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The INKEY List vs KORRES

Rated by Lovi · Unbiased, science-based skincare AI trained on real user outcomes · How the Fit score works

The INKEY List and KORRES are distinct skincare options featuring targeted formulations for everyday routines. The British brand focuses on science-backed serums, moisturizers, and toners built around glycerin to suit sensitive and combination skin, while the botanical counterpart offers nourishing cleansers and creams tailored for sensitive and dry skin. Both provide specialized care through standout products, though they differ through the former's emphasis on single active ingredients and the latter's heritage-driven plant extracts.

The INKEY List is a British skincare brand founded in 2018 and owned by Brand Evangelists for Beauty Limited.

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

Popular The INKEY List vs KORRES products

People Say

The INKEY ListKORRES
  • Lightweight Texture and Fast Absorption Mostly MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “sits beautifully under makeup — The INKEY List Caffeine Eye Cream”
    • “Gel consistency — The INKEY List Tranexamic Acid Serum”
    • “absorbs instantly — KORRES Santorini Grape Poreless Skin Cream”
    • “rich... without being greasy — KORRES Bounce Firming Moisturizer”
  • Skin Smoothing and Texture Often MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “feels like velvet — KORRES Velvet Skin Drink”
    • “brings bounce back — KORRES Bounce Firming Moisturizer”
    • “skin feels baby soft — KORRES Santorini Grape Poreless Skin Cream”
    • “skin looks fresh and plump — The INKEY List Collagen Peptide Serum”
  • Gentle and Soothing Formula Often MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “leaves face soft and smooth — KORRES Greek Yoghurt Foaming Cream Cleanser”
    • “Calms redness — KORRES Foaming Cream Cleanser”
    • “helped with my redness — KORRES Greek Yoghurt Foaming Cream Cleanser”
    • “Safe and gentle especially for my dry, sensitive skin — The INKEY List Oat Cleansing Balm”
  • Hydration and Moisture Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “Super hydrating — The INKEY List Polyglutamic Acid Serum”
    • “intense nourishment — The INKEY List Collagen Peptide Serum”
    • “Skin feels instantly hydrated, nourished and looks more glowing — The INKEY List Oat Cleansing Balm”
    • “saved my dry skin — KORRES Velvet Skin Drink”
  • Affordable Price and Value Mostly MentionedNot noted
    • “Good for the price — The INKEY List Salicylic Acid Cleanser”
    • “One of the best balms for quality and also price — The INKEY List Oat Cleansing Balm”
    • “unbeatable value — The INKEY List Hyaluronic Acid Serum”
  • Acne and Blemish Control Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “Free of active acne — The INKEY List Salicylic Acid Cleanser”
    • “Skin instantly looks less oily — The INKEY List Salicylic Acid Cleanser”
    • “My T-zone was excessively oily... observed a subtle reduction in sebum. — The INKEY List Niacinamide Serum”
    • “kept me matte all day — KORRES Santorini Grape Poreless Skin Cream”
  • Unpleasant Scent and Fragrance Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “Smells like BBQ/meat — The INKEY List Tranexamic Acid Serum”
    • “Smells like chemicals — The INKEY List Polyglutamic Acid Serum”
    • “smells plasticky — The INKEY List ECTOIN HYDRO-BARRIER SERUM”
    • “smells like babies — KORRES Greek Yoghurt Foaming Cream Cleanser”
  • Packaging Issues Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “Needs a pump — KORRES Foaming Cream Cleanser”
    • “hard to control amount — KORRES Greek Yoghurt Foaming Cream Cleanser”
    • “Pump breaks easily — The INKEY List Tranexamic Acid Serum”
  • Drying or Tight Sensation Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
    • “felt tight after an hour — KORRES Santorini Grape Poreless Skin Cream”
    • “have dry skin but this doesn't feel hydrating at all — The INKEY List Omega Water Cream”

The INKEY List vs KORRES routines for dry skin

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The INKEY List vs KORRES routines for oily skin

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The INKEY List vs KORRES routines for combination skin

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Questions and answers

The INKEY List or KORRES: which is better?

The INKEY List and KORRES both fit sensitive skin with a Lovi fit level of Superior, while KORRES does better for dry skin and mature skin.

What is the difference between The INKEY List and KORRES?

The INKEY List offers more affordable pricing and better acne control, while KORRES delivers superior skin smoothing, soothing, and overall routine fit across skin types. Every product on The INKEY List products on this page lists no fragrance, whereas all KORRES products on this page include fragrance.

The INKEY List or KORRES for dry skin?

For dry skin, The INKEY List and KORRES both achieve a high routine fit, with KORRES reaching a superior routine fit level. Reviewers mention that The INKEY List offers hydrating moisturizers and affordable price and value, while KORRES is noted for hydrating and velvety moisturizers.

The INKEY List or KORRES: which cleanser is better?

When comparing cleansers, The INKEY List offers fragrance-free options like the Salicylic Acid Cleanser and Oat Cleansing Balm, whereas every KORRES cleanser on the products on this page lists fragrance in its ingredients.

Which is more affordable, The INKEY List or KORRES?

The INKEY List is more affordable, as the products on this page are noted by reviewers for having an affordable price and value.

Between The INKEY List and KORRES, which brand offers better hydration and moisture?

The INKEY List does better for hydration and moisture among the products on this page. Every product on this page by The INKEY List lists no fragrance in its ingredients, whereas all five products on this page from KORRES include fragrance.

How do The INKEY List and KORRES compare when it comes to fragrance in their products?

Every product on The INKEY List page lists no fragrance in its ingredients, whereas zero out of five products on the KORRES page do so.

Which brand performs better for skin smoothing and texture, The INKEY List or KORRES?

KORRES performs better for skin smoothing and texture compared to The INKEY List.

The INKEY List or KORRES for oily skin?

For oily skin, KORRES has a Superior routine fit compared to The INKEY List, which has a High fit for the products on this page.

The INKEY List or KORRES: which moisturizer is better?

Reviewers note that the products on this page by The INKEY List feature hydrating, lightweight, and affordable moisturizers, whereas KORRES offers hydrating and velvety moisturizers.

The INKEY List or KORRES for sensitive skin?

Both The INKEY List and KORRES fit sensitive skin well, as Lovi rates both brands as Superior for this skin type.

The INKEY List or KORRES for acne-prone skin?

For acne-prone skin, both brands work well, but KORRES achieves a Superior routine fit while The INKEY List reaches a High fit level. The INKEY List does better for acne and blemish control among reviewers, and every product on the INKEY List page lists no fragrance.

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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