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Dermalogica vs KORRES

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Dermalogica and KORRES are two distinct skincare lines offering targeted serums, nourishing moisturizers, gentle cleansers, and purifying masks. The American brand Dermalogica relies on star ingredients like hyaluronic acid, glycerin, and salicylic acid to suit dry skin and oily acne-prone skin best, whereas KORRES draws on the rich heritage of its scientifically crafted formulas to suit dry skin and sensitive skin best. While both cater to moisture-rich needs, they differ through their specific formulations, as the first excels with advanced clinical compounds and the latter focuses on gentle, nourishing compositions for dependable daily care.

Dermalogica is an American skincare brand founded in 1986 and owned by Unilever since 2015.

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

Popular Dermalogica vs KORRES products

People Say

DermalogicaKORRES
  • Intense Hydration and Moisture Mostly MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “Saved my dry skin — Dermalogica Super Rich Repair”
    • “blends seamlessly — Dermalogica Dynamic Skin Recovery SPF 50”
    • “feels like nothing — Dermalogica Active Moist”
    • “saved my dry skin — KORRES Velvet Skin Drink”
  • Smooth and Improved Skin Texture Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “skin feels smooth as silk — Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant”
    • “Absorbs quickly... not greasy — Dermalogica Skin Smoothing Cream”
    • “feels like velvet — KORRES Velvet Skin Drink”
    • “skin feels baby soft — KORRES Santorini Grape Poreless Skin Cream”
  • 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”
    • “Calms redness — KORRES Foaming Cream Cleanser”
    • “gentle enough for daily use — Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant”
  • Creamy and Luxurious Texture Not notedMostly Mentioned
    • “absorbs instantly — KORRES Santorini Grape Poreless Skin Cream”
    • “Luxurious foam — KORRES Foaming Cream Cleanser”
    • “creamy and luxurious feel — KORRES Greek Yoghurt Foaming Cream Cleanser”
  • Softness and Soothing Care Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “helps calm and nourish my skin — Dermalogica Stabilizing Repair Cream”
    • “Non-stripping finish — Dermalogica Precleanse”
    • “The redness is better — Dermalogica Stabilizing Repair Cream”
    • “helped with my redness — KORRES Greek Yoghurt Foaming Cream Cleanser”
  • Makeup Dissolving and Compatibility Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “removes liquid eyeliner — KORRES Greek Yoghurt Foaming Cream Cleanser”
    • “Melts away makeup — KORRES Foaming Cream Cleanser”
    • “Removes stubborn mascara — Dermalogica Precleanse”
  • High Price Point 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”
    • “hefty price tag — Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant”
  • Strong or Unpleasant Scent Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “smells like puke — Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant”
    • “smells like medicine — Dermalogica Dynamic Skin Recovery SPF 50”
    • “Overpowering scent — Dermalogica Precleanse”
    • “smells like babies — KORRES Greek Yoghurt Foaming Cream Cleanser”
  • Heavy, Greasy, or Pilling Feel Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “Too thick for day — Dermalogica Super Rich Repair”
    • “A bit drying — Dermalogica Blackhead Clearing Fizz Mask”
    • “skin felt tight — Dermalogica Active Moist”
    • “felt tight after an hour — KORRES Santorini Grape Poreless Skin Cream”
  • Skin Irritation and Breakouts Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
    • “broke me out — KORRES Greek Yoghurt Foaming Cream Cleanser”
    • “caused tiny bumps — KORRES Velvet Skin Drink”
    • “burns sensitive skin — KORRES Bounce Firming Moisturizer”
    • “caused severe peeling — Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant”

Dermalogica vs KORRES routines for dry skin

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Dermalogica vs KORRES routines for oily skin

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Dermalogica vs KORRES routines for combination skin

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Questions and answers

Dermalogica or KORRES: which is better?

Both brands are great choices, as Dermalogica and KORRES achieve a Superior routine fit for dry skin, dry sensitive skin, and oily acne-prone skin. KORRES stands out for gentle, non-stripping cleansers and lightweight moisturizers, while Dermalogica is fragrance-free across the products on this page and delivers intense hydration and soothing care.

What is the difference between Dermalogica and KORRES?

Dermalogica and KORRES both offer products on this page that fit dry skin at a Superior level, while KORRES does better for gentle and non-stripping cleansing. Dermalogica features no fragrance across the products on this page, whereas KORRES products on this page all include fragrance.

Dermalogica or KORRES for dry skin?

Both Dermalogica and KORRES achieve a Superior routine fit for dry skin. Dermalogica features fragrance-free formulas across all products on this page and provides strong soothing care, while KORRES offers rich and creamy cleansers with fragrant options.

Dermalogica or KORRES: which cleanser is better?

KORRES is better for gentle and non-stripping cleansing, as KORRES is noted for offering creamy and luxurious textures and effective makeup dissolving in its cleansers. Meanwhile, the products on this page for Dermalogica feature no fragrance in their ingredients.

Which is more affordable, Dermalogica or KORRES?

KORRES is more affordable because Dermalogica has a high price point that is mostly mentioned by reviewers, whereas KORRES faces price and value concerns less frequently on this page.

Dermalogica or KORRES: which brand has fragrance-free products?

Dermalogica is the better choice for fragrance-free options because every product on its page lists no fragrance in its ingredients. In contrast, none of the products on the KORRES page are fragrance-free.

Which brand provides more intense hydration and moisture, Dermalogica or KORRES?

Dermalogica does better for intense hydration and moisture. Reviewers note that every product on this page for Dermalogica lists no fragrance, while KORRES includes fragrance in all five of its products on the page.

Dermalogica or KORRES: which is better for mature skin?

Both Dermalogica and KORRES achieve a High Lovi fit level for mature skin. Dermalogica features fragrance-free formulas, while KORRES offers rich and creamy cleansers.

Dermalogica or KORRES for oily skin?

For oily skin, KORRES has a Superior routine fit while Dermalogica has a High routine fit on Lovi. Every product on the Dermalogica page lists no fragrance, whereas all products on the KORRES page contain fragrance.

Dermalogica or KORRES: which moisturizer is better?

Both Dermalogica and KORRES offer effective moisturizers, with routine fit levels for dry skin reaching Superior for both brands. Dermalogica focuses on fragrance-free options and intense hydration, while KORRES leans toward lightweight and velvety formulations that often contain fragrance.

Dermalogica or KORRES for sensitive skin?

Both Dermalogica and KORRES fit sensitive skin at a High level, with KORRES also having products like the Greek Yoghurt Foaming Cream Cleanser for gentle cleansing. Every product on the Dermalogica page lists no fragrance, whereas all KORRES products on this page include fragrance.

Dermalogica or KORRES for acne-prone skin?

Both Dermalogica and KORRES achieve a High Lovi fit level for acne-prone skin, though Dermalogica features no fragrance across the products on this page while KORRES products contain fragrance. Reviewers note that Dermalogica provides better intense hydration and soothing care, whereas KORRES offers gentler cleansers and more effective makeup dissolving.

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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