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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 is a better choice because Lovi rates its routine fit as Superior across all skin types compared to Clinique. Additionally, every product on the Clinique page lists no fragrance, whereas all KORRES products on this page include fragrance.

What is the difference between Clinique and KORRES?

Clinique products on this page list no fragrance, whereas all KORRES products contain fragrance. Lovi rates KORRES as having a Superior routine fit across all skin types, while Clinique ranges from Average to High.

Clinique or KORRES for dry skin?

For dry skin, KORRES achieves a Superior routine fit compared to Clinique which reaches a High fit on the products on this page. KORRES is known for rich and creamy cleansers and hydrating moisturizers, though its products on this page contain fragrance. Clinique provides fragrance-free options featuring key ingredients like hyaluronic acid.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

Clinique or KORRES: which cleanser is better?

Both brands offer gentle cleansers on the products on this page, but KORRES has a non-stripping formula that tends to do better for a creamy and rich texture. Clinique products on this page list no fragrance, whereas KORRES formulas include fragrance.

Which is more affordable, Clinique or KORRES?

Both Clinique and KORRES are noted by reviewers as having a high price point. Lovi shows that high price and value concerns apply equally to the products on this page for both brands.

Do Clinique and KORRES products contain fragrance?

Clinique products on this page list no fragrance in their ingredients, whereas KORRES products all include fragrance. This means KORRES may be more likely to cause fragrance-related irritation for sensitive shoppers.

Which brand performs better for hydration and plumping, Clinique or KORRES?

Clinique performs better for hydration and plumping based on the review themes on this page. Topical hyaluronic acid helps improve skin quality and hydration.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

What are the key ingredients found across Clinique products?

The products on this page for Clinique feature key ingredients such as hyaluronic acid, glycerin, caffeine, and salicylic acid. These ingredients help provide hydration and address various skin concerns.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022Skin Pharmacology and Physiology, 2013

Clinique or KORRES for oily skin?

For oily skin, KORRES achieves a Superior routine fit on Lovi, whereas Clinique reaches a High fit. Reviewers note that KORRES features hydrating and velvety moisturizers, while Clinique products on this page list no fragrance.

Clinique or KORRES: which moisturizer is better?

KORRES reaches a Superior routine fit for moisturizers on this page across skin types, whereas Clinique reaches High or Average depending on the type. Clinique has fragrance-free products on this page, while every KORRES product on this page lists fragrance.

Clinique or KORRES for sensitive skin?

For sensitive skin, both brands work well, as Lovi rates Clinique High and KORRES Superior. Clinique has no fragrance in the products on this page, while KORRES includes fragrance across all of its products on this page.

Clinique or KORRES for acne-prone skin?

For acne-prone skin, KORRES has a Superior routine fit compared to Clinique's Average fit on this page. KORRES offers gentle and non-stripping cleansers along with hydrating and velvety moisturizers, though its products on this page list fragrance.

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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