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The Ordinary vs KORRES

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The Ordinary and KORRES are two distinct skincare lines tailored to different daily routines. The Canadian brand centers its serums, moisturizers, cleansers, and toners around science-led ingredients like hyaluronic acid, glycerin, and squalane, while the other draws on a rich heritage for its gentle moisturizers and cleansers. Both selections suit dry and sensitive skin best, though they differ in their targeted offerings, ranging from acid-focused treatments for specific concerns to antioxidant-infused Greek formulations.

The Ordinary is a Canadian skincare brand founded in 2016 and owned by The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. since 2021.

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

Popular The Ordinary vs KORRES products

People Say

The OrdinaryKORRES
  • Great value and affordability Mostly MentionedNot noted
    • “lasts forever — The Ordinary Glycolic Acid 7% Toning Solution”
    • “can't beat the price — The Ordinary Salicylic Acid 2% Solution”
    • “extremely affordable — The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1%”
  • Skin texture smoothing Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “glass skin effect — The Ordinary Glycolic Acid 7% Toning Solution”
    • “skin feels baby butt smooth — The Ordinary AHA 30% + BHA 2% Peeling Solution”
    • “skin looks smoother and brighter — The Ordinary Azelaic Acid Suspension 10%”
    • “skin feels baby soft — KORRES Santorini Grape Poreless Skin Cream”
  • Lightweight absorption and texture Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “absorbs instantly — KORRES Santorini Grape Poreless Skin Cream”
    • “rich... without being greasy — KORRES Bounce Firming Moisturizer”
    • “Sinks in immediately — The Ordinary Multi-Peptide + Copper Peptides 1% Serum”
  • Gentle and non-irritating Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “never had any reaction to it with my sensitive skin — The Ordinary Mandelic Acid 10% + HA”
    • “Leaves my face feeling soft and not tight at all. — The Ordinary Squalane Cleanser”
    • “No irritation at all — The Ordinary Natural Moisturizing Factors + HA”
    • “leaves face soft and smooth — KORRES Greek Yoghurt Foaming Cream Cleanser”
  • Creamy and rich 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”
  • Hydration and plumping Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “saved my dry skin — KORRES Velvet Skin Drink”
    • “extremely moisturizing — KORRES Bounce Firming Moisturizer”
    • “skin feels immediately hydrated — The Ordinary Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5”
  • Unique or small packaging and sizes Rarely NotedOften Mentioned
    • “The 50ml tube runs out way too fast. — The Ordinary Squalane Cleanser”
    • “Annoying that you have to rub it in hands for 10-20 seconds first. — The Ordinary Squalane Cleanser”
    • “Wish it came in a pump — The Ordinary Natural Moisturizing Factors + HA”
    • “Needs a pump — KORRES Foaming Cream Cleanser”
  • Makeup application and pilling issues Sometimes NotedRarely Noted
    • “pills under makeup — KORRES Velvet Skin Drink”
    • “crumbles and piles under moisturizer — The Ordinary Azelaic Acid Suspension 10%”
  • Unpleasant or polarizing scent Rarely NotedSometimes Noted
    • “Smells like vinegar — The Ordinary Multi-Peptide + Copper Peptides 1% Serum”
    • “smell is unbearable — The Ordinary Azelaic Acid Suspension 10%”
    • “has a slight chemical smell — The Ordinary Mandelic Acid 10% + HA”
    • “smells like babies — KORRES Greek Yoghurt Foaming Cream Cleanser”

The Ordinary vs KORRES routines for dry skin

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The Ordinary vs KORRES routines for oily skin

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The Ordinary vs KORRES routines for combination skin

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Questions and answers

The Ordinary or KORRES: which is better?

Both The Ordinary and KORRES are equal as both brands offer a Superior routine fit for dry, oily, combination, sensitive, acne-prone, mature, dark spot, dry sensitive, and oily acne-prone skin types. The Ordinary offers better value and affordability, while KORRES is noted for its lightweight absorption and texture.

What is the difference between The Ordinary and KORRES?

The Ordinary offers a much larger and more affordable selection of fragrance-free serums and treatments, whereas KORRES focuses on hydrating, creamy cleansers and moisturizers that often contain fragrance.

The Ordinary or KORRES for dry skin?

Both The Ordinary and KORRES achieve a Superior routine fit level for dry skin. The Ordinary offers fragrance-free products on the products on this page, whereas KORRES features products that list fragrance.

The Ordinary or KORRES: which cleanser is better?

Both The Ordinary and KORRES offer cleansers that fit sensitive, dry, and acne-prone skin well at a High level. Reviewers often mention that The Ordinary products on this page provide great value and affordability, while KORRES cleansers are noted for being gentle and non-stripping.

Which is more affordable, The Ordinary or KORRES?

The Ordinary is more affordable, as reviewers often mention great value and affordability for the products on this page.

Do The Ordinary products contain fragrance compared to KORRES?

Every product on The Ordinary page lists no fragrance in its ingredients, whereas none of the five KORRES products on this page list no fragrance. This means KORRES products on this page feature added scent, while The Ordinary products are fragrance-free.

Which brand performs better for skin texture smoothing according to reviewers?

The Ordinary performs better for skin texture smoothing according to reviewers. The products on this page are also noted for being affordable and great value.

When were The Ordinary and KORRES founded and who currently owns them?

The Ordinary was founded in 201 Canada and has been owned by The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. since 2021. KORRES was founded in 1996 and is owned by Halcyon Equity Partners and Giorgos Korres as of 2024.

The Ordinary or KORRES for oily skin?

Both The Ordinary and KORRES achieve a Superior routine fit for oily skin on this page. Reviewers note that The Ordinary offers great value and affordability, while KORRES provides lightweight absorption and texture.

The Ordinary or KORRES: which moisturizer is better?

Both The Ordinary and KORRES offer effective moisturizers, with The Ordinary being a better choice for affordability and fragrance-free formulas, while KORRES is often favored for rich, hydrating textures. Hyaluronic acid helps improve skin hydration and anti-aging signs across many of these products.

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The Ordinary or KORRES for sensitive skin?

Both The Ordinary and KORRES achieve a Superior routine fit for sensitive skin on this page, but they differ in formulation. Every product on The Ordinary page lists no fragrance, whereas all KORRES products on this page include fragrance.

The Ordinary or KORRES for acne-prone skin?

Both The Ordinary and KORRES achieve a Superior routine fit level for acne-prone skin. The Ordinary offers better value and affordability, while KORRES is known for lightweight absorption and texture.

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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