRX products list no fragrance while only 1 contains fragrance, compared to MAËLYS where 1 of 2 products list no fragrance and 1 contains fragrance.

Which skin types does COSRX fit best according to its brand-focused routines?

According to its brand-focused routines, COSRX fits acne-prone skin, oily acne-prone skin, and oily skin best.

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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