Brand comparison
COSRX vs The Ordinary in Malaysia (2026)
COSRX is from South Korea with 25 products listed in Malaysia; The Ordinary is from Canada with 24. The clearest difference is range: COSRX leans more toward dry / barrier products than The Ordinary does. We have not tested either brand and this page does not pick a winner.
What this compares.Availability in Malaysia and what each brand’s local range is built around — counted from their own listings, not from their marketing. It is not a review, and “which is better” depends on your skin, which is a question for a doctor rather than a directory.
| COSRX | The Ordinary | |
|---|---|---|
| Origin | South Korea | Canada |
| Products listed here | 25 | 24 |
| Dry / barrier | 13 | 10 |
| Anti-ageing | 6 | 7 |
| Pigmentation | 7 | 5 |
| Acne | 6 | 4 |
| Sensitive | 5 | 3 |
| Oily / pores | 1 | 2 |
Counts are products in our Malaysian catalogue whose listing names that concern. A product can appear under more than one.
COSRX best sellers
[COSRX OFFICIAL] Acne Pimple Master Patch (24 Patches), Hydrocolloid 100%, Quick Recovery / AC Collection Acne Patch (26 Patches) / Clear Fit Master Patch (18 Patches)
300k+ soldCheck price on Shopee[COSRX OFFICIAL] Low pH Good Morning Gel Cleanser 150ml, BHA 0.5%, Tea Tree Leaf Oil 0.5%, Daily Mild Cleanser for Sensitive Skin 20ml/50ml/150ml/mini duo kit
200k+ soldCheck price on Shopee[COSRX OFFICIAL] Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence 100ml, Snail Secretion Filtrate 96.3%, for Anti-aging & Nourishing, Wrinkle Improvement
100k+ soldCheck price on Shopee[COSRX OFFICIAL] Aloe Soothing Sun Cream SPF 50 PA+++ 50ml, Aloe Extract 5.5%, Mild Hydrating Sunscreen
60k+ soldCheck price on Shopee[COSRX OFFICIAL] Full Fit Propolis Line Toner 150ml(Alcohol Free), Ampoule 30ml, Cream 65ml
40k+ soldCheck price on ShopeeCOSRX Advance Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence / Hyaluronic Acid Hydra Power Essence
40k+ soldCheck price on Shopee
The Ordinary best sellers
The Ordinary Glycolic Acid 7% Exfoliating Toner - 100mL / 240mL | Smooth Skin, AHA Toner
70k+ soldCheck price on ShopeeThe Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% - 30mL /60mL| Oil Control, Acne-Prone Skin, Brightening
60k+ soldCheck price on ShopeeThe Ordinary Alpha Arbutin 2% + HA - 30mL/ 60mL | Brightening and Dark Spot Serum
10k+ soldCheck price on ShopeeThe Ordinary Caffeine Solution 5% + EGCG Eye Serum - 30 mL | Targets Dark Circle and Puffiness
10k+ soldCheck price on ShopeeThe Ordinary Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5 - 30mL/60mL | Hydrating, Lightweight Serum, With Ceramides
10k+ soldCheck price on ShopeeThe Ordinary Multi Peptide Serum for Hair Density - 30mL / 60mL | For Thicker, Fuller-Looking Hair
10k+ soldCheck price on Shopee
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