ISDIN vs KORRES
ISDIN and KORRES are two distinct skincare lines offering specialized care for diverse complexions. The Spanish brand founded in 1975 relies on meticulously engineered formulas, featuring sophisticated moisturizers, advanced sunscreens, targeted serums, and soothing eye products that suit sensitive skin and oily acne-prone skin best. Meanwhile, the other company draws on the rich heritage of its botanical formulas, offering thoughtful moisturizers and gentle cleansers that suit dry, sensitive, normal, and combination skin best. Ultimately, they differ through ISDIN focusing on advanced daily protection and KORRES supporting natural balance with carefully selected ingredients.
ISDIN is a Spanish skincare brand founded in 1975 and owned by Puig.
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This page compares some of the most popular ISDIN and KORRES products; for every product of both brands, with a fit score for your own skin, use the Lovi app.
Popular ISDIN vs KORRES products
People Say
Lightweight and fluid texture Mostly MentionedOften Mentioned
- “absorbs instantly — ISDIN Eryfotona Actinica”
- “ultra-light fluid product, which makes it super easy to apply — ISDIN Fusion Water”
- “Lightweight formula absorbs fast — ISDIN Hyaluronic Concentrate”
- “absorbs instantly — KORRES Santorini Grape Poreless Skin Cream”
Gentle on sensitive skin Often MentionedOften Mentioned
- “Sensitive/reactive skin tolerates — ISDIN Hyaluronic Moisture”
- “no excessive exfoliation — ISDIN Retinal Intense Serum”
- “Calms redness — KORRES Foaming Cream Cleanser”
- “helped with my redness — KORRES Greek Yoghurt Foaming Cream Cleanser”
Non-greasy and non-stripping finish Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
- “Leaves skin soft — KORRES Foaming Cream Cleanser”
- “leaves face soft and smooth — KORRES Greek Yoghurt Foaming Cream Cleanser”
- “dries down matte — ISDIN Eryfotona Actinica”
Deep hydration Often MentionedOften Mentioned
- “Improved moisture and texture — ISDIN Hyaluronic Moisture”
- “Skin feels intensely hydrated — ISDIN Hyaluronic Concentrate”
- “saved my dry skin — KORRES Velvet Skin Drink”
- “extremely moisturizing — KORRES Bounce Firming Moisturizer”
Creamy and rich 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”
Brightening and smoothing skin tone Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
- “My hyperpigmentation has lightened and skin looks more even, even shines more. — ISDIN Flavo-C Serum”
- “I am more on a dehydrated side and this helps me look hydrated and smooth. — ISDIN Flavo-C Serum”
- “skin feels baby soft — KORRES Santorini Grape Poreless Skin Cream”
- “gives a no-shine glow — KORRES Velvet Skin Drink”
High price point Often MentionedOften Mentioned
- “very expensive — ISDIN Eryfotona Actinica”
- “My only wish is that ISDIN would make this product in a bigger size bottle. — ISDIN Fusion Water”
- “jar is very small — KORRES Santorini Grape Poreless Skin Cream”
- “Expensive for cleanser — KORRES Foaming Cream Cleanser”
Strong fragrance and scent sensitivity Often MentionedSometimes Noted
- “scent seems to be stronger — KORRES Bounce Firming Moisturizer”
- “Scent not for everyone — KORRES Foaming Cream Cleanser”
- “scent is too overpowering — KORRES Santorini Grape Poreless Skin Cream”
- “smell is overpowering — ISDIN Eryfotona Actinica”
Skin irritation and breakouts Rarely NotedSometimes Noted
- “mild redness or irritation — ISDIN K-Ox Eyes”
- “I think the serum is too strong for my face as it has burned and left very rough and a peeling face. — ISDIN Flavo-C Serum”
- “slight peeling — ISDIN Retinal Intense Serum”
- “broke me out — KORRES Greek Yoghurt Foaming Cream Cleanser”
Questions and answers
ISDIN or KORRES: which is better?
ISDIN does better for lightweight and fluid texture, while KORRES does better for non-greasy and non-stripping finish as well as creamy and rich texture. Both brands tie when it comes to being gentle on sensitive skin, deep hydration, brightening and smoothing skin tone, and having a high price point.
What is the difference between ISDIN and KORRES?
ISDIN features a higher Lovi fit for sensitive skin, oily acne-prone skin, and dry skin, and reviewers praise its ultralight sunscreens. In comparison, KORRES reviewers frequently note its gentle, non-stripping cleansers and hydrating, velvety moisturizers.
ISDIN or KORRES: which moisturizer is better?
When it comes to moisturizers, ISDIN and KORRES offer products on this page with varying fit levels depending on your skin type. For example, KORRES Bounce Firming Moisturizer achieves a High Lovi fit for dry and mature skin, while ISDIN Hyaluronic Concentrate has an Average Lovi fit for dry skin.
Which is more affordable, ISDIN or KORRES?
Neither brand is more affordable on this page, as reviewers note a high price point for ISDIN and high price and value concerns for KORRES equally.
Which causes fewer breakouts, ISDIN or KORRES?
KORRES causes fewer breakouts than ISDIN, as skin irritation and breakouts are noted as a negative review theme for ISDIN. Review themes show that KORRES does better with fewer breakouts compared to ISDIN.
Which brand has been around longer, ISDIN or KORRES?
ISDIN has been around longer, having been founded in 1975 in Spain, whereas KORRES was founded later in 1996.
How many ISDIN products on the page list no fragrance compared to KORRES?
For the products on this page, 3 of 8 ISDIN products list no fragrance, compared to 0 of 5 KORRES products.
Which brand is owned by Puig?
ISDIN is owned by Puig, having been founded in Spain in 1975.
Research behind their key ingredients
Comparison of methods for assessing photoprotection against ultraviolet A in vivo
Nanocomplex of quaternized cyclodextrin grafted chitosan and hyaluronic acid for a skin delivery
Clinical efficacy of facial masks containing yoghurt and Opuntia humifusa Raf. (F-YOP)
The clinical efficacy of a new emulsion for acne and conspicuous facial pore amelioration
Retrospective Review of Dermal Safety Studies of Organic Sunscreens
Targeting Circadian Rhythm for the Regulation of Skin Collagen Metabolism
Effects of a Greek Yoghurt-based Complex on the Human Facial Skin Microbiome
Saccharide isomerate ameliorates cosmetic scalp conditions in a Chinese study population
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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Co-founder, Medical Director
Cosmetic chemist, cosmetologist, aesthetic products developer
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Co-founder, CEO and CTO
PhD in computer science, 3x US patent holder, ex-Google, ex-Yandex
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Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc
Medical Board
Aesthetic medicine practitioner, MSc in Longevity and Anti-Aging Medicine
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Medical Board
Specialist dermatologist, MBBS, MD, IFAAD
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Medical Board
Cosmetic chemist, SCS, IFSCC member
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Medical Board, Medical Advisor
Dermatology MD
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Elina Nazarenko, MD
Medical Board
Dermatology and diagnostic consultant
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Victoria Derkova, MS
Medical Board
Cosmetic chemist, cosmetic development technologist
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