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Dermalogica vs KORRES

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Dermalogica and KORRES are two distinct skincare lines offering targeted solutions for diverse complexions. The American brand features active-driven serums, moisturizers, cleansers, and masks utilizing hyaluronic acid, glycerin, and salicylic acid to best suit oily and combination skin by balancing moisture and reducing breakouts. Conversely, the Greek heritage brand centers on botanical moisturizers and cleansers that suit sensitive and dry skin through gentle, nourishing care. While the former focuses on clinical, subsurface correction with ingredients like salicylic acid, the latter delivers reliable daily comfort using time-tested natural extracts.

Dermalogica is an American skincare brand founded in 1986 and owned by Unilever since 2015.

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

Popular Dermalogica vs KORRES products

People Say

DermalogicaKORRES
  • Intense Hydration and Moisture Mostly MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “Saved my dry skin — Dermalogica Super Rich Repair”
    • “blends seamlessly — Dermalogica Dynamic Skin Recovery SPF 50”
    • “feels like nothing — Dermalogica Active Moist”
    • “saved my dry skin — KORRES Velvet Skin Drink”
  • Smooth and Improved Skin Texture Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “skin feels smooth as silk — Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant”
    • “Absorbs quickly... not greasy — Dermalogica Skin Smoothing Cream”
    • “feels like velvet — KORRES Velvet Skin Drink”
    • “skin feels baby soft — KORRES Santorini Grape Poreless Skin Cream”
  • 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”
    • “Calms redness — KORRES Foaming Cream Cleanser”
    • “gentle enough for daily use — Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant”
  • Creamy and Luxurious Texture Not notedMostly Mentioned
    • “absorbs instantly — KORRES Santorini Grape Poreless Skin Cream”
    • “Luxurious foam — KORRES Foaming Cream Cleanser”
    • “creamy and luxurious feel — KORRES Greek Yoghurt Foaming Cream Cleanser”
  • Softness and Soothing Care Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “helps calm and nourish my skin — Dermalogica Stabilizing Repair Cream”
    • “Non-stripping finish — Dermalogica Precleanse”
    • “The redness is better — Dermalogica Stabilizing Repair Cream”
    • “helped with my redness — KORRES Greek Yoghurt Foaming Cream Cleanser”
  • Makeup Dissolving and Compatibility Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “removes liquid eyeliner — KORRES Greek Yoghurt Foaming Cream Cleanser”
    • “Melts away makeup — KORRES Foaming Cream Cleanser”
    • “Removes stubborn mascara — Dermalogica Precleanse”
  • High Price Point Mostly MentionedOften 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”
    • “hefty price tag — Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant”
  • Strong or Unpleasant Scent Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “smells like puke — Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant”
    • “smells like medicine — Dermalogica Dynamic Skin Recovery SPF 50”
    • “Overpowering scent — Dermalogica Precleanse”
    • “smells like babies — KORRES Greek Yoghurt Foaming Cream Cleanser”
  • Heavy, Greasy, or Pilling Feel Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “Too thick for day — Dermalogica Super Rich Repair”
    • “A bit drying — Dermalogica Blackhead Clearing Fizz Mask”
    • “skin felt tight — Dermalogica Active Moist”
    • “felt tight after an hour — KORRES Santorini Grape Poreless Skin Cream”
  • Skin Irritation and Breakouts Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
    • “broke me out — KORRES Greek Yoghurt Foaming Cream Cleanser”
    • “caused tiny bumps — KORRES Velvet Skin Drink”
    • “burns sensitive skin — KORRES Bounce Firming Moisturizer”
    • “caused severe peeling — Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant”

Dermalogica vs KORRES routines for dry skin

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Dermalogica vs KORRES routines for oily skin

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Dermalogica vs KORRES routines for combination skin

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Questions and answers

Dermalogica or KORRES: which is better?

Both brands are great, but KORRES has a higher routine fit for dry, sensitive, and acne-prone skin, while Dermalogica is best for oily and combination skin. Every product on the Dermalogica page lists no fragrance, whereas KORRES products on this page contain fragrance.

What is the difference between Dermalogica and KORRES?

Dermalogica is an American brand founded in 1986 and owned by Unilever, while KORRES was founded in 1986 and is owned by Halcyon Equity Partners and Giorgos Korres. The products on this page by Dermalogica list no fragrance, whereas all KORRES products on this page contain fragrance.

Dermalogica or KORRES for dry skin?

KORRES is a superior fit for dry skin compared to Dermalogica, which has a high fit. The products on this page for both brands feature hydrating and velvety moisturizers.

Dermalogica or KORRES: which cleanser is better?

KORRES does better for gentle and non-stripping cleansing. Every product on the Dermalogica page lists no fragrance in its ingredients, whereas 0 of 5 products on the KORRES page list no fragrance.

Which is more affordable, Dermalogica or KORRES?

Both brands face high price concerns, but KORRES specifically has high price and value complaints mentioned often by reviewers.

Which brand has more fragrance-free products, Dermalogica or KORRES?

Dermalogica has more fragrance-free products, as every product on its page lists no fragrance in its ingredients, whereas 0 of 5 products on the KORRES page do so.

Dermalogica or KORRES: which is better for mature skin?

KORRES is better for mature skin, achieving a Superior routine fit compared to Dermalogica's High routine fit. The products on this page for KORRES help deliver rich and creamy cleansers as well as hydrating and velvety moisturizers.

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

Both Dermalogica and KORRES were founded in the same year, 1996. Dermalogica was founded in the United States and has been owned by Unilever since 2015, whereas KORRES is owned by Halcyon Equity Partners and Giorgos Korres as of 2024.

Dermalogica or KORRES for oily skin?

Both Dermalogica and KORRES fit oily skin at a Superior level. Every product on this page by Dermalogica lists no fragrance, while all 5 products on this page by KORRES contain fragrance.

Dermalogica or KORRES: which moisturizer is better?

Both Dermalogica and KORRES offer strong moisturizer options, but KORRES achieves a superior routine fit for dry, sensitive, and mature skin compared to Dermalogica. Every product on the Dermalogica page lists no fragrance in its ingredients, whereas all KORRES moisturizers on this page contain fragrance. KORRES products on this page help deliver hydrating and velvety moisturizers.

Dermalogica or KORRES for sensitive skin?

KORRES is better suited for sensitive skin, achieving a Superior routine fit compared to Dermalogica's High fit on this page.

Dermalogica or KORRES for acne-prone skin?

KORRES fits acne-prone skin better, achieving a Superior routine fit compared to Dermalogica's High fit. KORRES features gentle and non-stripping cleansers along with hydrating and velvety moisturizers that reviewers mostly mention favorably.

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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