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COSRX vs DHC

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

COSRX and DHC are well-regarded Asian beauty labels offering distinct approaches to daily maintenance. The Korean line relies on targeted ingredients like hyaluronic acid, glycerin, and niacinamide within its serums, moisturizers, cleansers, and masks to suit oily and acne-prone skin best. Meanwhile, the Japanese brand is known for nourishing formulas and effective makeup removers that cater to a wide range of complexions, including dry, normal, combination, and oily skin. While the former focuses on specialized active components for specific concerns, the latter continues to offer reliable daily care for a balanced complexion.

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

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DHC is a Japanese skincare brand founded in 1980 and owned by ORIX Corporation since 2023.

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

Popular COSRX vs DHC products

Questions and answers

COSRX or DHC: which is better?

COSRX is better for a wide range of skin types and concerns on this page, offering targeted products for oily, acne-prone, and dry skin. DHC features only two cleansers on the page, making COSRX the more comprehensive choice for complete skincare routines.

What is the difference between COSRX and DHC?

COSRX offers a wide range of skincare products that are well-suited for oily and acne-prone skin, whereas DHC features fewer options on this page, focusing primarily on cleansing oils like its Pore Cleansing Oil which has a Superior fit for sensitive skin.

Which is more affordable, COSRX or DHC?

The products on this page do not provide pricing information to determine which brand is more affordable.

Which causes fewer breakouts, COSRX or DHC?

COSRX includes multiple products with a Superior fit for acne-prone skin, such as the Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence, whereas DHC features only two cleansing oils on this page.

Which brand has been around longer and where were they founded, COSRX or DHC?

DHC has been around longer, having been founded in Japan in 1980, whereas COSRX was founded in South Korea in 2013.

How many products are listed on the page for DHC compared to COSRX?

DHC has 2 products listed on the page, while COSRX has 38 products listed.

Which brand offers a dedicated sunscreen product, and do any of their sunscreens contain fragrance?

COSRX offers dedicated sunscreen products on this page, and one of them, the Vitamin E Vitalizing Sunscreen SPF 50+, contains fragrance.

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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