ISDIN and KORRES are esteemed skincare brands that offer thoughtfully balanced botanical and restorative formulations. The Spanish brand founded in 1975 provides elegant moisturizers, advanced sunscreens, restorative serums, and targeted eye products that suit dry and sensitive skin best, while the other brand is widely loved for its thoughtful moisturizers and gentle cleansers that suit dry, sensitive, normal, and combination skin. While both deliver reliable daily support and work harmoniously to maintain a healthy complexion, they differ in their specific targeted solutions, such as ISDIN featuring Fusion Water, Eryfotona Actinica, and K-Ox Eyes, and KORRES offering the Santorini Grape Poreless Skin Cream, Greek Yoghurt Foaming Cream Cleanser, and Bounce Firming Moisturizer.
ISDIN is a Spanish skincare brand founded in 1975 and owned by Puig.
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.
“gives a no-shine glow — KORRES Velvet Skin Drink”
–High price pointOften 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 sensitivityOften 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 breakoutsRarely 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?
Neither brand is universally better, as ISDIN excels with ultralight sunscreens and serums while KORRES offers gentle, creamy cleansers and rich moisturizers. Reviewers note that ISDIN tends to have a high price point, whereas KORRES frequently receives complaints about strong fragrance and scent sensitivity.
What is the difference between ISDIN and KORRES?
ISDIN is known for ultralight and makeup-friendly sunscreens with a high price point, while KORRES offers gentle, non-stripping cleansers alongside hydrating and velvety moisturizers. Reviewers note that ISDIN may lead to skin irritation and breakouts, whereas KORRES frequently receives complaints regarding strong fragrance and scent sensitivity.
ISDIN or KORRES: which moisturizer is better?
When it comes to moisturizers, ISDIN offers options like Hyaluronic Concentrate with a High fit for sensitive and acne-prone skin, while KORRES features products like Bounce Firming Moisturizer with a High fit for dry, mature, and acne-prone skin. Both brands have moisturizers with varying fit levels, so the better choice depends on your specific skin type and needs.
Which is more affordable, ISDIN or KORRES?
Both ISDIN and KORRES face similar criticisms regarding affordability, as a high price point is often noted for the products on this page for both brands.
Which causes fewer breakouts, ISDIN or KORRES?
KORRES causes fewer breakouts, as skin irritation and breakouts are noted as a negative review theme for ISDIN while KORRES is known for gentle and non-stripping cleansers.
Which brand has better options for sunscreens, ISDIN or KORRES?
ISDIN has better options for sunscreens, with products on this page like Eryfotona Actinica and Fusion Water rated as having a Superior or High fit for various skin types. Reviewers mostly mention that these sunscreens are ultralight, makeup-friendly, and skin-friendly.
Between ISDIN and KORRES, which brand is more suitable for sensitive skin?
For sensitive skin, both ISDIN and KORRES are equal according to reviewer feedback on this page. Reviewers note that both brands offer gentle options, though ISDIN has three out of eight fragrance-free products on this page while KORRES lists fragrance in all of its products.
Which brand offers products with no fragrance, ISDIN or KORRES?
ISDIN offers products with no fragrance, as 3 of 8 products on this page list no fragrance, whereas all KORRES products on this page contain fragrance.
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