# KORRES vs AlumierMD

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KORRES and AlumierMD are distinct skincare lines recognized for their unique approaches to daily care. KORRES is widely loved for its thoughtful moisturizers and gentle cleansers, drawing on the rich heritage of its botanical formulas, while the Canadian brand AlumierMD is beloved for its advanced [serums](https://lovi.care/skincare/au/ingredients/serum) and scientifically backed formulas. The botanical products suit dry, sensitive, normal, and combination skin best, whereas the scientific formulations suit sensitive, aging, and hyperpigmented skin best. While both lines support natural balance, they differ in their core philosophies, as the botanical brand relies on ingredients like Santorini [grape](https://lovi.care/skincare/au/ingredients/grape) and Greek yoghurt, and the Canadian brand focuses on refining texture to enhance natural radiance.

AlumierMD is a Canadian skincare brand founded in 2016 and owned by Alumier Group Holdings Limited / Alumier Labs Inc..

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This page compares some of the most popular KORRES and AlumierMD products; for every product of both brands, with a fit score for your own skin, [use the Lovi app](https://app.pora.ai/vqqJ/j1xj2b6o?af_sub2=compare&af_sub3=selection_note&af_sub4=pgd49c6f24a3).

### Popular KORRES vs AlumierMD products

#### AlumierMD

- [Bright & Clear Solution](https://lovi.care/skincare/au/p/alumiermd/bright-and-clear-solution/for/oily-skin) — High fit

#### KORRES

- [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
- [Velvet Skin Drink](https://lovi.care/skincare/au/p/korres/velvet-skin-drink/for/sensitive-skin) — Average 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
- [Bounce Firming Moisturizer](https://lovi.care/skincare/au/p/korres/bounce-firming-moisturizer/for/dry-skin) — High fit

## Questions and answers

### KORRES or AlumierMD: which is better?

Neither brand is universally better, but AlumierMD may suit shoppers seeking fragrance-free formulas since all its products on this page list no fragrance. KORRES offers a wider variety of cleansers and moisturizers with high Lovi fit levels for several skin types, though fragrance and scent complaints are often mentioned.

### What is the difference between KORRES and AlumierMD?

AlumierMD offers fragrance-free products on this page, whereas all KORRES products on this page contain fragrance. Reviewers note that the products on this page by KORRES offer gentle cleansers and hydrating moisturizers, though some mention fragrance and value concerns.

### Which is more affordable, KORRES or AlumierMD?

Reviews for KORRES mention high price and value concerns, while the products on this page for AlumierMD do not have pricing details available to compare.

### Which causes fewer breakouts, KORRES or AlumierMD?

AlumierMD offers fragrance-free products on this page, whereas the products on this page from KORRES include added fragrance and sometimes cause skin breakouts and irritation.

### How do the founding years and ownership of KORRES and AlumierMD compare?

KORRES was founded in 1996 and is owned by Halcyon Equity Partners and Giorgos Korres since 2024, whereas AlumierMD was founded in 2016 in Canada and is owned by Alumier Group Holdings Limited and Alumier Labs Inc.

### Which brand has products with fragrance, KORRES or AlumierMD?

KORRES includes fragrance in all five products on this page, whereas every AlumierMD product on this page lists no fragrance.

### What are some common complaints and positive reviews reported by KORRES reviewers?

Reviewers of KORRES report that the cleansers on this page are gentle, non-stripping, rich, creamy, and effective at removing makeup. However, shoppers often complain about fragrances, high prices, value, and texture, while sometimes noting skin breakouts and irritation.

## Research behind their 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

## The brands

- Skincare: [KORRES](https://lovi.care/skincare/au/brands/korres)
- Canadian skincare: [AlumierMD](https://lovi.care/skincare/au/brands/alumiermd)

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## About the Lovi Fit

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

Lovi compares products by their fit scores, calculated from the 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 this comparison: 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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