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SK-II vs KORRES

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SK-II and KORRES are distinct skincare brands offering thoughtfully crafted products for diverse complexions. The Japanese label is cherished for luxurious moisturizers, potent serums, clarifying toners, and restorative masks anchored by pitera, while the second is widely loved for cleansers and moisturizers drawing on scientifically crafted formulas. Both suit dry skin best, though the former also suits acne-prone skin and the latter favors sensitive skin. They differ through their signature ingredients and specific formulations, as the former utilizes pitera to improve pore area, roughness, and redness, while the latter delivers dependable daily care for a balanced, radiant complexion.

SK-II is a Japanese skincare brand founded in 1980 and owned by The Procter & Gamble Company since 1991.

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

Popular SK-II vs KORRES products

People Say

SK-IIKORRES
  • Skin Texture and Smoothing Mostly MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “skin feels soft as butter — SK-II Facial Treatment Essence”
    • “drinks right into the skin — SK-II Facial Treatment Essence”
    • “feels like velvet — KORRES Velvet Skin Drink”
    • “absorbs instantly — KORRES Santorini Grape Poreless Skin Cream”
  • Hydration and Moisture Mostly MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “flooded my skin with moisture — SK-II Facial Treatment Mask”
    • “skin feels deeply hydrated, plump, and smoother — SK-II Skinpower Advanced Cream”
    • “saved my dry skin — KORRES Velvet Skin Drink”
    • “extremely moisturizing — KORRES Bounce Firming Moisturizer”
  • Radiance and Glow Mostly MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “gives a glass skin look — SK-II Facial Treatment Essence”
    • “leaves me with a red carpet glow — SK-II Facial Treatment Mask”
    • “Skin looks brighter — SK-II Genoptics Spot Essence”
    • “brings bounce back — KORRES Bounce Firming Moisturizer”
  • Makeup Removal and Cleansing Rarely 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”
    • “Dissolves waterproof mascara, melts stubborn makeup, removes sunscreen easily. — SK-II Facial Treatment Cleansing Oil”
  • Gentle Formula Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “Calms redness — KORRES Foaming Cream Cleanser”
    • “calmed my redness — KORRES Santorini Grape Poreless Skin Cream”
    • “Watery consistency — SK-II Facial Treatment Clear Lotion”
  • High Price 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”
    • “way too expensive — SK-II Facial Treatment Essence”
  • Unpleasant Scent and Fragrance Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “smells like dirty feet — SK-II Facial Treatment Essence”
    • “smells slightly like saliva — SK-II Facial Treatment Mask”
    • “Fermented smell — SK-II Facial Treatment Clear Lotion”
    • “smells like babies — KORRES Greek Yoghurt Foaming Cream Cleanser”
  • Breakouts and Skin Reactions Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “caused tiny red bumps — SK-II Facial Treatment Essence”
    • “dried to a tacky finish — SK-II Facial Treatment Mask”
    • “felt tight after an hour — KORRES Santorini Grape Poreless Skin Cream”
    • “broke me out — KORRES Greek Yoghurt Foaming Cream Cleanser”
  • Lack of Results Often MentionedRarely Noted
    • “didn't erase pores — KORRES Santorini Grape Poreless Skin Cream”
    • “did absolutely nothing — SK-II Facial Treatment Essence”

SK-II vs KORRES routines for dry skin

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SK-II vs KORRES routines for oily skin

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SK-II vs KORRES routines for combination skin

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Questions and answers

SK-II or KORRES: which is better?

Both SK-II and KORRES achieve a Superior routine fit across skin types, but they differ in formulation and reviews. SK-II lists no fragrance in any product on this page, whereas KORRES products include fragrance and frequently receive scent complaints.

What is the difference between SK-II and KORRES?

SK-II has no fragrance listed in the ingredients across the products on this page, whereas KORRES includes fragrance in all five of its listed products. Additionally, SK-II features Pitera as a key ingredient, while KORRES offers gentle and non-stripping cleansers that reviewers frequently mention.

SK-II or KORRES for dry skin?

Both SK-II and KORRES are a Superior fit for dry skin based on the products on this page. While SK-II features fragrance-free formulas, KORRES offers rich and creamy cleansers alongside hydrating moisturizers.

SK-II or KORRES: which moisturizer is better?

When choosing a moisturizer, SK-II and KORRES both offer products on this page with a High fit for dry skin, such as SK-II's Facial Treatment Essence and KORRES's Bounce Firming Moisturizer. However, KORRES's moisturizers often feature added fragrance, whereas every SK-II product on this page lists no fragrance.

Which is more affordable, SK-II or KORRES?

When it comes to affordability, KORRES has high price and value concerns often mentioned by reviewers, while SK-II does not list high price as a frequent reviewer complaint on this page.

Does SK-II or KORRES offer fragrance-free skincare products?

SK-II offers fragrance-free skincare products, as every product on this page lists no fragrance in its ingredients. In contrast, KORRES lists fragrance in all of the products on this page.

Which brand is better for radiance and glow, SK-II or KORRES?

SK-II is better than KORRES for radiance and glow. Every product from SK-II on this page lists no fragrance in its ingredients.

What are the key ingredients used in SK-II products compared to KORRES?

SK-II relies on Pitera as the key ingredient across the products on this page, whereas KORRES uses a variety of different ingredients in its formulas.

SK-II or KORRES for oily skin?

Both brands achieve a Superior routine fit for oily skin, but SK-II has no fragrance listed across the products on this page while every KORRES product lists fragrance.

SK-II or KORRES for sensitive skin?

Both SK-II and KORRES achieve a Superior routine fit for sensitive skin on this page, making them equally good options. Every product on this page from SK-II lists no fragrance, whereas all KORRES products on this page list fragrance in their ingredients.

SK-II or KORRES for acne-prone skin?

Both brands offer products that fit acne-prone skin well, but SK-II has no fragrance listed across the products on this page while every KORRES product on this page lists fragrance. Reviewers note that KORRES cleansers 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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