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Medik8 vs KORRES

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Medik8 and KORRES are distinct skincare collections designed to nurture the complexion. The British brand focuses on serums, moisturizers, eye products, toners, and more, built around hyaluronic acid, while the second option is widely loved for its thoughtfully formulated moisturizers and cleansers. Both selections suit dry skin best, though the first fits sensitive skin and the second suits mature skin. They differ through their key ingredients and targeted products, such as how the first brand uses hyaluronic acid to lengthen the toxin wrinkle effect duration while the second works gently through preparations like the Bounce Firming Moisturizer.

Medik8 is a British skincare brand founded in 2009 and owned by L'Oréal Groupe since 2025.

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This page compares some of the most popular Medik8 and KORRES products; for every product of both brands, with a fit score for your own skin, use the Lovi app.

Popular Medik8 vs KORRES products

People Say

Medik8KORRES
  • Lightweight and elegant texture Often MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “feels like velvet — KORRES Velvet Skin Drink”
    • “absorbs instantly — KORRES Santorini Grape Poreless Skin Cream”
    • “Luxurious foam — KORRES Foaming Cream Cleanser”
    • “absorbed effortlessly — Medik8 Total Moisture Daily Facial Cream”
  • Gentle and non-irritating formulation Mostly MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “zero irritation or peeling — Medik8 CRYSTAL RETINAL 3”
    • “only Vitamin C my sensitive skin can tolerate — Medik8 C-Tetra Serum”
    • “Best retinol replacement — Medik8 Bakuchiol Peptides”
    • “leaves face soft and smooth — KORRES Greek Yoghurt Foaming Cream Cleanser”
  • Deep hydration and plumping Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “Restores moisture — Medik8 Liquid Peptides”
    • “Instantly quenched the skin — Medik8 Hydr8 B5 Intense”
    • “saved my dry skin — KORRES Velvet Skin Drink”
    • “extremely moisturizing — KORRES Bounce Firming Moisturizer”
  • Improves skin texture and smoothness Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “smoother skin — Medik8 Surface Radiance Cleanse”
    • “My skin was smoother, my skin texture felt more resurfaced. — Medik8 Sleep Glycolic”
    • “skin feels baby soft — Medik8 CRYSTAL RETINAL 3”
    • “skin feels baby soft — KORRES Santorini Grape Poreless Skin Cream”
  • Brightening, glow, and radiance Often MentionedRarely Noted
    • “I wake up glowing. It adds back that youthful bloom that I've lost. — Medik8 Sleep Glycolic”
    • “unlocked a serious glow — Medik8 C-Tetra Serum”
    • “immediate glow — Medik8 Super C Ferulic”
    • “gives a no-shine glow — KORRES Velvet Skin Drink”
  • Non-stripping and effective 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”
  • High price point Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “Expensive per bottle — Medik8 Liquid Peptides”
    • “very expensive for amount — Medik8 CRYSTAL RETINAL 3”
    • “jar is very small — KORRES Santorini Grape Poreless Skin Cream”
    • “Expensive for cleanser — KORRES Foaming Cream Cleanser”
  • Polarizing or strong fragrance Not notedOften Mentioned
    • “smells like babies — KORRES Greek Yoghurt Foaming Cream Cleanser”
  • Packaging issues and fragility Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
    • “Glass bottle breaks easily — Medik8 Liquid Peptides”
    • “hard to get last bit — Medik8 CRYSTAL RETINAL 3”
    • “Needs a pump — KORRES Foaming Cream Cleanser”
    • “hard to control amount — KORRES Greek Yoghurt Foaming Cream Cleanser”

Medik8 vs KORRES routines for dry skin

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Medik8 vs KORRES routines for oily skin

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Medik8 vs KORRES routines for combination skin

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Questions and answers

Medik8 or KORRES: which is better?

Medik8 and KORRES both fit dry skin at a Superior level on Lovi. Medik8 provides gentler, non-irritating formulations with key ingredients like hyaluronic acid to help improve texture, whereas KORRES offers lightweight, velvety moisturizers with all products featuring fragrance.

Drug Delivery, 2017Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

What is the difference between Medik8 and KORRES?

Medik8 is known for its gentle, fragrance-free serums that help improve texture and brighten skin, while KORRES focuses on hydrating and lightweight moisturizers that frequently feature added fragrance. Both brands offer solid routines, but Medik8 tends to be preferred for sensitive skin, whereas KORRES is often chosen for its lightweight and velvety textures.

Medik8 or KORRES for dry skin?

Both Medik8 and KORRES achieve a Superior Lovi routine fit for dry skin. Medik8 offers products featuring hydrating ingredients like hyaluronic acid, which helps improve skin quality.

Drug Delivery, 2017Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

Medik8 or KORRES: which cleanser is better?

Medik8 stands out for its cleanser because Surface Radiance Cleanse has a Superior fit for acne-prone skin, oily acne-prone skin, and skin with dark spots on this page. Reviewers report that Medik8 offers a gentle and non-irritating formulation, whereas KORRES is mostly known for gentle and non-stripping cleansers with a rich and creamy texture.

Which is more affordable, Medik8 or KORRES?

Both Medik8 and KORRES face frequent shopper complaints about a high price point, so neither brand is more affordable. Reviewers on this page note that both brands have high prices and value concerns.

Which brand has fewer fragrance complaints, Medik8 or KORRES?

Medik8 tends to have fewer fragrance complaints because 11 of the 12 products on this page list no fragrance, whereas all KORRES products on this page include fragrance.

Medik8 or KORRES: which is better for improving skin texture and glow?

Medik8 stands out for improving skin texture and glow, as the products on this page are noted for smoothing texture and brightening. Meanwhile, KORRES focuses more on lightweight textures and gentle cleansing.

Medik8 or KORRES for oily skin?

Both brands are great choices for oily skin, with KORRES achieving a Superior routine fit level and Medik8 reaching High. Reviewers note that the products on this page by Medik8 provide gentle and non-irritating formulations, while KORRES is favored for its lightweight and velvety moisturizers.

Medik8 or KORRES: which moisturizer is better?

Medik8 is generally better for deep hydration and barrier support, with products like Hydr8 B5 Intense offering Superior fit for dry skin, whereas KORRES provides more lightweight and velvety moisturizing options. Both brands help deliver moisture, though KORRES products on this page all contain fragrance while Medik8 offers mostly fragrance-free choices.

Drug Delivery, 2017Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

Medik8 or KORRES for sensitive skin?

Medik8 and KORRES both achieve a Superior Lovi fit level for sensitive skin. Reviewers mention that Medik8 provides gentle and non-irritating serums, whereas KORRES offers gentle and non-stripping cleansers, though all KORRES products on this page list fragrance.

Medik8 or KORRES for acne-prone skin?

Both brands offer solid options for acne-prone skin, with Lovi giving KORRES a Superior fit and Medik8 a High fit. Reviewers note that Medik8 helps provide gentle formulations, while KORRES is known for lightweight moisturizers.

Medik8 or KORRES for mature skin?

Both Medik8 and KORRES are great options for mature skin, achieving a Lovi fit level of Superior. Medik8 helps deliver deep hydration and smoothing benefits thanks to key ingredients like hyaluronic acid, which aids in anti-aging support.

Drug Delivery, 2017Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

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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