KORRES vs Theramid
KORRES and Theramid are two skincare brands offering thoughtful moisturizers, cleansers, and targeted serums derived from scientifically crafted or meticulously engineered formulas. KORRES suits dry and sensitive skin best with gentle, nourishing compositions featuring products like the Santorini Grape Poreless Skin Cream, Greek Yoghurt Foaming Cream Cleanser, and Bounce Firming Moisturizer, whereas the Spanish brand suits balanced, dry, combination, oily, and sensitive skin through specialized treatments such as the Ceramide Treatment, Copper Peptide, and DERMA-PEPTIDES. While the first brand is widely loved for dependable daily care delivering a balanced, radiant complexion, users consistently appreciate how the second brand delivers specialized treatments with remarkable precision and care.
Theramid is a Spanish skincare brand founded in 2022 and owned by Cosnova Group since 2026.
This page compares some of the most popular KORRES and Theramid products; for every product of both brands, with a fit score for your own skin, use the Lovi app.
People Say
Texture and Absorption Mostly MentionedMostly Mentioned
- “feels like velvet — KORRES Velvet Skin Drink”
- “absorbs instantly — KORRES Santorini Grape Poreless Skin Cream”
- “the texture is a sophisticated, lightweight gel that absorbs almost instantly without leaving a sticky residue — Theramid Copper Peptide”
- “Absorbs quickly — Theramid DERMA-PEPTIDES”
Gentleness and Sensitivity Mostly MentionedOften Mentioned
- “leaves face soft and smooth — KORRES Greek Yoghurt Foaming Cream Cleanser”
- “Calms redness — KORRES Foaming Cream Cleanser”
- “Suitable for sensitive skin — Theramid DERMA-PEPTIDES”
- “incredibly gentle... I experienced zero redness or irritation — Theramid Copper Peptide”
Radiance and Finish Often MentionedMostly Mentioned
- “Only thing that got my barrier under control — Theramid Ceramide Treatment”
- “Instantly took out redness — Theramid Ceramide Treatment”
- “instantly gives the skin a radiant glow and freshness — Theramid Copper Peptide”
- “kept me matte all day — KORRES Santorini Grape Poreless Skin Cream”
Anti-Aging and Firming Sometimes NotedMostly Mentioned
- “Fine lines are less visible — Theramid DERMA-PEPTIDES”
- “my skin feels incredibly fed and plump — Theramid Copper Peptide”
- “brings bounce back — KORRES Bounce Firming Moisturizer”
Hydration and Moisture Often MentionedOften Mentioned
- “saved my dry skin — KORRES Velvet Skin Drink”
- “extremely moisturizing — KORRES Bounce Firming Moisturizer”
- “Provides long-lasting hydration — Theramid Ceramide Treatment”
Cleansing and Makeup Removal Often MentionedNot noted
- “Leaves skin soft — KORRES Foaming Cream Cleanser”
- “removes liquid eyeliner — KORRES Greek Yoghurt Foaming Cream Cleanser”
- “Melts away makeup — KORRES Foaming Cream Cleanser”
Application and Formulation Issues Often MentionedOften Mentioned
- “felt tight after an hour — KORRES Santorini Grape Poreless Skin Cream”
- “pills under makeup — KORRES Velvet Skin Drink”
- “copper peptides are high maintenance... you really don't want to use it in with anything that has a low pH — Theramid Copper Peptide”
- “I don't like the fact that is has so much silicone in it — Theramid Copper Peptide”
Fragrance and Scent Complaints Often MentionedRarely Noted
- “Didn't like the scent — Theramid Ceramide Treatment”
- “smells like babies — KORRES Greek Yoghurt Foaming Cream Cleanser”
Packaging Issues Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
- “Needs a pump — KORRES Foaming Cream Cleanser”
- “hard to control amount — KORRES Greek Yoghurt Foaming Cream Cleanser”
- “Struggled to pump it out halfway through — Theramid Ceramide Treatment”
Questions and answers
KORRES or Theramid: which is better?
Theramid does better for radiance, finish, anti-aging, and firming, while KORRES does better for cleansing and makeup removal. Both brands perform equally well regarding texture, absorption, gentleness, sensitivity, hydration, and moisture. The products on this page by Theramid also have no fragrance listed, whereas KORRES products on this page all contain fragrance.
What is the difference between KORRES and Theramid?
KORRES stands out for its rich and effective cleansers and its focus on dry, sensitive, and acne-prone skin, whereas Theramid features fragrance-free formulas and performs better in radiance and anti-aging. Reviewers often mention fragrance and scent complaints for KORRES, while Theramid is noted for its restorative moisturizers.
KORRES or Theramid: which moisturizer is better?
Theramid is a better choice for fragrance-free moisturizers, as every product on this page lists no fragrance and the brand achieves a Superior Lovi fit level for dry sensitive skin with its Ceramide Treatment. KORRES moisturizers on this page include fragrance in all of their formulas, though the Bounce Firming Moisturizer achieves a High Lovi fit level for dry and mature skin types.
Which is more affordable, KORRES or Theramid?
Reviewers note high price and value concerns for KORRES, whereas no such complaints are mentioned for Theramid on this page.
Which causes fewer breakouts, KORRES or Theramid?
Theramid avoids fragrance across all products on this page, whereas KORRES products on this page all contain fragrance. Reviewers sometimes note skin breakouts and irritation with KORRES.
Between KORRES and Theramid, which brand offers fragrance-free products?
Theramid is the brand on this page where every product lists no fragrance in its ingredients. In contrast, KORRES includes fragrance in all five of the products on this page.
How do the founding years and corporate ownership of KORRES and Theramid compare?
KORRES was founded in 1996 and is owned by Halcyon Equity Partners and Giorgos Korres, while Theramid was founded in 2022 in Spain and is owned by Cosnova Group.
Which brand performs better for anti-aging and firmness according to reviewers?
Theramid performs better for anti-aging and firmness according to reviewers. The products on this page offer advanced formulations that excel in anti-aging care compared to KORRES.
Research behind their key ingredients
Clinical efficacy of facial masks containing yoghurt and Opuntia humifusa Raf. (F-YOP)
Effects of a Greek Yoghurt-based Complex on the Human Facial Skin Microbiome
Saccharide isomerate ameliorates cosmetic scalp conditions in a Chinese study population
Targeting Circadian Rhythm for the Regulation of Skin Collagen Metabolism
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.
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Co-founder, Medical Director
Cosmetic chemist, cosmetologist, aesthetic products developer
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Co-founder, CEO and CTO
PhD in computer science, 3x US patent holder, ex-Google, ex-Yandex
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Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc
Medical Board
Aesthetic medicine practitioner, MSc in Longevity and Anti-Aging Medicine
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Specialist dermatologist, MBBS, MD, IFAAD
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Cosmetic chemist, SCS, IFSCC member
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Medical Board, Medical Advisor
Dermatology MD
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Elina Nazarenko, MD
Medical Board
Dermatology and diagnostic consultant
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Victoria Derkova, MS
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Cosmetic chemist, cosmetic development technologist
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