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Cetaphil vs KORRES

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Cetaphil and KORRES are two distinct skincare lines known for thoughtful cleansers and moisturizers, with the American brand founded in 1947 relying on ingredients like glycerin, niacinamide, and panthenol. While the former suits combination skin and acne-prone skin best through barrier-supporting formulas, the latter is favored by those with dry skin and sensitive skin. They differ primarily in their heritage and targeted compositions, offering dependable daily care ranging from antioxidant serums to poreless skin creams.

Cetaphil is an American skincare brand founded in 1947 and owned by Galderma Group AG.

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

Popular Cetaphil vs KORRES products

People Say

CetaphilKORRES
  • Gentle on sensitive skin Mostly MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “The only thing my reactive skin tolerates. — Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser”
    • “No breakouts since switching to this. — Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser”
    • “Lifesaver for my very sensitive skin — Cetaphil Gentle Cleansing Bar”
    • “leaves face soft and smooth — KORRES Greek Yoghurt Foaming Cream Cleanser”
  • Texture and weight Often MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “feels like velvet — KORRES Velvet Skin Drink”
    • “absorbs instantly — KORRES Santorini Grape Poreless Skin Cream”
    • “Luxurious foam — KORRES Foaming Cream Cleanser”
    • “absorbs instantly — Cetaphil Moisturizing Lotion”
  • Other functional benefits Often MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “Micro-fine granules don't irritate — Cetaphil Extra Gentle Daily Scrub”
    • “Removes excess oil without drying. — Cetaphil Oily Skin Cleanser”
    • “brings bounce back — KORRES Bounce Firming Moisturizer”
    • “kept me matte all day — KORRES Santorini Grape Poreless Skin Cream”
  • Hydration and moisture Mostly MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “cleared up flaky skin — Cetaphil Moisturizing Cream”
    • “healed my dry patches — Cetaphil Moisturising Cream”
    • “Leaves my face feeling soft, not tight. — Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser”
    • “saved my dry skin — KORRES Velvet Skin Drink”
  • Effective cleansing and makeup removal Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “removes liquid eyeliner — KORRES Greek Yoghurt Foaming Cream Cleanser”
    • “Melts away makeup — KORRES Foaming Cream Cleanser”
    • “removes excess oil — Cetaphil Daily Facial Cleanser”
  • Fragrance-free and scent positives Sometimes NotedRarely Noted
    • “truly no smell — Cetaphil Moisturizing Lotion”
    • “Love that it has no scent. — Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser”
    • “Smell was great and not perfumy — Cetaphil Extra Gentle Daily Scrub”
    • “smells delicious — KORRES Velvet Skin Drink”
  • Unpleasant scent or strong fragrance Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “Overpowering masking fragrance — Cetaphil Gentle Cleansing Bar”
    • “Scent is overwhelmingly artificial. — Cetaphil Oily Skin Cleanser”
    • “smells like masking fragrance — Cetaphil Daily Facial Cleanser”
    • “smells like babies — KORRES Greek Yoghurt Foaming Cream Cleanser”
  • Heavy, greasy, or sticky texture Often MentionedRarely Noted
    • “too rich to use at night — KORRES Bounce Firming Moisturizer”
    • “Miss the bubbles, feels like washing with lotion. — Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser”
  • Drying or ineffective for specific skin needs Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
    • “Deep cleansing ability is not very strong — Cetaphil Extra Gentle Daily Scrub”
    • “Felt a little stripping on sensitive areas. — Cetaphil Oily Skin Cleanser”
    • “felt tight after an hour — KORRES Santorini Grape Poreless Skin Cream”

Cetaphil vs KORRES routines for dry skin

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Cetaphil vs KORRES routines for oily skin

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Cetaphil vs KORRES routines for combination skin

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Questions and answers

Cetaphil or KORRES: which is better?

Cetaphil and KORRES both offer strong options, with Cetaphil standing out for its fragrance-free formulas and gentle care for sensitive skin, while KORRES is often chosen for its velvety moisturizers and rich cleansers.

What is the difference between Cetaphil and KORRES?

Cetaphil is mostly fragrance-free and fits best for combination, acne-prone, and oily skin, whereas KORRES products contain fragrance and fit best for dry, sensitive, and mature skin. Reviewers note that Cetaphil excels at gentle, non-stripping cleansing and hydration, while KORRES offers effective makeup removal and lightweight, velvety moisturizers.

Cetaphil or KORRES for dry skin?

For dry skin, KORRES has a Superior routine fit, while Cetaphil achieves a High routine fit. Reviewers note that KORRES provides hydrating and velvety moisturizers, whereas Cetaphil offers gentle, non-stripping cleansers.

Cetaphil or KORRES: which cleanser is better?

Cetaphil is better for gentle, fragrance-free cleansing that avoids irritation, while KORRES is better for rich, creamy textures that effectively remove makeup. Reviewers mention that the products on this page from Cetaphil are mostly gentle and non-stripping.

Which is more affordable, Cetaphil or KORRES?

This page does not provide pricing information to compare the affordability of Cetaphil and KORRES products.

Between Cetaphil and KORRES, which brand offers better fragrance-free options?

Cetaphil offers better fragrance-free options because almost all the products on this page list no fragrance, whereas every KORRES product on this page contains fragrance.

How do the founding years and ownership of Cetaphil and KORRES compare?

Cetaphil was founded in the United States in 1947 and is owned by Galderma Group AG, whereas KORRES was founded in 1996 and is owned by Halcyon Equity Partners and Giorgos Korres.

Which brand performs better according to reviewers for gentle and non-stripping cleansing?

Cetaphil performs better than KORRES according to reviewers for gentle and non-stripping cleansing.

Cetaphil or KORRES for oily skin?

Both brands are a strong choice for oily skin, with KORRES reaching a Superior fit level and Cetaphil reaching a High fit level. The products on this page from Cetaphil mostly list no fragrance, whereas all KORRES products on this page list fragrance.

Cetaphil or KORRES: which moisturizer is better?

Both brands offer moisturizers, but Cetaphil is generally better for a fragrance-free routine, while KORRES focuses on scented, velvety formulas.

Cetaphil or KORRES for sensitive skin?

For sensitive skin, both Cetaphil and KORRES are great options, as Lovi rates Cetaphil High and KORRES Superior for this skin type. Reviewers note that Cetaphil is gentle on sensitive skin and offers fragrance-free products on the page, while KORRES products on this page all contain fragrance.

Cetaphil or KORRES for acne-prone skin?

Both brands offer products on this page that are a High fit for acne-prone skin. Cetaphil features mostly fragrance-free formulas, while KORRES includes fragrance in all its products on this page.

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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