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COSRX vs KORRES

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COSRX and KORRES are two distinct skincare lines known for their thoughtfully formulated moisturizers and cleansers. The Korean skincare brand COSRX is dearly loved for its expertly formulated serums, moisturizers, cleansers, masks, and more, which thoughtfully incorporate hyaluronic acid, glycerin, and niacinamide, while KORRES is widely loved for its thoughtfully formulated moisturizers and cleansers. Both brands suit different complexions, as the former suits acne-prone skin and oily skin best, and the latter suits dry skin and mature skin best. Ultimately, they differ in their specific formulations and ideal skin types, offering targeted care through standout products like the Advanced Snail Mucin Gel Cleanser, the Santorini Grape Poreless Skin Cream, and the Greek Yoghurt Foaming Cream Cleanser.

COSRX is a Korean skincare brand founded in 2013 and owned by Amorepacific Group since 2024.

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

Popular COSRX vs KORRES products

People Say

COSRXKORRES
  • Soothing and calming for sensitive skin Mostly MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “No stinging or irritation — COSRX BHA Blackhead Power Liquid”
    • “perfect for first-time retinol users — COSRX The Retinol 0.1 Cream”
    • “calms down my redness — COSRX Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence”
    • “Calms redness — KORRES Foaming Cream Cleanser”
  • Improves skin texture and smoothness Mostly MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “gives me that glass skin look — COSRX Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence”
    • “skin feels softer immediately — COSRX The 6 Peptide Skin Booster Serum”
    • “feels like velvet — KORRES Velvet Skin Drink”
    • “skin feels baby soft — KORRES Santorini Grape Poreless Skin Cream”
  • Deep hydration and moisturization Mostly MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “skin drinks it up — COSRX Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence”
    • “woke up with soft, supple skin — COSRX Advanced Snail 92 All in One Cream”
    • “gives a healthy glow — COSRX The 6 Peptide Skin Booster Serum”
    • “saved my dry skin — KORRES Velvet Skin Drink”
  • Lightweight and fast-absorbing texture Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “absorbs instantly like water — COSRX The 6 Peptide Skin Booster Serum”
    • “sinks in immediately — COSRX Advanced Snail Peptide Eye Cream”
    • “absorbs instantly — KORRES Santorini Grape Poreless Skin Cream”
    • “rich... without being greasy — KORRES Bounce Firming Moisturizer”
  • Gentle and non-stripping cleansing Sometimes 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”
    • “doesn't strip my skin — COSRX Low pH Good Morning Gel Cleanser”
  • Effective acne and pore control Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “helped to improve my acne after only 2 weeks — COSRX Salicylic Acid Daily Gentle Cleanser”
    • “cleared up my spots — COSRX Low pH Good Morning Gel Cleanser”
    • “Melted blackheads right off — COSRX BHA Blackhead Power Liquid”
    • “kept me matte all day — KORRES Santorini Grape Poreless Skin Cream”
  • Unpleasant scent or strong fragrance Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “smells like chemicals — COSRX Low pH Good Morning Gel Cleanser”
    • “smells like onions — COSRX The Retinol 0.1 Cream”
    • “smells like tea tree/medicinal — COSRX Oil-Free Ultra-Moisturizing Lotion (with Birch Sap)”
    • “smells like babies — KORRES Greek Yoghurt Foaming Cream Cleanser”
  • Small size and packaging issues Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “only 20mls... significantly less product — COSRX The Hyaluronic Acid 3 Serum”
    • “tube is tiny — COSRX The Retinol 0.1 Cream”
    • “Needs a pump — KORRES Foaming Cream Cleanser”
    • “jar is very small — KORRES Santorini Grape Poreless Skin Cream”
  • Drying or stripping effects Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
    • “felt tight after an hour — KORRES Santorini Grape Poreless Skin Cream”
    • “left my face tight — COSRX Low pH Good Morning Gel Cleanser”

COSRX vs KORRES routines for dry skin

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COSRX vs KORRES routines for oily skin

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COSRX vs KORRES routines for combination skin

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Questions and answers

COSRX or KORRES: which is better?

COSRX and KORRES both perform well, with KORRES achieving superior routine fit for dry skin, mature skin, combination skin, and dry sensitive skin. Reviewers note that KORRES offers gentle and non-stripping cleansers, while COSRX is favored for soothing sensitive skin and controlling acne.

What is the difference between COSRX and KORRES?

COSRX fits best for acne-prone, oily, and sensitive skin, while KORRES fits best for dry, mature, and combination skin. Reviewers note that COSRX excels at soothing sensitive skin, deep hydration, and effective acne control, whereas KORRES offers gentle, non-stripping cleansers and hydrating, velvety moisturizers.

COSRX or KORRES for dry skin?

For dry skin, Lovi rates the routine fit as High for COSRX and Superior for KORRES. Reviewers mention that COSRX provides deep hydration and moisturization, while KORRES offers hydrating and velvety moisturizers.

COSRX or KORRES: which cleanser is better?

KORRES provides gentler and non-stripping cleansers than COSRX, as reviewers mostly note its formulas for being gentle, whereas COSRX includes options like its Salicylic Acid Daily Gentle Cleanser that carries a warning for dry skin. For dry sensitive skin and sensitive skin, the cleansers on this page fit KORRES at High and COSRX at various levels ranging from Average to Superior.

Which is more affordable, COSRX or KORRES?

The provided page and study facts do not contain pricing information to determine whether COSRX or KORRES is more affordable.

Between COSRX and KORRES, which brand has better fragrance-free options?

COSRX has much better fragrance-free options because 37 of the 38 products on this page list no fragrance, whereas all 5 products on the Korres page contain fragrance.

How do COSRX and KORRES compare when it comes to soothing sensitive skin?

COSRX does better than KORRES for soothing sensitive skin. Reviewers often mention COSRX products as soothing and calming for sensitive skin, and Lovi rates the COSRX routine as Superior for sensitive skin.

Which brand performs better for managing skin with dark spots, COSRX or KORRES?

KORRES performs better for managing skin with dark spots, achieving a Superior routine fit compared to the High fit level of COSRX on this page. Niacinamide helps reduce cutaneous pigmentation.

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COSRX or KORRES for oily skin?

Both COSRX and KORRES achieve an oily skin Lovi fit of Superior. COSRX features a specialized range of products on this page that helps control acne and clear pores, whereas KORRES offers hydrating and velvety moisturizers.

COSRX or KORRES: which moisturizer is better?

Both COSRX and KORRES offer effective moisturizers, with COSRX leaning toward lightweight hydration and KORRES providing richer, velvety textures. Lovi rates the routine fit for dry skin as High for COSRX and Superior for KORRES, while both brands achieve an equal Superior level for oily skin.

COSRX or KORRES for sensitive skin?

Both COSRX and KORRES fit sensitive skin at a Superior level. Reviewers note that COSRX provides soothing and calming benefits for sensitive skin, while the products on this page for KORRES all contain fragrance.

COSRX or KORRES for acne-prone skin?

COSRX is well suited for acne-prone skin because the products on this page help with effective acne and pore control. Lovi rates the routine fit for acne-prone skin as Superior for COSRX.

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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