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COSRX vs KORRES

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

COSRX and KORRES are two distinct skincare lines offering targeted solutions for diverse complexions. COSRX provides thoughtfully formulated serums, moisturizers, cleansers, and masks featuring hyaluronic acid, glycerin, and niacinamide, which suit acne-prone and oily acne-prone skin best. Meanwhile, KORRES offers gentle moisturizers and cleansers that suit dry and sensitive skin best through scientifically crafted formulas. While both brands deliver dependable daily care, they differ in their key ingredients and ideal skin types.

COSRX is a Korean skincare brand founded in 2013 and owned by Amorepacific Group since 2024.

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

Popular COSRX vs KORRES products

People Say

COSRXKORRES
  • Soothing and calming for sensitive skin Mostly MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “No stinging or irritation — COSRX BHA Blackhead Power Liquid”
    • “perfect for first-time retinol users — COSRX The Retinol 0.1 Cream”
    • “calms down my redness — COSRX Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence”
    • “Calms redness — KORRES Foaming Cream Cleanser”
  • Improves skin texture and smoothness Mostly MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “gives me that glass skin look — COSRX Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence”
    • “skin feels softer immediately — COSRX The 6 Peptide Skin Booster Serum”
    • “feels like velvet — KORRES Velvet Skin Drink”
    • “skin feels baby soft — KORRES Santorini Grape Poreless Skin Cream”
  • Deep hydration and moisturization Mostly MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “skin drinks it up — COSRX Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence”
    • “woke up with soft, supple skin — COSRX Advanced Snail 92 All in One Cream”
    • “gives a healthy glow — COSRX The 6 Peptide Skin Booster Serum”
    • “saved my dry skin — KORRES Velvet Skin Drink”
  • Lightweight and fast-absorbing texture Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “absorbs instantly like water — COSRX The 6 Peptide Skin Booster Serum”
    • “sinks in immediately — COSRX Advanced Snail Peptide Eye Cream”
    • “absorbs instantly — KORRES Santorini Grape Poreless Skin Cream”
    • “rich... without being greasy — KORRES Bounce Firming Moisturizer”
  • Gentle and non-stripping cleansing Sometimes 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”
    • “doesn't strip my skin — COSRX Low pH Good Morning Gel Cleanser”
  • Effective acne and pore control Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “helped to improve my acne after only 2 weeks — COSRX Salicylic Acid Daily Gentle Cleanser”
    • “cleared up my spots — COSRX Low pH Good Morning Gel Cleanser”
    • “Melted blackheads right off — COSRX BHA Blackhead Power Liquid”
    • “kept me matte all day — KORRES Santorini Grape Poreless Skin Cream”
  • Unpleasant scent or strong fragrance Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “smells like chemicals — COSRX Low pH Good Morning Gel Cleanser”
    • “smells like onions — COSRX The Retinol 0.1 Cream”
    • “smells like tea tree/medicinal — COSRX Oil-Free Ultra-Moisturizing Lotion (with Birch Sap)”
    • “smells like babies — KORRES Greek Yoghurt Foaming Cream Cleanser”
  • Small size and packaging issues Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “only 20mls... significantly less product — COSRX The Hyaluronic Acid 3 Serum”
    • “tube is tiny — COSRX The Retinol 0.1 Cream”
    • “Needs a pump — KORRES Foaming Cream Cleanser”
    • “jar is very small — KORRES Santorini Grape Poreless Skin Cream”
  • Drying or stripping effects Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
    • “felt tight after an hour — KORRES Santorini Grape Poreless Skin Cream”
    • “left my face tight — COSRX Low pH Good Morning Gel Cleanser”

COSRX vs KORRES routines for dry skin

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COSRX vs KORRES routines for oily skin

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COSRX vs KORRES routines for combination skin

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Questions and answers

COSRX or KORRES: which is better?

Both brands perform well, but COSRX is better suited for acne-prone and oily skin, while KORRES focuses on gentle, creamy cleansers and hydrating moisturizers. Lovi gives KORRES a Superior routine fit for dry skin, mature skin, and sensitive skin, compared to High for COSRX.

What is the difference between COSRX and KORRES?

COSRX fits best for acne-prone, oily acne-prone, and oily skin types, while KORRES fits best for dry, sensitive, and acne-prone skin. Lovi rates the routine fit for dry, sensitive, mature, and dark spot skin as Superior for KORRES and High for COSRX.

COSRX or KORRES for dry skin?

For dry skin, Lovi gives KORRES a Superior routine fit and COSRX a High routine fit. The products on this page help provide hydration, though KORRES leans into rich cleansers while COSRX relies on snail mucin and various essences.

COSRX or KORRES: which cleanser is better?

KORRES does better with gentle and non-stripping cleansing. COSRX has more products on this page and better overall acne and pore control.

Which is more affordable, COSRX or KORRES?

The products on this page do not provide pricing information, so affordability cannot be compared between COSRX and KORRES.

COSRX or KORRES: which brand has products with fewer fragrance ingredients?

COSRX has products with fewer fragrance ingredients because 37 of the 38 products on its page list no fragrance, whereas all 5 products on the KORRES page include fragrance.

COSRX or KORRES: which is better for mature skin?

For mature skin, KORRES has a Superior routine fit, while COSRX has a High fit on the Lovi scale. KORRES offers hydrating and velvety moisturizers alongside rich cleansers, whereas COSRX features various active serums and snail mucin products that help improve skin texture.

COSRX or KORRES: which brand has a better routine fit for skin with dark spots?

KORRES has a Superior routine fit for skin with dark spots, whereas COSRX has a High fit. Niacinamide, featured in COSRX products on this page, helps reduce cutaneous pigmentation and suppress melanosome transfer.

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COSRX or KORRES for oily skin?

For oily skin, both COSRX and KORRES work well, as Lovi rates their routines as High for COSRX and Superior for KORRES. COSRX is often noted for effective acne and pore control, while KORRES offers gentle and non-stripping cleansers.

COSRX or KORRES: which moisturizer is better?

Both COSRX and KORRES offer effective moisturizers on this page, with COSRX excelling in deep hydration and lightweight absorption, and KORRES providing rich, velvety options. Lovi rates the routine fit for moisturization across skin types as High for COSRX and Superior for KORRES.

COSRX or KORRES for sensitive skin?

Both brands are a good choice for sensitive skin, as Lovi rates both COSRX and KORRES as having High routine fit for sensitive skin. COSRX products on this page are mostly free of fragrance, whereas all KORRES products list fragrance.

COSRX or KORRES for acne-prone skin?

Both COSRX and KORRES are great for acne-prone skin, with Lovi giving the products on this page a Superior fit for COSRX and a Superior fit for KORRES. COSRX helps with effective acne and pore control, while KORRES offers gentle and non-stripping cleansers.

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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