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COSRX vs Sebamed

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

COSRX and Sebamed are distinct skincare options, with the Korean brand founded in 2013 and the German brand founded in 1967. The former is dearly loved for its expertly formulated serums, moisturizers, cleansers, masks, and more, which thoughtfully incorporate hyaluronic acid, glycerin, and niacinamide to suit acne-prone skin and oily skin best. Meanwhile, skincare enthusiasts love the latter for its thoughtful moisturizers and gentle cleansers that rely on scientifically balanced formulas to suit sensitive, reactive, and problematic skin best through a skin-neutral pH. They differ primarily in their standout offerings and core components, as both brands maintain a steady focus on barrier health through reliable, daily application.

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

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Sebamed is a German skincare brand founded in 1967 and owned by Sebapharma GmbH & Co. KG.

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

Popular COSRX vs Sebamed products

Questions and answers

COSRX or Sebamed: which is better?

COSRX is generally better suited for specific skin concerns because Lovi rates many of its products as having a Superior or High fit for acne-prone, oily, and sensitive skin. In contrast, Sebamed offers a much smaller selection of products with generally Average fit levels across most skin types.

What is the difference between COSRX and Sebamed?

COSRX offers a wide range of products with Lovi fit levels up to Superior for acne-prone, oily, and sensitive skin, whereas Sebamed provides only a few options with High and Average fit levels. COSRX formulations commonly feature ingredients like snail mucin, niacinamide, and hyaluronic acid, which helps hydrate and target skin concerns effectively.

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COSRX or Sebamed: which cleanser is better?

COSRX offers a much wider range of cleansers with higher Lovi fit levels across skin types, such as the Advanced Snail Mucin Gel Cleanser which reaches a Superior fit for dry and sensitive skin. Sebamed provides only a limited selection on this page, including the Facial Cleanser which achieves a High fit for combination and oily skin.

Which is more affordable, COSRX or Sebamed?

This page does not provide pricing or affordability information for either COSRX or Sebamed products.

Which causes fewer breakouts, COSRX or Sebamed?

Sebamed is unlikely to cause breakouts, and COSRX offers products on this page with a Superior fit level for acne-prone skin, such as the BHA Blackhead Power Liquid. Both brands help manage blemishes, but COSRX provides a wider range of targeted acne treatments.

Between COSRX and Sebamed, which brand offers a wider variety of products containing no fragrance?

COSRX offers a wider variety of fragrance-free options, with 37 out of 38 products on this page listing no fragrance, compared to Sebamed's smaller selection.

How do the founding years and countries of origin compare between COSRX and Sebamed?

COSRX was founded in 2013 in South Korea, whereas Sebamed was established earlier in 1967 in Germany.

Which of the two brands includes options specifically formulated as eye products and sunscreens?

COSRX includes options specifically formulated as eye products and sunscreens, whereas Sebamed does not feature these categories among the products on this page.

COSRX or Sebamed: which moisturizer is better?

COSRX offers a much wider range of moisturizers with High to Superior Lovi fit levels across nearly all skin types, whereas Sebamed features fewer options with average performance. COSRX moisturizers frequently help deliver deep hydration and effective skin conditioning using popular key ingredients like hyaluronic acid and snail mucin.

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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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