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RoC vs KORRES

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RoC and KORRES are two distinct skincare lines offering targeted daily care for diverse complexions. The French brand is known for expertly formulated serums, eye products, moisturizers, and cleansers enriched with glycerin and retinol, making it best suited for mature skin and skin with dark spots. Meanwhile, the Greek botanical brand is warmly loved for thoughtfully crafted moisturizers and cleansers that suit sensitive skin and dry skin best. While both deliver a balanced and healthy complexion, they differ through RoC relying on proven ingredients for targeted anti-aging and KORRES drawing on the rich heritage of gentle botanical formulas.

RoC is a French skincare brand founded in 1957 and owned by Bridgepoint Group plc since 2024.

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

Popular RoC vs KORRES products

People Say

RoCKORRES
  • Texture and Absorption Often MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “feels like velvet — KORRES Velvet Skin Drink”
    • “absorbs instantly — KORRES Santorini Grape Poreless Skin Cream”
    • “Luxurious foam — KORRES Foaming Cream Cleanser”
    • “absorbs nicely — RoC Retinol Correxion Deep Wrinkle Night Cream”
  • Anti-Aging and Wrinkle Reduction Mostly MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “wrinkles look less deep — RoC Retinol Correxion Deep Wrinkle Night Cream”
    • “Fine lines definitely softer — RoC Retinol Correxion Line Smoothing Eye Cream”
    • “diminished my forehead lines — RoC Derm Correxion Fill + Treat Serum”
    • “brings bounce back — KORRES Bounce Firming Moisturizer”
  • Hydration and Moisture Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “skin is no longer dry — RoC Retinol Correxion Line Smoothing Max Hydration Cream”
    • “Areas stay hydrated all day — RoC Multi Correxion Hydrate + Plump Eye Cream”
    • “saved my dry skin — KORRES Velvet Skin Drink”
    • “extremely moisturizing — KORRES Bounce Firming Moisturizer”
  • Gentleness and Sensitive Skin Sometimes NotedMostly Mentioned
    • “leaves face soft and smooth — KORRES Greek Yoghurt Foaming Cream Cleanser”
    • “Calms redness — KORRES Foaming Cream Cleanser”
    • “helped with my redness — KORRES Greek Yoghurt Foaming Cream Cleanser”
    • “doesn't leave my skin feeling tight — RoC BARRIER RENEW® GEL-TO-FOAM CLEANSER”
  • Cleansing and Makeup Removal Rarely NotedOften Mentioned
    • “removes liquid eyeliner — KORRES Greek Yoghurt Foaming Cream Cleanser”
    • “Melts away makeup — KORRES Foaming Cream Cleanser”
    • “lathers a lot — RoC Daily Resurfacing Disks”
  • Strong Scent and Fragrance Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “smells like perfume — RoC Retinol Correxion Deep Wrinkle Night Cream”
    • “smell is too strong — RoC Retinol Correxion Deep Wrinkle Serum”
    • “perfume smell is too strong — RoC Retinol Correxion Line Smoothing Max Hydration Cream”
    • “smells like babies — KORRES Greek Yoghurt Foaming Cream Cleanser”
  • Price, Value and Product Quantity Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “small bottle — RoC Multi Correxion Revive + Glow Daily Serum”
    • “new design worse — RoC Daily Resurfacing Disks”
    • “hard to remember to use — RoC Derm Correxion Fill + Treat Serum”
    • “jar is very small — KORRES Santorini Grape Poreless Skin Cream”
  • Dryness and Heavy Consistency Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
    • “Skin became dry/flaky — RoC Retinol Correxion Line Smoothing Eye Cream”
    • “feels a bit thick — RoC Retinol Correxion Line Smoothing Max Hydration Cream”
    • “My skin is drier and more saggy than ever. — RoC Derm Correxion Contour Cream”
    • “felt tight after an hour — KORRES Santorini Grape Poreless Skin Cream”

RoC vs KORRES routines for dry skin

Buy KORRES routine · AED 565.03 · 94% fitBuy RoC routine · AED 575.39 · 90% fitSee multi-brand routine · 96% fit

RoC vs KORRES routines for oily skin

Buy KORRES routine · AED 1,042.96 · 93% fitBuy RoC routine · AED 1,071.72 · 90% fitSee multi-brand routine · 97% fit

RoC vs KORRES routines for combination skin

Buy KORRES routine · AED 897.32 · 94% fitBuy RoC routine · AED 960.66 · 88% fitSee multi-brand routine · 96% fit

Questions and answers

RoC or KORRES: which is better?

KORRES is better for gentleness and sensitive skin, while RoC does better for anti-aging and wrinkle reduction among the products on this page.

The Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 2000Archives of Dermatology, 2007

What is the difference between RoC and KORRES?

RoC focuses on anti-aging and wrinkle reduction with key ingredients like retinol, whereas KORRES focuses on gentleness for sensitive skin and rich cleansers. RoC achieves a Superior fit level for mature skin, while KORRES achieves a Superior fit level for sensitive skin and combination skin.

The Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 2000

RoC or KORRES for dry skin?

Both RoC and KORRES offer a Superior routine fit for dry skin. RoC features hydrating products like the Retinol Correxion Line Smoothing Max Hydration Cream, while KORRES relies on gentle options like the Greek Yoghurt Foaming Cream Cleanser.

RoC or KORRES: which cleanser is better?

Both RoC and KORRES offer effective cleansers, but KORRES is noted for gentle, non-stripping, and rich formulas that do better with cleansing and makeup removal. RoC cleansers, such as the Barrier Renew Gel-to-Foam Cleanser on this page, achieve a High Lovi fit for dry sensitive, sensitive, dry, oily, oily acne-prone, combination, acne-prone, skin with dark spots, and mature skin types.

Which is more affordable, RoC or KORRES?

Reviewers note that RoC offers better value and pricing across the products on this page compared to KORRES.

Between RoC and KORRES, which brand offers better anti-aging benefits and wrinkle reduction?

RoC offers better anti-aging benefits and wrinkle reduction, as review themes show it does better in anti-aging and wrinkle reduction compared to KORRES.

The Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 2000Archives of Dermatology, 2007

How do the fragrance options compare between RoC and KORRES skincare products?

RoC offers significantly more fragrance-free options, as 10 of the 12 products on this page list no fragrance, whereas all 5 products on the KORRES page include fragrance. Reviewers for both brands note complaints about strong scents and fragrance.

Which brand provides a better routine fit for combination skin, RoC or KORRES?

KORRES provides a Superior routine fit for combination skin, while RoC offers a High fit on the products on this page.

RoC or KORRES for oily skin?

For oily skin, both RoC and KORRES offer a Superior routine fit. The products on this page for RoC include options with retinol to help target aging and texture, while KORRES provides cleansers and lightweight moisturizers that may help balance oily skin.

The Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 2000Archives of Dermatology, 2007

RoC or KORRES: which moisturizer is better?

When comparing moisturizers, KORRES achieves higher review marks for hydration and velvety textures, while RoC focuses heavily on anti-aging ingredients like retinol and hyaluronic acid. For example, KORRES features products like the Bounce Firming Moisturizer, whereas RoC offers options such as the Retinol Correxion Line Smoothing Max Hydration Cream. Topical hyaluronic acid helps improve skin quality and signs of aging.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022The Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 2000

RoC or KORRES for sensitive skin?

KORRES is better suited for sensitive skin, as Lovi rates its routine fit as Superior while RoC reaches a High level. Reviewers often mention KORRES for gentle and non-stripping cleansers, whereas RoC reviewers frequently note skin irritation and burning.

RoC or KORRES for acne-prone skin?

For acne-prone skin, both brands offer a Superior fit on this page. RoC focuses on ingredients like retinol, which helps stimulate collagen accumulation in naturally aged human skin.

The Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 2000

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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