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COSRX vs Aēsop

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COSRX and Aēsop are two distinct skincare lines known for thoughtful arrays of serums, moisturizers, cleansers, and masks. The former relies on key ingredients like hyaluronic acid, glycerin, and niacinamide, making its products suit oily acne-prone skin and oily skin best. Conversely, Aēsop is driven by botanical and scientifically validated ingredients that suit balanced, combination, and sensitive skin best. While both offer targeted solutions for acne-prone skin, dark spots, and mature skin, they differ significantly in their foundational compositions.

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

Popular COSRX vs Aēsop products

People Say

COSRXAēsop
  • Deep hydration and moisturization Mostly MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “skin drinks it up — COSRX Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence”
    • “woke up with soft, supple skin — COSRX Advanced Snail 92 All in One Cream”
    • “woke up with baby-soft skin — Aēsop Damascan Rose Facial Treatment”
    • “Savior of my winter-fueled dry skin. — Aēsop B Triple C Facial Balancing Gel”
  • Lightweight absorption and texture Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “absorbs instantly like water — COSRX The 6 Peptide Skin Booster Serum”
    • “sinks in immediately — COSRX Advanced Snail Peptide Eye Cream”
    • “absorbs practically immediately — COSRX Oil-Free Ultra-Moisturizing Lotion (with Birch Sap)”
    • “absorbs well into the skin — Aēsop Damascan Rose Facial Treatment”
  • Gentle and non-stripping formulas Mostly MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “No stinging or irritation — COSRX BHA Blackhead Power Liquid”
    • “perfect for first-time retinol users — COSRX The Retinol 0.1 Cream”
    • “doesn't strip my skin — COSRX Low pH Good Morning Gel Cleanser”
    • “Leaves my face feeling soft after cleansing. — Aēsop Parsley Seed Facial Cleanser”
  • Acne and pore control Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “helped to improve my acne after only 2 weeks — COSRX Salicylic Acid Daily Gentle Cleanser”
    • “cleared up my spots — COSRX Low pH Good Morning Gel Cleanser”
    • “Melted blackheads right off — COSRX BHA Blackhead Power Liquid”
    • “Intensely hydrating yet mattifying effect. — Aēsop B Triple C Facial Balancing Gel”
  • Skin texture and smoothness Mostly MentionedNot noted
    • “gives me that glass skin look — COSRX Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence”
    • “skin feels softer immediately — COSRX The 6 Peptide Skin Booster Serum”
    • “Skin feels like glass — COSRX BHA Blackhead Power Liquid”
  • Soothing and calming Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “Reduces inflammation overnight. — Aēsop B Triple C Facial Balancing Gel”
    • “my small blemishes noticeably diminished — Aēsop Parsley Seed Anti-Oxidant Intense Serum”
    • “calms down my redness — COSRX Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence”
  • Price and value Rarely NotedMostly Mentioned
    • “expensive for me — COSRX The Hyaluronic Acid 3 Serum”
    • “quantity is too small — Aēsop Damascan Rose Facial Treatment”
  • Unpleasant texture and stickiness Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “texture is gooey and stringy — COSRX Advanced Snail 92 All in One Cream”
    • “too slimy and sticky — COSRX Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence”
    • “Leaves a sticky film — COSRX BHA Blackhead Power Liquid”
    • “Thick, almost honey-like, and needs a moment to melt in. — Aēsop B Triple C Facial Balancing Gel”
  • Packaging and pump issues Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “tube cracked on the side — COSRX The Retinol 0.1 Cream”
    • “hate dipping fingers in — COSRX Advanced Snail 92 All in One Cream”
    • “packaging is terrible — COSRX The Hyaluronic Acid 3 Serum”
    • “The downside is the pump. — Aēsop Parsley Seed Facial Cleanser”
  • Application issues (pilling and makeup removal) Not notedOften Mentioned
    • “When applied directly to the face, it feels slippery and pills up. — Aēsop B Triple C Facial Balancing Gel”
  • Medicinal and unpleasant scents Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
    • “smells like chemicals — COSRX Low pH Good Morning Gel Cleanser”
    • “smells like onions — COSRX The Retinol 0.1 Cream”
    • “smells like carrots — Aēsop Damascan Rose Facial Treatment”
    • “Nasty smell... would not buy again. — Aēsop Parsley Seed Facial Cleanser”

Questions and answers

COSRX or Aēsop: which is better?

COSRX is the better choice for shoppers seeking affordable and effective acne control, lightweight absorption, and gentle formulas across the products on this page. Reviewers frequently note that COSRX outperforms Aēsop in price, texture, and pore care, while Aēsop is recognized mainly for luxurious scents.

What is the difference between COSRX and Aēsop?

COSRX offers many affordable options with high fit levels for oily and acne-prone skin, whereas Aēsop provides a smaller selection of luxury products known for soothing and calming benefits. Both brands deliver deep hydration and moisturization.

COSRX or Aēsop: which cleanser is better?

COSRX is better for cleansers on the products on this page, offering targeted options like the Low pH Good Morning Gel Cleanser for everyday use and the Salicylic Acid Daily Gentle Cleanser for acne-prone skin. Aēsop features only a single cleanser option, the Parsley Seed Facial Cleanser, which has lower average fit levels across most skin types.

Which is more affordable, COSRX or Aēsop?

COSRX is more affordable than Aēsop, as reviewers mostly mention Aēsop's high price while COSRX wins on price and value.

Which causes fewer breakouts, COSRX or Aēsop?

COSRX is better for acne and pore control than Aēsop, as reviewers note that the products on this page help manage breakouts effectively.

Which brand has better options for dry sensitive skin, COSRX or Aēsop?

COSRX has much better options for dry sensitive skin, offering multiple products on this page with a Superior Lovi fit level for this skin type, such as Advanced Snail Mucin Gel Cleanser and Pure Fit Cica Serum. Reviewers note that COSRX provides gentle and non-stripping formulas, whereas Aēsop has fewer options and its Parsley Seed Facial Cleanser rates Low for dry sensitive skin.

How do the founding years and corporate ownership of COSRX and Aēsop compare?

COSRX was founded in South Korea in 2013 and is owned by Amorepacific Group, whereas Aēsop was founded in 1987 and is owned by L'Oréal Groupe.

Which brand offers better soothing and calming review ratings, COSRX or Aēsop?

Aēsop does better than COSRX for soothing and calming review ratings. Shoppers note that Aēsop provides luxurious and refreshing scents along with non-greasy, balancing moisturizers.

COSRX or Aēsop: which moisturizer is better?

COSRX offers a wider range of moisturizers with specialized fit levels across different skin types, whereas the moisturizers on this page from Aēsop focus on balancing and hydrating benefits. Reviewers note that COSRX provides lightweight absorption and deep hydration, while Aēsop is known for non-greasy, balancing moisturizers.

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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