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KORRES vs MAC

Rated by Lovi · Unbiased, science-based skincare AI trained on real user outcomes · How the Fit score works

KORRES and MAC are respected beauty brands offering reliable moisturizers, cleansers, and makeup removers crafted from carefully balanced formulas. The Greek brand is widely loved for its botanical formulas and suits dry, sensitive, normal, and combination skin best, while the Canadian brand is beloved for its daily skincare and suits balanced skin best. Both brands offer targeted solutions for acne-prone skin, dark spots, and mature skin through gentle and effective ingredients. They differ primarily in their formulation heritage and ideal skin types, providing a calm and measured foundation for daily maintenance.

MAC is a Canadian skincare brand founded in 1984 and owned by The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. since 1994.

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

Popular KORRES vs MAC products

People Say

KORRESMAC
  • Texture and feel Mostly MentionedNot noted
    • “feels like velvet — KORRES Velvet Skin Drink”
    • “absorbs instantly — KORRES Santorini Grape Poreless Skin Cream”
    • “Luxurious foam — KORRES Foaming Cream Cleanser”
  • Non-stripping and gentle formula Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “Leaves skin soft — KORRES Foaming Cream Cleanser”
    • “leaves face soft and smooth — KORRES Greek Yoghurt Foaming Cream Cleanser”
    • “Leaves skin feeling soft and supple, never tight. — MAC Hyper Real Fresh Canvas Cleansing Oil”
    • “Does not cause breakouts — MAC Mineralize Timecheck Lotion”
  • Lightweight hydration Not notedMostly Mentioned
    • “absorbs quickly — MAC Hyper Real Serumizer”
    • “Absorbs in a snap — MAC Mineralize Timecheck Lotion”
    • “Emulsifies beautifully and rinses off without a greasy film. — MAC Hyper Real Fresh Canvas Cleansing Oil”
  • Makeup primer and base Not notedMostly Mentioned
    • “foundation glides on — MAC Hyper Real Serumizer”
    • “Sits beautifully under makeup — MAC Mineralize Timecheck Lotion”
  • Effective makeup removal Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “removes liquid eyeliner — KORRES Greek Yoghurt Foaming Cream Cleanser”
    • “Melts away makeup — KORRES Foaming Cream Cleanser”
    • “Removes waterproof mascara completely without needing a separate remover. — MAC Hyper Real Fresh Canvas Cleansing Oil”
  • Glow and finish Rarely NotedOften Mentioned
    • “lit-from-within look — MAC Hyper Real Serumizer”
    • “gives a no-shine glow — KORRES Velvet Skin Drink”
  • Price point and value Often MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “jar is very small — KORRES Santorini Grape Poreless Skin Cream”
    • “Expensive for cleanser — KORRES Foaming Cream Cleanser”
    • “priciest face cleanser — KORRES Greek Yoghurt Foaming Cream Cleanser”
    • “too expensive — MAC Hyper Real Serumizer”
  • Fragrance and scent sensitivity Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “scent is overpowering — MAC Hyper Real Serumizer”
    • “Has a scent that might irritate very sensitive noses. — MAC Hyper Real Fresh Canvas Cleansing Oil”
    • “smells like babies — KORRES Greek Yoghurt Foaming Cream Cleanser”
  • Skin breakouts and irritation Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
    • “broke me out — KORRES Greek Yoghurt Foaming Cream Cleanser”
    • “caused tiny bumps — KORRES Velvet Skin Drink”
    • “caused acne — MAC Hyper Real Serumizer”
    • “Breaks me out, I got pimples from this. — MAC Hyper Real Fresh Canvas Cleansing Oil”

Questions and answers

KORRES or MAC: which is better?

Both brands have their strengths, but MAC is better for lightweight hydration and glow, while KORRES does better on price point and value according to the products on this page. Reviewers note that Lovi fit levels vary, with both brands offering options that have High or Average fits depending on your skin type.

What is the difference between KORRES and MAC?

When comparing the products on this page, KORRES tends to do better for texture and feel, while MAC offers better lightweight hydration, makeup bases, and finishes. Reviewers note that both brands include fragrance in their products on this page.

KORRES or MAC: which moisturizer is better?

MAC is better for lightweight hydration and glow, whereas KORRES offers rich moisturizers with better overall value for your money. Both brands feature products on this page that contain fragrance.

Which is more affordable, KORRES or MAC?

KORRES is more affordable than MAC, as price point and value are noted as an advantage for KORRES on this page.

Which causes fewer breakouts, KORRES or MAC?

Both KORRES and MAC perform equally well regarding skin breakouts and irritation.

Between KORRES and MAC, which brand offers a better selection of cleansers for dry sensitive skin?

KORRES provides a better selection of cleansers for dry sensitive skin, as both of its cleanser options on this page achieve a High Lovi fit level for this skin type.

How do the founding years and corporate ownership of KORRES and MAC compare?

KORRES was founded in 1996 and is owned by Halcyon Equity Partners and Giorgos Korres. In comparison, MAC was founded in 1984 in Canada and is owned by The Estée Lauder Companies Inc.

Which brand performs better when it comes to texture and feel according to reviewers?

When it comes to texture and feel, KORRES performs better according to reviewers.

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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