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Clinique vs KORRES

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

Clinique and KORRES are two distinct skincare lines known for their thoughtful moisturizers, cleansers, serums, and targeted treatments. The American brand relies on hyaluronic acid, glycerin, and caffeine to suit dry, sensitive, and oily skin types, while the latter draws on scientifically crafted formulas primarily to comfort dry and sensitive skin. Ultimately, the former incorporates specialized active ingredients for acne-prone, mature, and uneven skin, whereas both brands offer dependable daily care to help users achieve a balanced, radiant complexion.

Clinique is an American skincare brand founded in 1968 and owned by The Estée Lauder Companies Inc..

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

Popular Clinique vs KORRES products

People Say

CliniqueKORRES
  • Sensitive Skin Care and Soothing Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “never irritated my eyes — Clinique All About Eyes”
    • “keeps the redness at bay — Clinique Redness Solutions Daily Relief Cream”
    • “Calms redness — KORRES Foaming Cream Cleanser”
    • “helped with my redness — KORRES Greek Yoghurt Foaming Cream Cleanser”
  • Lightweight and Fast Absorbing Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “sinks in immediately — Clinique moisture surge”
    • “sinks in instantly — Clinique Dramatically Different Moisturizing Gel”
    • “absorbs instantly — KORRES Santorini Grape Poreless Skin Cream”
    • “rich... without being greasy — KORRES Bounce Firming Moisturizer”
  • Hydration and Plumping Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “Keeps my dry patches at bay all day — Clinique Dramatically Different Moisturizing Lotion+”
    • “skin feels soft and smooth — Clinique Moisture Surge Overnight Mask”
    • “glass skin look — Clinique moisture surge”
    • “saved my dry skin — KORRES Velvet Skin Drink”
  • Non-Stripping Formula Not notedOften Mentioned
    • “Leaves skin soft — KORRES Foaming Cream Cleanser”
    • “leaves face soft and smooth — KORRES Greek Yoghurt Foaming Cream Cleanser”
  • Smoother Skin and Texture Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
    • “skin feels silky smooth — Clinique Smart Clinical Repair Wrinkle Correcting Serum”
    • “leaves face porcelain smooth — Clinique 7 Day Scrub Cream Rinse-Off Formula”
    • “crows feet were visibly plumped — Clinique Smart Clinical Repair Wrinkle Correcting Serum”
    • “skin feels baby soft — KORRES Santorini Grape Poreless Skin Cream”
  • Creamy and Rich Texture Not notedOften Mentioned
    • “feels like velvet — KORRES Velvet Skin Drink”
    • “Luxurious foam — KORRES Foaming Cream Cleanser”
  • High Price Point Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “jar is too small for the cost — Clinique moisture surge”
    • “quite pricey — Clinique Smart Clinical Repair Wrinkle Correcting Serum”
    • “jar is very small — KORRES Santorini Grape Poreless Skin Cream”
    • “Expensive for cleanser — KORRES Foaming Cream Cleanser”
  • Unpleasant Scent Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “Smells like nail polish remover — Clinique Clarifying Lotion 2”
    • “Smells like old oil — Clinique Take The Day Off Cleansing Balm”
    • “Has a weird plastic-like smell — Clinique Dramatically Different Moisturizing Lotion+”
    • “smells like babies — KORRES Greek Yoghurt Foaming Cream Cleanser”
  • Insufficient Hydration or Dryness Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “felt tight after an hour — KORRES Santorini Grape Poreless Skin Cream”
    • “skin felt tight — Clinique Dramatically Different Moisturizing Gel”

Clinique vs KORRES routines for dry skin

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Clinique vs KORRES routines for oily skin

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Clinique vs KORRES routines for combination skin

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Questions and answers

Clinique or KORRES: which is better?

KORRES provides superior routine fit across all listed skin types compared to Clinique. Additionally, KORRES formulas feature added fragrance, whereas every Clinique product on this page lists no fragrance.

What is the difference between Clinique and KORRES?

Clinique products on this page list no fragrance, whereas every KORRES product on this page includes fragrance. Furthermore, Lovi rates KORRES as Superior for all skin types, while Clinique fits dry sensitive skin, oily skin, and oily acne-prone skin best.

Clinique or KORRES for dry skin?

Lovi finds KORRES is superior to Clinique for dry skin. KORRES products on this page feature rich and creamy cleansers and hydrating and velvety moisturizers.

Clinique or KORRES: which cleanser is better?

Both Clinique and KORRES offer cleansers, but KORRES products on this page are rated as having no fragrance compared to Clinique products which list no fragrance in their ingredients. Reviewers note that KORRES cleansers provide gentle, non-stripping formulas with rich and creamy textures.

Which is more affordable, Clinique or KORRES?

Lovi finds that both Clinique and KORRES share a high price point. Reviewers often mention high prices for both brands.

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

Clinique offers fragrance-free products on this page, as every product lists no fragrance in its ingredients. In contrast, KORRES includes fragrance in all five of the products on its page.

Which brand has better options for addressing skin with dark spots, Clinique or KORRES?

KORRES provides superior routine fit for skin with dark spots, whereas Lovi rates Clinique products on this page as average for that skin type. Clinique offers fragrance-free options containing key ingredients like hyaluronic acid and caffeine, while KORRES products on this page list fragrance.

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How do the morning routines for dry skin compare between Clinique and KORRES?

For dry skin, Lovi rates the routine fit for Clinique as Average and for KORRES as Superior. The morning routine for Clinique features a cleanser, hydrating toner, moisturizer, and SPF, while the KORRES morning routine uses a different cleanser, hydrating toner, moisturizer, and SPF.

Clinique or KORRES for oily skin?

For oily skin, Lovi rates KORRES as Superior and Clinique as High. The products on this page for KORRES contain fragrance, whereas every product on this page for Clinique lists no fragrance.

Clinique or KORRES: which moisturizer is better?

KORRES provides superior routine fit for moisturizers across skin types compared to Clinique. Lovi rates KORRES as Superior for dry skin, while Clinique's moisturizers generally offer Average or High fit levels.

Clinique or KORRES for sensitive skin?

For sensitive skin, Lovi rates KORRES as Superior and Clinique as High. Every product on the Clinique page lists no fragrance, while all KORRES products on the page contain fragrance.

Clinique or KORRES for acne-prone skin?

For acne-prone skin, KORRES achieves a Superior routine fit on Lovi, whereas Clinique achieves an Average fit. Every product on the Clinique page lists no fragrance, while all KORRES products on this page include fragrance in their 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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