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Dr. Althea vs KORRES

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Dr. Althea and KORRES are two distinct skincare lines offering thoughtfully crafted moisturizers, cleansers, makeup removers, and serums. Dr. Althea relies on gentle, nourishing formulas to support dry and mature skin, whereas KORRES draws on a rich botanical heritage to suit sensitive and dry skin best. While both feature standout solutions for acne-prone skin, dark spots, and mature concerns, they differ through their respective Korean roots and Greek botanical traditions.

Dr. Althea is a Korean skincare brand founded in 2014 and owned by The Pure Lab Co., Ltd..

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

Popular Dr. Althea vs KORRES products

People Say

Dr. AltheaKORRES
  • Texture and Absorption Mostly MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “absorbs beautifully — Dr. Althea 345 Relief Cream”
    • “rich but non-greasy — Dr. Althea Barrier Cream”
    • “feels like velvet — KORRES Velvet Skin Drink”
    • “absorbs instantly — KORRES Santorini Grape Poreless Skin Cream”
  • Gentle Formula Mostly MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “doesn't dry out my face — Dr. Althea Amino Acid Gentle Bubble Cleanser”
    • “skin doesn't feel stripped — Dr. Althea Amino Gel Cleanser”
    • “great for sensitive skin — Dr. Althea Vitamin C Boosting Serum”
    • “leaves face soft and smooth — KORRES Greek Yoghurt Foaming Cream Cleanser”
  • Hydration and Moisture Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “hydrating but light — Dr. Althea 345 Relief Cream”
    • “consistently hydrated mornings — Dr. Althea Barrier Cream”
    • “saved my dry skin — KORRES Velvet Skin Drink”
    • “extremely moisturizing — KORRES Bounce Firming Moisturizer”
  • Soothing and Calming Mostly MentionedRarely Noted
    • “strengthened my skin barrier — Dr. Althea Barrier Cream”
    • “calms redness — Dr. Althea 345 Relief Cream”
    • “instantly calms irritated skin — Dr. Althea Barrier Cream”
    • “helped with my redness — KORRES Greek Yoghurt Foaming Cream Cleanser”
  • Cleansing and Makeup Removal Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “removes liquid eyeliner — KORRES Greek Yoghurt Foaming Cream Cleanser”
    • “Melts away makeup — KORRES Foaming Cream Cleanser”
    • “Removes sunscreen well — Dr. Althea Pure Grinding Cleansing Balm”
  • Polarizing Scent Not notedOften Mentioned
    • “smells like babies — KORRES Greek Yoghurt Foaming Cream Cleanser”
  • Expensive Price Point Rarely NotedOften Mentioned
    • “a bit pricey — Dr. Althea Barrier Cream”
    • “jar is very small — KORRES Santorini Grape Poreless Skin Cream”
  • Scent and Irritation Sometimes NotedRarely Noted
    • “Scent not for everyone — KORRES Foaming Cream Cleanser”
    • “burns sensitive skin — KORRES Bounce Firming Moisturizer”
    • “smells like plants — Dr. Althea 345 Relief Cream”

Dr. Althea vs KORRES routines for dry skin

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Dr. Althea vs KORRES routines for oily skin

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Dr. Althea vs KORRES routines for combination skin

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Questions and answers

Dr. Althea or KORRES: which is better?

Dr. Althea is better for a gentle formula and soothing properties, as every product on this page lists no fragrance in its ingredients. KORRES does better for cleansing and makeup removal, though reviewers often note fragrance and scent complaints for its products.

What is the difference between Dr. Althea and KORRES?

Dr. Althea scores better for gentle and soothing formulas with fragrance-free products on this page, while KORRES offers effective makeup removal and rich cleansers with fragrance in its products. Reviewers mention that Dr. Althea provides gentle cleansers and soothing moisturizers, whereas KORRES features hydrating and velvety moisturizers alongside scent and fragrance complaints.

Dr. Althea or KORRES for dry skin?

For dry skin, Dr. Althea features no fragrance across the products on this page and is rated High for routine fit, while KORRES is rated Superior. Reviewers mention that Dr. Althea provides hydrating moisturizers, whereas KORRES offers hydrating and velvety moisturizers alongside fragrance and scent complaints.

Dr. Althea or KORRES: which cleanser is better?

When comparing cleansers, Dr. Althea stands out for having every product on this page list no fragrance, whereas KORRES includes fragrance in its cleansers. Reviewers note that Dr. Althea offers gentle and soothing cleansers, while KORRES is praised for effective makeup removal and rich, creamy cleansers.

Which is more affordable, Dr. Althea or KORRES?

When comparing the two brands on this page, reviews note that expensive price point is a negative point for Dr. Althea, while high price and value concerns are noted for KORRES.

Which brand has products with no fragrance listed, Dr. Althea or KORRES?

Dr. Althea has products on this page that list no fragrance in their ingredients, whereas none of the KORRES products on this page list no fragrance.

Which brand does better in terms of gentle formulas, Dr. Althea or KORRES?

Dr. Althea does better in terms of gentle formulas, as the products on this page list no fragrance and review themes score the brand higher for gentle formulas.

When comparing cleansing and makeup removal, which brand does better according to the review themes?

According to the review themes, KORRES does better for cleansing and makeup removal. Reviewers mostly mention that KORRES offers effective makeup-removing cleansers as well as rich, creamy, gentle, and non-stripping cleansers.

Dr. Althea or KORRES for oily skin?

For oily skin, Lovi rates KORRES as Superior and Dr. Althea as High. Reviewers note that every Dr. Althea product on this page lists no fragrance, whereas KORRES products on this page contain fragrance.

Dr. Althea or KORRES: which moisturizer is better?

When choosing between moisturizers, Dr. Althea stands out with products like the 345 Relief Cream listing no fragrance, while KORRES offers options like the Santorini Grape Poreless Skin Cream that may provide good pore care for oily skin types. Reviewers often mention that Dr. Althea provides soothing and hydrating moisturizers, whereas KORRES is frequently noted for hydrating and velvety textures.

Dr. Althea or KORRES for sensitive skin?

When choosing between Dr. Althea and KORRES for sensitive skin, Dr. Althea is often favored for its gentle formulas, while every product on this page from Dr. Althea lists no fragrance in its ingredients. Lovi rates the routine fit for sensitive skin as High for Dr. Althea and Superior for KORRES.

Dr. Althea or KORRES for acne-prone skin?

For acne-prone skin, Dr. Althea has products on this page like the 345 Relief Cream and Amino Acid Gentle Bubble Cleanser that achieve a Superior Lovi fit level. Reviewers mention that Dr. Althea provides gentle cleansers and soothing moisturizers, while every product on this page lists no fragrance in its ingredients.

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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