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KORRES vs MAC

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

KORRES and MAC are respected skincare brands celebrated for their reliable approach to daily maintenance. The first brand is widely loved for its thoughtful moisturizers and cleansers, suiting dry and sensitive skin best through gentle, nourishing compositions. Meanwhile, the Canadian brand offers its own thoughtful moisturizers and makeup removers crafted from carefully balanced formulas, suiting balanced skin best with gentle and effective ingredients. While both provide standout solutions for acne-prone skin, dark spots, and mature skin, they differ in their specific botanical heritage and target skin types.

MAC is a Canadian skincare brand founded in 1984 and owned by The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. since 1994.

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

Popular KORRES vs MAC products

People Say

KORRESMAC
  • Texture and feel Mostly MentionedNot noted
    • “feels like velvet — KORRES Velvet Skin Drink”
    • “absorbs instantly — KORRES Santorini Grape Poreless Skin Cream”
    • “Luxurious foam — KORRES Foaming Cream Cleanser”
  • Non-stripping and gentle formula Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “Leaves skin soft — KORRES Foaming Cream Cleanser”
    • “leaves face soft and smooth — KORRES Greek Yoghurt Foaming Cream Cleanser”
    • “Leaves skin feeling soft and supple, never tight. — MAC Hyper Real Fresh Canvas Cleansing Oil”
    • “Does not cause breakouts — MAC Mineralize Timecheck Lotion”
  • Lightweight hydration Not notedMostly Mentioned
    • “absorbs quickly — MAC Hyper Real Serumizer”
    • “Absorbs in a snap — MAC Mineralize Timecheck Lotion”
    • “Emulsifies beautifully and rinses off without a greasy film. — MAC Hyper Real Fresh Canvas Cleansing Oil”
  • Makeup primer and base Not notedMostly Mentioned
    • “foundation glides on — MAC Hyper Real Serumizer”
    • “Sits beautifully under makeup — MAC Mineralize Timecheck Lotion”
  • Effective makeup removal Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “removes liquid eyeliner — KORRES Greek Yoghurt Foaming Cream Cleanser”
    • “Melts away makeup — KORRES Foaming Cream Cleanser”
    • “Removes waterproof mascara completely without needing a separate remover. — MAC Hyper Real Fresh Canvas Cleansing Oil”
  • Glow and finish Rarely NotedOften Mentioned
    • “lit-from-within look — MAC Hyper Real Serumizer”
    • “gives a no-shine glow — KORRES Velvet Skin Drink”
  • Price point 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”
    • “too expensive — MAC Hyper Real Serumizer”
  • Fragrance and scent sensitivity Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “scent is overpowering — MAC Hyper Real Serumizer”
    • “Has a scent that might irritate very sensitive noses. — MAC Hyper Real Fresh Canvas Cleansing Oil”
    • “smells like babies — KORRES Greek Yoghurt Foaming Cream Cleanser”
  • Skin breakouts and irritation Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
    • “broke me out — KORRES Greek Yoghurt Foaming Cream Cleanser”
    • “caused tiny bumps — KORRES Velvet Skin Drink”
    • “caused acne — MAC Hyper Real Serumizer”
    • “Breaks me out, I got pimples from this. — MAC Hyper Real Fresh Canvas Cleansing Oil”

Questions and answers

KORRES or MAC: which is better?

MAC is better for lightweight hydration and glow, while the products on this page by KORRES are better for price value and texture. Reviewers note that MAC delivers strong makeup primer benefits, whereas KORRES offers rich and creamy cleansers.

What is the difference between KORRES and MAC?

KORRES does better for texture and feel, while MAC offers better lightweight hydration, glow, and finish. Both brands provide equal non-stripping formulas and makeup removal.

KORRES or MAC: which moisturizer is better?

When it comes to moisturizers, MAC excels at lightweight hydration and glow, while KORRES offers a High Lovi fit for dry and mature skin with its Bounce Firming Moisturizer.

Which is more affordable, KORRES or MAC?

KORRES is more affordable according to the reviewers on this page, who note fewer price and value concerns than for MAC.

Which causes fewer breakouts, KORRES or MAC?

Reviewers note that KORRES and MAC perform equally when it comes to skin breakouts and irritation.

Between KORRES and MAC, which brand offers better options for dry skin?

KORRES offers better options for dry skin, as the products on this page achieve High fit levels for dry skin like the Greek Yoghurt Foaming Cream Cleanser and Bounce Firming Moisturizer.

How do the founding years and ownership of KORRES and MAC compare?

KORRES was founded in 1996 and is owned by Halcyon Equity Partners and Giorgos Korres. MAC was founded in 1984 and has been owned by The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. since 1994.

Which brand has better reviewer feedback regarding makeup bases and primers?

MAC does better than KORRES for makeup bases and primers based on reviewer feedback.

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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