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COSRX vs BYOMA

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

COSRX and BYOMA are distinct skincare brands offering expertly formulated serums, moisturizers, cleansers, and toners. The first brand is best suited for acne-prone and oily skin through balancing components like hyaluronic acid, glycerin, and niacinamide, while the second brand suits dry and sensitive skin best thanks to nourishing tri-ceramide and squalane. Ultimately, both differ primarily in their core ingredients and target skin types, providing tailored options for individual routines.

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

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BYOMA is a British skincare brand founded in 2022 and owned by Bansk Group since 2025.

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

Popular COSRX vs BYOMA products

People Say

COSRXBYOMA
  • Hydration and Moisture 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 so hydrated — BYOMA Hydrating Milky Toner”
    • “feels refreshing on the skin — BYOMA Balancing Face Mist”
  • Gentle and Non-Stripping Often MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “doesn't strip skin — BYOMA Creamy Jelly Cleanser”
    • “no irritation at all — BYOMA Sensitive Retinol Oil”
    • “skin feels soft — BYOMA Milky Oil Cleanser”
    • “No stinging or irritation — COSRX BHA Blackhead Power Liquid”
  • Skin Texture and Smoothing Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “gives me that glass skin look — COSRX Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence”
    • “skin feels softer immediately — COSRX The 6 Peptide Skin Booster Serum”
    • “absorbs fast — BYOMA Hydrating Milky Toner”
    • “Keeps my face soft and not oily — BYOMA Brightening Toner”
  • Lightweight and Fast Absorption Mostly 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 — BYOMA Moisturizing Gel-Cream”
  • Acne and Pore Control Often MentionedRarely 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”
    • “breakouts are nearly non existent — BYOMA Clarifying Serum”
  • Price and Value Rarely NotedOften Mentioned
    • “budget-friendly — BYOMA Brightening Serum”
    • “Budget-friendly skincare — BYOMA Brightening Toner”
    • “great value for money — BYOMA Hydrating Serum”
    • “huge bottle — COSRX Advanced Snail Peptide Eye Cream”
  • Packaging Issues Sometimes NotedMostly Mentioned
    • “tube cracked on the side — COSRX The Retinol 0.1 Cream”
    • “packaging is terrible — COSRX The Hyaluronic Acid 3 Serum”
    • “spray disperses too widely — COSRX AHA/BHA Clarifying Treatment Toner”
    • “Opening is huge — BYOMA Brightening Toner”
  • Unpleasant Texture 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”
    • “Waterier than most essences — BYOMA Brightening Toner”
    • “A little bit sticky — BYOMA Clarifying Serum”
  • Drying or Insufficient Moisture Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “Not moisturizing enough — BYOMA Moisturizing Gel-Cream”
    • “need to layer it — BYOMA Hydrating Serum”
    • “Too lightweight — BYOMA Moisturizing Rich Cream”
    • “left my face tight — COSRX Low pH Good Morning Gel Cleanser”

COSRX vs BYOMA routines for dry skin

Buy BYOMA routine · £104.93 · 94% fitBuy COSRX routine · £52.48 · 89% fitSee multi-brand routine · 99% fit

COSRX vs BYOMA routines for oily skin

Buy COSRX routine · £143.60 · 90% fitBuy BYOMA routine · £168.03 · 86% fitSee multi-brand routine · 97% fit

COSRX vs BYOMA routines for combination skin

Buy COSRX routine · £119.44 · 88% fitBuy BYOMA routine · £114.71 · 85% fitSee multi-brand routine · 96% fit

Questions and answers

COSRX or BYOMA: which is better?

Both brands perform well, but COSRX is better suited for oily and acne-prone skin types, whereas BYOMA excels for dry and sensitive skin. Reviewers note that COSRX provides superior lightweight absorption and acne control, while BYOMA is recognized for strengthening the skin barrier and offering gentle, non-stripping cleansers.

What is the difference between COSRX and BYOMA?

COSRX and BYOMA differ mainly in their focus and strengths, with COSRX offering superior fit for oily and acne-prone skin alongside effective acne control, while BYOMA provides superior fit for dry and dry sensitive skin with a strong focus on barrier-strengthening moisturizers.

COSRX or BYOMA for dry skin?

For dry skin, BYOMA offers a Superior routine fit, whereas COSRX provides a High routine fit on this page. Reviewers note that BYOMA is better for being gentle and non-stripping, while both brands are equal for hydration and moisture.

COSRX or BYOMA: which cleanser is better?

Both COSRX and BYOMA offer cleansers with strong options for various skin types on this page. Reviewers report that BYOMA excels at providing gentle and non-stripping cleansers, while COSRX cleansers help effectively control acne.

Which is more affordable, COSRX or BYOMA?

BYOMA is more affordable than COSRX, as price and value is an area where BYOMA does better on this page.

Which brand has better performance for acne and pore control?

COSRX has better performance for acne and pore control. Review themes indicate that COSRX outperforms BYOMA in acne and pore control.

COSRX or BYOMA for oily skin?

For oily skin, Lovi finds COSRX to have a Superior routine fit compared to BYOMA's High level. The products on this page for COSRX offer effective acne control and clearing alongside lightweight absorption.

COSRX or BYOMA: which moisturizer is better?

Both COSRX and BYOMA offer effective moisturizers, with COSRX achieving a Superior fit for oily acne-prone skin and BYOMA achieving a Superior fit for dry skin. Reviewers note that COSRX excels in lightweight and fast absorption while BYOMA focuses on strengthening the skin barrier.

COSRX or BYOMA for sensitive skin?

Both COSRX and BYOMA offer a Superior routine fit for sensitive skin. COSRX is founded in South Korea and fits sensitive skin best with routines focused on hydration and soothing ingredients, while BYOMA is a United Kingdom-based brand known for barrier-strengthening products.

COSRX or BYOMA for acne-prone skin?

COSRX is the better choice for acne-prone skin, as the products on this page achieve a Superior routine fit compared to BYOMA's High fit level. Reviewers note that COSRX does better for acne and pore control.

COSRX or BYOMA for dry sensitive skin?

BYOMA is a Superior fit for dry sensitive skin on Lovi, whereas COSRX is a High fit. Reviewers note that BYOMA is especially gentle and fragrance-free for moisturizers, and the products on this page help strengthen the skin barrier.

COSRX or BYOMA for mature skin?

Both COSRX and BYOMA are a High fit for mature skin. Reviewers note that COSRX provides lightweight absorption and effective acne control, while BYOMA focuses on strengthening the skin barrier with hydrating, non-stripping cleansers and deep hydration.

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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