Brand Comparison

Goodal vs COSRX

A head-to-head comparison of two popular K-beauty brands. Which one is right for your skin?

Our Pick

COSRX

Higher editor rating (9 vs 8)

Goodal COSRX

Rating8/109/10

Price RangeBudget ($)Budget ($)

Founded20122013

OriginSouth KoreaSeoul, South Korea

Products1132

Best ForCombo, Oily, DryOily, Combo, Acne-Prone, Sensitive

PhilosophyVitamin C innovation through green tangerine extract from Jeju Island.Minimal, effective formulations at accessible prices. Every product built around one or two proven actives with short, transparent ingredient lists.

Goodal

Goodal made vitamin C accessible to K-beauty lovers who found traditional L-ascorbic acid too harsh. Their Green Tangerine Vita C line is genuinely effective at brightening without irritation. The price-to-quality ratio is exceptional. A solid mid-range brand that does one thing really well.

Pros

✓ Green tangerine vitamin C is effective yet gentle
✓ Excellent brightening results for the price
✓ Stable vitamin C formulations
✓ Fresh, citrus-forward aesthetic

Cons

✗ Heavily focused on one ingredient line
✗ Some products contain fragrance
✗ Not ideal for very sensitive skin
✗ Limited routine coverage outside brightening

COSRX

The gateway brand for most people entering K-beauty, and for good reason. COSRX consistently delivers effective, no-frills products at prices that make most Western alternatives look overpriced. Their snail mucin line and BHA products are genuine category leaders. They rarely innovate, but they execute the basics exceptionally well.

Pros