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KORRES vs MAC

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

KORRES and MAC are esteemed beauty names offering thoughtfully formulated moisturizers, cleansers, and makeup removers designed for daily maintenance. The former features key ingredients that nurture dry and mature skin, with standout preparations like the Santorini Grape Poreless Skin Cream, Greek Yoghurt Foaming Cream Cleanser, and Bounce Firming Moisturizer. Meanwhile, the Canadian brand founded in 1984 relies on carefully balanced formulas to best suit balanced skin through items such as the Mineralize Timecheck Lotion, Hyper Real Fresh Canvas Cleansing Oil, and Hyper Real Serumizer. Ultimately, both differ as the Greek house gently targets specific complexion concerns, while its Estée Lauder-owned counterpart provides a calm and measured foundation for daily routines.

MAC is a Canadian skincare brand founded in 1984 and owned by The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. since 1994.

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

Popular KORRES vs MAC products

People Say

KORRESMAC
  • Texture and feel Mostly MentionedNot noted
    • “feels like velvet — KORRES Velvet Skin Drink”
    • “absorbs instantly — KORRES Santorini Grape Poreless Skin Cream”
    • “Luxurious foam — KORRES Foaming Cream Cleanser”
  • Non-stripping and gentle formula Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “Leaves skin soft — KORRES Foaming Cream Cleanser”
    • “leaves face soft and smooth — KORRES Greek Yoghurt Foaming Cream Cleanser”
    • “Leaves skin feeling soft and supple, never tight. — MAC Hyper Real Fresh Canvas Cleansing Oil”
    • “Does not cause breakouts — MAC Mineralize Timecheck Lotion”
  • Lightweight hydration Not notedMostly Mentioned
    • “absorbs quickly — MAC Hyper Real Serumizer”
    • “Absorbs in a snap — MAC Mineralize Timecheck Lotion”
    • “Emulsifies beautifully and rinses off without a greasy film. — MAC Hyper Real Fresh Canvas Cleansing Oil”
  • Makeup primer and base Not notedMostly Mentioned
    • “foundation glides on — MAC Hyper Real Serumizer”
    • “Sits beautifully under makeup — MAC Mineralize Timecheck Lotion”
  • Effective makeup removal Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “removes liquid eyeliner — KORRES Greek Yoghurt Foaming Cream Cleanser”
    • “Melts away makeup — KORRES Foaming Cream Cleanser”
    • “Removes waterproof mascara completely without needing a separate remover. — MAC Hyper Real Fresh Canvas Cleansing Oil”
  • Glow and finish Rarely NotedOften Mentioned
    • “lit-from-within look — MAC Hyper Real Serumizer”
    • “gives a no-shine glow — KORRES Velvet Skin Drink”
  • Price point and value Often MentionedMostly 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”
    • “too expensive — MAC Hyper Real Serumizer”
  • Fragrance and scent sensitivity Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “scent is overpowering — MAC Hyper Real Serumizer”
    • “Has a scent that might irritate very sensitive noses. — MAC Hyper Real Fresh Canvas Cleansing Oil”
    • “smells like babies — KORRES Greek Yoghurt Foaming Cream Cleanser”
  • Skin breakouts and irritation Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
    • “broke me out — KORRES Greek Yoghurt Foaming Cream Cleanser”
    • “caused tiny bumps — KORRES Velvet Skin Drink”
    • “caused acne — MAC Hyper Real Serumizer”
    • “Breaks me out, I got pimples from this. — MAC Hyper Real Fresh Canvas Cleansing Oil”

Questions and answers

KORRES or MAC: which is better?

KORRES does better for price and texture, while MAC is favored for lightweight hydration and glow. Both brands offer gentle cleansers, but every product on this page for both lines includes fragrance.

What is the difference between KORRES and MAC?

KORRES does better for texture and feel, while MAC offers better lightweight hydration and makeup primer and base. Reviewers mention that KORRES has a better price point and value, whereas MAC tends to do better for glow and finish.

KORRES or MAC: which moisturizer is better?

When it comes to moisturizers, MAC delivers better lightweight hydration and glow, while KORRES offers rich and creamy options with better price and value. Lovi rates the Bounce Firming Moisturizer and Mineralize Timecheck Lotion as High fits for dry skin.

Which is more affordable, KORRES or MAC?

KORRES is more affordable than MAC, as high price point and value concerns are noted for both brands, but price point and value are review themes where KORRES does better.

Which causes fewer breakouts, KORRES or MAC?

According to the review themes on this page, both KORRES and MAC perform equally when it comes to skin breakouts and irritation.

Which brand has been around longer, KORRES or MAC?

MAC has been around longer, having been founded in Canada in 1984, while KORRES was founded in 1996.

Do both KORRES and MAC products contain fragrance?

Yes, both KORRES and MAC products on this page contain fragrance, as none of the listed items are fragrance-free.

Which brand works best for dry skin according to their brand-focused routines?

According to their brand-focused routines, KORRES fits dry skin best, whereas MAC has no listed best fit for this skin type.

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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