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KORRES vs MAC

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

KORRES and MAC are respected skincare brands celebrated for their reliable approach to daily maintenance. The first brand is widely loved for its thoughtful moisturizers and cleansers, suiting dry and sensitive skin best through gentle, nourishing compositions. Meanwhile, the Canadian brand offers its own thoughtful moisturizers and makeup removers crafted from carefully balanced formulas, suiting balanced skin best with gentle and effective ingredients. While both provide standout solutions for acne-prone skin, dark spots, and mature skin, they differ in their specific botanical heritage and target skin types.

MAC is a Canadian skincare brand founded in 1984 and owned by The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. since 1994.

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

Popular KORRES vs MAC products

People Say

KORRESMAC
  • Texture and feel Mostly MentionedNot noted
    • “feels like velvet — KORRES Velvet Skin Drink”
    • “absorbs instantly — KORRES Santorini Grape Poreless Skin Cream”
    • “Luxurious foam — KORRES Foaming Cream Cleanser”
  • Non-stripping and gentle formula Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “Leaves skin soft — KORRES Foaming Cream Cleanser”
    • “leaves face soft and smooth — KORRES Greek Yoghurt Foaming Cream Cleanser”
    • “Leaves skin feeling soft and supple, never tight. — MAC Hyper Real Fresh Canvas Cleansing Oil”
    • “Does not cause breakouts — MAC Mineralize Timecheck Lotion”
  • Lightweight hydration Not notedMostly Mentioned
    • “absorbs quickly — MAC Hyper Real Serumizer”
    • “Absorbs in a snap — MAC Mineralize Timecheck Lotion”
    • “Emulsifies beautifully and rinses off without a greasy film. — MAC Hyper Real Fresh Canvas Cleansing Oil”
  • Makeup primer and base Not notedMostly Mentioned
    • “foundation glides on — MAC Hyper Real Serumizer”
    • “Sits beautifully under makeup — MAC Mineralize Timecheck Lotion”
  • Effective makeup removal Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “removes liquid eyeliner — KORRES Greek Yoghurt Foaming Cream Cleanser”
    • “Melts away makeup — KORRES Foaming Cream Cleanser”
    • “Removes waterproof mascara completely without needing a separate remover. — MAC Hyper Real Fresh Canvas Cleansing Oil”
  • Glow and finish Rarely NotedOften Mentioned
    • “lit-from-within look — MAC Hyper Real Serumizer”
    • “gives a no-shine glow — KORRES Velvet Skin Drink”
  • Price point and value Often MentionedMostly 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”
    • “too expensive — MAC Hyper Real Serumizer”
  • Fragrance and scent sensitivity Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “scent is overpowering — MAC Hyper Real Serumizer”
    • “Has a scent that might irritate very sensitive noses. — MAC Hyper Real Fresh Canvas Cleansing Oil”
    • “smells like babies — KORRES Greek Yoghurt Foaming Cream Cleanser”
  • Skin breakouts and irritation Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
    • “broke me out — KORRES Greek Yoghurt Foaming Cream Cleanser”
    • “caused tiny bumps — KORRES Velvet Skin Drink”
    • “caused acne — MAC Hyper Real Serumizer”
    • “Breaks me out, I got pimples from this. — MAC Hyper Real Fresh Canvas Cleansing Oil”

Questions and answers

KORRES or MAC: which is better?

KORRES does better for texture and feel, while MAC does better for lightweight hydration and glow and finish. Both brands tie for non-stripping and gentle formulas and for skin breakouts and irritation.

What is the difference between KORRES and MAC?

KORRES focuses on dry, sensitive, and acne-prone skin with rich cleansers and hydrating moisturizers, while MAC stands out for lightweight hydration and makeup primers. Reviewers note that the products on this page for both brands feature added fragrance.

KORRES or MAC: which moisturizer is better?

For a moisturizer, KORRES offers a better range for dry and acne-prone skin with High Lovi fit levels on products like the Bounce Firming Moisturizer, whereas MAC provides lightweight hydration and makeup bases better suited for other concerns.

Which is more affordable, KORRES or MAC?

When it comes to affordability, reviewers consider high price and value concerns for KORRES while MAC has a high price point.

Which causes fewer breakouts, KORRES or MAC?

When it comes to skin breakouts and irritation, both KORRES and MAC perform equally well according to reviewer themes on this page.

Between KORRES and MAC, which brand offers better options for dry skin?

Between KORRES and MAC, KORRES offers better options for dry skin as it fits dry skin best by its brand-focused routines, while MAC does not list dry skin as a best-fitting skin type. Reviewers on this page mention that the products on this page for KORRES provide hydrating and velvety moisturizers.

How do the fragrance profiles of KORRES and MAC products compare based on reviewer feedback?

When comparing fragrance profiles, reviewers frequently mention scent and fragrance complaints for KORRES, while MAC is noted for strong fragrance and sensitivity issues.

Which brand has been established longer, KORRES or MAC?

MAC has been established longer, having been founded in Canada in 1984, while KORRES was founded in 1996.

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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