COSRX vs Medicube
We track 8 COSRX products alongside 3 head-to-head comparisons with Medicube. We have read the published ingredient list for 7 of them.
This is a Medicube site. We sample COSRX where it competes directly with a Medicube product rather than reviewing its full range, so treat this as a comparison shortlist, not a COSRX guide.
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How the formulas compare
We hold 7 different published COSRX ingredient lists, and 13 different Medicube lists in the same categories (Serums & Toners, Creams & Moisturisers, Cleansers & Masks). Sizes of the same product share a list and count once.
The clearest difference on the lists: niacinamide in the top ten, on 1 of 7 COSRX lists against 12 of 13 Medicube lists.
| On the published list | COSRX | Medicube |
|---|---|---|
| A fragrance entry | 1 of 7 | 6 of 13 |
| A named fragrance allergen (EU list) | 0 of 7 | 3 of 13 |
| A ceramide | 0 of 7 | 6 of 13 |
| Niacinamide in the top ten | 1 of 7 | 12 of 13 |
| An exfoliating acid | 2 of 7 | 3 of 13 |
| Drying alcohol in the top ten | 0 of 7 | 1 of 13 |
| Median list length | 22 entries | 48 entries |
A list shows what is named on it, not how much of it there is. Below about 1% the order is free, and "fragrance" is a single entry that can stand for many ingredients. The lists are taken from each brand's own product pages or, where a brand publishes none, from the Amazon listing.
Cleansers & Masks
Serums & Toners
Creams & Moisturisers
Sun Care
Head to head with Medicube
Amazon.co.uk figures, not ours: prices read between 2026-10-22 and 2026-10-29; star ratings and review counts read between 2026-10-28 and 2026-10-29. Prices and ratings change; these are dated snapshots.
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