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Shiseido vs KORRES

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Shiseido and KORRES are esteemed skincare brands that offer thoughtful moisturizers and gentle cleansers. The Japanese house, founded in 1872, is beloved for its sunscreens and serums formulated with glycerin, suiting sensitive and mature skin best. Meanwhile, the botanical line draws on rich heritage to suit dry, sensitive, normal, and combination skin. While the former relies on meticulous formulations to improve stratum corneum hydration, the latter works harmoniously to support the natural balance of the complexion.

Shiseido is a Japanese skincare brand founded in 1872 and owned by Shiseido Company, Limited.

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

Popular Shiseido vs KORRES products

People Say

ShiseidoKORRES
  • Deep hydration and moisture Mostly MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “Immediate sensation of comfort — Shiseido Benefiance Wrinkle Smoothing Eye Cream”
    • “skin feels plump, soft and nourished, eliminates dryness, bouncy feel — Shiseido VITAL PERFECTION”
    • “Skin feels more hydrated — Shiseido Activating Essence”
    • “saved my dry skin — KORRES Velvet Skin Drink”
  • Luxurious and rich texture Mostly MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “silky smooth, rich but non-greasy, absorbs quickly, melts into skin — Shiseido VITAL PERFECTION”
    • “Velvety, rich cream texture — Shiseido Benefiance Wrinkle Smoothing Eye Cream”
    • “feels like velvet — KORRES Velvet Skin Drink”
    • “Luxurious foam — KORRES Foaming Cream Cleanser”
  • Fast absorption and lightweight feel Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “Lightweight, silky, non-sticky, sinks in instantly. — Shiseido Ultimune Power Infusing Concentrate”
    • “Airy-soft texture — Shiseido Essential Energy Hydrating Cream”
    • “absorbs instantly — KORRES Santorini Grape Poreless Skin Cream”
    • “rich... without being greasy — KORRES Bounce Firming Moisturizer”
  • Anti-aging and skin smoothing Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “Smoothed out crow's feet — Shiseido Benefiance Wrinkle Smoothing Eye Cream”
    • “tighter jawline, lifted appearance, improved elasticity, less sagging — Shiseido VITAL PERFECTION”
    • “brings bounce back — KORRES Bounce Firming Moisturizer”
    • “skin feels baby soft — KORRES Santorini Grape Poreless Skin Cream”
  • Gentle on skin and non-stripping Rarely NotedMostly Mentioned
    • “Leaves skin soft — KORRES Foaming Cream Cleanser”
    • “leaves face soft and smooth — KORRES Greek Yoghurt Foaming Cream Cleanser”
    • “Calms redness — KORRES Foaming Cream Cleanser”
    • “No irritation — Shiseido Essential Energy Hydrating Cream”
  • Radiance and brightening effects Often MentionedRarely Noted
    • “Skin looks brighter, more radiant, and "glowy." — Shiseido Ultimune Power Infusing Concentrate”
    • “faded pimple marks — Shiseido White Lucent Brightening Gel Cream”
    • “Eyes look more awake — Shiseido Benefiance Wrinkle Smoothing Eye Cream”
    • “gives a no-shine glow — KORRES Velvet Skin Drink”
  • High price point Mostly MentionedOften 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”
    • “Very expensive for the size — Shiseido Benefiance Wrinkle Smoothing Eye Cream”
  • Strong or overpowering fragrance Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “old lady smell — Shiseido Eudermine Revitalizing Essence”
    • “Strong scent, alcohol smell, potential irritation for sensitive skin. — Shiseido Ultimune Power Infusing Concentrate”
    • “smells like babies — KORRES Greek Yoghurt Foaming Cream Cleanser”
    • “smell is too strong — KORRES Velvet Skin Drink”
  • Texture issues and consistency Rarely NotedOften Mentioned
    • “left my skin squeaky dry — Shiseido Clarifying Cleansing Foam”
    • “Felt powdery — Shiseido Essential Energy Hydrating Cream”
    • “Clogs my pores — Shiseido FUTURE SOLUTION LX”
    • “felt tight after an hour — KORRES Santorini Grape Poreless Skin Cream”

Questions and answers

Shiseido or KORRES: which is better?

Shiseido is better for deep hydration and brightening effects among the products on this page, while KORRES does better at being gentle on skin and non-stripping.

What is the difference between Shiseido and KORRES?

Shiseido is known for deep hydration and brightening effects with key ingredients like glycerin and hyaluronic acid, while KORRES is noted for offering gentle, non-stripping cleansers and hydrating moisturizers. Reviewers mention that Shiseido products on this page often come with a high price point and strong fragrance, whereas KORRES also faces frequent price and scent complaints.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

Shiseido or KORRES: which cleanser is better?

Shiseido is often noted for deep-cleansing and efficient cleansers among the products on this page, whereas KORRES is praised for gentle and non-stripping cleansers. Shiseido cleansers feature key ingredients such as glycerin and hyaluronic acid across their formulas.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

Which is more affordable, Shiseido or KORRES?

When looking at the price points mentioned in reviews for the products on this page, both Shiseido and KORRES face high price and value concerns from shoppers.

Which causes fewer breakouts, Shiseido or KORRES?

Shiseido is unlikely to cause fewer breakouts than KORRES, as reviewers for both brands sometimes note skin breakouts and irritation.

Between Shiseido and KORRES, which brand offers better options for sensitive skin?

Shiseido and KORRES both offer products that fit sensitive skin well on their respective pages. For instance, Shiseido features items like the Essential Energy Hydrating Cream, while KORRES includes options such as the Greek Yoghurt Foaming Cream Cleanser.

How do the fragrance options compare between Shiseido and KORRES skincare products?

Shiseido features some products on this page that list no fragrance, whereas all products from KORRES include fragrance.

Which brand is better for anti-aging and firming, Shiseido or KORRES?

Shiseido and KORRES are equal for anti-aging and skin smoothing.

Shiseido or KORRES: which moisturizer is better?

Shiseido is better for deep hydration and moisture among the moisturizers on this page. Both brands offer equally fast-absorbing and lightweight feel, as well as anti-aging and skin-smoothing benefits.

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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