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Avène vs KORRES

Rated by Lovi · Unbiased, science-based skincare AI trained on real user outcomes · How the Fit score works

Avène and KORRES are two respected skincare brands known for delivering reliable daily care and a balanced, healthy complexion. Avène relies on science-backed formulations featuring hydrating glycerin, offering rich moisturizers, reliable sunscreens, targeted serums, and gentle cleansers that suit oily, acne-prone skin best. Meanwhile, KORRES draws on the rich heritage of its botanical formulas, providing thoughtfully crafted moisturizers and cleansers that suit sensitive and dry skin best. Ultimately, the French brand differs by focusing on science-backed solutions for acne-prone skin, while its counterpart leans into nourishing botanical ingredients for sensitive and dry skin.

Avène is a French skincare brand founded in 1990 and owned by Fondation Pierre Fabre.

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This page compares some of the most popular Avène and KORRES products; for every product of both brands, with a fit score for your own skin, use the Lovi app.

Popular Avène vs KORRES products

People Say

AvèneKORRES
  • Gentle and non-stripping cleansers Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “leaves face clean but not dry — Avène Cleanance”
    • “Perfect cleanser for sensitive skin. — Avène Milk Cleanser”
    • “Leaves skin soft — KORRES Foaming Cream Cleanser”
    • “leaves face soft and smooth — KORRES Greek Yoghurt Foaming Cream Cleanser”
  • Refreshing and lightweight feel Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “absorbs very quickly — Avène Vitamin Activ Cg Radiance Concentrated Serum”
    • “Feels so refreshing — Avène Cleanance Cleansing Gel”
    • “absorbs instantly — KORRES Santorini Grape Poreless Skin Cream”
    • “rich... without being greasy — KORRES Bounce Firming Moisturizer”
  • Soothes irritation and redness Mostly MentionedRarely Noted
    • “Calmed my angry red skin overnight — Avène Cicalfate+ Restorative Protective Cream”
    • “Nothing has ever worked to soothe or heal my skin like these before. — Avène Tolerance Control Soothing Skin Recovery Balm”
    • “no irritation at all — Avène Hydrance+”
    • “helped with my redness — KORRES Greek Yoghurt Foaming Cream Cleanser”
  • Anti-aging and smoothing Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “skin instantly felt firmer — Avène Hyaluron Activ B3 Concentrated Plumping Serum”
    • “I've noticed a definite improvement in the fine lines around my eyes — Avène RetrinAL EYES”
    • “brings bounce back — KORRES Bounce Firming Moisturizer”
    • “skin feels baby soft — KORRES Santorini Grape Poreless Skin Cream”
  • Luxurious and creamy texture Not notedMostly Mentioned
    • “feels like velvet — KORRES Velvet Skin Drink”
    • “Luxurious foam — KORRES Foaming Cream Cleanser”
    • “creamy and luxurious feel — KORRES Greek Yoghurt Foaming Cream Cleanser”
  • Oil control and acne clearing Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
    • “Keeps me matte for hours — Avène Cleanance Cleansing Gel”
    • “keeps skin matte — Avène Cleanance”
    • “kept me matte all day — KORRES Santorini Grape Poreless Skin Cream”
  • Strong fragrance and scent issues Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “The fragrance is very present. — Avène Milk Cleanser”
    • “smell is too strong — Avène Cleanance”
    • “Smells like grandma — Avène Cold Cream”
    • “smells like babies — KORRES Greek Yoghurt Foaming Cream Cleanser”
  • Price point and value concerns Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “Its a bit pricey but so worth it!! — Avène Tolerance Control Soothing Skin Recovery Balm”
    • “a bit pricey — Avène Cleanance”
    • “Tiny tube for the money — Avène Cold Cream”
    • “jar is very small — KORRES Santorini Grape Poreless Skin Cream”
  • Drying or adverse reactions Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
    • “Left my face tight — Avène Cleanance Cleansing Gel”
    • “no difference — Avène Antirougeurs Fort Relief Concentrate”
    • “dried out my skin — Avène Cleanance”
    • “felt tight after an hour — KORRES Santorini Grape Poreless Skin Cream”

Avène vs KORRES routines for dry skin

Buy KORRES routine · AED 565.03 · 94% fitBuy Avène routine · AED 669.42 · 77% fitSee multi-brand routine · 96% fit

Avène vs KORRES routines for oily skin

Buy KORRES routine · AED 1,042.96 · 93% fitBuy Avène routine · AED 859.37 · 87% fitSee multi-brand routine · 97% fit

Avène vs KORRES routines for combination skin

Buy KORRES routine · AED 897.32 · 94% fitBuy Avène routine · AED 1,056.50 · 88% fitSee multi-brand routine · 96% fit

Questions and answers

Avène or KORRES: which is better?

Both brands offer strong options, but KORRES achieves a Superior routine fit across nearly all skin types on this page, whereas Avène is High for most and Superior only for oily acne-prone skin.

What is the difference between Avène and KORRES?

Avène is a French brand founded in 1990 and owned by Fondation Pierre Fabre, whereas KORRES was founded in 1996 and is owned by Halcyon Equity Partners and Giorgos Korres. Lovi indicates that the products on this page for Avène fit oily acne-prone, acne-prone, and combination skin best, while KORRES fits sensitive, dry, and combination skin best.

Avène or KORRES for dry skin?

For dry skin, Lovi rates KORRES as Superior and Avène as High. The products on this page show that KORRES offers rich and creamy cleansers alongside hydrating moisturizers, while Avène features options like the Cold Cream and Milk Cleanser that are well-suited for dry skin.

Avène or KORRES: which cleanser is better?

Both Avène and KORRES offer gentle and non-stripping cleansers that perform equally well. Avène cleanser products on this page help soothe irritation, while KORRES cleansers provide a luxurious and creamy texture.

Which is more affordable, Avène or KORRES?

Reviewers note that price point and value concerns are occasionally associated with Avène, and high price and value concerns are often mentioned for KORRES, though neither brand has a definitive advantage in affordability on this page.

Between Avène and KORRES, which brand is better suited for dry sensitive skin?

KORRES is better suited for dry sensitive skin, as Lovi rates the routine fit for dry sensitive skin as Superior for KORRES and Average for Avène.

How do Avène and KORRES compare when it comes to fragrance issues?

When it comes to fragrance issues, Avène does better than KORRES because reviewers note strong fragrance and scent issues less often with Avène. On this page, 7 of 15 Avène products list no fragrance compared to 0 of 5 KORRES products.

Which brand offers better routine fit for mature skin, Avène or KORRES?

KORRES offers a Superior routine fit for mature skin, whereas Avène has a High routine fit on the products on this page.

Avène or KORRES for oily skin?

For oily skin, both brands work well because Lovi rates KORRES as Superior and Avène as High. Reviewers note that Avène provides effective oil control, while the products on this page for KORRES offer lightweight moisturizers.

Avène or KORRES: which moisturizer is better?

Both Avène and KORRES offer well-liked moisturizers, but Avène features a wider variety of specialized hydrating formulas on this page. Lovi rates the Avène Tolerance Control Soothing Skin Recovery Balm as High for dry sensitive skin.

Avène or KORRES for sensitive skin?

For sensitive skin, KORRES has a Superior routine fit on Lovi, while Avène has a High routine fit. Reviewers often mention that both brands offer gentle and non-stripping cleansers, but KORRES products on this page all list fragrance, whereas nearly half of Avène products list no fragrance.

Avène or KORRES for acne-prone skin?

For acne-prone skin, Avène fits best and helps with oil control and acne clearing based on the products on this page. Lovi rates the routine fit for acne-prone skin as High for Avène.

Research behind their key ingredients

Behind this comparison

Lovi compares products by their fit scores, calculated from the full ingredient list with brand-independent rules our dermatologists and cosmetic chemists build and review, and personalizes every pick with AI trained on the real results of millions of users. Lovi trains its fit score models on a proprietary dataset built from more than 10,000 expert-labeled products and more than 100,000 simulated examples, following an internally consistent methodology presented at Cosmoprof, AMWC, and Skin of Color Update.

  • Nadia Kapleva, MS

    Nadia Kapleva, MS

    Co-founder, Medical Director

    Cosmetic chemist, cosmetologist, aesthetic products developer

  • Alexey Shagraev, PhD

    Alexey Shagraev, PhD

    Co-founder, CEO and CTO

    PhD in computer science, 3x US patent holder, ex-Google, ex-Yandex

  • Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc

    Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc

    Medical Board

    Aesthetic medicine practitioner, MSc in Longevity and Anti-Aging Medicine

  • Aishani Shah, MD

    Aishani Shah, MD

    Medical Board

    Specialist dermatologist, MBBS, MD, IFAAD

  • Asya Zubkova, MS

    Asya Zubkova, MS

    Medical Board

    Cosmetic chemist, SCS, IFSCC member

  • Hanna Kurets, MD

    Hanna Kurets, MD

    Medical Board, Medical Advisor

    Dermatology MD

  • Elina Nazarenko, MD

    Elina Nazarenko, MD

    Medical Board

    Dermatology and diagnostic consultant

  • Victoria Derkova, MS

    Victoria Derkova, MS

    Medical Board

    Cosmetic chemist, cosmetic development technologist

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