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KORRES vs MAC

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KORRES and MAC are distinct skincare lines offering reliable daily care, with the Greek botanical brand known for nourishing moisturizers and cleansers featuring rich plant ingredients, while the Canadian line is known for balanced moisturizers and makeup removers with gentle formulations. The former suits sensitive and dry skin best, whereas the latter suits balanced skin best. While both provide targeted solutions for acne-prone skin, dark spots, and mature skin, they differ fundamentally in their ingredient heritage and formulation approach.

MAC is a Canadian skincare brand founded in 1984 and owned by The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. since 1994.

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

Popular KORRES vs MAC products

People Say

KORRESMAC
  • Texture and feel Mostly MentionedNot noted
    • “feels like velvet — KORRES Velvet Skin Drink”
    • “absorbs instantly — KORRES Santorini Grape Poreless Skin Cream”
    • “Luxurious foam — KORRES Foaming Cream Cleanser”
  • Non-stripping and gentle formula Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “Leaves skin soft — KORRES Foaming Cream Cleanser”
    • “leaves face soft and smooth — KORRES Greek Yoghurt Foaming Cream Cleanser”
    • “Leaves skin feeling soft and supple, never tight. — MAC Hyper Real Fresh Canvas Cleansing Oil”
    • “Does not cause breakouts — MAC Mineralize Timecheck Lotion”
  • Lightweight hydration Not notedMostly Mentioned
    • “absorbs quickly — MAC Hyper Real Serumizer”
    • “Absorbs in a snap — MAC Mineralize Timecheck Lotion”
    • “Emulsifies beautifully and rinses off without a greasy film. — MAC Hyper Real Fresh Canvas Cleansing Oil”
  • Makeup primer and base Not notedMostly Mentioned
    • “foundation glides on — MAC Hyper Real Serumizer”
    • “Sits beautifully under makeup — MAC Mineralize Timecheck Lotion”
  • Effective makeup removal Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “removes liquid eyeliner — KORRES Greek Yoghurt Foaming Cream Cleanser”
    • “Melts away makeup — KORRES Foaming Cream Cleanser”
    • “Removes waterproof mascara completely without needing a separate remover. — MAC Hyper Real Fresh Canvas Cleansing Oil”
  • Glow and finish Rarely NotedOften Mentioned
    • “lit-from-within look — MAC Hyper Real Serumizer”
    • “gives a no-shine glow — KORRES Velvet Skin Drink”
  • Price point and value Often MentionedMostly 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”
    • “too expensive — MAC Hyper Real Serumizer”
  • Fragrance and scent sensitivity Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “scent is overpowering — MAC Hyper Real Serumizer”
    • “Has a scent that might irritate very sensitive noses. — MAC Hyper Real Fresh Canvas Cleansing Oil”
    • “smells like babies — KORRES Greek Yoghurt Foaming Cream Cleanser”
  • Skin breakouts and irritation Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
    • “broke me out — KORRES Greek Yoghurt Foaming Cream Cleanser”
    • “caused tiny bumps — KORRES Velvet Skin Drink”
    • “caused acne — MAC Hyper Real Serumizer”
    • “Breaks me out, I got pimples from this. — MAC Hyper Real Fresh Canvas Cleansing Oil”

Questions and answers

KORRES or MAC: which is better?

KORRES is better for gentle cleansers and rich hydration, while MAC is better for lightweight moisturizers, glow, and makeup bases.

What is the difference between KORRES and MAC?

KORRES stands out for its rich, gentle cleansers and fits sensitive, dry, and mature skin best, whereas MAC is known for lightweight moisturizers, makeup bases, and primers.

KORRES or MAC: which moisturizer is better?

When it comes to moisturizers, MAC does better for lightweight hydration and glow, while the products on this page from KORRES are noted for being hydrating and velvety. Lovi gives KORRES's Bounce Firming Moisturizer a High fit for dry and mature skin, and MAC's Mineralize Timecheck Lotion also gets a High fit for dry and sensitive skin.

Which is more affordable, KORRES or MAC?

MAC is generally the more affordable option, as KORRES has more frequent complaints regarding a high price point and value. Reviewers note that MAC does better on price point and value compared to KORRES.

Which causes fewer breakouts, KORRES or MAC?

Both KORRES and MAC are equal when it comes to skin breakouts and irritation.

Which brand has more products with a High fit level for dry skin?

KORRES has more products with a High fit level for dry skin, as three of its products on this page get that rating compared to two from MAC. Reviewers also note that KORRES offers hydrating and velvety moisturizers.

Do any of the products from KORRES or MAC contain no fragrance?

None of the products on this page from either KORRES or MAC list no fragrance.

Which brand is owned by The Estée Lauder Companies Inc.?

MAC is owned by The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. since 1994, while KORRES is owned by Halcyon Equity Partners and Giorgos 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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