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Elemis vs KORRES

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Elemis and KORRES are botanical skincare brands known for nourishing serums, rich moisturizers, gentle cleansers, and refreshing toners anchored by hydrating glycerin and softening shea. While the British house suits mature and dry skin best through formulations designed to restore suppleness, the latter warmly cares for sensitive and dry skin with gentle herbal blends. Both lines differ in their heritage and precise active compositions, offering targeted solutions for diverse complexions.

Elemis is a British skincare brand founded in 1989 and owned by L'Occitane Group since 2019.

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

Popular Elemis vs KORRES products

People Say

ElemisKORRES
  • Texture and Absorption Mostly MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “Absorbs almost immediately, and my skin feels well hydrated all day. — Elemis Pro-Collagen Marine Cream”
    • “whipped silk feel — Elemis Superfood Midnight Facial”
    • “feels like velvet — KORRES Velvet Skin Drink”
    • “Luxurious foam — KORRES Foaming Cream Cleanser”
  • Hydration and Moisture Mostly MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “The cream really hydrates and my face looks amazing. — Elemis Pro-Collagen Night Cream”
    • “Quenches thirsty skin... immediate improvement. — Elemis Pro-Collagen Marine Cream”
    • “skin feels baby soft — Elemis Pro-Collagen Cleansing Balm”
    • “saved my dry skin — KORRES Velvet Skin Drink”
  • Gentle on Sensitive Skin Sometimes NotedMostly 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”
    • “no stinging or redness — Elemis Papaya Enzyme Peel”
  • Skin Smoothing and Texture Improvement Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “baby soft — Elemis Dynamic Resurfacing Facial Pads”
    • “skin feels baby soft — Elemis Papaya Enzyme Peel”
    • “skin feels baby-soft — Elemis Dynamic Resurfacing Facial Wash”
    • “skin feels baby soft — KORRES Santorini Grape Poreless Skin Cream”
  • Makeup Compatibility and Removal Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “melts waterproof mascara — Elemis Pro-Collagen Cleansing Balm”
    • “Sits nicely under make up... perfect base. — Elemis Pro-Collagen Marine Cream”
    • “removes liquid eyeliner — KORRES Greek Yoghurt Foaming Cream Cleanser”
    • “Melts away makeup — KORRES Foaming Cream Cleanser”
  • Fragrance and Scent (Positive) Often MentionedRarely Noted
    • “smells like a spa — Elemis Pro-Collagen Cleansing Balm”
    • “smells like a holiday — Elemis Papaya Enzyme Peel”
    • “smells like a tropical cocktail — Elemis Superfood Midnight Facial”
    • “smells delicious — KORRES Velvet Skin Drink”
  • 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”
    • “Complete waste of money for me. — Elemis Pro-Collagen Marine Cream”
  • Strong or Overpowering Fragrance Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “The smell is very strong... could not handle for long. — Elemis Pro-Collagen Marine Cream”
    • “smell is too strong — Elemis Pro-Collagen Cleansing Balm”
    • “Only small negative is the smell is quite strong. — Elemis Superfood Facial Oil”
    • “smells like babies — KORRES Greek Yoghurt Foaming Cream Cleanser”
  • Application and Finish Issues Rarely NotedOften Mentioned
    • “tends to flake off — Elemis Pro-Collagen Eye Revive Mask”
    • “slightly tacky to touch — Elemis Pro-Collagen Eye Revive Mask”
    • “Some users with dry skin said their skin became dryer with use. — Elemis Balancing Lavender Toner”
    • “felt tight after an hour — KORRES Santorini Grape Poreless Skin Cream”
  • Packaging Issues Rarely NotedSometimes Noted
    • “jar looks half empty — Elemis Superfood Midnight Facial”
    • “tube feels half empty — Elemis Papaya Enzyme Peel”
    • “pump broke quickly — Elemis Dynamic Resurfacing Facial Wash”
    • “Needs a pump — KORRES Foaming Cream Cleanser”

Elemis vs KORRES routines for dry skin

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Elemis vs KORRES routines for oily skin

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Elemis vs KORRES routines for combination skin

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Questions and answers

Elemis or KORRES: which is better?

Both Elemis and KORRES offer strong options, but Elemis performs better for hydration and skin smoothing, while KORRES is often noted for being gentle on sensitive skin. Reviewers mention that Elemis provides hydrating moisturizers and a radiant glow, whereas KORRES is known for gentle and non-stripping cleansers.

What is the difference between Elemis and KORRES?

Elemis is a UK-based brand known for its hydrating moisturizers and skin smoothing benefits, while KORRES is known for gentle cleansers and sensitive skin care. Reviewers note that Elemis tends to have a higher price point, whereas KORRES also faces frequent value concerns.

Elemis or KORRES for dry skin?

Both Elemis and KORRES work well, as Lovi rates both brands High for dry skin. Reviewers mention that Elemis offers hydrating moisturizers, while KORRES is known for gentle and non-stripping cleansers.

Elemis or KORRES: which cleanser is better?

Elemis and KORRES both offer cleansers with strong reviews, but KORRES tends to be better for sensitive skin while Elemis excels in skin smoothing and texture improvement.

Which is more affordable, Elemis or KORRES?

KORRES is more affordable, whereas reviewers for Elemis mostly mentioned a high price point.

Which brand is older, Elemis or KORRES, and when were they founded?

Elemis is older, having been founded in the United Kingdom in 1989, while KORRES was founded later in 1996.

How many products on the page list no fragrance for Elemis compared to KORRES?

Elemis has 4 products on the page that list no fragrance, while KORRES has 0 products on the page that list no fragrance.

Which brand does better for being gentle on sensitive skin according to review themes?

KORRES does better for being gentle on sensitive skin according to the review themes on this page.

Elemis or KORRES for oily skin?

Elemis and KORRES both do well for oily skin, with Lovi rating KORRES as Superior and Elemis as High for oily skin routines. Reviewers highlight KORRES for its gentle, non-stripping cleansers, while Elemis offers products like the Balancing Lavender Toner that has a High fit for oily skin.

Elemis or KORRES: which moisturizer is better?

Elemis is better for hydration and moisture among the moisturizers on this page. Reviewers note that Elemis offers hydrating and luxurious moisturizers, whereas KORRES features hydrating and velvety moisturizers.

Elemis or KORRES for sensitive skin?

Elemis fits sensitive skin with an Average to High Lovi fit level across the products on this page, while KORRES offers a High fit level with gentle cleansers that help reduce stripping. Reviewers note that KORRES is better for sensitive skin overall.

Elemis or KORRES for acne-prone skin?

Elemis is a strong choice for acne-prone skin, offering targeted products like the Papaya Enzyme Peel which achieves a High fit level according to Lovi. Both brands feature options with fragrance, and reviewers sometimes note skin irritation with Elemis and breakouts with KORRES.

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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