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Cetaphil vs KORRES

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Cetaphil and KORRES are two distinct skincare lines offering thoughtful daily care. Cetaphil is an American brand founded in 1947 and owned by Galderma Group AG, known for cleansers, moisturizers, serums, and sunscreens with glycerin, niacinamide, and panthenol. Meanwhile, KORRES features scientifically crafted moisturizers and cleansers drawing on a rich heritage. The former suits acne-prone and combination skin best, while the latter serves dry and sensitive skin.

Cetaphil is an American skincare brand founded in 1947 and owned by Galderma Group AG.

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

Popular Cetaphil vs KORRES products

People Say

CetaphilKORRES
  • Gentle on sensitive skin Mostly MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “The only thing my reactive skin tolerates. — Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser”
    • “No breakouts since switching to this. — Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser”
    • “Lifesaver for my very sensitive skin — Cetaphil Gentle Cleansing Bar”
    • “leaves face soft and smooth — KORRES Greek Yoghurt Foaming Cream Cleanser”
  • Texture and weight 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 — Cetaphil Moisturizing Lotion”
  • Other functional benefits Often MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “Micro-fine granules don't irritate — Cetaphil Extra Gentle Daily Scrub”
    • “Removes excess oil without drying. — Cetaphil Oily Skin Cleanser”
    • “brings bounce back — KORRES Bounce Firming Moisturizer”
    • “kept me matte all day — KORRES Santorini Grape Poreless Skin Cream”
  • Hydration and moisture Mostly MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “cleared up flaky skin — Cetaphil Moisturizing Cream”
    • “healed my dry patches — Cetaphil Moisturising Cream”
    • “Leaves my face feeling soft, not tight. — Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser”
    • “saved my dry skin — KORRES Velvet Skin Drink”
  • Effective cleansing and makeup removal Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “removes liquid eyeliner — KORRES Greek Yoghurt Foaming Cream Cleanser”
    • “Melts away makeup — KORRES Foaming Cream Cleanser”
    • “removes excess oil — Cetaphil Daily Facial Cleanser”
  • Fragrance-free and scent positives Sometimes NotedRarely Noted
    • “truly no smell — Cetaphil Moisturizing Lotion”
    • “Love that it has no scent. — Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser”
    • “Smell was great and not perfumy — Cetaphil Extra Gentle Daily Scrub”
    • “smells delicious — KORRES Velvet Skin Drink”
  • Unpleasant scent or strong fragrance Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “Overpowering masking fragrance — Cetaphil Gentle Cleansing Bar”
    • “Scent is overwhelmingly artificial. — Cetaphil Oily Skin Cleanser”
    • “smells like masking fragrance — Cetaphil Daily Facial Cleanser”
    • “smells like babies — KORRES Greek Yoghurt Foaming Cream Cleanser”
  • Heavy, greasy, or sticky texture Often MentionedRarely Noted
    • “too rich to use at night — KORRES Bounce Firming Moisturizer”
    • “Miss the bubbles, feels like washing with lotion. — Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser”
  • Drying or ineffective for specific skin needs Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
    • “Deep cleansing ability is not very strong — Cetaphil Extra Gentle Daily Scrub”
    • “Felt a little stripping on sensitive areas. — Cetaphil Oily Skin Cleanser”
    • “felt tight after an hour — KORRES Santorini Grape Poreless Skin Cream”

Cetaphil vs KORRES routines for dry skin

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Cetaphil vs KORRES routines for oily skin

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Cetaphil vs KORRES routines for combination skin

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Questions and answers

Cetaphil or KORRES: which is better?

Both brands are great choices depending on your priorities, as Cetaphil excels with gentle, fragrance-free formulations, whereas KORRES offers lightweight and velvety textures.

What is the difference between Cetaphil and KORRES?

Cetaphil is better for fragrance-free and scent positives and hydration and moisture, whereas KORRES is better for effective cleansing and makeup removal and texture and weight.

Cetaphil or KORRES for dry skin?

Both brands are great choices for dry skin, with Cetaphil offering High routine fit and KORRES achieving Superior routine fit on the products on this page. Reviewers report that Cetaphil provides better hydration and moisture, while KORRES is known for lightweight moisturizers.

Cetaphil or KORRES: which cleanser is better?

Both brands offer well-regarded cleansers on this page, with Cetaphil being noted for gentle, non-stripping formulas and KORRES providing rich, creamy, and effective makeup-removing cleansers. Reviewers find that Cetaphil does better for sensitive skin, while KORRES excels in texture and weight.

Which is more affordable, Cetaphil or KORRES?

Both Cetaphil and KORRES are compared on this page, but the page facts do not provide pricing information to determine which brand is more affordable.

How do Cetaphil and KORRES compare regarding fragrance and scent?

Cetaphil does better than KORRES regarding fragrance-free and scent positives, as nearly all products on this page list no fragrance. In contrast, KORRES features fragrance in all products on this page and commonly receives fragrance and scent complaints from reviewers.

Which brand has more products that list no fragrance: Cetaphil or KORRES?

Cetaphil has more products that list no fragrance, with 26 of its 27 products being fragrance-free compared to none of the KORRES products on this page.

What are the main review complaints for KORRES compared to Cetaphil?

KORRES products on this page often receive complaints regarding high prices and value concerns, along with issues concerning fragrance, scent, texture, and performance. In contrast, Cetaphil is mostly noted for texture and residue issues, with occasional remarks about unpleasant smells or strong scents.

Cetaphil or KORRES for oily skin?

Both Cetaphil and KORRES fit oily skin at a High level on this page. Reviewers report that Cetaphil offers gentle cleansers and fragrance-free options, while KORRES provides lightweight and velvety moisturizers.

Cetaphil or KORRES: which moisturizer is better?

Cetaphil is better for hydration and moisture, while KORRES is better for texture and weight among the products on this page. Cetaphil offers mostly fragrance-free options, whereas all KORRES products on the page list fragrance.

Cetaphil or KORRES for sensitive skin?

Both Cetaphil and KORRES are a High fit for sensitive skin on this page, but Cetaphil does better for fragrance-free and scent positives while KORRES features fragrance in all its products on the page. Niacinamide helps improve skin barrier function and reduce irritation.

The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002Antioxidants, 2021

Cetaphil or KORRES for acne-prone skin?

Both brands are a strong match for acne-prone skin, with Lovi giving Cetaphil and KORRES equal top-tier fit levels for this skin type. Cetaphil features products on this page that help soothe acne-prone skin without added fragrance, while KORRES offers lightweight moisturizers and cleansers that reviewers find effective.

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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