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COSRX vs A+

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

COSRX and A+ are distinct skincare brands founded in 2013 and 1990, respectively. COSRX is beloved for its thoughtful serums, moisturizers, cleansers, and masks featuring hyaluronic acid, glycerin, and niacinamide, while the Indian brand is widely known for gentle moisturizers and calibrated formulas. The Korean line suits oily acne-prone and oily skin best, whereas the other suits sensitive skin best. They differ primarily in their core compositions, as the first relies on targeted active components for blemish and aging concerns, while both brands reliably support daily moisture balance.

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

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A+ is an Indian skincare brand founded in 1990.

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

Popular COSRX vs A+ products

COSRX vs A+ moisturizers

Questions and answers

COSRX or A+: which is better?

COSRX offers a much larger variety of products on this page compared to A+, which features only a single moisturizer. Reviewers frequently mention that COSRX products provide deep hydration and effective acne control.

What is the difference between COSRX and A+?

COSRX offers many products on this page with High or Superior Lovi fit levels across skin types, whereas A+ has only one moisturizer, the 345 Relief Cream, which has Average or Low fit levels. COSRX features key ingredients like hyaluronic acid and niacinamide, which help improve skin hydration and reduce pigmentation.

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COSRX or A+: which moisturizer is better?

COSRX offers multiple moisturizers with Superior or High Lovi fit levels across skin types, whereas the A+ 345 Relief Cream generally achieves an Average or Low fit. COSRX moisturizers utilize key ingredients like hyaluronic acid and niacinamide, which help with hydration and skin aging.

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Which is more affordable, COSRX or A+?

This page does not provide pricing information for either COSRX or A+, so a comparison of affordability cannot be made.

Which causes fewer breakouts, COSRX or A+?

COSRX offers multiple products with superior fit for acne-prone skin, whereas A+ lists only one moisturizer with an average fit.

How does the country of origin and founding year compare between COSRX and A+?

COSRX was founded in South Korea in 2013, whereas A+ was founded in India in 1990.

Which brand offers more fragrance-free skincare options?

COSRX offers significantly more fragrance-free skincare options, with 37 out of 38 products on this page listing no fragrance. In comparison, A+ has only one product on this page.

What are the main skin types that COSRX fits best compared to A+?

COSRX fits oily acne-prone skin, oily skin, and acne-prone skin best, whereas the products on this page for A+ show no specific skin types where they fit best. Shoppers often note that COSRX provides 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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