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COSRX vs KORRES

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

COSRX and KORRES are two distinct skincare lines known for their carefully crafted serums, moisturizers, cleansers, and masks. The former relies on trusted ingredients like hyaluronic acid, glycerin, and niacinamide to suit oily and acne-prone skin best, while the latter draws on the rich heritage of botanical formulas to suit sensitive and dry skin best. These two options differ primarily in their core active components and targeted complexions, offering specialized daily care.

COSRX is a Korean skincare brand founded in 2013 and owned by Amorepacific Group since 2024.

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

Popular COSRX vs KORRES products

People Say

COSRXKORRES
  • Soothing and calming for sensitive skin Mostly MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “No stinging or irritation — COSRX BHA Blackhead Power Liquid”
    • “perfect for first-time retinol users — COSRX The Retinol 0.1 Cream”
    • “calms down my redness — COSRX Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence”
    • “Calms redness — KORRES Foaming Cream Cleanser”
  • Improves skin texture and smoothness Mostly MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “gives me that glass skin look — COSRX Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence”
    • “skin feels softer immediately — COSRX The 6 Peptide Skin Booster Serum”
    • “feels like velvet — KORRES Velvet Skin Drink”
    • “skin feels baby soft — KORRES Santorini Grape Poreless Skin Cream”
  • Deep hydration and moisturization Mostly MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “skin drinks it up — COSRX Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence”
    • “woke up with soft, supple skin — COSRX Advanced Snail 92 All in One Cream”
    • “gives a healthy glow — COSRX The 6 Peptide Skin Booster Serum”
    • “saved my dry skin — KORRES Velvet Skin Drink”
  • Lightweight and fast-absorbing texture Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “absorbs instantly like water — COSRX The 6 Peptide Skin Booster Serum”
    • “sinks in immediately — COSRX Advanced Snail Peptide Eye Cream”
    • “absorbs instantly — KORRES Santorini Grape Poreless Skin Cream”
    • “rich... without being greasy — KORRES Bounce Firming Moisturizer”
  • Gentle and non-stripping cleansing Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “Leaves skin soft — KORRES Foaming Cream Cleanser”
    • “leaves face soft and smooth — KORRES Greek Yoghurt Foaming Cream Cleanser”
    • “removes liquid eyeliner — KORRES Greek Yoghurt Foaming Cream Cleanser”
    • “doesn't strip my skin — COSRX Low pH Good Morning Gel Cleanser”
  • Effective acne and pore control Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “helped to improve my acne after only 2 weeks — COSRX Salicylic Acid Daily Gentle Cleanser”
    • “cleared up my spots — COSRX Low pH Good Morning Gel Cleanser”
    • “Melted blackheads right off — COSRX BHA Blackhead Power Liquid”
    • “kept me matte all day — KORRES Santorini Grape Poreless Skin Cream”
  • Unpleasant scent or strong fragrance Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “smells like chemicals — COSRX Low pH Good Morning Gel Cleanser”
    • “smells like onions — COSRX The Retinol 0.1 Cream”
    • “smells like tea tree/medicinal — COSRX Oil-Free Ultra-Moisturizing Lotion (with Birch Sap)”
    • “smells like babies — KORRES Greek Yoghurt Foaming Cream Cleanser”
  • Small size and packaging issues Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “only 20mls... significantly less product — COSRX The Hyaluronic Acid 3 Serum”
    • “tube is tiny — COSRX The Retinol 0.1 Cream”
    • “Needs a pump — KORRES Foaming Cream Cleanser”
    • “jar is very small — KORRES Santorini Grape Poreless Skin Cream”
  • Drying or stripping effects Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
    • “felt tight after an hour — KORRES Santorini Grape Poreless Skin Cream”
    • “left my face tight — COSRX Low pH Good Morning Gel Cleanser”

COSRX vs KORRES routines for dry skin

Buy KORRES routine · AED 565.03 · 94% fitBuy COSRX routine · AED 408.70 · 83% fitSee multi-brand routine · 96% fit

COSRX vs KORRES routines for oily skin

Buy KORRES routine · AED 1,042.96 · 93% fitBuy COSRX routine · AED 581.27 · 91% fitSee multi-brand routine · 97% fit

COSRX vs KORRES routines for combination skin

Buy KORRES routine · AED 897.32 · 94% fitBuy COSRX routine · AED 475.50 · 89% fitSee multi-brand routine · 96% fit

Questions and answers

COSRX or KORRES: which is better?

COSRX is better for acne and pore control, whereas KORRES provides gentler, non-stripping cleansers and richer hydration. For dry skin, Lovi rates the routine fit as High for COSRX and Superior for KORRES.

What is the difference between COSRX and KORRES?

COSRX tends to fit oily and acne-prone skin best, while KORRES focuses heavily on sensitive and dry skin. Reviewers note that COSRX is often praised for acne control and hydration, whereas KORRES is known for gentle, non-stripping cleansers, though all five KORRES products on this page list fragrance compared to just one COSRX product.

COSRX or KORRES for dry skin?

For dry skin, KORRES has a Superior routine fit, while COSRX has a High fit. The products on this page for KORRES feature hydrating and velvety moisturizers, whereas COSRX offers deep hydration and moisturization.

COSRX or KORRES: which cleanser is better?

KORRES provides gentler and non-stripping cleansers than COSRX, as reviewers mostly note its rich, creamy formulas.

Which is more affordable, COSRX or KORRES?

The page does not provide pricing information to compare the affordability of COSRX and KORRES.

Between COSRX and KORRES, which brand is better for managing skin with dark spots?

For managing skin with dark spots, Lovi rates COSRX as High and KORRES as Superior. The products on this page from COSRX help with pigmentation using ingredients like niacinamide, which may reduce cutaneous pigmentation.

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How do the fragrance profiles of COSRX and KORRES products compare?

COSRX products on this page mostly avoid added fragrance, with 37 of 38 formulas listing none, whereas all KORRES products on this page include fragrance.

Which brand performs better for routine fit in dry sensitive skin?

KORRES performs better for routine fit in dry sensitive skin, earning a Superior rating compared to COSRX which has a High rating.

COSRX or KORRES for oily skin?

For oily skin, COSRX has a Superior Lovi fit level, whereas KORRES has a Superior level, meaning both brands fit this skin type well. COSRX features targeted oily-skin products like its BHA Blackhead Power Liquid and Oil-Free Ultra-Moisturizing Lotion, while KORRES offers lightweight moisturizers like its Santorini Grape Poreless Skin Cream.

COSRX or KORRES: which moisturizer is better?

KORRES provides the superior moisturizer routine fit for dry skin, while COSRX offers highly rated moisturizers like the Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence for dry skin and other skin types. COSRX moisturizers are generally fragrance-free, whereas KORRES moisturizers feature fragrance on the page.

COSRX or KORRES for sensitive skin?

For sensitive skin, both brands work well, as Lovi rates COSRX as having a Superior routine fit and KORRES as having a Superior routine fit. COSRX helps with soothing and calming, while KORRES is known for gentle and non-stripping cleansers.

COSRX or KORRES for acne-prone skin?

For acne-prone skin, COSRX is a better fit because its brand-focused routine is built specifically for oily, acne-prone, and oily acne-prone skin types. Reviewers also note that COSRX does better for effective acne and pore control.

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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