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Elemis vs KORRES

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Elemis and KORRES are two respected skincare brands known for their nourishing serums, rich moisturizers, gentle cleansers, and refreshing toners. Elemis suits mature and dry skin best through formulations anchored by hydrating glycerin and softening shea, while the brand is celebrated for its British heritage, founding in 1989, and ownership by L'Occitane Group since 2019. Meanwhile, KORRES suits dry and sensitive skin best, with both drawing on scientifically crafted formulas to deliver targeted solutions like the Pro-Collagen Marine Cream and the Santorini Grape Poreless Skin Cream.

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?

Elemis is better for hydration and skin smoothing, whereas KORRES is gentler on sensitive skin. Both brands offer products on this page that help deliver a radiant glow.

What is the difference between Elemis and KORRES?

Elemis is a UK-based brand founded in 1989 that focuses best on mature, dry, and dry sensitive skin, while KORRES was founded in 1996 and fits best on dry, sensitive, and combination skin. Reviewers highlight Elemis for its hydrating moisturizers and smoother skin texture, whereas KORRES is noted for its gentle, non-stripping cleansers and hydrating, velvety moisturizers.

Elemis or KORRES for dry skin?

For dry skin, Elemis offers products on this page with a High fit level, such as the Pro-Collagen Marine Cream and Superfood Facial Oil, while KORRES also provides cleansers and moisturizers like the Greek Yoghurt Foaming Cream Cleanser and Bounce Firming Moisturizer. Reviewers note that Elemis excels in hydration and moisture, whereas KORRES is often recognized for being gentle on sensitive skin.

Elemis or KORRES: which cleanser is better?

Both Elemis and KORRES feature cleansers on this page with strong ratings, but reviewers say KORRES offers gentler, non-stripping cleansers that are great for sensitive skin. Elemis cleansing products also have high fit levels across multiple skin types, though they frequently contain added fragrance.

Which is more affordable, Elemis or KORRES?

KORRES is more affordable because Elemis has a high price point that is mostly mentioned by reviewers.

Between Elemis and KORRES, which brand is better for mature skin?

Both Elemis and KORRES are well-suited for mature skin, with Lovi rating the routine fit for mature skin as High for Elemis and Superior for KORRES. Reviewers note that Elemis offers hydrating moisturizers and smoother skin texture, while KORRES provides hydrating and velvety moisturizers.

How do the fragrance options and complaints differ between Elemis and KORRES?

Elemis lists fragrance in the majority of the products on this page, whereas all products on this page for KORRES contain fragrance. Reviewers note that Elemis has a positive fragrance while sometimes mentioning strong or overpowering scents, whereas KORRES receives general fragrance and scent complaints.

Which brand has more products listed on the comparison page, Elemis or KORRES?

Elemis has more products listed on the comparison page than KORRES, featuring 22 products compared to KORRES's 5 products.

Elemis or KORRES for oily skin?

Both brands offer solid options for oily skin, with Lovi rating Elemis High and KORRES Superior for this skin type. The products on this page from Elemis tend to feature hydrating moisturizers and smoother skin texture, while KORRES is known for gentle and non-stripping cleansers.

Elemis or KORRES: which moisturizer is better?

Elemis is better for hydration and moisture, while KORRES is noted for its velvety moisturizers. Reviewers mention that Elemis offers hydrating moisturizers with a radiant glow, whereas KORRES provides hydrating and velvety moisturizers.

Elemis or KORRES for sensitive skin?

Elemis is a good option for sensitive skin, with Lovi rating its routine fit as High. Reviewers note that the products on this page help provide hydration and smooth texture, though strong fragrance is sometimes noted.

Elemis or KORRES for acne-prone skin?

Both Elemis and KORRES offer products that are well-suited for acne-prone skin, with Lovi rating their routines as High for Elemis and Superior for KORRES. Reviewers note that Elemis helps improve skin texture, while KORRES is often praised for its gentle, non-stripping cleansers.

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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