ISDIN vs KORRES
ISDIN and KORRES are two distinct skincare lines known for thoughtful moisturizers, sunscreens, serums, eye products, and cleansers. The Spanish brand founded in 1975 relies on sophisticated formulas to suit acne-prone and combination skin best, while the botanical-rich line suits sensitive and dry skin best. Both brands deliver reliable daily care, though ISDIN leans toward specialized targeted treatments and KORRES emphasizes nourishing natural heritage.
ISDIN is a Spanish skincare brand founded in 1975 and owned by Puig.
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This page compares some of the most popular ISDIN and KORRES products; for every product of both brands, with a fit score for your own skin, use the Lovi app.
Popular ISDIN vs KORRES products
People Say
Lightweight and fluid texture Mostly MentionedOften Mentioned
- “absorbs instantly — ISDIN Eryfotona Actinica”
- “ultra-light fluid product, which makes it super easy to apply — ISDIN Fusion Water”
- “Lightweight formula absorbs fast — ISDIN Hyaluronic Concentrate”
- “absorbs instantly — KORRES Santorini Grape Poreless Skin Cream”
Gentle on sensitive skin Often MentionedOften Mentioned
- “Sensitive/reactive skin tolerates — ISDIN Hyaluronic Moisture”
- “no excessive exfoliation — ISDIN Retinal Intense Serum”
- “Calms redness — KORRES Foaming Cream Cleanser”
- “helped with my redness — KORRES Greek Yoghurt Foaming Cream Cleanser”
Non-greasy and non-stripping finish Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
- “Leaves skin soft — KORRES Foaming Cream Cleanser”
- “leaves face soft and smooth — KORRES Greek Yoghurt Foaming Cream Cleanser”
- “dries down matte — ISDIN Eryfotona Actinica”
Deep hydration Often MentionedOften Mentioned
- “Improved moisture and texture — ISDIN Hyaluronic Moisture”
- “Skin feels intensely hydrated — ISDIN Hyaluronic Concentrate”
- “saved my dry skin — KORRES Velvet Skin Drink”
- “extremely moisturizing — KORRES Bounce Firming Moisturizer”
Creamy and rich 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”
Brightening and smoothing skin tone Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
- “My hyperpigmentation has lightened and skin looks more even, even shines more. — ISDIN Flavo-C Serum”
- “I am more on a dehydrated side and this helps me look hydrated and smooth. — ISDIN Flavo-C Serum”
- “skin feels baby soft — KORRES Santorini Grape Poreless Skin Cream”
- “gives a no-shine glow — KORRES Velvet Skin Drink”
High price point Often MentionedOften Mentioned
- “very expensive — ISDIN Eryfotona Actinica”
- “My only wish is that ISDIN would make this product in a bigger size bottle. — ISDIN Fusion Water”
- “jar is very small — KORRES Santorini Grape Poreless Skin Cream”
- “Expensive for cleanser — KORRES Foaming Cream Cleanser”
Strong fragrance and scent sensitivity Often MentionedSometimes Noted
- “scent seems to be stronger — KORRES Bounce Firming Moisturizer”
- “Scent not for everyone — KORRES Foaming Cream Cleanser”
- “scent is too overpowering — KORRES Santorini Grape Poreless Skin Cream”
- “smell is overpowering — ISDIN Eryfotona Actinica”
Skin irritation and breakouts Rarely NotedSometimes Noted
- “mild redness or irritation — ISDIN K-Ox Eyes”
- “I think the serum is too strong for my face as it has burned and left very rough and a peeling face. — ISDIN Flavo-C Serum”
- “slight peeling — ISDIN Retinal Intense Serum”
- “broke me out — KORRES Greek Yoghurt Foaming Cream Cleanser”
ISDIN vs KORRES routines for dry skin
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Cleanser
Greek Yoghurt Foaming Cream Cleanser
Morning · Evening · Once a week
AED 93.57
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Moisturizer
SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Probio-Cica Enrich Cream
Morning · Evening · Once a week
AED 34.80
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SPF
Dr.G Green Mild Up Sun+
Morning
AED 81.00
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Pre-Cleanser
MISSHA Ultra Hyalon Cleansing Cream
Evening · Once a week
AED 35.29
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Cleansing Toner
ROUND LAB 1025 Dokdo Cleansing Water
Evening
AED 38.99
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Serum or Treatment
Peach & Lily Glass Skin Refining Serum
Evening · Once a week
AED 168.76
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Enzyme Powder
VT Cica Mild Powder Wash
Once a week
AED 47.62
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Nourishing Mask
Mediheal Watermide Essential Mask
Once a week
AED 65.00
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Cleanser
CeraVe Hydrating Facial Cleanser
Morning · Evening · Once a week
AED 32.95
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Moisturizer
SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Probio-Cica Enrich Cream
Morning · Evening · Once a week
AED 34.80
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SPF
Fusion Water
Morning
AED 91.99
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Pre-Cleanser
MISSHA Ultra Hyalon Cleansing Cream
Evening · Once a week
AED 35.29
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Cleansing Toner
ROUND LAB 1025 Dokdo Cleansing Water
Evening
AED 38.99
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Serum or Treatment
Retinal Intense Serum
Evening · Once a week
AED 392.99
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Enzyme Powder
VT Cica Mild Powder Wash
Once a week
AED 47.62
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Nourishing Mask
Mediheal Watermide Essential Mask
Once a week
AED 65.00
Buy KORRES routine · AED 565.03 · 94% fit
Buy ISDIN routine · AED 739.63 · 88% fitSee multi-brand routine · 96% fit
ISDIN vs KORRES routines for oily skin
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Cleanser
Greek Yoghurt Foaming Cream Cleanser
Morning · Evening · Once a week
AED 93.57
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Hydrating Toner
Some By Mi Snail Truecica Miracle Repair Toner
Morning · Once a week
AED 49.99
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Moisturizer
COSRX Oil-Free Ultra-Moisturizing Lotion (with Birch Sap)
Morning · Evening · Once a week
AED 33.40
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SPF
d'Alba UVessence Mild Waterfull Sun Cream SPF 50
Morning
AED 92.70
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Pre-Cleanser
Shu Uemura Ultime8 Sublime Beauty Cleansing Oil
Evening · Once a week
AED 179.45
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Cleansing Toner
Pixi Glow Tonic
Evening
AED 120.00
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Serum or Treatment
Peach & Lily Glass Skin Refining Serum
Evening · Once a week
AED 168.76
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Enzyme Powder
Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant
Once a week
AED 101.09
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Cleansing Mask
Revision Skincare Black Mask
Once a week
AED 204.00
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Cleanser
CeraVe Foaming Facial Cleanser
Morning · Evening · Once a week
AED 49.95
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Hydrating Toner
Some By Mi Snail Truecica Miracle Repair Toner
Morning · Once a week
AED 49.99
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Moisturizer
COSRX Oil-Free Ultra-Moisturizing Lotion (with Birch Sap)
Morning · Evening · Once a week
AED 33.40
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SPF
Fusion Water
Morning
AED 91.99
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Pre-Cleanser
Shu Uemura Ultime8 Sublime Beauty Cleansing Oil
Evening · Once a week
AED 179.45
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Cleansing Toner
Pixi Glow Tonic
Evening
AED 120.00
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Serum or Treatment
Retinal Intense Serum
Evening · Once a week
AED 392.99
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Enzyme Powder
Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant
Once a week
AED 101.09
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Cleansing Mask
Revision Skincare Black Mask
Once a week
AED 204.00
Buy KORRES routine · AED 1,042.96 · 93% fit
Buy ISDIN routine · AED 1,222.86 · 91% fitSee multi-brand routine · 97% fit
ISDIN vs KORRES routines for combination skin
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Cleanser
Greek Yoghurt Foaming Cream Cleanser
Morning · Evening · Once a week
AED 93.57
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Hydrating Toner
Paula's Choice Skin Balancing Pore-Reducing Toner
Morning · Once a week
AED 145.00
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Moisturizer
COSRX Oil-Free Ultra-Moisturizing Lotion (with Birch Sap)
Morning · Evening · Once a week
AED 33.40
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Pre-Cleanser
Shu Uemura Ultime8 Sublime Beauty Cleansing Oil
Evening · Once a week
AED 179.45
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Cleansing Toner
Medicube Zero Pore Pad 2.0
Evening
AED 53.12
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Serum or Treatment
Peach & Lily Glass Skin Refining Serum
Evening · Once a week
AED 168.76
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Enzyme Powder
Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant
Once a week
AED 101.09
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Cleansing Mask
KORA Organics Turmeric Brightening & Exfoliating Mask
Once a week
AED 122.93
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Cleanser
Fresh Soy Face Cleanser
Morning · Evening · Once a week
AED 84.53
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Hydrating Toner
Paula's Choice Skin Balancing Pore-Reducing Toner
Morning · Once a week
AED 145.00
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Moisturizer
COSRX Oil-Free Ultra-Moisturizing Lotion (with Birch Sap)
Morning · Evening · Once a week
AED 33.40
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SPF
Fusion Water
Morning
AED 91.99
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Pre-Cleanser
Shu Uemura Ultime8 Sublime Beauty Cleansing Oil
Evening · Once a week
AED 179.45
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Cleansing Toner
Medicube Zero Pore Pad 2.0
Evening
AED 53.12
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Serum or Treatment
Retinal Intense Serum
Evening · Once a week
AED 392.99
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Enzyme Powder
Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant
Once a week
AED 101.09
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Cleansing Mask
KORA Organics Turmeric Brightening & Exfoliating Mask
Once a week
AED 122.93
Buy KORRES routine · AED 897.32 · 94% fit
Buy ISDIN routine · AED 1,204.50 · 92% fitSee multi-brand routine · 96% fit
Questions and answers
ISDIN or KORRES: which is better?
Both brands are great choices depending on your routine, with KORRES showing a Superior routine fit for dry and dry sensitive skin while ISDIN achieves a High fit for those types. Reviewers note that ISDIN shines with ultralight sunscreens, whereas KORRES stands out for gentle, non-stripping cleansers.
What is the difference between ISDIN and KORRES?
ISDIN products on this page are known for their ultralight sunscreens and lightweight moisturizers, while KORRES is noted for its gentle, non-stripping cleansers and rich, creamy textures.
ISDIN or KORRES for dry skin?
For dry skin, KORRES has a Superior routine fit on this page, while ISDIN has a High routine fit. Reviewers often mention that KORRES offers hydrating and velvety moisturizers alongside gentle and non-stripping cleansers.
ISDIN or KORRES: which moisturizer is better?
When comparing moisturizers, the products on this page show KORRES reaching a Superior routine fit for dry sensitive skin, whereas ISDIN reaches a High fit level. For general dry skin, KORRES achieves a Superior routine fit while ISDIN reaches a High fit level.
Which is more affordable, ISDIN or KORRES?
Reviews on this page often mention high prices and value concerns for both ISDIN and KORRES, so neither brand stands out as more affordable.
Between ISDIN and KORRES, which brand has better options for dry sensitive skin routines?
For dry sensitive skin routines, KORRES has a Superior routine fit on this page, whereas ISDIN has a High fit level. Reviewers mention that KORRES offers gentle and non-stripping cleansers along with hydrating and velvety moisturizers.
How do ISDIN and KORRES compare when it comes to strong fragrance and scent sensitivity complaints?
When it comes to strong fragrance and scent sensitivity complaints, KORRES faces more challenges since all five products on this page list fragrance and reviewers often note scent complaints. In comparison, ISDIN has three out of eight products listing no fragrance, though reviewers sometimes note strong fragrance there too.
Which brand offers a higher number of products that list no fragrance on this page?
ISDIN offers a higher number of products that list no fragrance on this page, with 3 of its 8 products being fragrance-free compared to 0 of the 5 products from KORRES.
ISDIN or KORRES for oily skin?
Both ISDIN and KORRES are a Superior fit for oily skin on the products on this page. Reviewers note that ISDIN offers ultralight sunscreens, while KORRES provides non-greasy finishes and gentle cleansers.
ISDIN or KORRES for sensitive skin?
Both ISDIN and KORRES are great options, as Lovi rates both brands as having a Superior routine fit for sensitive skin. Reviewers often mention that ISDIN offers ultralight sunscreens, while KORRES is known for gentle and non-stripping cleansers.
ISDIN or KORRES for acne-prone skin?
For acne-prone skin, both ISDIN and KORRES achieve a Superior routine fit level on this page. Reviewers often mention ISDIN for ultralight sunscreens, while KORRES is mostly noted for gentle and non-stripping cleansers.
Research behind their key ingredients
Comparison of methods for assessing photoprotection against ultraviolet A in vivo
Nanocomplex of quaternized cyclodextrin grafted chitosan and hyaluronic acid for a skin delivery
Clinical efficacy of facial masks containing yoghurt and Opuntia humifusa Raf. (F-YOP)
The clinical efficacy of a new emulsion for acne and conspicuous facial pore amelioration
Retrospective Review of Dermal Safety Studies of Organic Sunscreens
Targeting Circadian Rhythm for the Regulation of Skin Collagen Metabolism
Effects of a Greek Yoghurt-based Complex on the Human Facial Skin Microbiome
Saccharide isomerate ameliorates cosmetic scalp conditions in a Chinese study population
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.
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Co-founder, Medical Director
Cosmetic chemist, cosmetologist, aesthetic products developer
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Co-founder, CEO and CTO
PhD in computer science, 3x US patent holder, ex-Google, ex-Yandex
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Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc
Medical Board
Aesthetic medicine practitioner, MSc in Longevity and Anti-Aging Medicine
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Medical Board
Specialist dermatologist, MBBS, MD, IFAAD
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Medical Board
Cosmetic chemist, SCS, IFSCC member
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Medical Board, Medical Advisor
Dermatology MD
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Elina Nazarenko, MD
Medical Board
Dermatology and diagnostic consultant
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Victoria Derkova, MS
Medical Board
Cosmetic chemist, cosmetic development technologist
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