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The Ordinary vs KORRES

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The Ordinary and KORRES are distinct skincare lines offering serums, moisturizers, cleansers, toners, and more. The Canadian brand centers its approach on hyaluronic acid, glycerin, and squalane, while KORRES draws on the rich heritage of its scientifically crafted formulas. Both brands suit dry skin and sensitive skin best, though they differ through their specialized treatments for acne-prone skin, dark spots, and mature skin.

The Ordinary is a Canadian skincare brand founded in 2016 and owned by The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. since 2021.

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

Popular The Ordinary vs KORRES products

People Say

The OrdinaryKORRES
  • Great value and affordability Mostly MentionedNot noted
    • “lasts forever — The Ordinary Glycolic Acid 7% Toning Solution”
    • “can't beat the price — The Ordinary Salicylic Acid 2% Solution”
    • “extremely affordable — The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1%”
  • Skin texture smoothing Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “glass skin effect — The Ordinary Glycolic Acid 7% Toning Solution”
    • “skin feels baby butt smooth — The Ordinary AHA 30% + BHA 2% Peeling Solution”
    • “skin looks smoother and brighter — The Ordinary Azelaic Acid Suspension 10%”
    • “skin feels baby soft — KORRES Santorini Grape Poreless Skin Cream”
  • Lightweight absorption and texture Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “absorbs instantly — KORRES Santorini Grape Poreless Skin Cream”
    • “rich... without being greasy — KORRES Bounce Firming Moisturizer”
    • “Sinks in immediately — The Ordinary Multi-Peptide + Copper Peptides 1% Serum”
  • Gentle and non-irritating Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “never had any reaction to it with my sensitive skin — The Ordinary Mandelic Acid 10% + HA”
    • “Leaves my face feeling soft and not tight at all. — The Ordinary Squalane Cleanser”
    • “No irritation at all — The Ordinary Natural Moisturizing Factors + HA”
    • “leaves face soft and smooth — KORRES Greek Yoghurt Foaming Cream Cleanser”
  • Creamy and rich texture Not notedMostly Mentioned
    • “feels like velvet — KORRES Velvet Skin Drink”
    • “Luxurious foam — KORRES Foaming Cream Cleanser”
    • “creamy and luxurious feel — KORRES Greek Yoghurt Foaming Cream Cleanser”
  • Hydration and plumping Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “saved my dry skin — KORRES Velvet Skin Drink”
    • “extremely moisturizing — KORRES Bounce Firming Moisturizer”
    • “skin feels immediately hydrated — The Ordinary Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5”
  • Unique or small packaging and sizes Rarely NotedOften Mentioned
    • “The 50ml tube runs out way too fast. — The Ordinary Squalane Cleanser”
    • “Annoying that you have to rub it in hands for 10-20 seconds first. — The Ordinary Squalane Cleanser”
    • “Wish it came in a pump — The Ordinary Natural Moisturizing Factors + HA”
    • “Needs a pump — KORRES Foaming Cream Cleanser”
  • Makeup application and pilling issues Sometimes NotedRarely Noted
    • “pills under makeup — KORRES Velvet Skin Drink”
    • “crumbles and piles under moisturizer — The Ordinary Azelaic Acid Suspension 10%”
  • Unpleasant or polarizing scent Rarely NotedSometimes Noted
    • “Smells like vinegar — The Ordinary Multi-Peptide + Copper Peptides 1% Serum”
    • “smell is unbearable — The Ordinary Azelaic Acid Suspension 10%”
    • “has a slight chemical smell — The Ordinary Mandelic Acid 10% + HA”
    • “smells like babies — KORRES Greek Yoghurt Foaming Cream Cleanser”

The Ordinary vs KORRES routines for dry skin

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The Ordinary vs KORRES routines for oily skin

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The Ordinary vs KORRES routines for combination skin

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Questions and answers

The Ordinary or KORRES: which is better?

Both The Ordinary and KORRES are great choices, but The Ordinary is better for value and budget-friendly shoppers while KORRES offers a more luxurious, creamy feel. When it comes to specific skin types, Lovi rates KORRES as Superior for acne-prone and mature skin, whereas The Ordinary fits those types at a High level.

What is the difference between The Ordinary and KORRES?

The Ordinary products on this page list no fragrance and offer great value, whereas KORRES products on this page all contain fragrance. Both brands achieve equal routine fit levels for dry, oily, combination, sensitive, dark spot, and dry sensitive skin.

The Ordinary or KORRES for dry skin?

Both brands achieve a Superior Lovi fit level for dry skin. The Ordinary features fragrance-free formulas with key ingredients like hyaluronic acid, glycerin, and squalane, while every KORRES product on this page includes fragrance. Shoppers often praise The Ordinary for its great value and KORRES for its hydrating, velvety moisturizers.

The Ordinary or KORRES: which cleanser is better?

Both The Ordinary and KORRES offer cleansers that fit dry and sensitive skin at a High level on the products on this page. Reviewers report that KORRES cleansers are creamy, rich, and gentle without stripping, whereas The Ordinary products on this page provide great value and affordability.

Which is more affordable, The Ordinary or KORRES?

The Ordinary is more affordable, offering great value and budget-friendly serums compared to KORRES. Reviewers on the products on this page frequently mention price and value concerns for KORRES, while praising The Ordinary for its affordability.

Which brand has more products with no fragrance, The Ordinary or KORRES?

The Ordinary has more products with no fragrance, as 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 offers better skin texture smoothing according to reviewers?

The Ordinary does better for skin texture smoothing according to reviewers. Every product on the products on this page for The Ordinary lists no fragrance, whereas none of the KORRES products on this page are fragrance-free.

The Ordinary or KORRES for oily skin?

Both The Ordinary and KORRES achieve a Superior Lovi fit level for oily skin. The Ordinary offers fragrance-free formulas with great affordability and texture-smoothing benefits, while KORRES delivers lightweight moisturizers and creamy cleansers.

The Ordinary or KORRES: which moisturizer is better?

The products on this page show that both The Ordinary and KORRES offer strong moisturizer choices, but shoppers looking for fragrance-free formulas often prefer The Ordinary. Every moisturizer from The Ordinary on this page lists no fragrance, whereas all KORRES moisturizers on this page include fragrance.

The Ordinary or KORRES for sensitive skin?

Both brands achieve a Superior Lovi fit level for sensitive skin, but The Ordinary is typically preferred by shoppers seeking fragrance-free formulas. Every product on The Ordinary page lists no fragrance, whereas all KORRES products on this page include fragrance in their ingredients.

The Ordinary or KORRES for acne-prone skin?

For acne-prone skin, KORRES has a Superior routine fit while The Ordinary has a High routine fit. The products on this page from The Ordinary list no fragrance across all items, whereas KORRES products on this page include fragrance.

The Ordinary or KORRES for mature skin?

For mature skin, KORRES has a Superior routine fit while The Ordinary has a High fit on this page. Reviewers report that KORRES offers better hydration and plumping for this skin type, whereas The Ordinary products on this page list no fragrance.

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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