KORRES and MAC are distinct skincare lines offering reliable daily care, with the Greek botanical brand known for nourishing moisturizers and cleansers featuring rich plant ingredients, while the Canadian line is known for balanced moisturizers and makeup removers with gentle formulations. The former suits sensitive and dry skin best, whereas the latter suits balanced skin best. While both provide targeted solutions for acne-prone skin, dark spots, and mature skin, they differ fundamentally in their ingredient heritage and formulation approach.
MAC is a Canadian skincare brand founded in 1984 and owned by The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. since 1994.
This page compares some of the most popular KORRES and MAC products; for every product of both brands, with a fit score for your own skin, use the Lovi app.
“Removes waterproof mascara completely without needing a separate remover. — MAC Hyper Real Fresh Canvas Cleansing Oil”
+Glow and finishRarely NotedOften Mentioned
“lit-from-within look — MAC Hyper Real Serumizer”
“gives a no-shine glow — KORRES Velvet Skin Drink”
–Price point and valueOften MentionedMostly Mentioned
“jar is very small — KORRES Santorini Grape Poreless Skin Cream”
“Expensive for cleanser — KORRES Foaming Cream Cleanser”
“priciest face cleanser — KORRES Greek Yoghurt Foaming Cream Cleanser”
“too expensive — MAC Hyper Real Serumizer”
–Fragrance and scent sensitivityOften MentionedOften Mentioned
“scent is overpowering — MAC Hyper Real Serumizer”
“Has a scent that might irritate very sensitive noses. — MAC Hyper Real Fresh Canvas Cleansing Oil”
“smells like babies — KORRES Greek Yoghurt Foaming Cream Cleanser”
–Skin breakouts and irritationSometimes NotedSometimes Noted
“broke me out — KORRES Greek Yoghurt Foaming Cream Cleanser”
“caused tiny bumps — KORRES Velvet Skin Drink”
“caused acne — MAC Hyper Real Serumizer”
“Breaks me out, I got pimples from this. — MAC Hyper Real Fresh Canvas Cleansing Oil”
Questions and answers
KORRES or MAC: which is better?
MAC does better for lightweight hydration and glow and finish among the products on this page, while KORRES does better for price point and value. Both brands equal for non-stripping and gentle formulas and skin breakouts and irritation.
What is the difference between KORRES and MAC?
KORRES stands out for its high fit with dry, sensitive, and combination skin, offering gentle cleansers and rich moisturizers, while MAC delivers better lightweight hydration and makeup bases. Reviewers note that MAC provides superior glow and finish, whereas KORRES offers better value and texture.
KORRES or MAC: which moisturizer is better?
When it comes to moisturizers, MAC delivers better lightweight hydration and glow, whereas the products on this page by KORRES offer rich options that reviewers find hydrating and velvety.
Which is more affordable, KORRES or MAC?
When it comes to affordability, KORRES does better on price point and value compared to MAC.
Which causes fewer breakouts, KORRES or MAC?
When it comes to skin breakouts and irritation, KORRES and MAC perform equally based on the products on this page.
Which brand is better for sensitive skin according to the product fit levels, KORRES or MAC?
KORRES is better for sensitive skin, as Lovi rates its cleansers and select moisturizers on this page as a High fit for sensitive skin, whereas MAC products on this page achieve mostly Average fits.
How do the founding years and corporate ownership of KORRES and MAC compare?
KORRES was founded in 1996 and is owned by Halcyon Equity Partners and Giorgos Korres, whereas MAC was founded in 1984 and has been owned by The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. since 1994.
Which brand has a higher percentage of products with fragrance on this page, KORRES or MAC?
Both KORRES and MAC have the same percentage of products with fragrance on this page, as every product listed for both brands contains fragrance.
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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.
