# KORRES vs Sebamed

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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.

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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](https://app.pora.ai/vqqJ/j1xj2b6o?af_sub2=compare&af_sub3=selection_note&af_sub4=pg11ac1cda9b).

### Popular KORRES vs Sebamed products

#### Sebamed

- [Clear Face Care Gel](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/p/sebamed/clear-face-care-gel/for/oily-acne-prone-skin) — High fit — [CA$48.35 at Amazon](https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B003NTJKHY?tag=lovi-care-web-product01-20&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1)
- [Facial Cleanser](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/p/sebamed/facial-cleanser/for/combination-skin) — High fit

#### KORRES

- [Foaming Cream Cleanser](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/p/korres/foaming-cream-cleanser/for/dry-sensitive-skin) — High fit
- [Greek Yoghurt Foaming Cream Cleanser](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/p/korres/greek-yoghurt-foaming-cream-cleanser/for/sensitive-skin) — High fit
- [Velvet Skin Drink](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/p/korres/velvet-skin-drink/for/sensitive-skin) — Average fit
- [Santorini Grape Poreless Skin Cream](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/p/korres/santorini-grape-poreless-skin-cream/for/oily-acne-prone-skin) — High fit
- [Bounce Firming Moisturizer](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/p/korres/bounce-firming-moisturizer/for/dry-skin) — High fit

## Questions and answers

### KORRES or Sebamed: which is better?

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.

## 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
- [The effects of a topical gel containing chitosan, 0,2% chlorhexidine, allantoin and despanthenol on the wound healing process subsequent to impacted lower third molar extraction](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27475700/) Allantoin · Medicina Oral, Patologia Oral Y Cirugia Bucal, 2016
- [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
- [Treatment of acne with a combination of propolis, tea tree oil, and Aloe vera compared to erythromycin cream: two double-blind investigations](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30588129/) Aloe barbadensis leaf juice · Clinical Pharmacology, 2018
- [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 topical gel containing chitosan, chlorhexidine, allantoin and dexpanthenol for pain and inflammation control after third molar surgery: A randomized and placebo-controlled clinical trial](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32683390/) Allantoin · Medicina Oral, Patologia Oral Y Cirugia Bucal, 2020
- [High molecular compounds (polysaccharides and proanthocyanidins) from Hamamelis virginiana bark: influence on human skin keratinocyte proliferation and differentiation and influence on irritated skin](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/11684194/) Witch hazel bark extract · Phytochemistry, 2001
- [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
- [Effect of seasonal and geographical differences on skin and effect of treatment with an osmoprotectant: Sorbitol](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23752031/) Sorbitol · Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2013
- [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/ca/brands/korres)
- German skincare: [Sebamed](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/brands/sebamed)

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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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