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Dermalogica vs KORRES

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Dermalogica and KORRES are two distinct skincare lines known for thoughtful moisturizers and cleansers, alongside targeted serums, gentle cleansers, purifying masks, and more. The American brand launched in 1986 and owned by Unilever since 2015 relies on key ingredients like hyaluronic acid, glycerin, and salicylic acid, while its counterpart draws on the rich heritage of scientifically crafted formulas. Both suit dry skin best, though the former also targets oily skin and the latter favors sensitive skin. They differ as the first addresses complex types beneath the surface with specialized items like Daily Microfoliant, Precleanse, and Phyto Nature Lifting Eye Cream, whereas the Greek house offers dependable daily care through the Santorini Grape Poreless Skin Cream, Greek Yoghurt Foaming Cream Cleanser, and Bounce Firming Moisturizer.

Dermalogica is an American skincare brand founded in 1986 and owned by Unilever since 2015.

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

Popular Dermalogica vs KORRES products

People Say

DermalogicaKORRES
  • Intense Hydration and Moisture Mostly MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “Saved my dry skin — Dermalogica Super Rich Repair”
    • “blends seamlessly — Dermalogica Dynamic Skin Recovery SPF 50”
    • “feels like nothing — Dermalogica Active Moist”
    • “saved my dry skin — KORRES Velvet Skin Drink”
  • Smooth and Improved Skin Texture Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “skin feels smooth as silk — Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant”
    • “Absorbs quickly... not greasy — Dermalogica Skin Smoothing Cream”
    • “feels like velvet — KORRES Velvet Skin Drink”
    • “skin feels baby soft — KORRES Santorini Grape Poreless Skin Cream”
  • 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”
    • “Calms redness — KORRES Foaming Cream Cleanser”
    • “gentle enough for daily use — Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant”
  • Creamy and Luxurious Texture Not notedMostly Mentioned
    • “absorbs instantly — KORRES Santorini Grape Poreless Skin Cream”
    • “Luxurious foam — KORRES Foaming Cream Cleanser”
    • “creamy and luxurious feel — KORRES Greek Yoghurt Foaming Cream Cleanser”
  • Softness and Soothing Care Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “helps calm and nourish my skin — Dermalogica Stabilizing Repair Cream”
    • “Non-stripping finish — Dermalogica Precleanse”
    • “The redness is better — Dermalogica Stabilizing Repair Cream”
    • “helped with my redness — KORRES Greek Yoghurt Foaming Cream Cleanser”
  • Makeup Dissolving and Compatibility Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “removes liquid eyeliner — KORRES Greek Yoghurt Foaming Cream Cleanser”
    • “Melts away makeup — KORRES Foaming Cream Cleanser”
    • “Removes stubborn mascara — Dermalogica Precleanse”
  • High Price Point Mostly MentionedOften 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”
    • “hefty price tag — Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant”
  • Strong or Unpleasant Scent Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “smells like puke — Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant”
    • “smells like medicine — Dermalogica Dynamic Skin Recovery SPF 50”
    • “Overpowering scent — Dermalogica Precleanse”
    • “smells like babies — KORRES Greek Yoghurt Foaming Cream Cleanser”
  • Heavy, Greasy, or Pilling Feel Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “Too thick for day — Dermalogica Super Rich Repair”
    • “A bit drying — Dermalogica Blackhead Clearing Fizz Mask”
    • “skin felt tight — Dermalogica Active Moist”
    • “felt tight after an hour — KORRES Santorini Grape Poreless Skin Cream”
  • Skin Irritation and Breakouts Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
    • “broke me out — KORRES Greek Yoghurt Foaming Cream Cleanser”
    • “caused tiny bumps — KORRES Velvet Skin Drink”
    • “burns sensitive skin — KORRES Bounce Firming Moisturizer”
    • “caused severe peeling — Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant”

Dermalogica vs KORRES routines for dry skin

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Dermalogica vs KORRES routines for oily skin

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Dermalogica vs KORRES routines for combination skin

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Questions and answers

Dermalogica or KORRES: which is better?

Both brands are great choices, as Dermalogica fits best for dry, oily, and combination skin, while KORRES excels for sensitive skin, acne-prone skin, and skin with dark spots. Reviewers mention that Dermalogica products on this page provide intense hydration and soothing care, whereas KORRES offers gentle cleansing and velvety moisturizers.

What is the difference between Dermalogica and KORRES?

Dermalogica is an American brand founded in 1986 and owned by Unilever since 2015, whereas KORRES was founded in 1996 and is owned by Halcyon Equity Partners and Giorgos Korres since 2024. For formulation, every product on the Dermalogica page lists no fragrance, while none of the five KORRES products on the page list no fragrance. Additionally, Dermalogica fits best for dry skin, oily skin, and combination skin, while KORRES fits best for dry skin, sensitive skin, and mature skin.

Dermalogica or KORRES for dry skin?

Both Dermalogica and KORRES fit dry skin at a Superior level through their brand-focused routines, offering great options depending on your preference for fragrance. Every product on the Dermalogica page lists no fragrance in its ingredients, while all five products on the KORRES page contain fragrance.

Dermalogica or KORRES: which cleanser is better?

Both Dermalogica and KORRES offer well-liked cleansers, but KORRES stands out for gentle and non-stripping cleansing, while Dermalogica provides fragrance-free formulas across the products on this page.

Which is more affordable, Dermalogica or KORRES?

KORRES is more affordable because reviewers on this page frequently report high price and value concerns for KORRES, whereas Dermalogica has a mostly mentioned high price point.

Dermalogica or KORRES: which brand is better for skin with dark spots?

KORRES is better for skin with dark spots, achieving a Superior routine fit compared to Dermalogica's High fit on this page.

Do Dermalogica and KORRES products contain fragrance?

Dermalogica products on this page list no fragrance, whereas every product from KORRES contains fragrance. Reviewers of KORRES often complain about scents, while Dermalogica focuses on fragrance-free options.

Dermalogica or KORRES for oily skin?

Both Dermalogica and KORRES fit oily skin equally well, as Lovi rates their routines as Superior for this skin type. Reviewers note that Dermalogica products on this page list no fragrance, whereas all KORRES products on this page contain fragrance.

Dermalogica or KORRES: which moisturizer is better?

Both brands offer solid moisturizers, but Dermalogica stands out for targeting specific skin concerns without fragrance, whereas KORRES provides richer, velvety textures that reviewers often praise for hydration. Lovi gives both brands top marks for dry, oily, and combination skin routines, though KORRES fits sensitive and acne-prone skin better.

Dermalogica or KORRES for sensitive skin?

For sensitive skin, KORRES achieves a Superior routine fit while Dermalogica reaches a High fit on Lovi. Every product on the Dermalogica page lists no fragrance, whereas zero of the five products on the KORRES page list no fragrance.

Dermalogica or KORRES for acne-prone skin?

For acne-prone skin, KORRES has a Superior routine fit while Dermalogica has a High routine fit. The products on this page from Dermalogica list no fragrance, whereas all KORRES products on this page include fragrance.

Dermalogica or KORRES for mature skin?

Both Dermalogica and KORRES fit mature skin at a Superior level. Reviewers mention that Dermalogica brings strong soothing care, while KORRES offers rich and creamy cleansers.

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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