# KORRES skincare

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The Lovi Fit is the same in every country; only the stores and prices differ, and the ones here are for Australia.

KORRES is widely loved for its thoughtful moisturizers and gentle cleansers, which draw on the rich heritage of its botanical formulas. Its products suit dry, sensitive, normal, and combination skin best. The standout products for particular concerns are the Santorini [Grape](https://lovi.care/skincare/au/ingredients/grape) Poreless Skin Cream for acne-prone skin, the Greek Yoghurt [Foaming](https://lovi.care/skincare/au/ingredients/foaming) Cream Cleanser for skin with dark spots, and the Bounce Firming Moisturizer for mature skin. Its carefully selected ingredients work harmoniously to support the natural balance of the complexion.

- [Cruelty-free · PETA](https://crueltyfree.peta.org/company/korres/)

This page covers some of the most popular KORRES products; for the whole KORRES range, with a fit score for every product, [use the Lovi app](https://app.pora.ai/vqqJ/j1xj2b6o?af_sub2=brand&af_sub3=selection_note&af_sub4=pg937da5d667).

### Other KORRES products

#### Other products

- [Velvet Skin Drink](https://lovi.care/skincare/au/p/korres/velvet-skin-drink/for/sensitive-skin) — Average fit
- [Bounce Firming Moisturizer](https://lovi.care/skincare/au/p/korres/bounce-firming-moisturizer/for/dry-skin) — High fit
- [Santorini Grape Poreless Skin Cream](https://lovi.care/skincare/au/p/korres/santorini-grape-poreless-skin-cream/for/oily-acne-prone-skin) — High fit
- [Foaming Cream Cleanser](https://lovi.care/skincare/au/p/korres/foaming-cream-cleanser/for/dry-sensitive-skin) — High fit
- [Greek Yoghurt Foaming Cream Cleanser](https://lovi.care/skincare/au/p/korres/greek-yoghurt-foaming-cream-cleanser/for/sensitive-skin) — High fit

## People Say

★4.5

Overall rating based on 12.2k+ reviews

Reviewers most often praise KORRES for gentle makeup removal, deep hydration without a greasy residue, and soothing sensitive skin. The most common complaints are strong or polarizing fragrances and occasional breakouts.

### Highlights

- Gentle and non-stripping cleansers Mostly Mentioned “Leaves skin soft — Foaming Cream Cleanser” “leaves face soft and smooth — Greek Yoghurt Foaming Cream Cleanser” “Calms redness — Foaming Cream Cleanser”
- Hydrating and velvety moisturizers Mostly Mentioned “feels like velvet — Velvet Skin Drink” “saved my dry skin — Velvet Skin Drink” “extremely moisturizing — Bounce Firming Moisturizer”
- Lightweight moisturizers Mostly Mentioned “absorbs instantly — Santorini Grape Poreless Skin Cream” “rich... without being greasy — Bounce Firming Moisturizer” “skin feels baby soft — Santorini Grape Poreless Skin Cream”
- Rich and creamy cleansers Mostly Mentioned “Luxurious foam — Foaming Cream Cleanser” “creamy and luxurious feel — Greek Yoghurt Foaming Cream Cleanser”
- Effective makeup removing cleansers Mostly Mentioned “removes liquid eyeliner — Greek Yoghurt Foaming Cream Cleanser” “Melts away makeup — Foaming Cream Cleanser”
- Fragrance and scent complaints Often Mentioned “smells like babies — Greek Yoghurt Foaming Cream Cleanser” “smell is too strong — Velvet Skin Drink” “scent seems to be stronger — Bounce Firming Moisturizer”
- High price and value concerns Often Mentioned “jar is very small — Santorini Grape Poreless Skin Cream” “Expensive for cleanser — Foaming Cream Cleanser” “priciest face cleanser — Greek Yoghurt Foaming Cream Cleanser”
- Texture and performance complaints Often Mentioned “felt tight after an hour — Santorini Grape Poreless Skin Cream” “pills under makeup — Velvet Skin Drink” “didn't erase pores — Santorini Grape Poreless Skin Cream”
- Skin breakouts and irritation Sometimes Noted “Scent not for everyone — Foaming Cream Cleanser” “broke me out — Greek Yoghurt Foaming Cream Cleanser” “caused tiny bumps — Velvet Skin Drink”

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## Questions and answers

### Is KORRES worth it?

Reviewers often mention high price and value concerns for KORRES, alongside complaints about texture and performance. However, shoppers also note that the cleansers are gentle and non-stripping while the moisturizers are hydrating, velvety, and lightweight.

### What are KORRES's best products?

KORRES's best products are the [Foaming](https://lovi.care/skincare/au/ingredients/foaming) Cream Cleanser, Greek Yoghurt Foaming Cream Cleanser, and Bounce Firming Moisturizer, which all rate High for keeping skin dry and sensitive. Lovi rates the Greek Yoghurt Foaming Cream Cleanser High for mature skin as well.

### Which KORRES moisturizer is best for dry skin?

The Bounce Firming Moisturizer is the best choice, as Lovi rates it High for dry skin, followed by the Santorini [Grape](https://lovi.care/skincare/au/ingredients/grape) Poreless Skin Cream at Average and the Velvet Skin Drink at Low.

### Does KORRES cause breakouts?

Shoppers sometimes note breakouts and skin irritation with KORRES, and the KORRES products on this page all contain added fragrance.

### Is KORRES fragrance-free?

No, the KORRES products on this page all contain fragrance. Reviewers often mention scent complaints.

### What are the key ingredients in KORRES products?

KORRES uses key ingredients such as [sodium hyaluronate](https://lovi.care/skincare/au/ingredients/hyaluronic-acid) to help improve skin quality and signs of aging. It also includes [sunflower seed oil](https://lovi.care/skincare/au/ingredients/sunflower-seed-oil), which helps maintain the skin barrier, and [panthenol](https://lovi.care/skincare/au/ingredients/panthenol) to support skin health.

[Dermatologic Therapy, 2022](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36200921/)

### How do I build a KORRES skincare routine?

To build a KORRES skincare routine, start by washing your face with either the Foaming Cream Cleanser or the Greek Yoghurt Foaming Cream Cleanser, and follow up with a moisturizer suited to your skin type, such as the Bounce Firming Moisturizer or the Santorini Grape Poreless Skin Cream.

### Who owns KORRES, and where is it from?

KORRES is a brand founded in 1996, owned by Halcyon Equity Partners and Giorgos Korres since 2024.

[en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Korres)

### Is KORRES cruelty-free?

Yes: PETA lists KORRES as cruelty-free.

[PETA](https://crueltyfree.peta.org/company/korres/)

### Which KORRES cleanser is best for oily skin?

Foaming Cream Cleanser is the best KORRES cleanser for oily skin, followed by Greek Yoghurt Foaming Cream Cleanser. Lovi rates both cleansers Average for oily skin.

## Research behind KORRES's key ingredients

- [Benefits of topical hyaluronic acid for skin quality and signs of skin aging: From literature review to clinical evidence](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36200921/) Sodium hyaluronate · Dermatologic Therapy, 2022
- [Topical use of dexpanthenol in skin disorders](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12113650/) Panthenol · American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2002
- [Lactobacillus reuteri DSM 17938-A comparative study on the effect of probiotics and lysates on human skin](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31021014/) Probiotics · Experimental Dermatology, 2019
- [Effect of fermentation time on the content of bioactive compounds with cosmetic and dermatological properties in Kombucha Yerba Mate extracts](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34552134/) Saccharomyces xylinum black tea ferment · Scientific Reports, 2021
- [Efficacy of probiotic-derived lotion from Lactobacillus paracasei MSMC 39-1 in mild to moderate acne vulgaris, randomized controlled trial](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35384257/) Lactobacillus · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2022
- [The 24-hour skin hydration and barrier function effects of a hyaluronic 1%, glycerin 5%, and Centella asiatica stem cells extract moisturizing fluid: an intra-subject, randomized, assessor-blinded study](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28860834/) Glycerin · Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017
- [Evaluation of Cosmetic and Dermatological Properties of Kombucha-Fermented Berry Leaf Extracts Considered to Be By-Products](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35408743/) Saccharomyces xylinum black tea ferment · Molecules, 2022
- [A Double-Blinded, Randomized, Vehicle-Controlled Study of the Efficacy of Moisturizer Containing Licochalcone A, Decanediol, L-Carnitine, and Salicylic Acid for Prevention of Acne Relapse in Asian Population](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33150170/) Salicylic acid · BioMed Research International, 2020
- [A new topical panthenol-containing emollient: Results from two randomized controlled studies assessing its skin moisturization and barrier restoration potential, and the effect on skin microflora](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27425824/) Panthenol · The Journal of Dermatological Treatment, 2017
- [Efficacy of a multitargeted, salicylic acid-based dermocosmetic cream compared to benzoyl peroxide 5% in Acne vulgaris: Results from a randomized study](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37941097/) Salicylic acid · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2024
- [Clay jojoba oil facial mask for lesioned skin and mild acne--results of a prospective, observational pilot study](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22585103/) Jojoba seed oil · Forschende Komplementarmedizin, 2012
- [Prebiotic Colloidal Oat Supports the Growth of Cutaneous Commensal Bacteria Including S. epidermidis and Enhances the Production of Lactic Acid](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33500646/) Prebiotics · Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2021
- [Antioxidant-based topical formulations influence on the inflammatory response of Japanese skin: A clinical study using non-invasive techniques](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28385617/) Ascorbyl tetraisopalmitate · European Journal of Pharmaceutics and Biopharmaceutics, 2017
- [A Salicylic Acid-Based Dermocosmetic is Effective as an Adjunct to Benzoyl Peroxide for Mild to Moderate Acne and as Monotherapy in Maintenance Post Benzoyl Peroxide](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38051857/) Salicylic acid · Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2023
- [Topical application of jojoba (Simmondsia chinensis L.) wax enhances the synthesis of pro-collagen III and hyaluronic acid and reduces inflammation in the ex-vivo human skin organ culture model](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38344180/) Jojoba seed oil · Frontiers in Pharmacology, 2024
- [Assessment of Cosmetic and Dermatological Properties and Safety of Use of Model Skin Tonics with Kombucha-Fermented Red Berry Extracts](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36499003/) Saccharomyces xylinum black tea ferment · International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 2022
- [Why is sodium cocoyl isethionate (SCI) mild to the skin barrier? - An in vitro investigation based on the relative sizes of the SCI micelles and the skin aqueous pores](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/17598025/) Sodium cocoyl isethionate · Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2007
- [Clinical Efficacy in Skin Hydration and Reducing Wrinkles of Nanoemulsions Containing Macadamia integrifolia Seed Oil](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38668218/) Macadamia seed oil · Nanomaterials, 2024
- [Evaluation of the Efficacy and Safety of a Panthenol-Enriched Mask for Skin Barrier Recovery After Facial Laser Treatment: Results of a Double-Blind Randomized Controlled Study](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40613435/) Panthenol · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2025
- [Enhancing the Cosmetic Potential of Aloe Vera Gel by Kombucha-Mediated Fermentation: Phytochemical Analysis and Evaluation of Antioxidant, Anti-Aging and Moisturizing Properties](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40807366/) Saccharomyces xylinum black tea ferment · Molecules, 2025
- [Clinical efficacy of facial masks containing yoghurt and Opuntia humifusa Raf. (F-YOP)](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22152494/) Yogurt · Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2011
- [Investigation of Controlled Release Molecular Mechanism of Oil Phase in Spilanthol Emulsion: Development and In Vitro, In Vivo Characterization](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31222590/) Spilanthes acmella flower extract · AAPS PharmSciTech, 2019
- [Effects of a Greek Yoghurt-based Complex on the Human Facial Skin Microbiome](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42049453/) Yogurt · In Vivo, 2026
- [Efficacy and safety of combination cream of stimu-tex AS™ (spent grain wax, Argania Spinosa Kernel oil, Butyrospermum Parkii (shea butter) extract), and saccharide isomerate after fractional CO2 laser procedure: split-face, double blinded, randomized controlled trial](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41134387/) Saccharide isomerate · Lasers in Medical Science, 2025
- [A novel facial moisturizer containing Saccharide isomerate accelerates skin barrier restoration following intense pulsed light treatment: a randomized split-face study](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41211697/) Saccharide isomerate · The Journal of Dermatological Treatment, 2025
- [Saccharide isomerate ameliorates cosmetic scalp conditions in a Chinese study population](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35279940/) Saccharide isomerate · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2023

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## About the Lovi Fit

Lovi: Unbiased, science-based skincare AI trained on real user outcomes.

Lovi rates every product from its full ingredient list with brand-independent rules its 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. Levels from best to worst: Superior, High, Average, Low, Caution, Warning.

Behind these ratings: Nadia Kapleva, MS (Co-founder, Medical Director); Alexey Shagraev, PhD (Co-founder, CEO and CTO); Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc (Medical Board); Aishani Shah, MD (Medical Board); Asya Zubkova, MS (Medical Board); Hanna Kurets, MD (Medical Board, Medical Advisor); Elina Nazarenko, MD (Medical Board); Victoria Derkova, MS (Medical Board).

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