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Avène vs KORRES

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

Avène and KORRES are two respected skincare brands known for their thoughtful moisturizers, reliable sunscreens, targeted serums, and gentle cleansers. The French brand, founded in 1990 and owned by Fondation Pierre Fabre, formulates its nourishing glycerin products to suit acne-prone and oily acne-prone skin best, while the Greek heritage brand suits dry and sensitive skin best through its gentle compositions. Ultimately, both offer dependable daily care, but the former focuses on profound relief without heaviness using key ingredients like glycerin to improve hydration and restore barrier function.

Avène is a French skincare brand founded in 1990 and owned by Fondation Pierre Fabre.

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

Popular Avène vs KORRES products

People Say

AvèneKORRES
  • Gentle and non-stripping cleansers Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “leaves face clean but not dry — Avène Cleanance”
    • “Perfect cleanser for sensitive skin. — Avène Milk Cleanser”
    • “Leaves skin soft — KORRES Foaming Cream Cleanser”
    • “leaves face soft and smooth — KORRES Greek Yoghurt Foaming Cream Cleanser”
  • Refreshing and lightweight feel Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “absorbs very quickly — Avène Vitamin Activ Cg Radiance Concentrated Serum”
    • “Feels so refreshing — Avène Cleanance Cleansing Gel”
    • “absorbs instantly — KORRES Santorini Grape Poreless Skin Cream”
    • “rich... without being greasy — KORRES Bounce Firming Moisturizer”
  • Soothes irritation and redness Mostly MentionedRarely Noted
    • “Calmed my angry red skin overnight — Avène Cicalfate+ Restorative Protective Cream”
    • “Nothing has ever worked to soothe or heal my skin like these before. — Avène Tolerance Control Soothing Skin Recovery Balm”
    • “no irritation at all — Avène Hydrance+”
    • “helped with my redness — KORRES Greek Yoghurt Foaming Cream Cleanser”
  • Anti-aging and smoothing Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “skin instantly felt firmer — Avène Hyaluron Activ B3 Concentrated Plumping Serum”
    • “I've noticed a definite improvement in the fine lines around my eyes — Avène RetrinAL EYES”
    • “brings bounce back — KORRES Bounce Firming Moisturizer”
    • “skin feels baby soft — KORRES Santorini Grape Poreless Skin Cream”
  • Luxurious and creamy 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”
  • Oil control and acne clearing Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
    • “Keeps me matte for hours — Avène Cleanance Cleansing Gel”
    • “keeps skin matte — Avène Cleanance”
    • “kept me matte all day — KORRES Santorini Grape Poreless Skin Cream”
  • Strong fragrance and scent issues Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “The fragrance is very present. — Avène Milk Cleanser”
    • “smell is too strong — Avène Cleanance”
    • “Smells like grandma — Avène Cold Cream”
    • “smells like babies — KORRES Greek Yoghurt Foaming Cream Cleanser”
  • Price point and value concerns Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “Its a bit pricey but so worth it!! — Avène Tolerance Control Soothing Skin Recovery Balm”
    • “a bit pricey — Avène Cleanance”
    • “Tiny tube for the money — Avène Cold Cream”
    • “jar is very small — KORRES Santorini Grape Poreless Skin Cream”
  • Drying or adverse reactions Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
    • “Left my face tight — Avène Cleanance Cleansing Gel”
    • “no difference — Avène Antirougeurs Fort Relief Concentrate”
    • “dried out my skin — Avène Cleanance”
    • “felt tight after an hour — KORRES Santorini Grape Poreless Skin Cream”

Avène vs KORRES routines for dry skin

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Avène vs KORRES routines for oily skin

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Avène vs KORRES routines for combination skin

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Questions and answers

Avène or KORRES: which is better?

KORRES is better suited for most skin types on this page, offering Superior routine fit across dry, sensitive, acne-prone, and mature skin compared to Avène. Avène is an alternative that may work well if you prefer options with no fragrance, as 7 of its 15 products list no fragrance while all KORRES products on this page list fragrance.

What is the difference between Avène and KORRES?

Lovi finds that KORRES has a Superior routine fit across all skin types compared to Avène, which has a High fit for most skin types. Avène is often noted for soothing irritation and redness, whereas KORRES is known for providing a luxurious and creamy texture.

Avène or KORRES for dry skin?

For dry skin, KORRES has a Superior routine fit, while Avène has a High routine fit on the products on this page. Reviewers note that KORRES offers hydrating and velvety moisturizers, whereas Avène products on this page help soothe irritation.

Avène or KORRES: which cleanser is better?

Both Avène and KORRES offer cleansers that are widely noted for being gentle and non-stripping. Reviewers mention that the products on this page provide a gentle deep clean for Avène and a rich, creamy texture for KORRES.

Which is more affordable, Avène or KORRES?

When it comes to affordability, reviewers note that Avène has price point and value concerns.

Which brand has more fragrance-free product options, Avène or KORRES?

Avène offers more fragrance-free product options than KORRES on this page. Specifically, 7 of the 15 Avène products list no fragrance, while all 5 KORRES products contain fragrance.

How do Avène and KORRES compare when it comes to soothing skin irritation and redness?

Avène does better than KORRES when it comes to soothing irritation and redness according to review themes. Both brands include products that help calm sensitive skin.

What are the best-rated cleansers from Avène and KORRES for gentle and non-stripping daily cleansing?

For gentle and non-stripping daily cleansing, Avène offers the Milk Cleanser which achieves a High Lovi fit level for dry and dry sensitive skin, while KORRES features the Greek Yoghurt Foaming Cream Cleanser with a High Lovi fit level for sensitive and dry sensitive skin.

Avène or KORRES for oily skin?

For oily skin, Lovi rates KORRES as Superior and Avène as High. Reviewers note that the products on this page for both brands provide effective oil control.

Avène or KORRES: which moisturizer is better?

KORRES is a better option for moisturizers because Lovi rates its routine fit as superior compared to Avène. The products on this page for KORRES feature hydrating and velvety moisturizers that help deliver rich care.

Avène or KORRES for sensitive skin?

For sensitive skin, KORRES has a Superior routine fit on this page, while Avène has a High routine fit.

Avène or KORRES for acne-prone skin?

For acne-prone skin, Avène and KORRES both achieve a Lovi fit level of High. Reviewers note that the products on this page help soothe irritation and provide gentle cleansing.

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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