# KORRES vs Principia

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KORRES and Principia are thoughtfully crafted skincare lines defined by distinct botanical and precise formulations. KORRES is warmly loved for its moisturizing cleansers and creams drawing on botanical formulas, suiting sensitive and dry skin best. Principia is widely loved for its precise formulas and cleansers, suiting balanced to oily skin best. While both deliver reliable daily care for a healthy complexion, the brands differ through their unique ingredient heritages and targeted skin types.

This page compares some of the most popular KORRES and Principia products; for every product of both brands, with a fit score for your own skin, [use the Lovi app](https://app.pora.ai/vqqJ/j1xj2b6o?af_sub2=compare&af_sub3=selection_note&af_sub4=pgd3551edb35).

### Popular KORRES vs Principia products

#### KORRES

- [Foaming Cream Cleanser](https://lovi.care/skincare/es/p/korres/foaming-cream-cleanser/for/dry-sensitive-skin) — High fit
- [Greek Yoghurt Foaming Cream Cleanser](https://lovi.care/skincare/es/p/korres/greek-yoghurt-foaming-cream-cleanser/for/sensitive-skin) — High fit — [€21.29 at Amazon](https://www.amazon.de/dp/B084G2D2DX?tag=lovi-care-web-product05-21&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1)
- [Velvet Skin Drink](https://lovi.care/skincare/es/p/korres/velvet-skin-drink/for/sensitive-skin) — Average fit
- [Santorini Grape Poreless Skin Cream](https://lovi.care/skincare/es/p/korres/santorini-grape-poreless-skin-cream/for/oily-acne-prone-skin) — High fit
- [Bounce Firming Moisturizer](https://lovi.care/skincare/es/p/korres/bounce-firming-moisturizer/for/dry-skin) — High fit

#### Principia

- [Gel de Limpeza GL-01](https://lovi.care/skincare/es/p/principia/gel-de-limpeza-gl-01/for/oily-skin) — Average fit

## Questions and answers

### KORRES or Principia: which is better?

KORRES is generally a better fit on this page because its products achieve High Lovi fit levels across multiple skin types, unlike Principia's single cleanser which reaches only Average or lower. Reviewers also frequently mention that KORRES offers gentle, non-stripping cleansers and hydrating moisturizers.

### What is the difference between KORRES and Principia?

KORRES offers several products on this page with High Lovi fit levels for dry, sensitive, and mature skin, whereas Principia features only a single cleanser with average or lower fits. Additionally, all products on the Principia page are fragrance-free, while every KORRES product on this page lists fragrance.

### KORRES or Principia: which cleanser is better?

KORRES offers cleansers like the Greek Yoghurt [Foaming](https://lovi.care/skincare/es/ingredients/foaming) Cream Cleanser that earn a High Lovi fit for sensitive and dry skin types, whereas Principia's Gel de Limpeza GL-01 achieves only an Average fit across those same categories. Reviewers note that KORRES cleansers are generally gentle and non-stripping, though every KORRES cleanser on this page lists fragrance.

### Which is more affordable, KORRES or Principia?

Principia is more affordable, while KORRES has high price and value concerns noted by reviewers.

### Which causes fewer breakouts, KORRES or Principia?

Principia causes fewer breakouts because the products on this page have no reported breakout issues, whereas KORRES has skin breakouts and irritation sometimes noted by reviewers.

### Between KORRES and Principia, which brand offers fragrance-free products?

Principia offers fragrance-free products since every product on its page lists no fragrance in its ingredients, whereas all KORRES products on this page include fragrance.

### How do the ownership and founding years of KORRES and Principia compare?

KORRES was founded earlier in 1996 and is owned by Halcyon Equity Partners and Giorgos Korres. Principia was founded later in 2020 and is owned by Viziera Participacoes Ltda.

### Which KORRES moisturizer is best suited for oily acne-prone skin according to the Lovi fit levels?

According to the Lovi fit levels, Santorini [Grape](https://lovi.care/skincare/es/ingredients/grape) Poreless Skin Cream and Bounce Firming Moisturizer are the KORRES moisturizers best suited for oily acne-prone skin, both achieving a High fit.

## Research behind their key ingredients

- [Benefits of topical hyaluronic acid for skin quality and signs of skin aging: From literature review to clinical evidence](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36200921/) Sodium hyaluronate · Dermatologic Therapy, 2022
- [Topical use of dexpanthenol in skin disorders](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12113650/) Panthenol · American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2002
- [Lactobacillus reuteri DSM 17938-A comparative study on the effect of probiotics and lysates on human skin](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31021014/) Probiotics · Experimental Dermatology, 2019
- [Effect of fermentation time on the content of bioactive compounds with cosmetic and dermatological properties in Kombucha Yerba Mate extracts](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34552134/) Saccharomyces xylinum black tea ferment · Scientific Reports, 2021
- [Efficacy of probiotic-derived lotion from Lactobacillus paracasei MSMC 39-1 in mild to moderate acne vulgaris, randomized controlled trial](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35384257/) Lactobacillus · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2022
- [The 24-hour skin hydration and barrier function effects of a hyaluronic 1%, glycerin 5%, and Centella asiatica stem cells extract moisturizing fluid: an intra-subject, randomized, assessor-blinded study](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28860834/) Glycerin · Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017
- [Evaluation of Cosmetic and Dermatological Properties of Kombucha-Fermented Berry Leaf Extracts Considered to Be By-Products](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35408743/) Saccharomyces xylinum black tea ferment · Molecules, 2022
- [A Double-Blinded, Randomized, Vehicle-Controlled Study of the Efficacy of Moisturizer Containing Licochalcone A, Decanediol, L-Carnitine, and Salicylic Acid for Prevention of Acne Relapse in Asian Population](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33150170/) Salicylic acid · BioMed Research International, 2020
- [A new topical panthenol-containing emollient: Results from two randomized controlled studies assessing its skin moisturization and barrier restoration potential, and the effect on skin microflora](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27425824/) Panthenol · The Journal of Dermatological Treatment, 2017
- [Efficacy of a multitargeted, salicylic acid-based dermocosmetic cream compared to benzoyl peroxide 5% in Acne vulgaris: Results from a randomized study](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37941097/) Salicylic acid · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2024
- [Clay jojoba oil facial mask for lesioned skin and mild acne--results of a prospective, observational pilot study](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22585103/) Jojoba seed oil · Forschende Komplementarmedizin, 2012
- [Prebiotic Colloidal Oat Supports the Growth of Cutaneous Commensal Bacteria Including S. epidermidis and Enhances the Production of Lactic Acid](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33500646/) Prebiotics · Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2021
- [Antioxidant-based topical formulations influence on the inflammatory response of Japanese skin: A clinical study using non-invasive techniques](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28385617/) Ascorbyl tetraisopalmitate · European Journal of Pharmaceutics and Biopharmaceutics, 2017
- [A Salicylic Acid-Based Dermocosmetic is Effective as an Adjunct to Benzoyl Peroxide for Mild to Moderate Acne and as Monotherapy in Maintenance Post Benzoyl Peroxide](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38051857/) Salicylic acid · Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2023
- [Topical application of jojoba (Simmondsia chinensis L.) wax enhances the synthesis of pro-collagen III and hyaluronic acid and reduces inflammation in the ex-vivo human skin organ culture model](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38344180/) Jojoba seed oil · Frontiers in Pharmacology, 2024
- [Assessment of Cosmetic and Dermatological Properties and Safety of Use of Model Skin Tonics with Kombucha-Fermented Red Berry Extracts](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36499003/) Saccharomyces xylinum black tea ferment · International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 2022
- [Why is sodium cocoyl isethionate (SCI) mild to the skin barrier? - An in vitro investigation based on the relative sizes of the SCI micelles and the skin aqueous pores](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/17598025/) Sodium cocoyl isethionate · Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2007
- [Clinical Efficacy in Skin Hydration and Reducing Wrinkles of Nanoemulsions Containing Macadamia integrifolia Seed Oil](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38668218/) Macadamia seed oil · Nanomaterials, 2024
- [Evaluation of the Efficacy and Safety of a Panthenol-Enriched Mask for Skin Barrier Recovery After Facial Laser Treatment: Results of a Double-Blind Randomized Controlled Study](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40613435/) Panthenol · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2025
- [Enhancing the Cosmetic Potential of Aloe Vera Gel by Kombucha-Mediated Fermentation: Phytochemical Analysis and Evaluation of Antioxidant, Anti-Aging and Moisturizing Properties](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40807366/) Saccharomyces xylinum black tea ferment · Molecules, 2025
- [Clinical efficacy of facial masks containing yoghurt and Opuntia humifusa Raf. (F-YOP)](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22152494/) Yogurt · Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2011
- [Investigation of Controlled Release Molecular Mechanism of Oil Phase in Spilanthol Emulsion: Development and In Vitro, In Vivo Characterization](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31222590/) Spilanthes acmella flower extract · AAPS PharmSciTech, 2019
- [Effects of a Greek Yoghurt-based Complex on the Human Facial Skin Microbiome](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42049453/) Yogurt · In Vivo, 2026
- [Efficacy and safety of combination cream of stimu-tex AS™ (spent grain wax, Argania Spinosa Kernel oil, Butyrospermum Parkii (shea butter) extract), and saccharide isomerate after fractional CO2 laser procedure: split-face, double blinded, randomized controlled trial](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41134387/) Saccharide isomerate · Lasers in Medical Science, 2025
- [A novel facial moisturizer containing Saccharide isomerate accelerates skin barrier restoration following intense pulsed light treatment: a randomized split-face study](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41211697/) Saccharide isomerate · The Journal of Dermatological Treatment, 2025
- [Saccharide isomerate ameliorates cosmetic scalp conditions in a Chinese study population](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35279940/) Saccharide isomerate · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2023
- [Impact of dermal emulsions containing diacyl phospholipids, mono acyl phospholipids, sodium lauryl ether sulfate and polysorbate 80 in combination with UVA irradiation on human skin physiology in vivo: A pilot study](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42617898/) Sodium laureth sulfate · International Journal of Pharmaceutics, 2026

## The brands

- Skincare: [KORRES](https://lovi.care/skincare/es/brands/korres)
- Skincare: [Principia](https://lovi.care/skincare/es/brands/principia)

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## About the Lovi Fit

Lovi: Unbiased, science-based skincare AI trained on real user outcomes.

Lovi compares products by their fit scores, calculated from the full ingredient list with brand-independent rules its 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. Levels from best to worst: Superior, High, Average, Low, Caution, Warning.

Behind this comparison: Nadia Kapleva, MS (Co-founder, Medical Director); Alexey Shagraev, PhD (Co-founder, CEO and CTO); Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc (Medical Board); Aishani Shah, MD (Medical Board); Asya Zubkova, MS (Medical Board); Hanna Kurets, MD (Medical Board, Medical Advisor); Elina Nazarenko, MD (Medical Board); Victoria Derkova, MS (Medical Board).

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