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Elemis vs KORRES

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Elemis and KORRES are two distinct skincare lines offering thoughtful moisturizers, cleansers, and other targeted formulas designed for specific complexions. Elemis is a British brand founded in 1989 and owned by L'Occitane Group since 2019, while KORRES draws on the rich heritage of its scientifically crafted compositions. The first brand suits mature skin and dry sensitive skin best through deeply conditioning ingredients like glycerin and shea butter, whereas the second brand suits dry skin and sensitive skin best with its gentle, nourishing daily care. Ultimately, both offer specialized solutions for concerns such as acne, dark spots, and aging, allowing users to achieve a balanced, radiant complexion.

Elemis is a British skincare brand founded in 1989 and owned by L'Occitane Group since 2019.

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

Popular Elemis vs KORRES products

People Say

ElemisKORRES
  • Texture and Absorption Mostly MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “Absorbs almost immediately, and my skin feels well hydrated all day. — Elemis Pro-Collagen Marine Cream”
    • “whipped silk feel — Elemis Superfood Midnight Facial”
    • “feels like velvet — KORRES Velvet Skin Drink”
    • “Luxurious foam — KORRES Foaming Cream Cleanser”
  • Hydration and Moisture Mostly MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “The cream really hydrates and my face looks amazing. — Elemis Pro-Collagen Night Cream”
    • “Quenches thirsty skin... immediate improvement. — Elemis Pro-Collagen Marine Cream”
    • “skin feels baby soft — Elemis Pro-Collagen Cleansing Balm”
    • “saved my dry skin — KORRES Velvet Skin Drink”
  • Gentle on Sensitive Skin Sometimes NotedMostly 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”
    • “no stinging or redness — Elemis Papaya Enzyme Peel”
  • Skin Smoothing and Texture Improvement Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “baby soft — Elemis Dynamic Resurfacing Facial Pads”
    • “skin feels baby soft — Elemis Papaya Enzyme Peel”
    • “skin feels baby-soft — Elemis Dynamic Resurfacing Facial Wash”
    • “skin feels baby soft — KORRES Santorini Grape Poreless Skin Cream”
  • Makeup Compatibility and Removal Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “melts waterproof mascara — Elemis Pro-Collagen Cleansing Balm”
    • “Sits nicely under make up... perfect base. — Elemis Pro-Collagen Marine Cream”
    • “removes liquid eyeliner — KORRES Greek Yoghurt Foaming Cream Cleanser”
    • “Melts away makeup — KORRES Foaming Cream Cleanser”
  • Fragrance and Scent (Positive) Often MentionedRarely Noted
    • “smells like a spa — Elemis Pro-Collagen Cleansing Balm”
    • “smells like a holiday — Elemis Papaya Enzyme Peel”
    • “smells like a tropical cocktail — Elemis Superfood Midnight Facial”
    • “smells delicious — KORRES Velvet Skin Drink”
  • 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”
    • “Complete waste of money for me. — Elemis Pro-Collagen Marine Cream”
  • Strong or Overpowering Fragrance Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “The smell is very strong... could not handle for long. — Elemis Pro-Collagen Marine Cream”
    • “smell is too strong — Elemis Pro-Collagen Cleansing Balm”
    • “Only small negative is the smell is quite strong. — Elemis Superfood Facial Oil”
    • “smells like babies — KORRES Greek Yoghurt Foaming Cream Cleanser”
  • Application and Finish Issues Rarely NotedOften Mentioned
    • “tends to flake off — Elemis Pro-Collagen Eye Revive Mask”
    • “slightly tacky to touch — Elemis Pro-Collagen Eye Revive Mask”
    • “Some users with dry skin said their skin became dryer with use. — Elemis Balancing Lavender Toner”
    • “felt tight after an hour — KORRES Santorini Grape Poreless Skin Cream”
  • Packaging Issues Rarely NotedSometimes Noted
    • “jar looks half empty — Elemis Superfood Midnight Facial”
    • “tube feels half empty — Elemis Papaya Enzyme Peel”
    • “pump broke quickly — Elemis Dynamic Resurfacing Facial Wash”
    • “Needs a pump — KORRES Foaming Cream Cleanser”

Elemis vs KORRES routines for dry skin

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Elemis vs KORRES routines for oily skin

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Elemis vs KORRES routines for combination skin

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Questions and answers

Elemis or KORRES: which is better?

Elemis is better for hydration and skin smoothing among the products on this page, while KORRES is better for being gentle on sensitive skin. Lovi gives both brands a Superior routine fit across all skin types.

What is the difference between Elemis and KORRES?

Elemis is a UK-based brand founded in 1989 and owned by L'Occitane Group, whereas KORRES was founded in 1996 and is owned by Halcyon Equity Partners and Giorgos Korres. Elemis is best suited for mature skin, dry sensitive skin, and skin with dark spots, while KORRES is best suited for dry skin, sensitive skin, and acne-prone skin.

Elemis or KORRES for dry skin?

Both Elemis and KORRES work well for dry skin, with Lovi giving KORRES a Superior fit level and Elemis a High fit level across its dry skin products on this page. Reviewers report that Elemis delivers hydrating moisturizers, while KORRES offers gentle, non-stripping cleansers and hydrating, velvety moisturizers.

Elemis or KORRES: which cleanser is better?

Elemis offers cleansers like the Dynamic Resurfacing Facial Wash, which has a High fit for mature skin and dry skin. KORRES features options such as the Greek Yoghurt Foaming Cream Cleanser, which has a High fit for sensitive skin and dry skin.

Which is more affordable, Elemis or KORRES?

KORRES is more affordable because Elemis has a mostly mentioned high price point.

When was Elemis founded and who is its current owner?

Elemis was founded in 1989 in the United Kingdom and has been owned by the L'Occitane Group since 2019.

Which brand performs better for being gentle on sensitive skin according to reviewers?

KORRES performs better for being gentle on sensitive skin according to reviewers.

How many products on the Elemis page list no fragrance compared to KORRES?

On the Elemis page, 4 of the 22 products list no fragrance, while KORRES has 0 out of 5 products without fragrance.

Elemis or KORRES for oily skin?

For oily skin, Lovi rates Elemis as High and KORRES as Superior.

Elemis or KORRES: which moisturizer is better?

Elemis is generally better for moisturizers because reviewers note it for hydrating and luxurious texture moisturizers. Lovi rates Elemis fit for dry skin as High with products like Pro-Collagen Marine Cream, while KORRES offers moisturizers like Bounce Firming Moisturizer.

Elemis or KORRES for sensitive skin?

For sensitive skin, both Elemis and KORRES are great choices, as Lovi rates the routine fit for sensitive skin as High for Elemis and Superior for KORRES. Reviewers note that KORRES cleansers are gentle and non-stripping, while Elemis offers soothing options.

Elemis or KORRES for acne-prone skin?

Both Elemis and KORRES help acne-prone skin, with Lovi fit levels of High for specific products in both ranges. Elemis fits best for mature skin, dry sensitive skin, and skin with dark spots, whereas KORRES fits best for dry skin, sensitive skin, and acne-prone skin.

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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