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NIVEA vs KORRES

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NIVEA and KORRES are two beloved skincare names that offer nourishing moisturizers, targeted serums, sunscreens, and gentle cleansers. The German brand, founded in 1911 and owned by Maxingvest GmbH & Co. KGaA since 2004, relies on skin-softening glycerin to suit sensitive skin and mature skin best. Meanwhile, the other company draws on the rich heritage of its scientifically crafted formulas to suit dry skin and sensitive skin best. While both offer dependable daily care and balanced, radiant complexions, they differ in their specific ingredient focus and historical roots.

NIVEA is a German skincare brand founded in 1911 and owned by maxingvest GmbH & Co. KGaA since 2004.

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

Popular NIVEA vs KORRES products

People Say

NIVEAKORRES
  • Hydration and Moisture Mostly MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “Smoothed out dry flaky scales on my cheeks overnight — NIVEA Creme”
    • “It's lightweight on the skin and leaves a bit of subtle sheen. — NIVEA Soft”
    • “skin feels moisturized — NIVEA Protect & Moisture Sun Lotion SPF50+”
    • “saved my dry skin — KORRES Velvet Skin Drink”
  • Softness and Smoothing Mostly MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “Makes my face feel smooth and soft. — NIVEA Soft”
    • “skin feels squeaky clean and soft — NIVEA DERMA SKIN CLEAR”
    • “skin feels smooth — NIVEA Derma Skin Clear Anti-Blemish Scrub”
    • “skin feels baby soft — KORRES Santorini Grape Poreless Skin Cream”
  • Versatility and Value Mostly MentionedNot noted
    • “Use it on face, body, hands, and feet — NIVEA Creme”
    • “Applying is easy, you can use on your face, hands, and body. — NIVEA Soft”
    • “Works better than expensive luxury creams — NIVEA Creme”
  • Creamy and Luxurious Texture Not 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”
  • Scents and Fragrance Often MentionedRarely Noted
    • “smells like holiday — NIVEA Protect & Moisture Sun Lotion SPF50+”
    • “Smell brings me back to childhood — NIVEA Creme”
    • “smells really nice — NIVEA Derma Skin Clear Anti-Blemish Scrub”
    • “smells delicious — KORRES Velvet Skin Drink”
  • Non-stripping Formula Not notedOften Mentioned
    • “Leaves skin soft — KORRES Foaming Cream Cleanser”
    • “leaves face soft and smooth — KORRES Greek Yoghurt Foaming Cream Cleanser”
  • Strong or Polarizing Fragrance Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “Scent is too overpowering for sensitive noses — NIVEA Creme”
    • “Has a heavy, baby powder smell. — NIVEA Soft”
    • “smells like men's hairspray — NIVEA DERMA SKIN CLEAR”
    • “smells like babies — KORRES Greek Yoghurt Foaming Cream Cleanser”
  • Greasy or Heavy Feel Often MentionedRarely Noted
    • “too rich to use at night — KORRES Bounce Firming Moisturizer”
    • “Leaves a shiny grease layer that doesn't go away — NIVEA Creme”
  • Breakouts and Acne Often MentionedRarely Noted
    • “broke me out — KORRES Greek Yoghurt Foaming Cream Cleanser”
    • “caused tiny bumps — KORRES Velvet Skin Drink”
    • “Clogged my pores and caused bad acne — NIVEA Creme”

NIVEA vs KORRES routines for dry skin

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NIVEA vs KORRES routines for oily skin

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NIVEA vs KORRES routines for combination skin

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Questions and answers

NIVEA or KORRES: which is better?

Both NIVEA and KORRES are great choices, as Lovi rates the routine fit for both brands as High across all skin types. Reviewers often mention NIVEA for intense deep hydration and versatility, while KORRES is frequently praised for its gentle and non-stripping cleansers.

What is the difference between NIVEA and KORRES?

When comparing the products on this page, NIVEA stands out for offering versatile moisturizers and blemish-clearing serums, while KORRES is known for gentle, non-stripping cleansers and hydrating velvety moisturizers. Lovi rates the routine fit for both brands as Superior across all skin types.

NIVEA or KORRES for dry skin?

For dry skin, both NIVEA and KORRES are worth considering because the products on this page offer suitable hydration routines. Lovi rates the routine fit for dry skin as High for NIVEA and Superior for KORRES. Glycerin is a key ingredient across the NIVEA products on this page, which helps provide intense deep hydration.

NIVEA or KORRES: which moisturizer is better?

Both NIVEA and KORRES offer products on this page that shoppers praise for hydration, with Lovi fit levels varying by skin type and moisturizer. Reviewers note that NIVEA moisturizers provide intense deep hydration while KORRES options are known for being hydrating and velvety.

Which is more affordable, NIVEA or KORRES?

When comparing affordability on this page, NIVEA offers better versatility and value according to reviewer themes, whereas KORRES has frequent high price and value concerns.

Between NIVEA and KORRES, which brand offers a better routine fit for mature skin?

Both NIVEA and KORRES offer a high routine fit for mature skin, with the products on this page providing effective hydrating and anti-aging options for shoppers. Lovi rates the routine fit for mature skin as High for NIVEA and Superior for KORRES.

How do the fragrance options and complaints compare between NIVEA and KORRES products?

NIVEA has 3 of 9 products on this page that list no fragrance, whereas 0 of 5 KORRES products list being fragrance-free. Reviewers of NIVEA products sometimes note a strong fragrance, while KORRES reviewers often complain about fragrance and scent.

Which brand has a wider variety of sunscreens listed on the page?

NIVEA has a wider variety of sunscreens listed on the products on this page, offering options like MEN, UV Deep Protect & Care Gel, and Protect & Moisture Sun Lotion SPF50+.

NIVEA or KORRES for oily skin?

For oily skin, Lovi rates both NIVEA and KORRES as having a Superior routine fit. Reviewers note that the products on this page for NIVEA lean toward blemish-clearing serums, while KORRES offers lightweight and velvety moisturizers.

NIVEA or KORRES for sensitive skin?

Both NIVEA and KORRES are great choices for sensitive skin, with Lovi rating both brands as a High fit for this skin type.

NIVEA or KORRES for acne-prone skin?

For acne-prone skin, both brands work well since Lovi rates the products on this page as having a High fit for this skin type. NIVEA offers blemish-clearing serums that reviewers mention often, while KORRES features foaming cream cleansers that are gentle and non-stripping.

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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