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COSRX vs KORRES

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COSRX and KORRES are two distinct skincare lines known for their respective approaches to gentle, targeted care. The Korean skincare brand founded in 2013 and owned by Amorepacific Group since 2024 is beloved for its thoughtful array of serums, moisturizers, cleansers, masks, and more, all formulated with trusted ingredients like hyaluronic acid, glycerin, and niacinamide, whereas the Greek botanical brand is widely loved for its thoughtful moisturizers and gentle cleansers. The former products suit oily skin and acne-prone skin best because these active components balance excess oil and soothe irritation, while the latter suit dry, sensitive, normal, and combination skin best. They differ primarily in their formulation focus, as the first brand utilizes science-backed active ingredients to address blemishes and aging, and the second draws on the rich heritage of its botanical formulas to support the natural balance of the complexion.

COSRX is a Korean skincare brand founded in 2013 and owned by Amorepacific Group since 2024.

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

Popular COSRX vs KORRES products

People Say

COSRXKORRES
  • Soothing and calming for sensitive skin Mostly MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “No stinging or irritation — COSRX BHA Blackhead Power Liquid”
    • “perfect for first-time retinol users — COSRX The Retinol 0.1 Cream”
    • “calms down my redness — COSRX Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence”
    • “Calms redness — KORRES Foaming Cream Cleanser”
  • Improves skin texture and smoothness Mostly MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “gives me that glass skin look — COSRX Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence”
    • “skin feels softer immediately — COSRX The 6 Peptide Skin Booster Serum”
    • “feels like velvet — KORRES Velvet Skin Drink”
    • “skin feels baby soft — KORRES Santorini Grape Poreless Skin Cream”
  • Deep hydration and moisturization Mostly MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “skin drinks it up — COSRX Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence”
    • “woke up with soft, supple skin — COSRX Advanced Snail 92 All in One Cream”
    • “gives a healthy glow — COSRX The 6 Peptide Skin Booster Serum”
    • “saved my dry skin — KORRES Velvet Skin Drink”
  • Lightweight and fast-absorbing texture Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “absorbs instantly like water — COSRX The 6 Peptide Skin Booster Serum”
    • “sinks in immediately — COSRX Advanced Snail Peptide Eye Cream”
    • “absorbs instantly — KORRES Santorini Grape Poreless Skin Cream”
    • “rich... without being greasy — KORRES Bounce Firming Moisturizer”
  • Gentle and non-stripping cleansing Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “Leaves skin soft — KORRES Foaming Cream Cleanser”
    • “leaves face soft and smooth — KORRES Greek Yoghurt Foaming Cream Cleanser”
    • “removes liquid eyeliner — KORRES Greek Yoghurt Foaming Cream Cleanser”
    • “doesn't strip my skin — COSRX Low pH Good Morning Gel Cleanser”
  • Effective acne and pore control Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “helped to improve my acne after only 2 weeks — COSRX Salicylic Acid Daily Gentle Cleanser”
    • “cleared up my spots — COSRX Low pH Good Morning Gel Cleanser”
    • “Melted blackheads right off — COSRX BHA Blackhead Power Liquid”
    • “kept me matte all day — KORRES Santorini Grape Poreless Skin Cream”
  • Unpleasant scent or strong fragrance Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “smells like chemicals — COSRX Low pH Good Morning Gel Cleanser”
    • “smells like onions — COSRX The Retinol 0.1 Cream”
    • “smells like tea tree/medicinal — COSRX Oil-Free Ultra-Moisturizing Lotion (with Birch Sap)”
    • “smells like babies — KORRES Greek Yoghurt Foaming Cream Cleanser”
  • Small size and packaging issues Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “only 20mls... significantly less product — COSRX The Hyaluronic Acid 3 Serum”
    • “tube is tiny — COSRX The Retinol 0.1 Cream”
    • “Needs a pump — KORRES Foaming Cream Cleanser”
    • “jar is very small — KORRES Santorini Grape Poreless Skin Cream”
  • Drying or stripping effects Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
    • “felt tight after an hour — KORRES Santorini Grape Poreless Skin Cream”
    • “left my face tight — COSRX Low pH Good Morning Gel Cleanser”

Questions and answers

COSRX or KORRES: which is better?

COSRX is better for deep hydration, soothing sensitive skin, and acne control, while KORRES offers gentler and more non-stripping cleansers. The products on this page by COSRX generally feature fragrance-free formulas, whereas all KORRES products on this page contain fragrance.

What is the difference between COSRX and KORRES?

COSRX tends to do better for deep hydration and soothing sensitive skin, while KORRES is known for gentle and non-stripping cleansing. The products on this page from COSRX are mostly fragrance-free, whereas all products from KORRES list fragrance.

COSRX or KORRES: which cleanser is better?

COSRX does better for acne and pore control on cleansers than KORRES, while KORRES cleansers are noted for gentle and non-stripping cleansing.

Which is more affordable, COSRX or KORRES?

KORRES faces frequent price and value concerns among reviewers, whereas COSRX does not have this disadvantage on the products on this page.

Which causes fewer breakouts, COSRX or KORRES?

COSRX does better than Korres at effective acne and pore control. Its products on this page help manage breakouts for oily acne-prone skin and acne-prone skin.

Between COSRX and KORRES, which brand has a higher percentage of fragrance-free products?

COSRX has a higher percentage of fragrance-free products, as 37 of its 38 products on this page list no fragrance, whereas all 5 KORRES products contain fragrance.

How do the founding years and current ownership differ between COSRX and KORRES?

COSRX was founded in 2013 in South Korea and is owned by Amorepacific Group, whereas KORRES was founded in 1996 and is owned by Halcyon Equity Partners and Giorgos Korres.

Which brand performs better for soothing and calming sensitive skin according to the review themes?

COSRX performs better for soothing and calming sensitive skin according to the review themes.

COSRX or KORRES: which moisturizer is better?

COSRX offers moisturizers that generally achieve a High or Superior Lovi fit across multiple skin types, whereas KORRES moisturizers vary widely from Low to High fit. Furthermore, the products on this page by COSRX focus heavily on hydration and soothing ingredients like snail mucin and hyaluronic acid without added fragrance, unlike KORRES.

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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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