Beauty

Cult Korean Skincare Brand COSXR Is Now On ASOS

Plus, nine of their bestselling products to try now.

Updated: Feb. 20, 2024

Originally Published: Jan. 13, 2022

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It’s no secret that some of the most innovative skin care products are from Korean brands. From J.One and Oh K!, to Holika Holika and Cosmetea, ASOS already has a solid roster of the best K-Beauty skin care and makeup brands, too. So K-Beauty stans will be pleased to know that the online retailer has added yet another sell-out brand to its beauty repertoire: Seoul-based COSXR.

Its founder, Jun Sang Hun launched the brand back in 2013 after he struggled to find suitable products for his sensitive skin. Each product has a focus on targeting acne spots, breakouts, and minimalising pores, without resorting to harsh chemicals and breaking the bank.

The ASOS offering consists of products that range from serums and moisturisers – as well as SPFs – packed with formulas containing K-beauty wonder ingredient Snail Secretion Filtrate, which helps to protects the skin from moisture loss.

The cult-favourite has even been a popular choice among skin care sleuths, beauty obsessives, and celebrities, including Alexa Chung, Emily Ratajkowski, and South Korean star Kim Soo-Hyan. Among their shelfie staples? The Pimple Patch, which sucks up excess oil in the skin; Aloe Soothing Sun Cream, which protects and soothes red, dry and irritated skin; and the Snail Cream, which is a real hit amongst beauty TikTokers and promotes skin regeneration and repair.

With prices ranging from £6 to £28 (all products are under £30!), it’s no surprise that its straight-to-the-point formulas are constantly selling out. But if you’re unsure of which products to start with, check out our round-up of the best hero products to add to your beauty cabinets below.

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Acne Pimple Master Patch

COSXR

Woken up with a little unwanted stranger on your face? Worry not. These flexible pimple-busting hydrocolloid patches can be worn during the day and are designed to blend unnoticed underneath makeup. It sucks up all excess sebum and helps to eliminate infection and bacteria.

£6

Aloe Soothing Sun Cream SPF50

COSXR

We all know how important it is to use a daily sunscreen whether we’re staying indoors or gallivanting outside (and if you don’t, here’s why). But with this super hydrating SPF50, you can say goodbye to greasy or ashy skin forever. This sun cream offers elite protection, as well as a formula containing skin care wonder ingredient, aloe vera. White cast? We don’t know her.

£22

Advanced Snail 92 All in one Cream

COSRX

Containing 92 per cent of K-Beauty’s wonder ingredient Snail Secretion Filtrate, this lightweight moisturising cream is hugely popular among beauty TikTokers for its ability to repair skin damage, nourish, and brighten; leaving skin feeling (and looking) soft and plump.

£27

Low pH Good Morning Gel Cleanser

COSXR

When you sleep, your skin repairs itself by eliminating toxic waste, such as sweat and excess oil, which is why it’s so important to wash your face in the morning. This brilliant cleanser, designed to be used daily, contains a mildly acidic pH which mimics your skin’s natural pH level, therefore leaving your skin clean, clear, and rid of dirt. Voila.

£14

Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence

COSXR

Also containing Korea’s best kept beauty secret, Snail Secretion Filtrate, this lightweight essence replenishes and revitalises dry, damaged skin, whilst providing anti-ageing benefits to help minimise the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. Suitable for all skin types, it also improves skin tone and texture.

£24

BHA Blackhead Power Liquid

COSXR

If you know your AHAs from your BHAs, you’ll love this Blackhead-busting wonder product. Containing a potent formula of Beta Hydroxy Acids, as well as a combination of hydrating Sodium Hyaluronate, White Willow Bark, and Niacinamide to brighten, clarify, and remove dead skin cells, your skin will be exfoliated and refreshed, ready to tackle a brand new day.

£26

AHA/BHA Clarifying Treatment Toner

COSXR

After cleansing, a clarifying toner will replace the natural pH levels in your skin. This exfoliating treatment is gentle enough to eliminate the dead skin cells and clogged pores you may have missed while cleansing. Containing white willow bar and apple water (which contains natural AHAs), as well as mineral water sourced from Jeju Island in South Korea (and recognised for its natural BHAs), your skin will glow with health.

£20

Hydrium Triple Hyaluronic Moisture Ampoule

COSXR

Skin gets thirsty too. Feed your complexion with this ultra-hydrating, moisturising and lightweight serum. Containing ingredients such as hyaluronic acid and vitamin B5, which are best known for penetrating dry and flaky skin, this serum is particularly ideal for dry, dehydrated skin types.

£26

Salicylic Acid Daily Gentle Cleanser

COSXR

Salicylic acid is one of beauty’s most coveted ingredients, thanks to its exfoliating properties. Add this to your daily cleansing routine to banish blackheads, blemishes and skin redness. Enriched with tea tree oil and willow bark water, this daily cleanser will also replenish the moisture lost overnight.

£16

This article was originally published on Jan. 13, 2022