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COSRX vs No7

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COSRX and No7 are established skincare brands from Korea and Britain, respectively. The former is known for serums, moisturizers, cleansers, and masks using hyaluronic acid, glycerin, and niacinamide, while the latter features serums, eye products, moisturizers, and sunscreens built around vitamin c, shea butter, and hyaluronic acid. Both suit different needs, with the Korean brand fitting acne-prone and oily skin best, and the British brand fitting mature and dry skin best. They differ primarily in their founding years, ownership, and core 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 · £124.87 · 90% fitBuy COSRX routine · £52.48 · 89% fitSee multi-brand routine · 99% fit

COSRX vs No7 routines for oily skin

Buy COSRX routine · £143.60 · 90% fitBuy No7 routine · £223.77 · 84% fitSee multi-brand routine · 97% fit

COSRX vs No7 routines for combination skin

Buy COSRX routine · £119.44 · 88% fitBuy No7 routine · £195.98 · 87% fitSee multi-brand routine · 96% fit

Questions and answers

COSRX or No7: which is better?

COSRX is better for acne-prone, oily, and sensitive skin, while No7 is better for mature skin, dry skin, and skin with dark spots. Lovi rates COSRX as superior for acne-prone skin and No7 as superior for mature skin.

What is the difference between COSRX and No7?

COSRX is best for acne-prone skin, oily skin, and sensitive skin, while No7 is best for mature skin, dry skin, and skin with dark spots. No7 does better at reducing fine lines, whereas COSRX does better at effective acne and pore control.

COSRX or No7 for dry skin?

For dry skin, No7 is a better choice because Lovi rates its routine as Superior while COSRX is High. Topical hyaluronic acid, found in both brands, helps improve skin quality and signs of aging.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022Drug Delivery, 2017

COSRX or No7: which moisturizer is better?

When it comes to moisturizers, COSRX and No7 both offer effective options, with COSRX products on this page rated as High or Superior for dry skin while No7 night creams also reach a Superior fit level for mature and dry skin. Reviewers note that COSRX excels in lightweight absorption and deep moisturization, whereas No7 provides strong anti-aging benefits and skin texture improvements.

Which is more affordable, COSRX or No7?

The products on this page do not list pricing information, so it is not possible to determine which brand is more affordable.

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

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

COSRX or No7 for oily skin?

COSRX is superior for oily skin, whereas No7 has a high fit for it. COSRX features better acne and pore control as well as lightweight, fast-absorbing textures.

COSRX or No7: which sunscreen is better?

COSRX offers the Ultra-Light Invisible Sunscreen, Aloe Soothing Sun Cream, and Vitamin E Vitalizing Sunscreen SPF 50+, while No7 features the Lift & Luminate Day Cream and Protect & Perfect Intense Advanced Day Cream as sunscreens on the products on this page.

COSRX or No7 for sensitive skin?

For sensitive skin, COSRX is the superior choice, as Lovi rates its routine fit as Superior while No7 is High. The products on this page help provide soothing and calming care.

COSRX or No7 for acne-prone skin?

For acne-prone skin, COSRX is a better fit with a Superior routine level compared to No7's High level. COSRX helps with acne and pore control, making it well-suited for this skin type.

COSRX or No7 for mature skin?

For mature skin, No7 is a Superior fit while COSRX is a High fit. No7 does better at reducing fine lines and anti-aging results, whereas COSRX is favored for lightweight and fast absorption.

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

COSRX or No7 for skin with dark spots?

Both COSRX and No7 help with skin with dark spots, with No7 reaching a Superior routine fit level while COSRX reaches a High level. Niacinamide, featured in both brands, may help reduce cutaneous pigmentation.

The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002Antioxidants, 2021

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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