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Avène vs KORRES

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

Avène and KORRES are two respected skincare lines offering thoughtful moisturizers, gentle cleansers, and reliable sunscreens. The French brand, founded in 1990 and owned by Fondation Pierre Fabre, features hydrating glycerin and relies on science-backed formulations to suit oily, acne-prone skin best. Conversely, KORRES draws on the rich heritage of its scientifically crafted formulas to suit dry skin and sensitive skin best, while both help users achieve a balanced, radiant complexion with dependable daily care.

Avène is a French skincare brand founded in 1990 and owned by Fondation Pierre Fabre.

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

Popular Avène vs KORRES products

People Say

AvèneKORRES
  • Gentle and non-stripping cleansers Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “leaves face clean but not dry — Avène Cleanance”
    • “Perfect cleanser for sensitive skin. — Avène Milk Cleanser”
    • “Leaves skin soft — KORRES Foaming Cream Cleanser”
    • “leaves face soft and smooth — KORRES Greek Yoghurt Foaming Cream Cleanser”
  • Refreshing and lightweight feel Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “absorbs very quickly — Avène Vitamin Activ Cg Radiance Concentrated Serum”
    • “Feels so refreshing — Avène Cleanance Cleansing Gel”
    • “absorbs instantly — KORRES Santorini Grape Poreless Skin Cream”
    • “rich... without being greasy — KORRES Bounce Firming Moisturizer”
  • Soothes irritation and redness Mostly MentionedRarely Noted
    • “Calmed my angry red skin overnight — Avène Cicalfate+ Restorative Protective Cream”
    • “Nothing has ever worked to soothe or heal my skin like these before. — Avène Tolerance Control Soothing Skin Recovery Balm”
    • “no irritation at all — Avène Hydrance+”
    • “helped with my redness — KORRES Greek Yoghurt Foaming Cream Cleanser”
  • Anti-aging and smoothing Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “skin instantly felt firmer — Avène Hyaluron Activ B3 Concentrated Plumping Serum”
    • “I've noticed a definite improvement in the fine lines around my eyes — Avène RetrinAL EYES”
    • “brings bounce back — KORRES Bounce Firming Moisturizer”
    • “skin feels baby soft — KORRES Santorini Grape Poreless Skin Cream”
  • Luxurious and creamy texture Not notedMostly Mentioned
    • “feels like velvet — KORRES Velvet Skin Drink”
    • “Luxurious foam — KORRES Foaming Cream Cleanser”
    • “creamy and luxurious feel — KORRES Greek Yoghurt Foaming Cream Cleanser”
  • Oil control and acne clearing Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
    • “Keeps me matte for hours — Avène Cleanance Cleansing Gel”
    • “keeps skin matte — Avène Cleanance”
    • “kept me matte all day — KORRES Santorini Grape Poreless Skin Cream”
  • Strong fragrance and scent issues Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “The fragrance is very present. — Avène Milk Cleanser”
    • “smell is too strong — Avène Cleanance”
    • “Smells like grandma — Avène Cold Cream”
    • “smells like babies — KORRES Greek Yoghurt Foaming Cream Cleanser”
  • Price point and value concerns Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “Its a bit pricey but so worth it!! — Avène Tolerance Control Soothing Skin Recovery Balm”
    • “a bit pricey — Avène Cleanance”
    • “Tiny tube for the money — Avène Cold Cream”
    • “jar is very small — KORRES Santorini Grape Poreless Skin Cream”
  • Drying or adverse reactions Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
    • “Left my face tight — Avène Cleanance Cleansing Gel”
    • “no difference — Avène Antirougeurs Fort Relief Concentrate”
    • “dried out my skin — Avène Cleanance”
    • “felt tight after an hour — KORRES Santorini Grape Poreless Skin Cream”

Avène vs KORRES routines for dry skin

Buy KORRES routine · $185.68 · 96% fitBuy Avène routine · $207.69 · 76% fitSee multi-brand routine · 99% fit

Avène vs KORRES routines for oily skin

Buy KORRES routine · $362.98 · 94% fitBuy Avène routine · $377.02 · 85% fitSee multi-brand routine · 98% fit

Avène vs KORRES routines for combination skin

Buy KORRES routine · $342.46 · 94% fitBuy Avène routine · $358.50 · 88% fitSee multi-brand routine · 97% fit

Questions and answers

Avène or KORRES: which is better?

Both Avène and KORRES fit multiple skin types well, with KORRES achieving a Superior routine fit for dry sensitive skin on this page. Avène offers more fragrance-free options across the products on this page.

What is the difference between Avène and KORRES?

Avène and KORRES differ in formulation and focus, as Avène relies on thermal water and offers half fragrance-free products on this page, while KORRES includes fragrance in all its products on this page and is noted for luxurious, creamy textures. Lovi rates KORRES as having a Superior routine fit for dry sensitive skin, whereas Avène has an Average fit for that skin type.

Avène or KORRES for dry skin?

For dry skin, KORRES has a Superior routine fit, while Avène has a High routine fit on the products on this page. KORRES is often noted for its hydrating and velvety moisturizers, whereas Avène features key hydrating ingredients like glycerin across its products.

Avène or KORRES: which cleanser is better?

Both Avène and KORRES offer cleansers that reviewers mostly mention as gentle and non-stripping. Avène has 3 cleansers on this page, while KORRES has 2 cleansers on this page.

Which is more affordable, Avène or KORRES?

Reviewers note that price point and value concerns are associated with Avène.

Avène or KORRES: which brand has more fragrance-free options?

Avène has more fragrance-free options, as 7 of the 15 products on this page for Avène list no fragrance, whereas all 5 products on this page for KORRES list fragrance.

Which brand performs better for dry sensitive skin according to the routine fits?

For dry sensitive skin, KORRES has a Superior routine fit while Avène has an Average routine fit.

Avène or KORRES: which brand was founded earlier?

Avène was founded earlier, in 1990 in France, while KORRES was founded in 1996.

Avène or KORRES for oily skin?

For oily skin, Lovi rates both Avène and KORRES as having a Superior routine fit.

Avène or KORRES: which moisturizer is better?

KORRES provides a Superior routine fit for dry skin compared to Avène, which has a High fit. KORRES moisturizers help deliver a hydrating and velvety feel, though the products on this page list fragrance.

Avène or KORRES for sensitive skin?

For sensitive skin, both Avène and KORRES are good options, as Lovi rates both brands as having a High routine fit. Reviewers often mention that Avène helps soothe irritation and redness, while KORRES offers rich and creamy cleansers.

Avène or KORRES for acne-prone skin?

Both Avène and KORRES fit acne-prone skin well, with Lovi giving Avène a Superior fit and KORRES a Superior fit. Avène offers dedicated treatments like Cleanance Comedomed Anti-Blemish Concentrate, while KORRES features options like Santorini Grape Poreless Skin Cream.

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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