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KORRES vs Aēsop

Rated by Lovi · Unbiased, science-based skincare AI trained on real user outcomes · How the Fit score works

KORRES and Aēsop are skincare brands known for their thoughtful moisturizers and cleansers, driven by scientifically crafted and botanical ingredients. The first brand suits dry and sensitive skin best, while the second suits balanced, combination, and sensitive skin. Each brand offers standout solutions for targeted concerns, including options for acne-prone skin, skin with dark spots, and mature skin. They differ primarily in their specific formulations and targeted approaches, allowing users to choose based on their individual daily care needs.

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

Popular KORRES vs Aēsop products

People Say

KORRESAēsop
  • Texture and Application Mostly MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “feels like velvet — KORRES Velvet Skin Drink”
    • “absorbs instantly — KORRES Santorini Grape Poreless Skin Cream”
    • “Luxurious foam — KORRES Foaming Cream Cleanser”
    • “absorbs well into the skin — Aēsop Damascan Rose Facial Treatment”
  • Hydration and Moisture Often MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “woke up with baby-soft skin — Aēsop Damascan Rose Facial Treatment”
    • “Savior of my winter-fueled dry skin. — Aēsop B Triple C Facial Balancing Gel”
    • “delivers deep hydration that really fills your skin — Aēsop Parsley Seed Anti-Oxidant Intense Serum”
    • “saved my dry skin — KORRES Velvet Skin Drink”
  • Gentle Formula and Cleansing Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “Leaves skin soft — KORRES Foaming Cream Cleanser”
    • “leaves face soft and smooth — KORRES Greek Yoghurt Foaming Cream Cleanser”
    • “Calms redness — KORRES Foaming Cream Cleanser”
    • “Leaves my face feeling soft after cleansing. — Aēsop Parsley Seed Facial Cleanser”
  • Skin Rescue and Soothing Rarely NotedOften Mentioned
    • “saved my skin — Aēsop Damascan Rose Facial Treatment”
    • “Reduces inflammation overnight. — Aēsop B Triple C Facial Balancing Gel”
    • “my small blemishes noticeably diminished — Aēsop Parsley Seed Anti-Oxidant Intense Serum”
    • “helped with my redness — KORRES Greek Yoghurt Foaming Cream Cleanser”
  • Oil Control and Pore Refinement Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
    • “kept me matte all day — KORRES Santorini Grape Poreless Skin Cream”
    • “skin feels baby soft — KORRES Santorini Grape Poreless Skin Cream”
    • “Intensely hydrating yet mattifying effect. — Aēsop B Triple C Facial Balancing Gel”
  • Makeup Removal Often MentionedNot noted
    • “removes liquid eyeliner — KORRES Greek Yoghurt Foaming Cream Cleanser”
    • “Melts away makeup — KORRES Foaming Cream Cleanser”
  • Price and Value Often MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “jar is very small — KORRES Santorini Grape Poreless Skin Cream”
    • “Expensive for cleanser — KORRES Foaming Cream Cleanser”
    • “priciest face cleanser — KORRES Greek Yoghurt Foaming Cream Cleanser”
    • “quantity is too small — Aēsop Damascan Rose Facial Treatment”
  • Fragrance and Scent Sensitivity Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “smells like carrots — Aēsop Damascan Rose Facial Treatment”
    • “Nasty smell... would not buy again. — Aēsop Parsley Seed Facial Cleanser”
    • “smells like babies — KORRES Greek Yoghurt Foaming Cream Cleanser”

Questions and answers

KORRES or Aēsop: which is better?

Both brands have their strengths, as Aēsop performs better for hydration and soothing, while KORRES offers a better texture, gentle formula, and makeup removal. Lovi rates the products on this page across both lines from Low to High depending on the specific skin type.

What is the difference between KORRES and Aēsop?

KORRES provides gentle, rich cleansers and hydrating moisturizers that fit dry, sensitive, and mature skin best, though the products on this page all contain fragrance. In contrast, Aēsop offers deep hydration with refreshing, fragrance-free formulas, while reviewers frequently note high prices for both brands.

KORRES or Aēsop: which cleanser is better?

For cleansers, KORRES stands out for gentle cleansing and makeup removal, with high Lovi fit levels for dry and sensitive skin. Aēsop offers the Parsley Seed Facial Cleanser, though it has lower fit levels for dry and dry sensitive skin.

Which is more affordable, KORRES or Aēsop?

Aēsop is more expensive according to reviewers, while high price and value concerns are noted for KORRES on this page.

Which causes fewer breakouts, KORRES or Aēsop?

Aēsop may cause fewer breakouts than KORRES, as KORRES reviewers sometimes note skin breakouts and irritation.

Which brand has more products containing added fragrance, KORRES or Aēsop?

KORRES has more products containing added fragrance, as all five products on its page list fragrance in their ingredients, while every Aēsop product on this page lists no fragrance.

How do the ownership histories of KORRES and Aēsop differ based on when they were founded and acquired?

KORRES was founded in 1996 and is owned by Halcyon Equity Partners and Giorgos Korres since 2024, whereas Aēsop was founded earlier in 1987 and has been owned by L'Oréal Groupe since 2023.

Which brand performs better in terms of hydration and moisture according to reviewer themes?

Aēsop performs better in terms of hydration and moisture according to reviewer themes.

KORRES or Aēsop: which moisturizer is better?

When choosing a moisturizer, Aēsop is the better option for deep hydration, while KORRES offers lightweight formulas that fit dry, sensitive, and mature skin best. Lovi rates moisturizers like the KORRES Santorini Grape Poreless Skin Cream as High for combination and oily skin, whereas Aēsop's Damascan Rose Facial Treatment has a High fit for dry and sensitive skin.

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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