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Kiehl's vs KORRES

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Kiehl's and KORRES are two respected skincare lines that offer thoughtful moisturizers, cleansers, and targeted treatments for daily care. Kiehl's is known for its nourishing moisturizers, targeted serums, soothing toners, and gentle eye products relying on glycerin and squalane, whereas the Greek heritage brand is widely loved for its scientifically crafted moisturizers and cleansers. The American line suits mature skin and sensitive skin best, while the latter suits dry skin and sensitive skin best through gentle, nourishing compositions. Ultimately, both brands differ because the first uses barrier-supporting properties and dependable ingredients like glycerin and squalane, while the second draws on its rich heritage and careful formulations to deliver a balanced, radiant complexion.

Kiehl's is an American skincare brand founded in 1851 and owned by L'Oréal S.A. since 2000.

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

Popular Kiehl's vs KORRES products

People Say

Kiehl'sKORRES
  • Lightweight Texture and Absorption Mostly MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “feels like nothing — Kiehl's Better Screen UV Serum”
    • “absorbs instantly without residue — Kiehl's Ultra Facial Oil-Free Gel Cream”
    • “Absorbs quickly — Kiehl's Ultra Facial Cream”
    • “absorbs instantly — KORRES Santorini Grape Poreless Skin Cream”
  • Gentle on Sensitive Skin Often MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “leaves face soft and smooth — KORRES Greek Yoghurt Foaming Cream Cleanser”
    • “Calms redness — KORRES Foaming Cream Cleanser”
    • “calmed my redness — KORRES Santorini Grape Poreless Skin Cream”
    • “experienced zero irritation — Kiehl's Retinol Skin-Renewing Daily Micro-Dose Serum”
  • Hydration and Moisture Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “Keeps skin moisturized for 24+ hours — Kiehl's Ultra Facial Cream”
    • “Feels like a drink of water — Kiehl's Hydro-Plumping Serum Concentrate”
    • “saved my dry skin — KORRES Velvet Skin Drink”
    • “extremely moisturizing — KORRES Bounce Firming Moisturizer”
  • Rich Texture and Consistency Rarely NotedMostly Mentioned
    • “feels like velvet — KORRES Velvet Skin Drink”
    • “Luxurious foam — KORRES Foaming Cream Cleanser”
    • “creamy and luxurious feel — KORRES Greek Yoghurt Foaming Cream Cleanser”
    • “feels luxurious and thick — Kiehl's Creamy Eye Treatment with Avocado”
  • Skin Barrier and Texture Improvement Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “leaves skin feeling silky — Kiehl's Powerful-Strength Line-Reducing Concentrate”
    • “skin feels smoother — Kiehl's Retinol Skin-Renewing Daily Micro-Dose Serum”
    • “skin looked & felt smoother — Kiehl's Super Multi-Corrective Cream”
    • “skin feels baby soft — KORRES Santorini Grape Poreless Skin Cream”
  • Skin Cleansing and Pores Rarely NotedOften Mentioned
    • “Leaves skin soft — KORRES Foaming Cream Cleanser”
    • “removes liquid eyeliner — KORRES Greek Yoghurt Foaming Cream Cleanser”
    • “sucked the gunk out of my pores — Kiehl's Rare Earth Deep Pore Cleansing Masque”
  • High Price and Value Issues 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”
    • “pricy daily staple — Kiehl's Ultra Facial Cream”
  • Scent and Fragrance Issues Rarely NotedOften Mentioned
    • “smells clinical — Kiehl's Retinol Skin-Renewing Daily Micro-Dose Serum”
    • “faint lab smell — Kiehl's Better Screen UV Serum”
    • “smell is overpowering — Kiehl's Midnight Recovery Concentrate”
    • “smells like babies — KORRES Greek Yoghurt Foaming Cream Cleanser”
  • Greasy or Heavy Feel Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
    • “oil slick in summer — Kiehl's Ultra Facial Cream”
    • “too radiant for oily skin — Kiehl's Better Screen UV Serum”
    • “felt tight after an hour — KORRES Santorini Grape Poreless Skin Cream”
    • “too rich to use at night — KORRES Bounce Firming Moisturizer”

Kiehl's vs KORRES routines for dry skin

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Kiehl's vs KORRES routines for oily skin

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Kiehl's vs KORRES routines for combination skin

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Questions and answers

Kiehl's or KORRES: which is better?

Both Kiehl's and KORRES are strong skincare options, with Kiehl's offering better lightweight texture and skin barrier improvement while KORRES performs better for gentle cleansing and rich moisture.

What is the difference between Kiehl's and KORRES?

Kiehl's offers a larger selection of products on this page with many fragrance-free options and lightweight textures, whereas KORRES features products that all include fragrance and are noted for rich, creamy cleansers and velvety moisturizers. Lovi rates routine fit for all skin types as High for Kiehl's and Superior for KORRES.

Kiehl's or KORRES for dry skin?

Kiehl's offers a routine fit of High for dry skin on this page, while KORRES reaches Superior. The products on this page help provide deep hydration and velvety moisture.

Kiehl's or KORRES: which cleanser is better?

Kiehl's and KORRES both offer cleansers that help with deep cleansing and pore care, with KORRES performing better in overall review themes for cleansing and pores. Lovi rates routine fit for cleansers as High for Kiehl's and Superior for KORRES across most skin types.

Which is more affordable, Kiehl's or KORRES?

KORRES faces more frequent customer complaints regarding high prices and value issues compared to Kiehl's on the products on this page.

Between Kiehl's and KORRES, which brand has better options for fragrance-free skincare products?

Kiehl's provides better options for fragrance-free skincare products, as the products on this page overwhelmingly omit added fragrance.

How do Kiehl's and KORRES compare when it comes to review themes like skin barrier improvement and gentle cleansers?

Kiehl's does better for skin barrier and texture improvement among the products on this page, while KORRES does better for gentle cleansers. Reviewers note that Kiehl's provides lightweight textures and effective absorption, whereas KORRES is often recognized for its rich and creamy cleansers.

Which brand was founded earlier in the United States and is currently owned by L'Oréal S.A.?

Kiehl's was founded in 1851 in the United States and has been owned by L'Oréal S.A. since 2000.

Kiehl's or KORRES for oily skin?

Kiehl's offers a wide selection of lightweight, non-greasy products on this page that help balance oily skin.

Kiehl's or KORRES: which moisturizer is better?

Kiehl's and KORRES both offer lightweight and velvety moisturizers, while KORRES does better for rich texture and consistency. Lovi rates the routine fit for dry skin as High for Kiehl's and Superior for KORRES.

Kiehl's or KORRES for sensitive skin?

Kiehl's and KORRES both achieve a High routine fit for sensitive skin. Kiehl's is noted for lightweight textures, while KORRES is often recognized for gentle cleansers and rich moisture.

Kiehl's or KORRES for acne-prone skin?

Both Kiehl's and KORRES offer products on this page that help with acne-prone skin. Lovi rates the routine fit for acne-prone skin as High for Kiehl's and Superior for KORRES.

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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