Where to buy COSRX skincare in the US

When I first started on my skincare journey and learning about kbeauty, COSRX was one of the first brands I had heard of, and some of their top products from a couple years back (like their BHA), still are on my all time favourites list. Today, I'll be sharing some of the best and authentic places to purchase their products in the US and online.

First, a little background info:

“Cosmetics + Rx = COSRX” was founded in 2013 and is a K-Beauty Brand with 8 product lines including: FULL FIT, PURE FIT, SHIELD FIT, REAL FIT, ONE STEP, HYDRIUM, BALANCIUM, AC COLLECTION. The brand is known for its effective, affordable, and gentle products, with skin-friendly ingredients and products that offer solutions according to buyers' personal skin conditions.

Even though their prices are already pretty reasonable, they've actually issued warnings regarding the rise of counterfeit products being sold through unofficial channels or third party Amazon sellers. The packaging can look extremely real, but the brand said that there are small changes, often in the text, which can identify products as being fake.

One of the reviews for a fake COSRX Low pH Good Morning Cleanser I found on Amazon said:

"My first purchase of this cleanser was through Amazon. I figured it was cheaper and it was on Prime so why not?! When I first used the cleanser, it had a chemically smell to it. Almost close to gasoline (best way I can describe it), but I decided to continue using it for a few days since I read great reviews (not on Amazon). As I used it, I also noticed that it didn't rinse off as easily. It still had a bit of residue left over. So I made sure to really rinse. After a week, I decided to stop using the product. I couldn't get past the smell. I decided to purchase the the same Cosrx cleanser at a trusted kbeauty site and found a huge difference! There was no chemical smell and it rinsed off with ease! Some products may be cheaper on Amazon, but just beware of fake ones out there!" -Michael Nguyen

Now, here's where you can find authentic COSRX products:

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Online retailers

Physical kbeauty stores

Online Retailers for COSRX products

Ulta Beauty

Surprisingly, there's more and more kbeauty products both online and in physical Ulta stores across the US. Some of the COSRX products I've seen stocked are: Advanced Snail Hydrogel Eye Patch, Advanced Snail Mucin Gel Cleanser, Vitamin E Vitalizing Sunscreen SPF 50+, Honey Glow Kit and more.

Soko Glam

Soko Glam is a really popular online retailer for korean skincare products as well. Among other COSRX products, they carry the Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence, Advanced Snail 92 All In One Cream, Acne Pimple Master Patch, etc.

Orders can take 3-7 business days once shipped to arrive at the final destination. Customer service is pretty good and timely too.

YesStyle

YesStyle is kind of like the OG online retailer and has probably the biggest selection of both korean and japanese makeup and skincare products (150+ Korean skincare brands alone!). If you can’t find a brand or product from Amazon or other shops they will likely have it (besides COSRX they also carry Beauty of Joseon, Isntree, Canmake, Etude House and Pony Makeup to name a few)!

Standard shipping is usually pretty long for me personally, at maybe 3 weeks or so but they usually have 10%-15% off deals and flash sales so sometimes prices are cheaper than Amazon.

The Official COSRX Website

COSRX has their own website and a rewards/loyalty program. As a Program member, you will be eligible to earn points whenever you make purchases, write reviews, refer friends etc. The best part to shopping on their official site is that they'll have all their latest launches. Free shipping on orders $50 USD.

StyleVana

This has been my go-to online option for when I can’t find something in store or online, or for when I’m simply looking for the best prices. Be warned though because their customer service is practically non-existent so be sure to input all your address and info correctly!

StyleVana provides authentic Korean and Japanese skincare and makeup products worldwide, and based on my experience, they have the same products, if not more than the options above, with the best pricing. 

They also have: a Sale section, a Flash Deal section that are continuously rotating additional sales on products. If you’re looking to buy your top products in bulk you can sometimes find set deals on sale as well. (i.e. the SKIN1004 Sunscreen I mentioned in my all time favourites post x4).

Shipping

Free US Shipping on orders over $48 USD (4 - 9 Business Days)

Retail Locations: Finding COSRX in Major Cities

New York City

• Koreatown beauty stores that stock COSRX (see expanded list of shops in NYC here)
  • oo35mm (oo35mm, 81 Mott St FRNT 2, New York, NY)
  • Besfren Beauty (Besfren Beauty, 315 5th Ave, New York, NY)
  • Kosette Beauty Market (Kosette Beauty Market, 35 W 32nd St, New York, NY)

Los Angeles

• Korean beauty shops (see bigger list of shops in LA here)
  • Donginbi (California Market, 450 S Western Ave #216, Los Angeles, CA)
  • Live K-Beauty (+1818462303 (Applies for delivery))
  • Cosmetic World (Cosmetic World, 3250 W Olympic Blvd # 220, Los Angeles, CA)
• Department stores and local beauty shops carrying COSRX products
  • ULTA, Target, JCPenney, COSTCO NEXT (really great deals if you're buying in bulk), TJ Maxx, Marshalls and Macy's

San Francisco

• KBeauty retailers (see bigger list of shops in SF here)
  • TokTok Beauty (396 Barber Ln Milpitas, CA)
  • Kira Kira Beauty (1698 Hostetter Rd Unit F San Jose, CA)
• COSRX pop-up stores in the Bay Area
  • Pacific Heights Skin Care ( 2000 Van Ness Ave, Ste 307 San Francisco, CA)

Chicago

• Korean beauty stores
  • Choc Choc Cosmetics (3127 N Broadway, Chicago, IL)
• Department stores and local beauty shops with COSRX offerings.
  • ULTA @ Target, JCPenney, COSTCO NEXT, TJ Maxx, Marshalls and Macy's

Tips on identifying fake products

• Always read the reviews online if you're purchasing off a third party seller on Amazon or IG/social media. Sometimes there's a lot of fake reviews too so don't just look at the ratings. You can also cross check on Reddit if someone has purchased from them before.
• Always take a look a the packaging and compare it to the images online of the authentic product. Check for text and font differences.
• Check the texture, scent and always patch test prior to applying all over your skin. Fraudulent products are always of poorer quality and may cause adverse reactions.

And that's all she wrote! Was this post helpful? I would love to read about your fav stores and products in the comment section, please feel free to share as well!

-Tia

*This post contains affiliate links - however, these are my honest opinions on the stores I’ve shopped at and I truly stand by my recommendations.*