TOCOBO skincare
TOCOBO is a Korean skincare brand founded in 2021 and owned by Oceanfront Partners since 2025.
TOCOBO is loved for its sunscreens and makeup removers, celebrated for the thoughtful formulation of its formulas. Its products suit dry skin and mature skin best, offering gentle care through carefully crafted ingredients. For specific concerns, the standout choices include the Cica Calming Sun Serum for acne-prone skin, the Bio Watery Sun Cream for skin with dark spots, and the Calamine Pore Control Cleansing Oil for mature skin. Together, these offerings provide a soothing and reliable daily routine.
This page covers some of the most popular TOCOBO products; for the whole TOCOBO range, with a fit score for every product, use the Lovi app.
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People Say
★4.6Overall rating based on 2.1k+ reviewsReviewers most often praise TOCOBO for lightweight texture, quick absorption, and no white cast. The most common complaints are strong fragrance and shiny or dewy finish.
Highlights
Lightweight, no white cast sunscreens Mostly Mentioned
- “It's genuinely watery, not a thick cream, not a gel, but something in between that spreads across skin almost effortlessly. — Bio Watery Sun Cream”
- “Zero white cast on all skin tones tested. — Bio Watery Sun Cream”
- “feels more like skincare — Cica Calming Sun Serum”
Hydrating, soothing and makeup-friendly sunscreens Mostly Mentioned
- “It's genuinely so hydrating that anyone with dry skin is going to love it. — Bio Watery Sun Cream”
- “hydrated all day — Cica Calming Sun Serum”
- “neutralized redness — Cica Calming Sun Serum”
Strong scent or fragrance Often Mentioned
- “The fragrance is also pretty strong. — Bio Watery Sun Cream”
- “fragrance is potent — Cica Calming Sun Serum”
- “smells rancid in 3-4 months — Calamine Pore Control Cleansing Oil”
Too dewy, thick, or oily residue Often Mentioned
- “too glowy for oily skin — Cica Calming Sun Serum”
- “leaves a moisture film — Calamine Pore Control Cleansing Oil”
- “greasiest and thickest — Calamine Pore Control Cleansing Oil”
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Questions and answers
Is TOCOBO good for oily skin?
Yes, TOCOBO fits oily skin well, with Lovi rating the brand-focused routine High for oily skin and the products like Bio Watery Sun Cream and Cica Calming Sun Serum also rated High. Reviewers mention that the sunscreens are lightweight, though some note a dewy or oily residue.
Is TOCOBO worth it?
TOCOBO is worth considering for dry, mature, and oily acne-prone skin, for which Lovi rates the brand routines High to Superior. Reviewers frequently mention that the sunscreens feel lightweight, hydrating, and makeup-friendly, though some note a strong scent or a thick, dewy finish.
What are TOCOBO's best products?
TOCOBO's best products are the Bio Watery Sun Cream and Cica Calming Sun Serum, both rating High across nearly all skin types, with the Cica Calming Sun Serum rating Superior for acne-prone and oily acne-prone skin.
Which TOCOBO sunscreen is best for sensitive skin?
The Cica Calming Sun Serum is the best TOCOBO sunscreen for sensitive skin, followed closely by the Bio Watery Sun Cream. Lovi rates both sunscreens High for sensitive skin.
Does TOCOBO cause breakouts?
TOCOBO is unlikely to cause breakouts, and Lovi rates both Bio Watery Sun Cream and Cica Calming Sun Serum High for acne-prone skin. Reviewers often mention that these sunscreens feel lightweight without leaving a white cast or heavy residue.
Is TOCOBO fragrance-free?
Yes, the TOCOBO products on this page list no fragrance in their ingredients. Reviewers note that some items may carry a strong scent.
What are the key ingredients in TOCOBO products?
TOCOBO products feature popular ingredients like niacinamide, sodium hyaluronate, and centella asiatica extracts to help brighten, hydrate, and calm the skin. Reviewers note that the sunscreens are lightweight and soothing, though some mention a strong scent or a thick feel.
How do I build a TOCOBO skincare routine?
To build a TOCOBO routine for dry skin, start your morning with a hydrating cleanser, Propolis Synergy Toner, First Spray Serum, and Bio Watery Sun Cream. In the evening, use Calamine Pore Control Cleansing Oil followed by the cleanser, Glass Skin Refining Serum, and First Spray Serum. Once a week, add the Collagen Essential Mask to your evening routine after cleansing.
Where can I buy TOCOBO, and how much does it cost?
TOCOBO products on this page are available through Singapore stores, with prices ranging from S$12.84 to S$18.15. Most items fall within this price range.
What are good alternatives to TOCOBO?
Good alternatives to TOCOBO with pages on Lovi include SKIN1004, Anua, Medicube, Beauty of Joseon, COSRX, and Dr. Althea. These similar brands offer comparable routines and product selections for shoppers to explore.
TOCOBO vs SKIN1004: which is better?
TOCOBO and SKIN1004 are similar in how well their routines fit most skin types, with Lovi rating both as Superior for dry and sensitive skin, and High for oily, combination, and acne-prone skin. Reviewers often mention that TOCOBO sunscreens feel light and leave no white cast, while some note a strong scent or a thick feel.
Who owns TOCOBO, and where is it from?
TOCOBO is a Korean brand founded in 2021, owned by Oceanfront Partners since 2025.
Is TOCOBO cruelty-free?
PETA, Leaping Bunny, and Cruelty Free International, the registries Lovi checks, do not list TOCOBO as cruelty-free.
Is TOCOBO good for dry skin?
Yes, TOCOBO is well suited for dry skin, as Lovi rates the brand-focused routine Superior for this skin type. The Bio Watery Sun Cream and Cica Calming Sun Serum both fit dry skin at a High level, helping to keep skin feeling soft and hydrated. Sodium hyaluronate and glycerin are included in the formulations, which support skin moisture and barrier function.
Is TOCOBO good for sensitive skin?
Yes, TOCOBO is well suited for sensitive skin, and Lovi rates the brand-focused routine Superior for sensitive skin. Reviewers often mention that the sunscreens are soothing, and the TOCOBO products on this page list no fragrance.
Is TOCOBO good for acne-prone skin?
Yes, TOCOBO is good for acne-prone skin, and Lovi rates the TOCOBO-focused routine High for acne-prone skin. The Cica Calming Sun Serum and Bio Watery Sun Cream both rate Superior and High for acne-prone skin, helping to keep skin calm without feeling heavy.
Is TOCOBO good for skin with dark spots?
Yes, TOCOBO fits skin with dark spots well, as Lovi rates both Bio Watery Sun Cream and Cica Calming Sun Serum High for this concern. Niacinamide helps reduce cutaneous pigmentation and suppress melanosome transfer.
Is TOCOBO good for mature skin?
Yes, TOCOBO is good for mature skin. Lovi rates the Bio Watery Sun Cream and the Cica Calming Sun Serum High for mature skin, and the brand focuses well on this skin type.
Research behind TOCOBO'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.
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Co-founder, Medical Director
Cosmetic chemist, cosmetologist, aesthetic products developer
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Co-founder, CEO and CTO
PhD in computer science, 3x US patent holder, ex-Google, ex-Yandex
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Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc
Medical Board
Aesthetic medicine practitioner, MSc in Longevity and Anti-Aging Medicine
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Specialist dermatologist, MBBS, MD, IFAAD
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Cosmetic chemist, SCS, IFSCC member
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Medical Board, Medical Advisor
Dermatology MD
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Elina Nazarenko, MD
Medical Board
Dermatology and diagnostic consultant
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Victoria Derkova, MS
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Cosmetic chemist, cosmetic development technologist
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