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Galderma vs KORRES

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Galderma is a Swiss skincare brand founded in 1981 and owned by Galderma Group AG.

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

Popular Galderma vs KORRES products

People Say

GaldermaKORRES
  • Acne clearance and prevention Mostly MentionedNot noted
    • “cleared up my skin — Galderma Benzac AC Mild Strength 2.5% Acne Gel”
    • “cystic acne gone — Galderma Epiduo Gel”
    • “stops new pimples — Galderma Epiduo Gel”
  • Gentle on sensitive skin Sometimes NotedMostly Mentioned
    • “leaves face soft and smooth — KORRES Greek Yoghurt Foaming Cream Cleanser”
    • “Calms redness — KORRES Foaming Cream Cleanser”
    • “helped with my redness — KORRES Greek Yoghurt Foaming Cream Cleanser”
    • “didn't burn my face — Galderma Benzac AC Mild Strength 2.5% Acne Gel”
  • Rich 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”
  • Skin smoothing and scar fading Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “scars are fading — Galderma Epiduo Gel”
    • “skin feels smooth — Galderma Epiduo Gel”
    • “angry redness tones down — Galderma Benzac AC 5”
    • “skin feels baby soft — KORRES Santorini Grape Poreless Skin Cream”
  • Non-stripping cleansing and makeup removal Not notedOften Mentioned
    • “Leaves skin soft — KORRES Foaming Cream Cleanser”
    • “removes liquid eyeliner — KORRES Greek Yoghurt Foaming Cream Cleanser”
    • “Melts away makeup — KORRES Foaming Cream Cleanser”
  • Lightweight and oil-controlling Not notedOften Mentioned
    • “absorbs instantly — KORRES Santorini Grape Poreless Skin Cream”
    • “rich... without being greasy — KORRES Bounce Firming Moisturizer”
    • “kept me matte all day — KORRES Santorini Grape Poreless Skin Cream”
  • Severe dryness and peeling Mostly MentionedNot noted
    • “skin flaking off — Galderma Epiduo Gel”
  • Burning, stinging, and irritation Mostly MentionedNot noted
    • “face on fire — Galderma Epiduo Gel”
  • Initial purging and side effects Mostly MentionedNot noted
    • “got worse first — Galderma Epiduo Gel”
  • Bleaching fabrics Mostly MentionedNot noted
    • “bleached my towel — Galderma Benzac AC 5”
  • Negative fragrance or scent Not notedOften Mentioned
    • “smells like babies — KORRES Greek Yoghurt Foaming Cream Cleanser”
  • High price point Not notedOften Mentioned
    • “jar is very small — KORRES Santorini Grape Poreless Skin Cream”

Galderma vs KORRES routines for dry skin

Buy KORRES routine · $185.68 · 96% fitBuy Galderma routine · $153.64 · 90% fitSee multi-brand routine · 99% fit

Galderma vs KORRES routines for oily skin

Buy Galderma routine · $326.92 · 96% fitBuy KORRES routine · $362.98 · 94% fitSee multi-brand routine · 98% fit

Galderma vs KORRES routines for combination skin

Buy Galderma routine · $318.51 · 94% fitBuy KORRES routine · $342.46 · 94% fitSee multi-brand routine · 97% fit

Questions and answers

Galderma or KORRES: which is better?

Galderma is better for acne clearance and dark spot smoothing, while KORRES is better for sensitive skin and providing rich, non-stripping cleansers.

What is the difference between Galderma and KORRES?

Galderma focuses on effective acne-clearing serums with a Superior routine fit for oily and acne-prone skin, while KORRES offers gentle and hydrating cleansers and moisturizers with a Superior fit for sensitive and mature skin.

The Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, 2020

Galderma or KORRES for dry skin?

Galderma and KORRES both achieve a Superior Lovi routine fit for dry skin. However, the products on this page from KORRES include cleansers and moisturizers well-suited for dry skin, whereas Galderma's lineup focuses heavily on acne-clearing serums that may cause dryness and peeling.

Which is more affordable, Galderma or KORRES?

Galderma has a higher price point than KORRES.

Do Galderma products contain fragrance?

Every Galderma product on this page lists no fragrance in its ingredients. Reviewers note that Galderma does better with negative fragrance or scent.

Which brand is better for sensitive skin, Galderma or KORRES?

KORRES is better for sensitive skin, earning a Superior Lovi fit level compared to Galderma's High fit level. The products on this page for KORRES feature gentle and non-stripping cleansers, while Galderma's options may cause severe irritation and discomfort.

What are the main negative reviews for KORRES skincare?

Reviewers often complain about fragrance and scent, high prices and value concerns, and texture and performance issues with the products on this page. Some people also sometimes note skin breakouts and irritation.

Galderma or KORRES for oily skin?

Both Galderma and KORRES are a Superior fit for oily skin. The products on this page for Galderma focus heavily on tackling acne and oil, while KORRES offers lightweight and oil-controlling moisturizers alongside gentle cleansers.

Galderma or KORRES for sensitive skin?

For sensitive skin, KORRES has a Superior fit while Galderma has a High fit. Reviewers note that KORRES offers gentle and non-stripping cleansers, whereas Galderma products on this page may cause severe irritation and discomfort.

Galderma or KORRES for acne-prone skin?

Both Galderma and KORRES achieve a Superior Lovi fit for acne-prone skin with the products on this page. Galderma is specifically known for effective acne-clearing serums, while KORRES offers gentle, non-stripping cleansers and lightweight moisturizers.

The Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, 2020

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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