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SK-II vs KORRES

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SK-II and KORRES are two distinct skincare lines known for thoughtful moisturizers, cleansers, serums, masks, and toners. While the Japanese brand relies on pitera to suit acne-prone and dry skin, the other draws on scientific formulations to care for dry and sensitive skin. These offerings differ as the first addresses pores, roughness, and redness, whereas both help users achieve a balanced, radiant complexion.

SK-II is a Japanese skincare brand founded in 1980 and owned by The Procter & Gamble Company since 1991.

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

Popular SK-II vs KORRES products

People Say

SK-IIKORRES
  • Skin Texture and Smoothing Mostly MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “skin feels soft as butter — SK-II Facial Treatment Essence”
    • “drinks right into the skin — SK-II Facial Treatment Essence”
    • “feels like velvet — KORRES Velvet Skin Drink”
    • “absorbs instantly — KORRES Santorini Grape Poreless Skin Cream”
  • Hydration and Moisture Mostly MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “flooded my skin with moisture — SK-II Facial Treatment Mask”
    • “skin feels deeply hydrated, plump, and smoother — SK-II Skinpower Advanced Cream”
    • “saved my dry skin — KORRES Velvet Skin Drink”
    • “extremely moisturizing — KORRES Bounce Firming Moisturizer”
  • Radiance and Glow Mostly MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “gives a glass skin look — SK-II Facial Treatment Essence”
    • “leaves me with a red carpet glow — SK-II Facial Treatment Mask”
    • “Skin looks brighter — SK-II Genoptics Spot Essence”
    • “brings bounce back — KORRES Bounce Firming Moisturizer”
  • Makeup Removal and Cleansing Rarely 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”
    • “Dissolves waterproof mascara, melts stubborn makeup, removes sunscreen easily. — SK-II Facial Treatment Cleansing Oil”
  • Gentle Formula Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “Calms redness — KORRES Foaming Cream Cleanser”
    • “calmed my redness — KORRES Santorini Grape Poreless Skin Cream”
    • “Watery consistency — SK-II Facial Treatment Clear Lotion”
  • High Price 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”
    • “way too expensive — SK-II Facial Treatment Essence”
  • Unpleasant Scent and Fragrance Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “smells like dirty feet — SK-II Facial Treatment Essence”
    • “smells slightly like saliva — SK-II Facial Treatment Mask”
    • “Fermented smell — SK-II Facial Treatment Clear Lotion”
    • “smells like babies — KORRES Greek Yoghurt Foaming Cream Cleanser”
  • Breakouts and Skin Reactions Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “caused tiny red bumps — SK-II Facial Treatment Essence”
    • “dried to a tacky finish — SK-II Facial Treatment Mask”
    • “felt tight after an hour — KORRES Santorini Grape Poreless Skin Cream”
    • “broke me out — KORRES Greek Yoghurt Foaming Cream Cleanser”
  • Lack of Results Often MentionedRarely Noted
    • “didn't erase pores — KORRES Santorini Grape Poreless Skin Cream”
    • “did absolutely nothing — SK-II Facial Treatment Essence”

SK-II vs KORRES routines for dry skin

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SK-II vs KORRES routines for oily skin

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SK-II vs KORRES routines for combination skin

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Questions and answers

SK-II or KORRES: which is better?

KORRES achieves a Superior routine fit across more skin types on this page, while SK-II achieves a High or Superior routine fit.

What is the difference between SK-II and KORRES?

SK-II and KORRES both fit dry skin and acne-prone skin at a Superior level, while KORRES reaches a Superior fit for all other skin types compared to SK-II's High fit. SK-II has no fragrance in the products on this page, whereas KORRES lists fragrance across its line.

SK-II or KORRES for dry skin?

For dry skin, both SK-II and KORRES achieve a Superior routine fit level on this page. Reviewers note that SK-II features no fragrance across its products, whereas KORRES products on this page contain fragrance.

SK-II or KORRES: which moisturizer is better?

For moisturizers, KORRES has a Superior routine fit for oily and combination skin while SK-II achieves a High fit, and both brands reach a Superior routine fit for dry skin. Every SK-II product on this page lists no fragrance, whereas KORRES products contain added fragrance and often face scent complaints.

Which is more affordable, SK-II or KORRES?

KORRES is noted for high price and value concerns among reviewers, whereas SK-II does not have this listed as a review theme on this page.

Do SK-II or KORRES products contain fragrance?

SK-II products on this page list no fragrance in their ingredients, whereas KORRES products on this page all contain fragrance. Reviewers often mention fragrance and scent complaints for KORRES.

Which brand is better for makeup removal and cleansing, SK-II or KORRES?

KORRES is better for makeup removal and cleansing, as the products on this page feature gentle, rich, and creamy cleansers that reviewers mostly mention as effective for removing makeup. Every SK-II product on this page lists no fragrance, while KORRES formulas include fragrance and sometimes cause scent complaints.

When was SK-II founded compared to KORRES?

SK-II was founded in 1980, whereas KORRES was established later in 1996.

SK-II or KORRES for oily skin?

For oily skin, KORRES has a Superior routine fit while SK-II achieves a High fit level on Lovi. Every SK-II product on this page lists no fragrance, whereas all KORRES products on this page include fragrance in their ingredients.

SK-II or KORRES for sensitive skin?

For sensitive skin, both brands offer products on this page with a high Lovi fit level. SK-II lists no fragrance across all its products, whereas KORRES products on this page contain fragrance.

SK-II or KORRES for acne-prone skin?

Both SK-II and KORRES are well suited for acne-prone skin, with Lovi giving both brands a Superior fit level for this skin type. SK-II offers fragrance-free products on this page containing Pitera, while KORRES provides gentle cleansers and moisturizers alongside noted fragrance in its formulas.

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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