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COSRX vs No7

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COSRX and No7 are two established skincare brands, with the former originating in South Korea in 2013 and the latter established in Britain in 1935. The Korean brand is known for serums, moisturizers, cleansers, and masks featuring hyaluronic acid, glycerin, and niacinamide, which suit oily and acne-prone skin best. Conversely, the British brand offers serums, eye products, moisturizers, and sunscreens built around vitamin C, shea butter, and hyaluronic acid, making both lines ideal for mature and dry skin. While the former focuses on clearing blemishes and reducing dark spots, the latter primarily targets aging and hydration through distinct formulations.

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

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No7 is a British skincare brand founded in 1935 and owned by Sycamore Partners since 2025.

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This page compares some of the most popular COSRX and No7 products; for every product of both brands, with a fit score for your own skin, use the Lovi app.

Popular COSRX vs No7 products

People Say

COSRXNo7
  • Improves skin texture and smoothness Often MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “Skin feels softer — No7 Future Renew Damage Reversal Serum”
    • “skin feels so soft — No7 Total Renewal Micro-Dermabrasion Exfoliator”
    • “skin feels velvety — No7 Pure Retinol”
    • “gives me that glass skin look — COSRX Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence”
  • 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”
    • “Skin feels moisturized — No7 Future Renew Damage Reversal Night Cream”
    • “leaves the skin feeling hydrated and comfortable — No7 Pure Retinol Eye Cream”
  • Soothing and calming for sensitive skin Mostly MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “No stinging or irritation — COSRX BHA Blackhead Power Liquid”
    • “perfect for first-time retinol users — COSRX The Retinol 0.1 Cream”
    • “calms down my redness — COSRX Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence”
    • “zero irritation — No7 Pure Retinol Eye Cream”
  • Lightweight and fast absorption Mostly MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “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 quickly — No7 Future Renew Damage Reversal Serum”
  • Effective 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”
    • “sweeps away dead cells — No7 Total Renewal Micro-Dermabrasion Exfoliator”
  • Reduces fine lines and anti-aging results Rarely NotedOften Mentioned
    • “Softened fine lines — No7 Pure Retinol 1% Night Concentrate”
    • “lines on forehead diminished — No7 Pure Retinol”
    • “Fine lines appear reduced — No7 Protect & Perfect Intense Advanced Day Cream”
    • “diminished fine lines under eyes — COSRX The Retinol 0.1 Cream”
  • Packaging and size issues Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “only 20mls... significantly less product — COSRX The Hyaluronic Acid 3 Serum”
    • “tube is tiny — COSRX The Retinol 0.1 Cream”
    • “Runs out quickly (2-3 weeks) — No7 Future Renew Damage Reversal Serum”
    • “Pump breaks — No7 Future Renew Damage Reversal Serum”
  • No visible results or lack of efficacy Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “Takes a month to work — COSRX BHA Blackhead Power Liquid”
    • “didn't do anything — COSRX AHA/BHA Clarifying Treatment Toner”
    • “did absolutely nothing — COSRX Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence”
    • “No change in wrinkles/spots — No7 Future Renew Damage Reversal Serum”
  • Eye and skin irritation Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “stings really bad if it accidentally gets in the eyes — COSRX Salicylic Acid Daily Gentle Cleanser”
    • “burns eyes when sweating — COSRX Ultra-Light Invisible Sunscreen”
    • “stings my eyes bad — COSRX Low pH Good Morning Gel Cleanser”
    • “Slight sensitivity and peeling — No7 Pure Retinol 1% Night Concentrate”

COSRX vs No7 routines for dry skin

Buy No7 routine · S$330.50 · 90% fitBuy COSRX routine · S$41.07 · 89% fitSee multi-brand routine · 99% fit

COSRX vs No7 routines for oily skin

Buy COSRX routine · S$130.21 · 90% fitBuy No7 routine · S$556.49 · 82% fitSee multi-brand routine · 96% fit

COSRX vs No7 routines for combination skin

Buy COSRX routine · S$130.21 · 88% fitBuy No7 routine · S$452.39 · 86% fitSee multi-brand routine · 97% fit

Questions and answers

COSRX or No7: which is better?

Both brands perform well on this page, but COSRX is superior for oily and acne-prone skin while No7 is superior for mature skin and dry skin. Reviewers note that COSRX helps with lightweight absorption and acne control, whereas No7 helps with anti-aging and line reduction.

What is the difference between COSRX and No7?

COSRX fits best for oily, acne-prone, and sensitive skin types with products providing effective acne control and lightweight absorption, whereas No7 is best for mature and dry skin types with products focusing on anti-aging results and fine line reduction. Both brands offer equal levels of hydration and moisturization.

COSRX or No7 for dry skin?

For dry skin, No7 is a Superior fit while COSRX has a High fit among the products on this page. Both brands feature hyaluronic acid, which helps hydrate the skin and supports wound healing.

Journal of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2015Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

COSRX or No7: which moisturizer is better?

COSRX is better for lightweight moisture and acne-prone skin, whereas No7 is better for mature skin and anti-aging routines. Both brands offer deep hydration, but COSRX focuses heavily on soothing snail mucin and gentle ingredients, while No7 emphasizes retinol and vitamin C for line reduction.

The Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 2000Journal of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2015

Which is more affordable, COSRX or No7?

The products on this page do not include pricing information, so a comparison of affordability cannot be made between COSRX and No7.

Which brand has more fragrance-free products, COSRX or No7?

COSRX has more fragrance-free products on the page than No7, with 37 out of 38 products listing no fragrance compared to No7's 10 out of 13.

COSRX or No7 for reducing fine lines and anti-aging results?

No7 does better for reducing fine lines and anti-aging results, while COSRX is better for lightweight absorption and acne control. Lovi rates the routine fit for mature skin as Superior for No7 and High for COSRX. Retinol helps stimulate collagen accumulation in naturally aged human skin.

The Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 2000Archives of Dermatology, 2007

COSRX or No7 for oily skin?

For oily skin, COSRX is the better choice because the products on this page achieve a Superior fit level compared to the High fit level for No7. COSRX also performs better for lightweight absorption and effective acne and pore control.

COSRX or No7: which sunscreen is better?

COSRX offers sunscreen options on this page that may help with acne-prone and sensitive skin. No7 features sunscreens on this page that are suitable for mature and dry skin.

COSRX or No7 for sensitive skin?

For sensitive skin, both brands offer good options, with Lovi giving COSRX a High fit and No7 a High fit level. COSRX products on this page often feature soothing ingredients like centella asiatica and snail mucin, which help calm sensitive skin.

COSRX or No7 for acne-prone skin?

COSRX is better for acne-prone skin, where Lovi rates the routine fit as Superior compared to High for No7. The products on this page help provide effective acne control and clearing.

COSRX or No7 for mature skin?

Both brands are a strong match for mature skin, with Lovi rating COSRX High and No7 Superior. No7 stands out for anti-aging results and reducing fine lines, while COSRX helps with skin texture.

The Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 2000Archives of Dermatology, 2007

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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