KORRES and Sebamed are distinct skincare options featuring thoughtful moisturizers and gentle cleansers. The Greek botanical brand uses plant-derived ingredients for dry, sensitive, normal, and combination skin, while the German brand relies on scientifically balanced formulas and a skin-neutral pH for sensitive, reactive, and problematic skin. Both prioritize the natural balance of the complexion, though the former draws on botanical heritage and the latter maintains a steady focus on barrier health.
Sebamed is a German skincare brand founded in 1967 and owned by Sebapharma GmbH & Co. KG.
This page compares some of the most popular KORRES and Sebamed products; for every product of both brands, with a fit score for your own skin, use the Lovi app.
Both brands have strong options depending on your skin needs, with Sebamed offering fragrance-free formulas across the products on this page and KORRES providing rich, hydrating cleansers. Reviewers note that KORRES cleansers are gentle and non-stripping, though the brand's products on this page all contain fragrance.
What is the difference between KORRES and Sebamed?
Sebamed avoids fragrance across the products on this page, whereas all KORRES products on this page include fragrance. Reviewers note that KORRES offers gentle cleansers and hydrating moisturizers, though some report fragrance complaints and skin irritation.
KORRES or Sebamed: which cleanser is better?
For cleansers, both KORRES and Sebamed offer options with High Lovi fit levels for sensitive and acne-prone skin. Reviewers often note that KORRES cleansers are rich, creamy, and effective at removing makeup.
Which is more affordable, KORRES or Sebamed?
Reviewers note that KORRES products on this page often come with high price and value concerns. Sebamed does not have these complaints on its page.
Which causes fewer breakouts, KORRES or Sebamed?
Sebamed products on this page list no fragrance, whereas all KORRES products on this page contain fragrance, which helps reduce the risk of irritation and breakouts for sensitive skin.
How do the founding years and ownership of KORRES and Sebamed compare?
KORRES was founded in 1996 and is owned by Halcyon Equity Partners and Giorgos Korres. In comparison, Sebamed was founded in 1967 in Germany and is owned by Sebapharma GmbH & Co. KG.
Which brand has fragrance-free products, KORRES or Sebamed?
Sebamed has fragrance-free products, as every product on its page lists no fragrance in its ingredients. In contrast, all products from KORRES on this page include fragrance.
What common complaints do reviewers have about KORRES products?
Reviewers often complain about fragrance and scent, high prices and value concerns, and texture and performance issues with the products on this page. They sometimes note skin breakouts and irritation as well.
KORRES or Sebamed: which moisturizer is better?
For moisturizers on this page, KORRES has options with a High Lovi fit for dry skin, mature skin, and acne-prone skin, while Sebamed's Clear Face Care Gel has a High fit specifically for oily acne-prone skin. Reviewers often mention KORRES moisturizers as hydrating and velvety, but KORRES products on this page all contain fragrance.
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