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COSRX vs KORRES

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COSRX and KORRES are two distinct skincare lines known for thoughtful formulations that support various complexions. The Korean skincare brand founded in 2013 and owned by Amorepacific Group since 2024 features a thoughtful array of serums, moisturizers, cleansers, masks, and more, which harness key ingredients like hyaluronic acid, glycerin, and niacinamide to suit oily skin and sensitive skin best. Meanwhile, the other line is widely loved for its thoughtful moisturizers and cleansers, which draw on the rich heritage of its scientifically crafted formulas to suit dry skin and sensitive skin best. While both offer targeted solutions for acne-prone skin, dark spots, and mature skin, they differ in their primary approaches to balancing moisture and soothing irritation.

COSRX is a Korean skincare brand founded in 2013 and owned by Amorepacific Group since 2024.

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

Popular COSRX vs KORRES products

People Say

COSRXKORRES
  • Soothing and calming for sensitive skin Mostly MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “No stinging or irritation — COSRX BHA Blackhead Power Liquid”
    • “perfect for first-time retinol users — COSRX The Retinol 0.1 Cream”
    • “calms down my redness — COSRX Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence”
    • “Calms redness — KORRES Foaming Cream Cleanser”
  • Improves skin texture and smoothness Mostly MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “gives me that glass skin look — COSRX Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence”
    • “skin feels softer immediately — COSRX The 6 Peptide Skin Booster Serum”
    • “feels like velvet — KORRES Velvet Skin Drink”
    • “skin feels baby soft — KORRES Santorini Grape Poreless Skin Cream”
  • Deep hydration and moisturization Mostly MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “skin drinks it up — COSRX Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence”
    • “woke up with soft, supple skin — COSRX Advanced Snail 92 All in One Cream”
    • “gives a healthy glow — COSRX The 6 Peptide Skin Booster Serum”
    • “saved my dry skin — KORRES Velvet Skin Drink”
  • Lightweight and fast-absorbing texture Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “absorbs instantly like water — COSRX The 6 Peptide Skin Booster Serum”
    • “sinks in immediately — COSRX Advanced Snail Peptide Eye Cream”
    • “absorbs instantly — KORRES Santorini Grape Poreless Skin Cream”
    • “rich... without being greasy — KORRES Bounce Firming Moisturizer”
  • Gentle and non-stripping cleansing Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “Leaves skin soft — KORRES Foaming Cream Cleanser”
    • “leaves face soft and smooth — KORRES Greek Yoghurt Foaming Cream Cleanser”
    • “removes liquid eyeliner — KORRES Greek Yoghurt Foaming Cream Cleanser”
    • “doesn't strip my skin — COSRX Low pH Good Morning Gel Cleanser”
  • Effective acne and pore control Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “helped to improve my acne after only 2 weeks — COSRX Salicylic Acid Daily Gentle Cleanser”
    • “cleared up my spots — COSRX Low pH Good Morning Gel Cleanser”
    • “Melted blackheads right off — COSRX BHA Blackhead Power Liquid”
    • “kept me matte all day — KORRES Santorini Grape Poreless Skin Cream”
  • Unpleasant scent or strong fragrance Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “smells like chemicals — COSRX Low pH Good Morning Gel Cleanser”
    • “smells like onions — COSRX The Retinol 0.1 Cream”
    • “smells like tea tree/medicinal — COSRX Oil-Free Ultra-Moisturizing Lotion (with Birch Sap)”
    • “smells like babies — KORRES Greek Yoghurt Foaming Cream Cleanser”
  • Small size and packaging issues Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “only 20mls... significantly less product — COSRX The Hyaluronic Acid 3 Serum”
    • “tube is tiny — COSRX The Retinol 0.1 Cream”
    • “Needs a pump — KORRES Foaming Cream Cleanser”
    • “jar is very small — KORRES Santorini Grape Poreless Skin Cream”
  • Drying or stripping effects Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
    • “felt tight after an hour — KORRES Santorini Grape Poreless Skin Cream”
    • “left my face tight — COSRX Low pH Good Morning Gel Cleanser”

COSRX vs KORRES routines for dry skin

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COSRX vs KORRES routines for oily skin

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COSRX vs KORRES routines for combination skin

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Questions and answers

COSRX or KORRES: which is better?

COSRX is better for acne control and deep hydration, whereas KORRES achieves a Superior routine fit across dry, sensitive, mature, and dark spot skin types on this page. COSRX also avoids added fragrance in nearly all its products.

What is the difference between COSRX and KORRES?

COSRX is best suited for oily, sensitive, and acne-prone skin, while KORRES is tailored for dry, sensitive, and mature skin. Reviewers note that COSRX excels in soothing sensitive skin, deep hydration, and acne control, whereas KORRES provides gentle, non-stripping cleansers and hydrating moisturizers.

COSRX or KORRES for dry skin?

For dry skin, KORRES has a Superior routine fit, while COSRX has a High routine fit on this page. COSRX also helps with deep hydration and moisturization.

COSRX or KORRES: which cleanser is better?

KORRES does better for gentle and non-stripping cleansing, while COSRX is better for effective acne and pore control. The products on this page show that KORRES cleansers feature fragrance, whereas the vast majority of COSRX cleansers do not.

Which is more affordable, COSRX or KORRES?

The page does not provide pricing information to compare the affordability of COSRX and KORRES.

Between COSRX and KORRES, which brand has better fragrance-free options?

COSRX has far better fragrance-free options because almost all of the products on this page list no fragrance, whereas every KORRES product on the page includes fragrance.

How do COSRX and KORRES compare when it comes to soothing and calming sensitive skin?

COSRX does better than KORRES for soothing and calming sensitive skin, as reviewers note COSRX offers superior soothing and calming effects.

Which brand performs better for managing skin with dark spots, COSRX or KORRES?

KORRES performs better for managing skin with dark spots, achieving a Superior routine fit compared to the High fit level of COSRX on this page. COSRX also has only 1 of 38 products listing fragrance, whereas all KORRES products on this page list fragrance.

COSRX or KORRES for oily skin?

For oily skin, Lovi rates COSRX as Superior and KORRES as Superior.

COSRX or KORRES: which moisturizer is better?

Both COSRX and KORRES offer effective moisturizers tailored to different skin needs, with COSRX known for deep hydration and KORRES for rich, velvety formulas. The products on this page help improve moisture and skin texture.

COSRX or KORRES for sensitive skin?

For sensitive skin, both brands offer good options, as Lovi rates sensitive skin as Superior for COSRX and also Superior for KORRES. Reviewers note that COSRX provides soothing and calming effects, while KORRES is known for gentle and non-stripping cleansers.

COSRX or KORRES for acne-prone skin?

For acne-prone skin, both brands work well since Lovi rates COSRX as Superior and KORRES as Superior for this skin type. COSRX also excels at effective acne and pore control across the 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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