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COSRX vs KORRES

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COSRX and KORRES are two distinct skincare lines offering targeted solutions for diverse complexions. COSRX provides thoughtfully formulated serums, moisturizers, cleansers, and masks featuring hyaluronic acid, glycerin, and niacinamide, which suit acne-prone and oily acne-prone skin best. Meanwhile, KORRES offers gentle moisturizers and cleansers that suit dry and sensitive skin best through scientifically crafted formulas. While both brands deliver dependable daily care, they differ in their key ingredients and ideal skin types.

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 and KORRES both offer strong skincare options, with COSRX excelling in acne control and deep hydration, while KORRES provides gentle, non-stripping cleansers and hydrating moisturizers.

What is the difference between COSRX and KORRES?

COSRX and KORRES both fit acne-prone and oily acne-prone skin at a Superior level, while KORRES offers a Superior routine fit for dry, sensitive, mature, and other skin types compared to COSRX's High fit. The products on this page for COSRX are largely fragrance-free, whereas all of the products on this page for KORRES contain fragrance.

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. KORRES offers hydrating and velvety moisturizers alongside gentle and non-stripping cleansers, though its products on this page all contain fragrance.

COSRX or KORRES: which cleanser is better?

For cleansers, KORRES has a Lovi fit level of High for dry sensitive and sensitive skin with its Foaming Cream Cleanser and Greek Yoghurt Foaming Cream Cleanser, and reviewers mention that the brand's cleansers are gentle and non-stripping. COSRX offers options like the Advanced Snail Mucin Gel Cleanser, which has a Superior Lovi fit level for dry skin, sensitive skin, and acne-prone skin.

Which is more affordable, COSRX or KORRES?

The products on this page do not list prices, so affordability cannot be compared between COSRX and KORRES here.

Between COSRX and KORRES, which brand has fewer products with fragrance?

COSRX has significantly fewer products with fragrance, as 37 of its 38 products on this page list no fragrance, whereas all 5 KORRES products on this page contain fragrance.

How do COSRX and KORRES compare when it comes to routine fit for mature skin?

For mature skin, Lovi rates COSRX as High and KORRES as Superior.

Which brand performs better for soothing and calming sensitive skin?

COSRX performs better for soothing and calming sensitive skin according to the review themes on this page.

COSRX or KORRES for oily skin?

For oily skin, KORRES has a Superior routine fit while COSRX has a High routine fit, and both offer lightweight moisturizers. KORRES is known for gentle and non-stripping cleansing, whereas COSRX helps with effective acne and pore control.

COSRX or KORRES: which moisturizer is better?

COSRX offers a wider range of moisturizers with specialized options for various skin concerns, while KORRES focuses on hydrating and velvety formulas. Lovi rates the routine fit for dry skin as High for COSRX and Superior for KORRES. Both brands provide effective moisturization, but COSRX is often noted for deep hydration and acne control, whereas KORRES features rich, fragrant creams.

COSRX or KORRES for sensitive skin?

For sensitive skin, both COSRX and KORRES are strong choices, as Lovi rates both brands as having a High fit for this skin type. COSRX products on this page stand out for being fragrance-free in nearly every formula, whereas KORRES formulas all include fragrance.

COSRX or KORRES for acne-prone skin?

For acne-prone skin, both brands offer products on this page with a Superior fit level. COSRX features a wider range with specialized treatments like the BHA Blackhead Power Liquid and the Acne Pimple Master Patch, whereas KORRES provides gentle cleansing options such as the Greek Yoghurt Foaming Cream Cleanser.

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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