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COSRX vs Bioderma

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

COSRX and Bioderma are esteemed skincare labels that offer thoughtful arrays of serums, moisturizers, cleansers, and masks. The Korean brand is best suited for oily and acne-prone skin through targeted components like hyaluronic acid, glycerin, and niacinamide, whereas the French brand suits dry and combination skin best with moisture-rich compositions of nourishing glycerin. Ultimately, both labels differ in their heritage, with the former founded in 2013 and the latter established in 1977.

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

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Bioderma is a French skincare brand founded in 1977 and owned by Jean-Noël Thorel Foundation since 2018.

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

Popular COSRX vs Bioderma products

People Say

COSRXBioderma
  • Deep hydration and moisturization Mostly MentionedOften 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”
    • “healed my dry skin — Bioderma Sébium Hydra”
    • “skin feels plump — Bioderma Atoderm Crème Ultra”
  • Lightweight and fast-absorbing 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 instantly — Bioderma Hydrabio Serum”
  • Gentle and non-irritating formula Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “doesn't sting my eyes — Bioderma Sensibio H2O”
    • “doesn't cause any irritation — Bioderma Sensibio Micellar Cleansing Oil”
    • “mildest face wash I've tried — Bioderma Sensibio Gel Moussant”
    • “No stinging or irritation — COSRX BHA Blackhead Power Liquid”
  • Soothing and calming sensitive skin Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “redness drastically reduced — Bioderma Sensibio AR”
    • “healed my skin barrier in two weeks — Bioderma Atoderm Intensive Baume”
    • “reduces redness — Bioderma Sébium Hydra”
    • “calms down my redness — COSRX Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence”
  • Skin texture and smoothness improvement Often MentionedRarely 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”
    • “glides on smoothly — Bioderma Atoderm Crème Ultra”
  • Acne and pore control Often MentionedRarely Noted
    • “extremely gentle — COSRX AHA/BHA Clarifying Treatment Toner”
    • “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”
    • “It removed my acne from my face. — Bioderma Sébium Gel moussant”
  • Unpleasant texture and sticky finish Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
    • “texture is gooey and stringy — COSRX Advanced Snail 92 All in One Cream”
    • “too slimy and sticky — COSRX Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence”
    • “requires a thorough follow-up — Bioderma Sensibio Micellar Cleansing Oil”
    • “feels sticky at first — Bioderma Atoderm Intensive Baume”
  • Drying or insufficient for dry skin Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “It isn't a cleanser I can use every day... it can be very drying. — Bioderma Sébium Gel moussant”
    • “dried out my skin — Bioderma Sensibio H2O”
    • “skin felt dry again by morning — Bioderma Atoderm Intensive Baume”
    • “left my face tight — COSRX Low pH Good Morning Gel Cleanser”
  • Packaging and size issues Often MentionedRarely Noted
    • “It says 75 ml, but the truth is that its quantity is equal to 30 ml. — Bioderma Pigmentbio Sensitive Areas”
    • “the packaging was terrible condition so it was very easy for anyone to use them — Bioderma Pigmentbio Sensitive Areas”
    • “paint peels off the tube — Bioderma Atoderm Intensive Baume”
    • “only 20mls... significantly less product — COSRX The Hyaluronic Acid 3 Serum”

COSRX vs Bioderma routines for dry skin

Buy Bioderma routine · S$274.28 · 90% fitBuy COSRX routine · S$41.07 · 89% fitSee multi-brand routine · 99% fit

COSRX vs Bioderma routines for oily skin

Buy COSRX routine · S$130.21 · 90% fitBuy Bioderma routine · S$496.74 · 88% fitSee multi-brand routine · 96% fit

COSRX vs Bioderma routines for combination skin

Buy Bioderma routine · S$371.00 · 90% fitBuy COSRX routine · S$130.21 · 88% fitSee multi-brand routine · 97% fit

Questions and answers

COSRX or Bioderma: which is better?

COSRX is better suited for acne-prone, oily, and combination skin, offering a Superior routine fit for these types, while Bioderma achieves a Superior routine fit for dry skin. For hydration and anti-aging benefits, topical hyaluronic acid helps improve skin quality and signs of skin aging.

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What is the difference between COSRX and Bioderma?

COSRX excels with a Superior fit for acne-prone, oily, and oily acne-prone skin types, offering lightweight absorption and effective acne control across the products on this page. In contrast, Bioderma achieves a Superior routine fit for dry skin, combination skin, and oily acne-prone skin, providing gentle and soothing barrier-repairing moisturizers.

COSRX or Bioderma for dry skin?

Bioderma offers a Superior routine fit for dry skin, whereas COSRX achieves a High fit level for this skin type. Bioderma excels in providing soothing and barrier-repairing moisturizers that address dry skin effectively.

COSRX or Bioderma: which cleanser is better?

COSRX is better for oily and acne-prone skin cleansers, while Bioderma offers gentler, highly effective cleansers for sensitive and dry skin types on this page. Lovi fit levels for COSRX cleansers range from Superior for acne-prone skin to Warning for dry skin, whereas Bioderma cleansers feature High fit levels across multiple skin types.

Which is more affordable, COSRX or Bioderma?

This page does not contain pricing information, so a comparison of affordability between COSRX and Bioderma cannot be made.

COSRX or Bioderma: which brand offers better acne and pore control?

COSRX offers better acne and pore control on the products on this page. Reviewers note that COSRX is effective for acne control and clearing, and Lovi rates its routine fit for acne-prone skin as Superior compared to Bioderma's High.

COSRX or Bioderma: which has more products containing fragrance?

COSRX has fewer products containing fragrance, with only 1 out of 38 products listing fragrance, whereas Bioderma has 9 out of 20 products containing fragrance.

COSRX or Bioderma: which brand is better for improving skin texture and smoothness?

COSRX does better for improving skin texture and smoothness. The products on this page help deliver smoother skin through effective exfoliating ingredients like salicylic acid and glycolic acid.

COSRX or Bioderma for oily skin?

For oily skin, COSRX has a Superior routine fit while Bioderma has a High routine fit on the products on this page. COSRX helps with acne and pore control and offers lightweight absorption.

COSRX or Bioderma: which moisturizer is better?

When it comes to moisturizers, COSRX fits oily acne-prone skin with a Superior Lovi level, while Bioderma fits dry skin with a Superior Lovi level. Reviewers note that COSRX provides lightweight and fast-absorbing hydration, whereas Bioderma excels in soothing and barrier-repairing moisture.

COSRX or Bioderma for sensitive skin?

Both COSRX and Bioderma fit sensitive skin with a High Lovi level. Bioderma features soothing and barrier-repairing moisturizers that are mostly mentioned by reviewers, while COSRX offers products with a lower likelihood of fragrance since 37 of its 38 products on this page list no fragrance.

COSRX or Bioderma for acne-prone skin?

COSRX is the better choice for acne-prone skin, achieving a Superior routine fit compared to Bioderma's High fit level. The products on this page for COSRX are specifically formulated with key ingredients to help provide 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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