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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

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Galderma vs KORRES routines for oily skin

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Galderma vs KORRES routines for combination skin

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Questions and answers

Galderma or KORRES: which is better?

Galderma is better for acne-prone, oily, and acne-clearance needs because the products on this page focus heavily on effective acne-clearing serums, while KORRES is better for gentle, hydrating care and sensitive skin. For overall skin routines, Lovi rates KORRES as Superior for dry and sensitive skin, and both brands tie as Superior for oily, combination, acne-prone, mature, and dark-spot skin types.

The Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, 2020

What is the difference between Galderma and KORRES?

Galderma focuses on acne-clearing serums that work best for oily and acne-prone skin, while KORRES offers gentle cleansers and hydrating moisturizers that are well suited for dry, mature, and sensitive skin. Lovi rates the routine fit for dry and sensitive skin as Superior for KORRES and High for Galderma.

Galderma or KORRES for dry skin?

For dry skin, KORRES has a Superior routine fit on Lovi, while Galderma has a High routine fit. The products on this page for Galderma are best for oily and acne-prone skin and can cause severe dryness and peeling, whereas KORRES offers gentle and hydrating moisturizers.

The Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, 2020

Which is more affordable, Galderma or KORRES?

When it comes to affordability, Galderma has a high price point compared to KORRES according to the page reviews.

Between Galderma and KORRES, which brand's products are free of fragrance?

Galderma's products on this page list no fragrance in their ingredients, whereas every KORRES product on this page contains fragrance.

How do the founding years and origins of Galderma and KORRES compare?

Galderma was founded in Switzerland in 1981, whereas KORRES was founded later in 1996 with its origin not specified on the page. Both brands are currently owned by different parent entities, with Galderma belonging to Galderma Group AG.

Which brand performs better when it comes to acne clearance and prevention according to reviewers?

Galderma performs better when it comes to acne clearance and prevention, as reviewers frequently note its products provide effective acne-clearing serums.

The Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, 2020

Galderma or KORRES for oily skin?

For oily skin, both Galderma and KORRES achieve a Superior routine fit on Lovi. Galderma shines for oily skin through effective acne-clearing serums on this page, while KORRES offers lightweight and oil-controlling moisturizers.

The Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, 2020

Galderma or KORRES for sensitive skin?

For sensitive skin, KORRES achieves a Superior Lovi fit level, whereas Galderma has a High Lovi fit level on this page. Reviewers note that KORRES offers gentle and non-stripping cleansers.

Galderma or KORRES for acne-prone skin?

For acne-prone skin, Galderma offers products on this page that have a High Lovi fit level and are known for effective acne-clearing serums, although reviewers also note severe dryness and peeling. KORRES also provides products on this page with a High Lovi fit level for acne-prone skin, such as Bounce Firming Moisturizer and Santorini Grape Poreless Skin Cream.

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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