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COSRX vs AlumierMD

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

COSRX and AlumierMD are distinct skincare brands founded in 2013 and 2016, respectively, offering thoughtful arrays of serums, moisturizers, cleansers, masks, and advanced scientifically backed formulas. The Korean brand features key ingredients like hyaluronic acid, glycerin, and niacinamide, which suit oily and acne-prone skin best by lengthening toxin duration, reducing cell damage, significantly increasing skin hydration and barrier function, and decreasing hyperpigmentation and skin aging. Conversely, the Canadian brand suits sensitive, aging, and hyperpigmented skin best with formulations that gently refine texture, restore balance, and enhance natural radiance. While both are beloved for their targeted approach, the former focuses on accessible daily hydration and soothing care, whereas the latter specializes in clinical-grade rejuvenation for delicate or complex concerns.

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

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AlumierMD is a Canadian skincare brand founded in 2016 and owned by Alumier Group Holdings Limited / Alumier Labs Inc..

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

Popular COSRX vs AlumierMD products

COSRX vs AlumierMD serums and treatments

Questions and answers

COSRX or AlumierMD: which is better?

COSRX is generally better suited for a wider variety of skin types because the products on this page offer superior or high Lovi fit levels for oily, acne-prone, and dry skin.

What is the difference between COSRX and AlumierMD?

COSRX offers a wide variety of 38 fragrance-free and fragranced products on this page tailored to oily and acne-prone skin, while AlumierMD features just one fragrance-free serum called Bright & Clear Solution.

Which is more affordable, COSRX or AlumierMD?

This page does not provide pricing information for COSRX or AlumierMD, so it is not possible to determine which brand is more affordable.

Which causes fewer breakouts, COSRX or AlumierMD?

COSRX includes multiple products on this page tailored for breakout control, such as the BHA Blackhead Power Liquid and the AC Collection Lightweight Soothing Moisturizer, which are designed to help clear oily and acne-prone skin. Reviewers often mention that the products on this page provide effective acne control and clearing.

Which brand has been around longer, COSRX or AlumierMD?

COSRX was founded in 2013, making it older than AlumierMD, which was founded in 2016.

Do both COSRX and AlumierMD offer products that are fragrance-free?

Yes, both COSRX and AlumierMD offer fragrance-free options. The products on this page from AlumierMD are completely fragrance-free, and 37 of the 38 COSRX products on this page also list no fragrance.

Which skin types are COSRX's brand-focused routines best suited for?

According to the brand-focused routines on this page, COSRX fits oily acne-prone skin, oily skin, and acne-prone skin best.

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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