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Avène vs KORRES

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Avène and KORRES are two distinct skincare lines known for soothing sensitive complexions through very different approaches. The French line relies on science-backed formulations featuring hydrating glycerin, rich moisturizers, targeted serums, and reliable sunscreens that suit oily acne-prone skin best. Meanwhile, the botanical Greek brand offers thoughtful moisturizers and gentle cleansers that support dry, sensitive, normal, and combination skin. While both share a dedication to balanced health, they differ fundamentally as the former uses advanced clinical actives and the latter draws on rich herbal heritage.

Avène is a French skincare brand founded in 1990 and owned by Fondation Pierre Fabre.

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

Popular Avène vs KORRES products

People Say

AvèneKORRES
  • Gentle and non-stripping cleansers Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “leaves face clean but not dry — Avène Cleanance”
    • “Perfect cleanser for sensitive skin. — Avène Milk Cleanser”
    • “Leaves skin soft — KORRES Foaming Cream Cleanser”
    • “leaves face soft and smooth — KORRES Greek Yoghurt Foaming Cream Cleanser”
  • Refreshing and lightweight feel Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “absorbs very quickly — Avène Vitamin Activ Cg Radiance Concentrated Serum”
    • “Feels so refreshing — Avène Cleanance Cleansing Gel”
    • “absorbs instantly — KORRES Santorini Grape Poreless Skin Cream”
    • “rich... without being greasy — KORRES Bounce Firming Moisturizer”
  • Soothes irritation and redness Mostly MentionedRarely Noted
    • “Calmed my angry red skin overnight — Avène Cicalfate+ Restorative Protective Cream”
    • “Nothing has ever worked to soothe or heal my skin like these before. — Avène Tolerance Control Soothing Skin Recovery Balm”
    • “no irritation at all — Avène Hydrance+”
    • “helped with my redness — KORRES Greek Yoghurt Foaming Cream Cleanser”
  • Anti-aging and smoothing Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “skin instantly felt firmer — Avène Hyaluron Activ B3 Concentrated Plumping Serum”
    • “I've noticed a definite improvement in the fine lines around my eyes — Avène RetrinAL EYES”
    • “brings bounce back — KORRES Bounce Firming Moisturizer”
    • “skin feels baby soft — KORRES Santorini Grape Poreless Skin Cream”
  • Luxurious and creamy 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”
  • Oil control and acne clearing Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
    • “Keeps me matte for hours — Avène Cleanance Cleansing Gel”
    • “keeps skin matte — Avène Cleanance”
    • “kept me matte all day — KORRES Santorini Grape Poreless Skin Cream”
  • Strong fragrance and scent issues Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “The fragrance is very present. — Avène Milk Cleanser”
    • “smell is too strong — Avène Cleanance”
    • “Smells like grandma — Avène Cold Cream”
    • “smells like babies — KORRES Greek Yoghurt Foaming Cream Cleanser”
  • Price point and value concerns Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “Its a bit pricey but so worth it!! — Avène Tolerance Control Soothing Skin Recovery Balm”
    • “a bit pricey — Avène Cleanance”
    • “Tiny tube for the money — Avène Cold Cream”
    • “jar is very small — KORRES Santorini Grape Poreless Skin Cream”
  • Drying or adverse reactions Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
    • “Left my face tight — Avène Cleanance Cleansing Gel”
    • “no difference — Avène Antirougeurs Fort Relief Concentrate”
    • “dried out my skin — Avène Cleanance”
    • “felt tight after an hour — KORRES Santorini Grape Poreless Skin Cream”

Questions and answers

Avène or KORRES: which is better?

When it comes to soothing irritation and redness, Avène does better than KORRES according to reviewer themes on this page. Lovi rates Avène Eau Thermale Thermal Spring Water with a Superior fit for sensitive skin.

What is the difference between Avène and KORRES?

When comparing the products on this page, Avène does better at soothing irritation and redness, while KORRES excels with a luxurious and creamy texture. Lovi rates Avène with superior fit for dry skin, sensitive skin, and thermal spring water use.

Avène or KORRES: which cleanser is better?

For cleansers, both Avène and KORRES are rated by Lovi as having High fit levels for oily and acne-prone skin types and offer gentle, non-stripping formulas. Reviewers note that Avène cleansers provide a gentle deep clean while KORRES cleansers feature a rich and creamy texture.

Which is more affordable, Avène or KORRES?

When comparing price point and value concerns between the two brands, reviewers note that Avène faces negative feedback regarding its price point.

Which causes fewer breakouts, Avène or KORRES?

According to the review themes on this page, both Avène and KORRES do equally well for oil control and acne clearing. However, KORRES has more reports of skin breakouts and irritation.

How does the founding year and ownership differ between Avène and KORRES?

Avène was founded in 1990 in France and is owned by Fondation Pierre Fabre, whereas KORRES was founded in 1996 and is owned by Halcyon Equity Partners and Giorgos Korres since 2024.

Which brand offers more fragrance-free product options among their selections on this page?

Avène offers more fragrance-free product options on this page, with 7 of its 15 products listing no fragrance compared to none of the KORRES products.

Which brand performs better when it comes to soothing irritation and redness according to reviewers?

When it comes to soothing irritation and redness, Avène does better according to reviewers.

Avène or KORRES: which moisturizer is better?

For moisturizers, Avène provides products on this page with high Lovi fit levels for dry and sensitive skin, such as the Tolerance Control Soothing Skin Recovery Balm. KORRES also offers strong options like the Bounce Firming Moisturizer for dry skin.

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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