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COSRX vs SEYOUL

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

COSRX and SEYOUL are respected skincare brands that offer distinct approaches to daily maintenance. The former features thoughtfully formulated serums, moisturizers, cleansers, masks, and more utilizing hyaluronic acid, glycerin, and niacinamide, while the latter is loved for its nourishing masks and delicate formulas. Both options suit specific complexions, as the first brand best serves acne-prone skin and oily acne-prone skin, whereas the second brand best suits dry, oily, and combination skin. They primarily differ in their targeted ingredients and formulation philosophies, providing tailored solutions for diverse skincare needs.

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

Popular COSRX vs SEYOUL products

Questions and answers

COSRX or SEYOUL: which is better?

COSRX offers a much larger selection of products on this page compared to SEYOUL, covering numerous skin types with many options rated Superior or High. SEYOUL features only a single mask product on this page, which has lower fit ratings across most skin types.

What is the difference between COSRX and SEYOUL?

COSRX offers a wide range of 38 fragrance-free and fragranced products that feature key ingredients like hyaluronic acid, niacinamide, and panthenol to help with hydration, acne control, and anti-aging, whereas SEYOUL lists only one product on the page with an average fit for dry skin and caution for acne-prone skin.

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Which is more affordable, COSRX or SEYOUL?

The available information on this page does not specify the prices of products from either COSRX or SEYOUL, so a comparison of affordability cannot be made.

Which causes fewer breakouts, COSRX or SEYOUL?

COSRX fits acne-prone skin best with several superior products on this page, while SEYOUL has a caution rating for acne-prone skin, so COSRX is much more likely to help avoid breakouts.

When was each brand founded and who owns them?

COSRX was founded in South Korea in 2013 and is owned by Amorepacific Group since 2024. SEYOUL was founded in 2022 and is owned by Thành Vinh Holdings.

How many products does COSRX offer compared to SEYOUL?

COSRX offers 38 products on this page, whereas SEYOUL lists only one product. Lovi rates the fit of the COSRX range across various skin types, while the single SEYOUL mask achieves average to warning fit levels depending on the skin type.

Which COSRX sunscreen contains fragrance?

The Vitamin E Vitalizing Sunscreen SPF 50+ is the only COSRX sunscreen on this page that lists fragrance.

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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