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Bioderma vs KORRES

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Bioderma and KORRES are two distinct skincare lines known for thoughtful moisturizers and cleansers, with the former featuring nourishing glycerin and the latter drawing on scientifically crafted formulas. The French brand established in 1977 suits sensitive skin and acne-prone skin best, while the Greek heritage line is ideal for dry skin and sensitive skin. They differ primarily in their formulation approaches and core ingredients, as the foundation-owned brand relies on high-tolerance solutions to restore barrier function, whereas its counterpart delivers dependable daily care for a balanced, radiant complexion.

Bioderma is a French skincare brand founded in 1977 and owned by Jean-Noël Thorel Foundation since 2018.

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

Popular Bioderma vs KORRES products

People Say

BiodermaKORRES
  • Gentle and Non-Irritating Formula Mostly MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “doesn't sting my eyes — Bioderma Sensibio H2O”
    • “doesn't cause any irritation — Bioderma Sensibio Micellar Cleansing Oil”
    • “mildest face wash I've tried — Bioderma Sensibio Gel Moussant”
    • “leaves face soft and smooth — KORRES Greek Yoghurt Foaming Cream Cleanser”
  • Texture and Absorption Often MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “feels like velvet — KORRES Velvet Skin Drink”
    • “absorbs instantly — KORRES Santorini Grape Poreless Skin Cream”
    • “Luxurious foam — KORRES Foaming Cream Cleanser”
    • “absorbs instantly — Bioderma Hydrabio Serum”
  • Hydration and Moisture Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “healed my dry skin — Bioderma Sébium Hydra”
    • “skin feels plump — Bioderma Atoderm Crème Ultra”
    • “leaves skin feeling hydrated — Bioderma Sensibio Micellar Cleansing Oil”
    • “saved my dry skin — KORRES Velvet Skin Drink”
  • Primer, Mattifying, and Oil Control Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “Keeps you shine free — Bioderma Sébium Pore Refiner”
    • “Foundation didn't settle into pores — Bioderma Sébium Pore Refiner”
    • “kept me matte all day — KORRES Santorini Grape Poreless Skin Cream”
    • “gives a no-shine glow — KORRES Velvet Skin Drink”
  • Makeup Removal and Effectiveness Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “removes liquid eyeliner — KORRES Greek Yoghurt Foaming Cream Cleanser”
    • “Melts away makeup — KORRES Foaming Cream Cleanser”
    • “melts every bit of make up and SPF off — Bioderma Sensibio Micellar Cleansing Oil”
  • Skin Benefits and Versatility Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
    • “It brightened my skin and faded dark spots. — Bioderma Pigmentbio Sensitive Areas”
    • “safe for my baby — Bioderma Atoderm Intensive Baume”
    • “brings bounce back — KORRES Bounce Firming Moisturizer”
    • “great for mature skin — KORRES Bounce Firming Moisturizer”
  • Residue, Pilling, and Texture Complaints Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “requires a thorough follow-up — Bioderma Sensibio Micellar Cleansing Oil”
    • “won't budge waterproof mascara — Bioderma Sensibio H2O”
    • “pills under makeup — KORRES Velvet Skin Drink”
    • “didn't erase pores — KORRES Santorini Grape Poreless Skin Cream”
  • Fragrance and Scent Issues Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “Very unpleasant chemical smell. You definitely don't want this accidentally going into your mouth. — Bioderma Sébium Gel moussant”
    • “scent is too strong — Bioderma Hydrabio Serum”
    • “strong scent — Bioderma Sébium Hydra”
    • “smells like babies — KORRES Greek Yoghurt Foaming Cream Cleanser”
  • Price and Quantity Issues Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “pricier than other brands — Bioderma Sensibio Gel Moussant”
    • “finished too quickly — Bioderma Hydrabio Serum”
    • “pricey for water — Bioderma Sensibio H2O”
    • “jar is very small — KORRES Santorini Grape Poreless Skin Cream”

Bioderma vs KORRES routines for dry skin

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Bioderma vs KORRES routines for oily skin

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Bioderma vs KORRES routines for combination skin

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Questions and answers

Bioderma or KORRES: which is better?

Both brands are great, but KORRES has a Superior routine fit across skin types on this page, whereas Bioderma offers gentler and more non-irritating formulas.

What is the difference between Bioderma and KORRES?

Both brands offer gentle cleansers and moisturizers, but Bioderma is noted for better gentle and non-irritating formulas as well as hydration and moisture, while KORRES does better in texture and absorption and makeup removal and effectiveness. Lovi rates the routine fit for the products on this page as High for Bioderma and Superior for KORRES across all skin types.

Bioderma or KORRES for dry skin?

Both Bioderma and KORRES are great for dry skin, with Lovi giving KORRES a Superior routine fit and Bioderma a High routine fit for this skin type. Reviewers mention that KORRES offers hydrating moisturizers while Bioderma provides soothing and barrier-repairing moisturizers.

Bioderma or KORRES: which cleanser is better?

Bioderma cleansers are praised for gentle, effective cleansing, and the products on this page feature options with no fragrance. KORRES is noted for gentle and non-stripping cleansers, though every cleanser on the page lists fragrance.

Which is more affordable, Bioderma or KORRES?

Bioderma has price and value concerns noted by reviewers sometimes, while KORRES has them often.

Between Bioderma and KORRES, which brand has better fragrance and scent profiles?

Bioderma does better than KORRES regarding fragrance and scent issues on the products on this page. Nine of Bioderma's twenty products list no fragrance, whereas all KORRES products on this page include fragrance.

How do the founding years and current ownership of Bioderma and KORRES compare?

Bioderma was founded in France in 1977 and has been owned by the Jean-Noël Thorel Foundation since 2018, whereas KORRES was founded in 1996 and has been owned by Halcyon Equity Partners and Giorgos Korres since 2024.

Which brand performs better for makeup removal according to reviewer themes?

According to the reviewer themes on this page, KORRES does better for makeup removal and effectiveness.

Bioderma or KORRES for oily skin?

Both Bioderma and KORRES work well for oily skin, with Lovi giving KORRES a Superior routine fit and Bioderma a High routine fit. The products on this page for both brands feature lightweight formulas, and KORRES takes the lead in texture and absorption according to reviewers.

Bioderma or KORRES: which moisturizer is better?

Bioderma offers soothing and barrier-repairing moisturizers that are generally well-received, while KORRES provides hydrating, velvety, and lightweight moisturizers. Review themes show that Bioderma does better for hydration and moisture, whereas KORRES performs better in texture and absorption.

Bioderma or KORRES for sensitive skin?

Both Bioderma and KORRES are great options, as Lovi rates both brands High for sensitive skin. Reviewers note that Bioderma offers gentle and non-irritating formulas, while KORRES is praised for its gentle and non-stripping cleansers.

Bioderma or KORRES for acne-prone skin?

Both Bioderma and KORRES fit acne-prone skin well, with Lovi rating both brands as High for this skin type. Reviewers note that Bioderma offers gentle and non-irritating formulas, while KORRES is known for lightweight, hydrating moisturizers.

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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