Galderma vs KORRES
Galderma and KORRES are distinct skincare houses offering targeted solutions for diverse complexions, where the Swiss brand focuses on serums featuring active ingredients like those in Epiduo Gel and Benzac AC, and the botanical house is known for thoughtful moisturizers and gentle cleansers enriched with Santorini grape, Greek yoghurt, and other natural extracts. The former suits oily and oily acne-prone skin best, while the latter accommodates dry, sensitive, normal, and combination skin types. Ultimately, they differ through Galderma's clinical approach to specific concerns like acne and dark spots versus KORRES's harmonious botanical formulas designed to support the natural balance of the complexion.
Galderma is a Swiss skincare brand founded in 1981 and owned by Galderma Group AG.
This page compares some of the most popular Galderma and KORRES products; for every product of both brands, with a fit score for your own skin, use the Lovi app.
People Say
Acne clearance and prevention Mostly MentionedNot noted
- “cleared up my skin — Galderma Benzac AC Mild Strength 2.5% Acne Gel”
- “cystic acne gone — Galderma Epiduo Gel”
- “stops new pimples — Galderma Epiduo Gel”
Gentle on 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”
- “didn't burn my face — Galderma Benzac AC Mild Strength 2.5% Acne Gel”
Rich 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”
Skin smoothing and scar fading Often MentionedSometimes Noted
- “scars are fading — Galderma Epiduo Gel”
- “skin feels smooth — Galderma Epiduo Gel”
- “angry redness tones down — Galderma Benzac AC 5”
- “skin feels baby soft — KORRES Santorini Grape Poreless Skin Cream”
Non-stripping cleansing and makeup removal Not notedOften Mentioned
- “Leaves skin soft — KORRES Foaming Cream Cleanser”
- “removes liquid eyeliner — KORRES Greek Yoghurt Foaming Cream Cleanser”
- “Melts away makeup — KORRES Foaming Cream Cleanser”
Lightweight and oil-controlling Not notedOften Mentioned
- “absorbs instantly — KORRES Santorini Grape Poreless Skin Cream”
- “rich... without being greasy — KORRES Bounce Firming Moisturizer”
- “kept me matte all day — KORRES Santorini Grape Poreless Skin Cream”
Severe dryness and peeling Mostly MentionedNot noted
- “skin flaking off — Galderma Epiduo Gel”
Burning, stinging, and irritation Mostly MentionedNot noted
- “face on fire — Galderma Epiduo Gel”
Initial purging and side effects Mostly MentionedNot noted
- “got worse first — Galderma Epiduo Gel”
Bleaching fabrics Mostly MentionedNot noted
- “bleached my towel — Galderma Benzac AC 5”
Negative fragrance or scent Not notedOften Mentioned
- “smells like babies — KORRES Greek Yoghurt Foaming Cream Cleanser”
High price point Not notedOften Mentioned
- “jar is very small — KORRES Santorini Grape Poreless Skin Cream”
Questions and answers
Galderma or KORRES: which is better?
Galderma is better for acne-clearing serums, while KORRES is better for gentle cleansers and hydrating moisturizers. Reviewers note that Galderma products on this page help clear acne effectively, though they may cause severe dryness and peeling. Reviewers also say that KORRES cleansers are rich and creamy, but the products on this page often receive fragrance and scent complaints.
What is the difference between Galderma and KORRES?
Galderma focuses on effective acne-clearing serums that work well for oily and acne-prone skin, whereas KORRES offers gentle and hydrating cleansers and moisturizers with fragrance. Lovi rates the acne serums on this page as High for acne-prone skin, while KORRES cleansers achieve High fit for sensitive skin.
Which is more affordable, Galderma or KORRES?
Galderma is better for value because high price point is a negative review theme for KORRES rather than Galderma. Reviewers report high price and value concerns for KORRES, while Galderma has no such complaints on this page.
Which causes fewer breakouts, Galderma or KORRES?
Galderma is better for acne clearance and prevention, as the products on this page are effective acne-clearing serums. However, KORRES may sometimes cause skin breakouts and irritation.
Do any products from Galderma or KORRES contain fragrance?
Galderma is better for fragrance-free options because every product on this page from Galderma lists no fragrance. In contrast, none of the 5 products on this page from KORRES are listed as fragrance-free.
Which brand is better suited for acne-prone skin based on its fit levels and review themes?
Galderma is better suited for acne-prone skin because the products on this page achieve High fit levels for that skin type and lead in acne clearance and prevention according to reviewers. Benzac AC 5 and other treatments help clear breakouts effectively, though users often note severe dryness and peeling.
What are the main complaints reviewers have about Galderma compared to KORRES?
Reviewers often mention severe dryness, peeling, irritation, and discomfort as the main complaints for Galderma products on this page. In contrast, KORRES products on this page are more likely to receive complaints about fragrance, scent, high price, and value concerns.
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.
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