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SK-II vs KORRES

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

SK-II and KORRES are distinct skincare brands offering thoughtfully crafted products for diverse complexions. The Japanese label is cherished for luxurious moisturizers, potent serums, clarifying toners, and restorative masks anchored by pitera, while the second is widely loved for cleansers and moisturizers drawing on scientifically crafted formulas. Both suit dry skin best, though the former also suits acne-prone skin and the latter favors sensitive skin. They differ through their signature ingredients and specific formulations, as the former utilizes pitera to improve pore area, roughness, and redness, while the latter delivers dependable daily care for a balanced, radiant complexion.

SK-II is a Japanese skincare brand founded in 1980 and owned by The Procter & Gamble Company since 1991.

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

Popular SK-II vs KORRES products

People Say

SK-IIKORRES
  • Skin Texture and Smoothing Mostly MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “skin feels soft as butter — SK-II Facial Treatment Essence”
    • “drinks right into the skin — SK-II Facial Treatment Essence”
    • “feels like velvet — KORRES Velvet Skin Drink”
    • “absorbs instantly — KORRES Santorini Grape Poreless Skin Cream”
  • Hydration and Moisture Mostly MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “flooded my skin with moisture — SK-II Facial Treatment Mask”
    • “skin feels deeply hydrated, plump, and smoother — SK-II Skinpower Advanced Cream”
    • “saved my dry skin — KORRES Velvet Skin Drink”
    • “extremely moisturizing — KORRES Bounce Firming Moisturizer”
  • Radiance and Glow Mostly MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “gives a glass skin look — SK-II Facial Treatment Essence”
    • “leaves me with a red carpet glow — SK-II Facial Treatment Mask”
    • “Skin looks brighter — SK-II Genoptics Spot Essence”
    • “brings bounce back — KORRES Bounce Firming Moisturizer”
  • Makeup Removal and Cleansing Rarely NotedOften Mentioned
    • “Leaves skin soft — KORRES Foaming Cream Cleanser”
    • “leaves face soft and smooth — KORRES Greek Yoghurt Foaming Cream Cleanser”
    • “removes liquid eyeliner — KORRES Greek Yoghurt Foaming Cream Cleanser”
    • “Dissolves waterproof mascara, melts stubborn makeup, removes sunscreen easily. — SK-II Facial Treatment Cleansing Oil”
  • Gentle Formula Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “Calms redness — KORRES Foaming Cream Cleanser”
    • “calmed my redness — KORRES Santorini Grape Poreless Skin Cream”
    • “Watery consistency — SK-II Facial Treatment Clear Lotion”
  • High Price 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”
    • “way too expensive — SK-II Facial Treatment Essence”
  • Unpleasant Scent and Fragrance Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “smells like dirty feet — SK-II Facial Treatment Essence”
    • “smells slightly like saliva — SK-II Facial Treatment Mask”
    • “Fermented smell — SK-II Facial Treatment Clear Lotion”
    • “smells like babies — KORRES Greek Yoghurt Foaming Cream Cleanser”
  • Breakouts and Skin Reactions Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “caused tiny red bumps — SK-II Facial Treatment Essence”
    • “dried to a tacky finish — SK-II Facial Treatment Mask”
    • “felt tight after an hour — KORRES Santorini Grape Poreless Skin Cream”
    • “broke me out — KORRES Greek Yoghurt Foaming Cream Cleanser”
  • Lack of Results Often MentionedRarely Noted
    • “didn't erase pores — KORRES Santorini Grape Poreless Skin Cream”
    • “did absolutely nothing — SK-II Facial Treatment Essence”

SK-II vs KORRES routines for dry skin

Buy KORRES routine · $185.68 · 96% fitBuy SK-II routine · $591.97 · 91% fitSee multi-brand routine · 99% fit

SK-II vs KORRES routines for oily skin

Buy KORRES routine · $362.98 · 94% fitBuy SK-II routine · $713.54 · 89% fitSee multi-brand routine · 98% fit

SK-II vs KORRES routines for combination skin

Buy KORRES routine · $342.46 · 94% fitBuy SK-II routine · $714.65 · 89% fitSee multi-brand routine · 97% fit

Questions and answers

SK-II or KORRES: which is better?

For routine fit, KORRES achieves Superior levels for oily, combination, sensitive, mature, dark spots, dry sensitive, and oily acne-prone skin, whereas SK-II reaches High levels for those same skin types. Both brands achieve Superior fit levels for dry skin and acne-prone skin. Reviewers note that KORRES features gentle and hydrating formulas, while SK-II lists no fragrance across the products on this page.

What is the difference between SK-II and KORRES?

SK-II has fragrance-free products on this page and achieves a High routine fit for sensitive skin, while KORRES features products containing fragrance and reaches a Superior routine fit for sensitive skin.

SK-II or KORRES for dry skin?

For dry skin, both SK-II and KORRES achieve a Superior routine fit level on this page. Every product on the SK-II page lists no fragrance, whereas none of the KORRES products on this page are fragrance-free.

SK-II or KORRES: which moisturizer is better?

When comparing moisturizers, SK-II and KORRES both offer products on this page with High fit levels for dry and mature skin, but KORRES products on this page often feature added fragrance whereas SK-II lists none. For oily skin types, KORRES moisturizers achieve a Superior routine fit compared to SK-II's High level.

Which is more affordable, SK-II or KORRES?

KORRES has high price and value concerns among reviewers on this page. SK-II has no price complaints listed.

Which brand has fragrance-free products, SK-II or KORRES?

SK-II has fragrance-free products on this page, as every product from the brand lists no fragrance in its ingredients. In contrast, KORRES has fragrance in all of its products on this page.

How do the founding years and current ownership of SK-II and KORRES compare?

SK-II was founded in 1980 in Japan and has been owned by The Procter & Gamble Company since 1991, whereas KORRES was founded in 1996 and is currently owned by Halcyon Equity Partners and Giorgos Korres as of 2024.

Which brand performs better for makeup removal and cleansing according to review themes?

According to the review themes on this page, KORRES does better for makeup removal and cleansing.

SK-II or KORRES for oily skin?

For oily skin, KORRES achieves a Superior routine fit while SK-II reaches a High fit on this page. Reviewers often note that KORRES offers lightweight moisturizers, whereas every product on this page for SK-II lists no fragrance.

SK-II or KORRES for sensitive skin?

For sensitive skin, both brands work well, with Lovi rating SK-II High and KORRES Superior. Every SK-II product on this page lists no fragrance, whereas KORRES products on this page include fragrance and are often noted for scent complaints.

SK-II or KORRES for acne-prone skin?

Both SK-II and KORRES fit acne-prone skin well, with Lovi rating their routines as Superior. Every product on the SK-II page lists no fragrance, whereas KORRES features fragrance in its products.

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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