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KORRES vs Principia

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

KORRES and Principia are two thoughtful skincare lines known for their careful cleansers and precise formulas. The former is best suited for dry and sensitive skin with nourishing moisturizers and cleansers, while the latter suits balanced to oily skin best through its focused offerings. They differ primarily in their standout products and ideal skin types, with the first brand featuring targeted solutions like the Santorini Grape Poreless Skin Cream for acne-prone skin, the Greek Yoghurt Foaming Cream Cleanser for skin with dark spots, and the Bounce Firming Moisturizer for mature skin, and the latter offering the Gel de Limpeza GL-01 for acne-prone skin. Both help users achieve a healthy, balanced complexion with dependable daily care.

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

Popular KORRES vs Principia products

Questions and answers

KORRES or Principia: which is better?

KORRES is better than Principia because the products on this page offer higher Lovi fit levels across multiple skin types, whereas Principia only includes a single cleanser with average to caution ratings. Additionally, KORRES provides a wider variety of skincare options tailored for dry, sensitive, and acne-prone skin.

What is the difference between KORRES and Principia?

KORRES offers a broader variety of products on this page with High fits for dry and sensitive skin types, whereas Principia features just one fragrance-free cleanser that shows only Average or lower fits for most skin types. Reviewers often mention that KORRES products are gentle and hydrating, but some note fragrance complaints and high prices.

KORRES or Principia: which cleanser is better?

KORRES cleansers on this page generally have a High Lovi fit across multiple skin types, whereas the Principia cleanser reaches only an Average fit at best and requires caution for dry skin. Reviewers also mostly mention that KORRES cleansers are gentle and non-stripping, though all KORRES cleansers on this page contain fragrance.

Which is more affordable, KORRES or Principia?

Reviews note high price and value concerns for KORRES, while affordability details for Principia are not specified on this page.

Which causes fewer breakouts, KORRES or Principia?

KORRES products on this page help dry, sensitive, and acne-prone skin, but reviewers sometimes note breakouts and irritation, whereas Principia's single cleanser on this page is rated low for acne-prone skin and requires caution for dry skin.

Between KORRES and Principia, which brand offers fragrance-free products?

Principia offers fragrance-free products for the products on this page, as every item lists no fragrance in its ingredients, whereas KORRES includes fragrance in all its products on this page.

How do the founding years and ownership of KORRES and Principia compare?

KORRES was founded earlier in 1996 and is owned by Halcyon Equity Partners and Giorgos Korres, whereas Principia was founded later in 2020 and is owned by Viziera Participações Ltda.

Which brand has more product options listed for dry and sensitive skin?

KORRES has more product options listed for dry and sensitive skin, with several moisturizers and cleansers achieving a High Lovi fit level for these skin types. Principia only features one cleanser on this page, which has a Caution fit level for dry and sensitive skin.

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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