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COSRX vs KORRES

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COSRX and KORRES are two distinct skincare lines known for gentle, targeted formulations that address reactive complexions with remarkable efficacy and deliver reliable daily care for a balanced and healthy complexion. COSRX is a Korean skincare brand founded in 2013 and owned by Amorepacific Group since 2024, offering thoughtfully formulated serums, moisturizers, cleansers, masks, and more that harness proven components like hyaluronic acid, glycerin, and niacinamide, whereas the Greek brand is warmly loved for thoughtfully crafted moisturizers and cleansers drawing on the rich heritage of its botanical formulas. Both suit sensitive skin best, while the Amorepacific-owned line also suits acne-prone skin and the botanical line suits dry skin. They differ through their key ingredients and product types, as the former utilizes science-backed components in serums, masks, and toners, and the latter relies on botanical ingredients for nourishing creams and cleansers.

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?

Both brands are great, as COSRX fits acne-prone and sensitive skin best while KORRES is top-notch for dry and mature skin. Lovi gives KORRES a Superior fit level for dry, mature, and dark spot skin types, whereas COSRX achieves Superior fits mainly for acne-prone, sensitive, and oily acne-prone skin.

What is the difference between COSRX and KORRES?

COSRX is best for acne-prone skin and sensitive skin, while KORRES is best for sensitive skin, dry skin, and mature skin. Reviewers note that COSRX offers effective acne control and deep hydration, whereas KORRES provides gentle, non-stripping cleansers and velvety moisturizers.

COSRX or KORRES for dry skin?

For dry skin, Lovi rates KORRES as Superior and COSRX as High. The products on this page help deliver deep moisture and hydration, though KORRES does better with gentle and non-stripping cleansing.

COSRX or KORRES: which cleanser is better?

KORRES is better for gentle and non-stripping cleansing, while COSRX does better for acne and pore control. Reviewers mostly mention that KORRES offers rich, creamy, and gentle cleansers, whereas COSRX is noted for effective acne clearing.

Which is more affordable, COSRX or KORRES?

The products on this page do not feature pricing information, so a comparison of affordability between COSRX and KORRES cannot be made from the available details.

Between COSRX and KORRES, which brand has better options that are free of fragrance?

COSRX has better options that are free of fragrance, as 37 of the 38 products on this page list no fragrance, whereas all 5 KORRES products on this page contain fragrance.

How do the founding years and current ownership of COSRX and KORRES compare?

COSRX was founded in 2013 in South Korea and has been owned by Amorepacific Group since 2024, whereas KORRES was founded earlier in 1996 and is currently owned by Halcyon Equity Partners and Giorgos Korres as of 2024.

Which brand performs better for deep hydration and moisturization according to reviewers?

According to reviewers, COSRX does better for deep hydration and moisturization.

COSRX or KORRES for oily skin?

For oily skin, KORRES has a Superior routine fit, while COSRX has a High routine fit on this page.

COSRX or KORRES: which moisturizer is better?

Both COSRX and KORRES offer effective moisturizers, with COSRX standing out for deep hydration and KORRES providing rich formulations for dry and mature skin. Lovi rates KORRES as having a Superior routine fit for mature skin, while COSRX moisturizers like the Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence are widely praised for lightweight absorption and soothing properties.

COSRX or KORRES for sensitive skin?

For sensitive skin, both COSRX and KORRES are great choices, with Lovi rating COSRX as Superior and KORRES as Superior. COSRX has 37 out of 38 products on this page listing no fragrance, whereas all KORRES products on this page list fragrance.

COSRX or KORRES for acne-prone skin?

For acne-prone skin, both brands work well since Lovi rates COSRX as Superior and KORRES as Superior. Reviewers note that COSRX provides effective acne and pore control, while KORRES offers gentle and non-stripping cleansers.

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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