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Dr. Althea vs KORRES

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Dr. Althea and KORRES are skincare brands known for thoughtful moisturizers and gentle cleansers. Dr. Althea is beloved for its makeup removers and nourishing serums driven by soothing formulas, while both offer preparations that nurture the complexion. The Korean brand suits dry skin and acne-prone skin best, whereas KORRES suits dry skin and mature skin best. Ultimately, they differ through their distinct standout solutions and foundational ingredients, providing a reliable path to healthier skin.

Dr. Althea is a Korean skincare brand founded in 2014 and owned by The Pure Lab Co., Ltd..

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

Popular Dr. Althea vs KORRES products

People Say

Dr. AltheaKORRES
  • Texture and Absorption Mostly MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “absorbs beautifully — Dr. Althea 345 Relief Cream”
    • “rich but non-greasy — Dr. Althea Barrier Cream”
    • “feels like velvet — KORRES Velvet Skin Drink”
    • “absorbs instantly — KORRES Santorini Grape Poreless Skin Cream”
  • Gentle Formula Mostly MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “doesn't dry out my face — Dr. Althea Amino Acid Gentle Bubble Cleanser”
    • “skin doesn't feel stripped — Dr. Althea Amino Gel Cleanser”
    • “great for sensitive skin — Dr. Althea Vitamin C Boosting Serum”
    • “leaves face soft and smooth — KORRES Greek Yoghurt Foaming Cream Cleanser”
  • Hydration and Moisture Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “hydrating but light — Dr. Althea 345 Relief Cream”
    • “consistently hydrated mornings — Dr. Althea Barrier Cream”
    • “saved my dry skin — KORRES Velvet Skin Drink”
    • “extremely moisturizing — KORRES Bounce Firming Moisturizer”
  • Soothing and Calming Mostly MentionedRarely Noted
    • “strengthened my skin barrier — Dr. Althea Barrier Cream”
    • “calms redness — Dr. Althea 345 Relief Cream”
    • “instantly calms irritated skin — Dr. Althea Barrier Cream”
    • “helped with my redness — KORRES Greek Yoghurt Foaming Cream Cleanser”
  • Cleansing and Makeup Removal Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “removes liquid eyeliner — KORRES Greek Yoghurt Foaming Cream Cleanser”
    • “Melts away makeup — KORRES Foaming Cream Cleanser”
    • “Removes sunscreen well — Dr. Althea Pure Grinding Cleansing Balm”
  • Polarizing Scent Not notedOften Mentioned
    • “smells like babies — KORRES Greek Yoghurt Foaming Cream Cleanser”
  • Expensive Price Point Rarely NotedOften Mentioned
    • “a bit pricey — Dr. Althea Barrier Cream”
    • “jar is very small — KORRES Santorini Grape Poreless Skin Cream”
  • Scent and Irritation Sometimes NotedRarely Noted
    • “Scent not for everyone — KORRES Foaming Cream Cleanser”
    • “burns sensitive skin — KORRES Bounce Firming Moisturizer”
    • “smells like plants — Dr. Althea 345 Relief Cream”

Dr. Althea vs KORRES routines for dry skin

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Dr. Althea vs KORRES routines for oily skin

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Dr. Althea vs KORRES routines for combination skin

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Questions and answers

Dr. Althea or KORRES: which is better?

KORRES is a better choice for most skin types, as Lovi rates its routines as Superior across almost all categories compared to Dr. Althea. Reviewers note that every product on the Dr. Althea page lists no fragrance, whereas KORRES products often feature scent complaints.

What is the difference between Dr. Althea and KORRES?

Dr. Althea provides a gentler, fragrance-free formulation across the products on this page, whereas KORRES features fragrance in all its listed products while excelling in cleansing and makeup removal. Lovi rates KORRES as having a Superior routine fit for sensitive and mature skin types, compared to a High fit for Dr. Althea.

Dr. Althea or KORRES for dry skin?

Both Dr. Althea and KORRES achieve a Superior routine fit for dry skin on this page. Reviewers report that Dr. Althea offers soothing and hydrating moisturizers with every product listing no fragrance, while KORRES provides hydrating and velvety moisturizers with fragrance in all products on this page.

Dr. Althea or KORRES: which cleanser is better?

Both brands offer solid cleansing options, but Dr. Althea stands out for its gentleness and features fragrance-free formulas across the products on this page. Reviewers note that KORRES cleansers are rich, creamy, and effective at removing makeup.

Which is more affordable, Dr. Althea or KORRES?

KORRES does better for price point as a review theme, while Dr. Althea has expensive price point as a noted disadvantage on the page.

How do Dr. Althea and KORRES compare regarding fragrance in their products?

Every product on the Dr. Althea page lists no fragrance in its ingredients, whereas 0 of the 5 KORRES products on this page list no fragrance. Reviewers sometimes note scent and irritation issues for Dr. Althea, while fragrance and scent complaints are often mentioned for KORRES.

Which brand performs better for soothing and calming the skin, Dr. Althea or KORRES?

Dr. Althea performs better than KORRES for soothing and calming the skin. Reviewers mostly mention gentle and soothing cleansers and soothing moisturizers for Dr. Althea, whereas KORRES products on this page frequently list fragrance and scent complaints.

What are the main review complaints and drawbacks noted for KORRES compared to Dr. Althea?

Reviewers note that KORRES frequently brings complaints about fragrance and scent, high prices and value concerns, and texture and performance, along with occasional skin breakouts and irritation. In contrast, Dr. Althea tends to receive fewer scent and irritation issues.

Dr. Althea or KORRES for oily skin?

For oily skin, KORRES has a Superior routine fit on this page, while Dr. Althea has a High routine fit. Every product on the Dr. Althea page lists no fragrance, whereas KORRES products on this page include fragrance.

Dr. Althea or KORRES: which moisturizer is better?

For moisturizers, Dr. Althea features options like the 345 Relief Cream which lists no fragrance and achieves a Superior fit for acne-prone skin, while KORRES offers products like the Bounce Firming Moisturizer that include fragrance. Reviewers note that Dr. Althea provides soothing and hydrating moisturizers, whereas KORRES is known for lightweight, velvety textures.

Dr. Althea or KORRES for sensitive skin?

For sensitive skin, Dr. Althea achieves a High Lovi fit level and every product on this page lists no fragrance in its ingredients, whereas KORRES products on this page all include fragrance.

Dr. Althea or KORRES for acne-prone skin?

Both Dr. Althea and KORRES offer a Superior routine fit for acne-prone skin. Reviewers note that Dr. Althea provides soothing and gentle cleansers with no fragrance in its products on this page, while KORRES frequently features fragrance.

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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