Good Molecules vs KORRES
Good Molecules and KORRES are two distinct skincare lines known for thoughtful formulas that cater well to dry skin. The American brand launched in 2019 focuses on serums, moisturizers, eye products, and exfoliants featuring glycerin and hyaluronic acid, making it especially suited for acne-prone skin, while the other label emphasizes moisturizers and cleansers that suit sensitive skin through nourishing compositions. While both offer targeted options for concerns like dark spots, acne-prone areas, and mature skin, they differ in their heritage and foundational ingredients.
Good Molecules is an American skincare brand founded in 2019 and owned by Beautylish, Inc..
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This page compares some of the most popular Good Molecules and KORRES products; for every product of both brands, with a fit score for your own skin, use the Lovi app.
Popular Good Molecules vs KORRES products
People Say
Affordable Price and Great Value Mostly MentionedNot noted
- “best value for money — Good Molecules Hyaluronic Acid Serum”
- “great value — Good Molecules Niacinamide Serum”
Gentle Formula and Sensitivity Often MentionedMostly Mentioned
- “no skin purging — Good Molecules Gentle Retinol Cream”
- “Non-abrasive, suitable for sensitive skin, no stinging — Good Molecules Pineapple Exfoliating Powder”
- “leaves face soft and smooth — KORRES Greek Yoghurt Foaming Cream Cleanser”
- “Calms redness — KORRES Foaming Cream Cleanser”
Lightweight and Non-Greasy Texture Mostly MentionedOften Mentioned
- “absorbs quickly... zero irritation or tacky feeling — Good Molecules Discoloration Correcting Serum”
- “practically invisible on skin — Good Molecules PIMPLE PATCHES”
- “absorbs instantly — KORRES Santorini Grape Poreless Skin Cream”
- “rich... without being greasy — KORRES Bounce Firming Moisturizer”
Hydration and Plumping Often MentionedOften Mentioned
- “skin appears smooth and supple — Good Molecules Hyaluronic Acid Serum”
- “Skin feels bouncy — Good Molecules Super Peptide Serum”
- “saved my dry skin — KORRES Velvet Skin Drink”
- “extremely moisturizing — KORRES Bounce Firming Moisturizer”
Rich and Creamy Texture Not notedMostly Mentioned
- “feels like velvet — KORRES Velvet Skin Drink”
- “Luxurious foam — KORRES Foaming Cream Cleanser”
- “creamy and luxurious feel — KORRES Greek Yoghurt Foaming Cream Cleanser”
Skin Smoothing and Texture Improvement Often MentionedSometimes Noted
- “skin looks like brand new baby skin — Good Molecules Overnight Exfoliating Treatment”
- “Leaves skin "baby soft," "super smooth," "polished feel" — Good Molecules Pineapple Exfoliating Powder”
- “softened fine lines — Good Molecules Gentle Retinol Cream”
- “skin feels baby soft — KORRES Santorini Grape Poreless Skin Cream”
Scent and Fragrance Complaints Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
- “Strong bergamot smell — Good Molecules Super Peptide Serum”
- “weird faint smell — Good Molecules Gentle Retinol Cream”
- “smelled of glycolic acid — Good Molecules Overnight Exfoliating Treatment”
- “smells like babies — KORRES Greek Yoghurt Foaming Cream Cleanser”
Packaging Issues Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
- “Needs a pump — KORRES Foaming Cream Cleanser”
- “hard to control amount — KORRES Greek Yoghurt Foaming Cream Cleanser”
- “Metal tube cracks — Good Molecules Yerba Mate Wake Up Eye Gel”
Ineffective or Slow Results Sometimes NotedRarely Noted
- “didn't erase pores — KORRES Santorini Grape Poreless Skin Cream”
- “didn't really see a difference — Good Molecules Discoloration Correcting Serum”
Good Molecules vs KORRES routines for dry skin
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Cleanser
Greek Yoghurt Foaming Cream Cleanser
Morning · Evening · Once a week
€17.70
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Hydrating Toner
COSRX Propolis Synergy Toner
Morning
€18.55
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Moisturizer
Elizabeth Arden Advanced Ceramide Lift and Firm Night Cream
Morning · Evening · Once a week
€76.29
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SPF
Purito Daily Soft Touch Sunscreen
Morning
€12.98
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Pre-Cleanser
MISSHA Ultra Hyalon Cleansing Cream
Evening · Once a week
€16.10
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Serum or Treatment
Peach & Lily Glass Skin Refining Serum
Evening · Once a week
€86.15
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Nourishing Mask
Anua Heartleaf 77% Soothing Sheet Mask
Once a week
€19.90
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Cleanser
Hydrating Facial Cleansing Gel
Morning · Evening · Once a week
€40.99
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Hydrating Toner
COSRX Propolis Synergy Toner
Morning
€18.55
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Moisturizer
Lightweight Daily Moisturizer
Morning · Evening · Once a week
€22.96
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SPF
Sheer Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30
Morning
€38.03
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Pre-Cleanser
MISSHA Ultra Hyalon Cleansing Cream
Evening · Once a week
€16.10
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Serum or Treatment
Daily Brightening Serum
Evening · Once a week
€31.58
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Nourishing Mask
Anua Heartleaf 77% Soothing Sheet Mask
Once a week
€19.90
Good Molecules vs KORRES routines for oily skin
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Cleanser
Greek Yoghurt Foaming Cream Cleanser
Morning · Evening · Once a week
€17.70
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Hydrating Toner
Some By Mi Snail Truecica Miracle Repair Toner
Morning · Once a week
€19.99
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Moisturizer
COSRX Oil-Free Ultra-Moisturizing Lotion (with Birch Sap)
Morning · Evening · Once a week
€17.47
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SPF
make p:rem UV Defense Me Blue Ray Sun Cream
Morning
€34.30
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Pre-Cleanser
Shu Uemura Ultime8 Sublime Beauty Cleansing Oil
Evening · Once a week
€40.00
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Cleansing Toner
Pixi Glow Tonic
Evening
€29.29
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Serum or Treatment
Peach & Lily Glass Skin Refining Serum
Evening · Once a week
€86.15
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Enzyme Powder
Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant
Once a week
€49.00
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Cleansing Mask
HERBIVORE Botanicals Blue Tansy BHA and Enzyme Pore Refining Mask
Once a week
€79.97
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Cleanser
Hydrating Facial Cleansing Gel
Morning · Evening · Once a week
€40.99
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Hydrating Toner
Some By Mi Snail Truecica Miracle Repair Toner
Morning · Once a week
€19.99
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Moisturizer
Hyaluronic Acid Serum
Morning · Evening · Once a week
€18.75
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SPF
Sheer Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30
Morning
€38.03
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Pre-Cleanser
Shu Uemura Ultime8 Sublime Beauty Cleansing Oil
Evening · Once a week
€40.00
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Cleansing Toner
Pixi Glow Tonic
Evening
€29.29
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Serum or Treatment
Overnight Exfoliating Treatment
Evening · Once a week
€22.99
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Enzyme Powder
Pineapple Exfoliating Powder
Once a week
€62.04
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Cleansing Mask
HERBIVORE Botanicals Blue Tansy BHA and Enzyme Pore Refining Mask
Once a week
€79.97
Good Molecules vs KORRES routines for combination skin
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Cleanser
Greek Yoghurt Foaming Cream Cleanser
Morning · Evening · Once a week
€17.70
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Hydrating Toner
Paula's Choice Skin Balancing Pore-Reducing Toner
Morning · Once a week
€36.00
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Moisturizer
COSRX Oil-Free Ultra-Moisturizing Lotion (with Birch Sap)
Morning · Evening · Once a week
€17.47
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Pre-Cleanser
Shu Uemura Ultime8 Sublime Beauty Cleansing Oil
Evening · Once a week
€40.00
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Cleansing Toner
Medicube Zero Pore Pad 2.0
Evening
€17.15
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Serum or Treatment
Peach & Lily Glass Skin Refining Serum
Evening · Once a week
€86.15
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Enzyme Powder
Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant
Once a week
€49.00
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Cleansing Mask
HERBIVORE Botanicals Blue Tansy BHA and Enzyme Pore Refining Mask
Once a week
€79.97
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Cleanser
Hydrating Facial Cleansing Gel
Morning · Evening · Once a week
€40.99
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Hydrating Toner
Paula's Choice Skin Balancing Pore-Reducing Toner
Morning · Once a week
€36.00
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Moisturizer
Hyaluronic Acid Serum
Morning · Evening · Once a week
€18.75
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SPF
Sheer Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30
Morning
€38.03
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Pre-Cleanser
Shu Uemura Ultime8 Sublime Beauty Cleansing Oil
Evening · Once a week
€40.00
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Cleansing Toner
Medicube Zero Pore Pad 2.0
Evening
€17.15
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Serum or Treatment
Overnight Exfoliating Treatment
Evening · Once a week
€22.99
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Enzyme Powder
Pineapple Exfoliating Powder
Once a week
€62.04
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Cleansing Mask
HERBIVORE Botanicals Blue Tansy BHA and Enzyme Pore Refining Mask
Once a week
€79.97
Questions and answers
Good Molecules or KORRES: which is better?
Good Molecules offers better affordability and fragrance-free formulas, whereas KORRES provides richer textures with added fragrance. Reviewers note that Good Molecules is better for fading dark spots and improving skin texture, while KORRES is known for its creamy and effective cleansers.
What is the difference between Good Molecules and KORRES?
Good Molecules offers affordable fragrance-free serums and moisturizers that help fade dark spots, while KORRES features rich cleansers and moisturizers that often have fragrance complaints. Both brands achieve superior routine fit levels for dry and mature skin types.
Good Molecules or KORRES for dry skin?
Both Good Molecules and KORRES offer a Superior routine fit for dry skin. Good Molecules stands out for being more affordable and listing no fragrance across the products on this page, whereas KORRES features rich and creamy moisturizers and cleansers.
Good Molecules or KORRES: which cleanser is better?
Good Molecules offers cleansers like the Hydrating Facial Cleansing Gel that fit dry and sensitive skin well, while KORRES features products like the Greek Yoghurt Foaming Cream Cleanser known for rich textures. Reviewers note that Good Molecules is affordable, whereas KORRES faces frequent fragrance complaints.
Which is more affordable, Good Molecules or KORRES?
Good Molecules is more affordable, offering budget-friendly serums and moisturizers with great value compared to KORRES, which faces frequent high price and value concerns among shoppers. Every product on the Good Molecules page lists no fragrance, whereas all KORRES products on this page list fragrance in their ingredients.
Good Molecules or KORRES: which brand has more fragrance concerns?
KORRES has more fragrance concerns, as every product on its page lists fragrance in its ingredients, whereas every Good Molecules product on this page lists no fragrance.
Good Molecules or KORRES for oily skin?
For oily skin, KORRES has a Superior routine fit while Good Molecules has a High fit. Reviewers mention that the products on this page for Good Molecules are affordable and provide great value.
Good Molecules or KORRES: which moisturizer is better?
Good Molecules offers better moisturizers and oils on the products on this page, as every product lists no fragrance and reviewers note they are affordable and hydrating, whereas KORRES has frequent fragrance complaints and high price concerns.
Good Molecules or KORRES for sensitive skin?
Good Molecules and KORRES both offer a High fit for sensitive skin on Lovi. Good Molecules has the advantage of offering fragrance-free products on the products on this page.
Good Molecules or KORRES for acne-prone skin?
Both Good Molecules and KORRES achieve a Superior routine fit level for acne-prone skin. Good Molecules offers budget-friendly serums, while KORRES features hydrating moisturizers, though reviewers note that KORRES products on this page list fragrance.
Good Molecules or KORRES for mature skin?
Both Good Molecules and KORRES achieve a Superior routine fit for mature skin. Good Molecules stands out for its affordable serums that help improve skin texture and fade dark spots, while every product on its page lists no fragrance. KORRES offers rich and creamy cleansers alongside hydrating moisturizers, though its products on this page frequently list fragrance.
Good Molecules or KORRES for skin with dark spots?
Both Good Molecules and KORRES achieve a Superior routine fit for skin with dark spots. Good Molecules offers fragrance-free options and is praised for fading dark spots, while KORRES products on this page all contain fragrance.
Research behind their key ingredients
Molecular basis of retinol anti-ageing properties in naturally aged human skin in vivo
Reduction in the appearance of facial hyperpigmentation by topical N-acetyl glucosamine
Preparation and evaluation of anti-wrinkle cream containing saffron extract and avocado oil
Chemical peels for acne vulgaris: a systematic review of randomised controlled trials
The anti wrinkle efficacy of synthetic hexapeptide (Argireline) in Chinese Subjects
Moisturizing Effects of Diglycerol Combined with Glycerol on Human Stratum Corneum
Nanocomplex of quaternized cyclodextrin grafted chitosan and hyaluronic acid for a skin delivery
Hippophae rhamnoides oil-in-water (O/W) emulsion improves barrier function in healthy human subjects
Development and efficacy assessments of tea seed oil makeup remover
Clinical efficacy of facial masks containing yoghurt and Opuntia humifusa Raf. (F-YOP)
Effects of fermented tea seed oil on the skin lipid barrier and microbiome of sensitive skin
Effects of a Greek Yoghurt-based Complex on the Human Facial Skin Microbiome
Saccharide isomerate ameliorates cosmetic scalp conditions in a Chinese study population
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.
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Co-founder, Medical Director
Cosmetic chemist, cosmetologist, aesthetic products developer
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Co-founder, CEO and CTO
PhD in computer science, 3x US patent holder, ex-Google, ex-Yandex
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Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc
Medical Board
Aesthetic medicine practitioner, MSc in Longevity and Anti-Aging Medicine
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Medical Board
Specialist dermatologist, MBBS, MD, IFAAD
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Medical Board
Cosmetic chemist, SCS, IFSCC member
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Medical Board, Medical Advisor
Dermatology MD
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Elina Nazarenko, MD
Medical Board
Dermatology and diagnostic consultant
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Victoria Derkova, MS
Medical Board
Cosmetic chemist, cosmetic development technologist
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