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SK-II vs KORRES

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SK-II and KORRES are two distinct skincare lines known for thoughtful formulas and targeted care. The Japanese brand offers moisturizers, serums, masks, and toners powered by pitera, while the Greek counterpart is known for botanical moisturizers and cleansers. The first brand suits acne-prone and dry sensitive skin best, whereas the second suits sensitive and dry skin best. They differ primarily in their core ingredients and product approaches, each delivering reliable daily care for a balanced complexion.

SK-II is a Japanese skincare brand founded in 1980 and owned by The Procter & Gamble Company since 1991.

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

Popular SK-II vs KORRES products

People Say

SK-IIKORRES
  • Skin Texture and Smoothing Mostly MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “skin feels soft as butter — SK-II Facial Treatment Essence”
    • “drinks right into the skin — SK-II Facial Treatment Essence”
    • “feels like velvet — KORRES Velvet Skin Drink”
    • “absorbs instantly — KORRES Santorini Grape Poreless Skin Cream”
  • Hydration and Moisture Mostly MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “flooded my skin with moisture — SK-II Facial Treatment Mask”
    • “skin feels deeply hydrated, plump, and smoother — SK-II Skinpower Advanced Cream”
    • “saved my dry skin — KORRES Velvet Skin Drink”
    • “extremely moisturizing — KORRES Bounce Firming Moisturizer”
  • Radiance and Glow Mostly MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “gives a glass skin look — SK-II Facial Treatment Essence”
    • “leaves me with a red carpet glow — SK-II Facial Treatment Mask”
    • “Skin looks brighter — SK-II Genoptics Spot Essence”
    • “brings bounce back — KORRES Bounce Firming Moisturizer”
  • Makeup Removal and Cleansing Rarely 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”
    • “Dissolves waterproof mascara, melts stubborn makeup, removes sunscreen easily. — SK-II Facial Treatment Cleansing Oil”
  • Gentle Formula Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “Calms redness — KORRES Foaming Cream Cleanser”
    • “calmed my redness — KORRES Santorini Grape Poreless Skin Cream”
    • “Watery consistency — SK-II Facial Treatment Clear Lotion”
  • High Price Mostly MentionedOften 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”
    • “way too expensive — SK-II Facial Treatment Essence”
  • Unpleasant Scent and Fragrance Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “smells like dirty feet — SK-II Facial Treatment Essence”
    • “smells slightly like saliva — SK-II Facial Treatment Mask”
    • “Fermented smell — SK-II Facial Treatment Clear Lotion”
    • “smells like babies — KORRES Greek Yoghurt Foaming Cream Cleanser”
  • Breakouts and Skin Reactions Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “caused tiny red bumps — SK-II Facial Treatment Essence”
    • “dried to a tacky finish — SK-II Facial Treatment Mask”
    • “felt tight after an hour — KORRES Santorini Grape Poreless Skin Cream”
    • “broke me out — KORRES Greek Yoghurt Foaming Cream Cleanser”
  • Lack of Results Often MentionedRarely Noted
    • “didn't erase pores — KORRES Santorini Grape Poreless Skin Cream”
    • “did absolutely nothing — SK-II Facial Treatment Essence”

SK-II vs KORRES routines for dry skin

Buy KORRES routine · AED 565.03 · 94% fitBuy SK-II routine · AED 2,470.10 · 82% fitSee multi-brand routine · 96% fit

SK-II vs KORRES routines for oily skin

Buy KORRES routine · AED 1,042.96 · 93% fitBuy SK-II routine · AED 2,468.63 · 88% fitSee multi-brand routine · 97% fit

SK-II vs KORRES routines for combination skin

Buy KORRES routine · AED 897.32 · 94% fitBuy SK-II routine · AED 2,424.45 · 88% fitSee multi-brand routine · 96% fit

Questions and answers

SK-II or KORRES: which is better?

Both brands perform well, but KORRES achieves a Superior Lovi fit for mature skin compared to a High fit for SK-II. The products on this page from SK-II list no fragrance, whereas every product from KORRES includes fragrance.

What is the difference between SK-II and KORRES?

SK-II relies on Pitera with fragrance-free formulas and performs better for radiance and glow, while KORRES features ingredients like Greek Yoghurt and offers gentler, more effective cleansing products on this page. Lovi rates SK-II as High and KORRES as Superior for overall routine fit across most skin types.

SK-II or KORRES for dry skin?

For dry skin, KORRES has a Superior routine fit, while SK-II has a High fit on Lovi. Every product on this page from SK-II lists no fragrance, whereas KORRES products on this page contain fragrance.

SK-II or KORRES: which moisturizer is better?

For moisturizers, KORRES has a Superior routine fit for dry skin, while SK-II products on this page have a High fit for dry skin. KORRES moisturizers feature ingredients like sodium hyaluronate which helps hydrate the skin.

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Which is more affordable, SK-II or KORRES?

KORRES is more affordable, though reviews for the products on this page frequently mention high price and value concerns for both brands.

Which brand has better fragrance-free product options, SK-II or KORRES?

SK-II has better fragrance-free product options because every product on the SK-II page lists no fragrance in its ingredients. In contrast, 0 of 5 KORRES products on this page list no fragrance.

SK-II or KORRES: which brand is better for mature skin?

For mature skin, both brands do well, with Lovi giving SK-II products on this page a High fit and KORRES a Superior fit. KORRES is often noted for gentle, hydrating formulas, while SK-II features key ingredients like Pitera across fragrance-free formulas.

Which brand has better makeup removal and cleansing products, SK-II or KORRES?

KORRES does better for makeup removal and cleansing according to the review themes on this page. Reviewers frequently mention that the products on this page for KORRES provide gentle, rich, and effective cleansing.

SK-II or KORRES for oily skin?

For oily skin, KORRES achieves a Superior routine fit while SK-II achieves a High fit on Lovi. The products on this page from SK-II feature no fragrance, whereas KORRES products on this page contain fragrance.

SK-II or KORRES for sensitive skin?

For sensitive skin, both brands work well, with Lovi giving SK-II a High fit and KORRES a Superior fit. The products on this page from SK-II list no fragrance in their ingredients, whereas all products on this page from KORRES include fragrance.

SK-II or KORRES for acne-prone skin?

For acne-prone skin, both brands work well because Lovi rates the routine fit for acne-prone skin as Superior for SK-II and Superior for KORRES. The products on this page for SK-II feature Pitera and have no fragrance listed, while KORRES offers gentle cleansers alongside fragrance complaints.

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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