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COSRX skincare

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

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COSRX is beloved for its thoughtful array of serums, moisturizers, cleansers, masks, and more, all formulated with key ingredients like hyaluronic acid, glycerin, and niacinamide. Its products suit oily acne-prone skin and oily skin best because of these targeted components. The standout products for particular concerns include the Advanced Snail Mucin Gel Cleanser for acne-prone skin, the Full Fit Propolis Synergy Toner for skin with dark spots, and the Centella Water Alcohol-Free Toner for mature skin. Together, its key ingredients work effectively, as hyaluronic acid lengthens toxin duration and reduces cell damage, glycerin significantly increases skin hydration and barrier function, and niacinamide significantly decreases hyperpigmentation and reduces skin aging.

Drug Delivery, 2017The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002

This page covers some of the most popular COSRX products; for the whole COSRX range, with a fit score for every product, use the Lovi app.

COSRX moisturizers

COSRX serums and treatments

People Say

★4.6Overall rating based on 319.3k+ reviews

Reviewers most often praise COSRX for deep hydration, improved skin texture, and soothing irritated skin. The most common complaints are skin dryness or stripping from cleansers and breakouts or irritation from sensitive formulations.

Highlights

  • Lightweight absorption Often Mentioned
    • “absorbs instantly like water — The 6 Peptide Skin Booster Serum”
    • “sinks in immediately — Advanced Snail Peptide Eye Cream”
    • “absorbs practically immediately — Oil-Free Ultra-Moisturizing Lotion (with Birch Sap)”
  • Deep hydration and moisturization Often Mentioned
    • “skin drinks it up — Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence”
    • “gives a healthy glow — The 6 Peptide Skin Booster Serum”
    • “skin felt firm and plump — The Hyaluronic Acid 3 Serum”
  • Improves skin texture Often Mentioned
    • “skin feels softer immediately — The 6 Peptide Skin Booster Serum”
    • “Skin feels like glass — BHA Blackhead Power Liquid”
    • “smoother skin — AHA/BHA Clarifying Treatment Toner”
  • Gentle & non-irritating Often Mentioned
    • “No stinging or irritation — BHA Blackhead Power Liquid”
    • “perfect for first-time retinol users — The Retinol 0.1 Cream”
    • “no stinging — Advanced Snail Peptide Eye Cream”
  • Effective acne control and clearing Often Mentioned
    • “helped to improve my acne after only 2 weeks — Salicylic Acid Daily Gentle Cleanser”
    • “cleared up my spots — Low pH Good Morning Gel Cleanser”
    • “Melted blackheads right off — BHA Blackhead Power Liquid”
  • Glow and skin radiance Sometimes Noted
    • “woke up with soft, supple skin — Advanced Snail 92 All in One Cream”
    • “noticeable glow — The Vitamin C 23 Serum”
    • “gives me that glass skin look — Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence”
  • Sticky residue or finish Sometimes Noted
    • “texture is gooey and stringy — Advanced Snail 92 All in One Cream”
    • “tacky finish — The Vitamin C 23 Serum”
    • “Leaves a sticky film — BHA Blackhead Power Liquid”
  • Unpleasant scent or smell Sometimes Noted
    • “smells like hot dogs — The Vitamin C 23 Serum”
    • “smells like onions — The Retinol 0.1 Cream”
    • “smells like tea tree/medicinal — Oil-Free Ultra-Moisturizing Lotion (with Birch Sap)”
  • Small bottle size or quantity Sometimes Noted
    • “only 20mls... significantly less product — The Hyaluronic Acid 3 Serum”
    • “tube is tiny — The Retinol 0.1 Cream”

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Other COSRX products

Questions and answers

Is COSRX good for oily skin?

Yes, COSRX is good for oily skin because Lovi rates the COSRX-focused routine Superior for oily skin. Reviewers often mention lightweight absorption and effective acne control and clearing from the products.

Is COSRX worth it?

Yes, COSRX is worth it for shoppers seeking effective acne control and deep hydration, as Lovi rates the brand's routines Superior for oily and acne-prone skin and High for dry skin. Reviewers often mention lightweight absorption and gentle, non-irritating formulas, and 37 of the 38 COSRX products on this page list no fragrance.

What are COSRX's best products?

Lovi rates the COSRX-focused routines as Superior for oily skin and acne-prone skin, and High for dry skin, sensitive skin, and combination skin. Reviewers often mention lightweight absorption, deep hydration, improved skin texture, gentle and non-irritating feel, and effective acne control.

Which COSRX moisturizer is best for dry skin?

The Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence is the best, followed by the Full Fit Propolis Light Ampoule and the Advanced Snail 92 All in One Cream. Lovi rates the Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence as Superior for dry skin, while the Full Fit Propolis Light Ampoule and Advanced Snail 92 All in One Cream rate High.

Does COSRX cause breakouts?

COSRX is unlikely to cause breakouts, as the brand specializes in effective acne control and clearing. Lovi rates the brand-focused routine for acne-prone skin as Superior.

Is COSRX fragrance-free?

Yes, the COSRX products on this page are mostly fragrance-free. Out of thirty-eight products, thirty-seven list no added fragrance while only the Vitamin E Vitalizing Sunscreen SPF 50+ contains it.

What are the key ingredients in COSRX products?

The key ingredients in the COSRX products on this page include hyaluronic acid, glycerin, niacinamide, allantoin, panthenol, snail mucin, butylene glycol, and centella asiatica. These components help provide deep hydration and improve skin texture while remaining gentle and non-irritating.

Journal of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2015The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002

How do I build a COSRX skincare routine?

Lovi rates COSRX-focused routines High for dry skin and Superior for acne-prone skin. A dry skin routine includes using the Advanced Snail Mucin Gel Cleanser, Full Fit Propolis Synergy Toner, Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence, and Aloe Soothing Sun Cream in the morning.

Where can I buy COSRX, and how much does it cost?

COSRX products on this page are available at stores in Singapore. Prices on the page range from S$12.84 to S$41.07, with most items falling between S$16.86 and S$22.47.

What are good alternatives to COSRX?

Good alternatives to COSRX include SKIN1004, Anua, Medicube, Beauty of Joseon, Dr. Althea, and Some By Mi, which all have dedicated pages on Lovi.

COSRX vs SKIN1004: which is better?

COSRX is better for oily skin, where Lovi rates the COSRX-focused routine Superior and SKIN1004 High. For acne-prone skin, COSRX also rates Superior, while SKIN1004 rates High.

Who owns COSRX, and where is it from?

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

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Is COSRX cruelty-free?

PETA, Leaping Bunny, and Cruelty Free International, the registries Lovi checks, do not list COSRX as cruelty-free.

Is COSRX good for dry skin?

Yes, COSRX is good for dry skin, and Lovi rates the COSRX-focused routine High for dry skin. Reviewers often mention deep hydration and moisturization, and ingredients like sodium hyaluronate help improve skin quality and signs of aging.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022Journal of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2015

Which COSRX cleanser is best for oily skin?

Salicylic Acid Daily Gentle Cleanser is the best for oily skin, followed by AC Collection Calming Foam Cleanser and Advanced Snail Mucin Gel Cleanser, which are also rated High. Lovi rates all three as High for oily skin.

Is COSRX good for sensitive skin?

Yes, COSRX is well-suited for sensitive skin, as Lovi rates the brand-focused routine High for sensitive skin. Reviewers often note that the products are gentle and non-irritating, and 37 of 38 COSRX products on this page list no fragrance.

Which COSRX sunscreen is best for sensitive skin?

Ultra-Light Invisible Sunscreen is the best choice among COSRX sunscreens for sensitive skin, with Aloe Soothing Sun Cream and Vitamin E Vitalizing Sunscreen SPF 50+ also rating High.

Is COSRX good for acne-prone skin?

Yes, COSRX is well-suited for acne-prone skin, as Lovi rates the brand-focused routine for this skin type as Superior. Reviewers often mention effective acne control and clearing, and key products like Advanced Snail Mucin Gel Cleanser and Bha Blackhead Power Liquid provide superior fits for clearing breakouts.

Is COSRX good for skin with dark spots?

Yes, COSRX is well-suited for skin with dark spots, featuring numerous items that help improve discoloration. For instance, The Niacinamide 15 Serum and Centella Water Alcohol-Free Toner rate High and Superior for skin with dark spots. Niacinamide may help reduce cutaneous pigmentation by supporting the suppression of melanosome transfer.

The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002Antioxidants, 2021

Is COSRX good for mature skin?

Yes, COSRX is good for mature skin, and Lovi rates the brand-focused routines High for dry, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin types. Several products on the page, such as The 6 Peptide Skin Booster Serum and Advanced Snail 92 All in One Cream, offer Superior or High fit for mature skin. Ingredients like retinol help improve the appearance of aging skin.

The Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 2000

Research behind COSRX's key ingredients

Behind these ratings

Lovi rates every product from its 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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