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Avène vs KORRES

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

Avène and KORRES are two distinct skincare lines known for thoughtful formulas that support sensitive and acne-prone skin. The French brand founded in 1990 is universally loved for its versatile moisturizers, reliable sunscreens, targeted serums, and gentle cleansers, while the other is warmly loved for its thoughtfully formulated moisturizers and gentle cleansers. Both utilize nourishing glycerin, yet Avène suits acne-prone and oily acne-prone skin best with profound relief, whereas KORRES suits sensitive skin and acne-prone skin best through balancing and nourishing foundations.

Avène is a French skincare brand founded in 1990 and owned by Fondation Pierre Fabre.

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

Popular Avène vs KORRES products

People Say

AvèneKORRES
  • Gentle and non-stripping cleansers Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “leaves face clean but not dry — Avène Cleanance”
    • “Perfect cleanser for sensitive skin. — Avène Milk Cleanser”
    • “Leaves skin soft — KORRES Foaming Cream Cleanser”
    • “leaves face soft and smooth — KORRES Greek Yoghurt Foaming Cream Cleanser”
  • Refreshing and lightweight feel Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “absorbs very quickly — Avène Vitamin Activ Cg Radiance Concentrated Serum”
    • “Feels so refreshing — Avène Cleanance Cleansing Gel”
    • “absorbs instantly — KORRES Santorini Grape Poreless Skin Cream”
    • “rich... without being greasy — KORRES Bounce Firming Moisturizer”
  • Soothes irritation and redness Mostly MentionedRarely Noted
    • “Calmed my angry red skin overnight — Avène Cicalfate+ Restorative Protective Cream”
    • “Nothing has ever worked to soothe or heal my skin like these before. — Avène Tolerance Control Soothing Skin Recovery Balm”
    • “no irritation at all — Avène Hydrance+”
    • “helped with my redness — KORRES Greek Yoghurt Foaming Cream Cleanser”
  • Anti-aging and smoothing Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “skin instantly felt firmer — Avène Hyaluron Activ B3 Concentrated Plumping Serum”
    • “I've noticed a definite improvement in the fine lines around my eyes — Avène RetrinAL EYES”
    • “brings bounce back — KORRES Bounce Firming Moisturizer”
    • “skin feels baby soft — KORRES Santorini Grape Poreless Skin Cream”
  • Luxurious and creamy 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”
  • Oil control and acne clearing Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
    • “Keeps me matte for hours — Avène Cleanance Cleansing Gel”
    • “keeps skin matte — Avène Cleanance”
    • “kept me matte all day — KORRES Santorini Grape Poreless Skin Cream”
  • Strong fragrance and scent issues Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “The fragrance is very present. — Avène Milk Cleanser”
    • “smell is too strong — Avène Cleanance”
    • “Smells like grandma — Avène Cold Cream”
    • “smells like babies — KORRES Greek Yoghurt Foaming Cream Cleanser”
  • Price point and value concerns Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “Its a bit pricey but so worth it!! — Avène Tolerance Control Soothing Skin Recovery Balm”
    • “a bit pricey — Avène Cleanance”
    • “Tiny tube for the money — Avène Cold Cream”
    • “jar is very small — KORRES Santorini Grape Poreless Skin Cream”
  • Drying or adverse reactions Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
    • “Left my face tight — Avène Cleanance Cleansing Gel”
    • “no difference — Avène Antirougeurs Fort Relief Concentrate”
    • “dried out my skin — Avène Cleanance”
    • “felt tight after an hour — KORRES Santorini Grape Poreless Skin Cream”

Avène vs KORRES routines for dry skin

Buy KORRES routine · SAR 1,028.78 · 94% fitBuy Avène routine · SAR 1,135.93 · 77% fitSee multi-brand routine · 96% fit

Avène vs KORRES routines for oily skin

Buy KORRES routine · SAR 1,461.44 · 93% fitBuy Avène routine · SAR 1,148.69 · 87% fitSee multi-brand routine · 97% fit

Avène vs KORRES routines for combination skin

Buy KORRES routine · SAR 1,293.58 · 94% fitBuy Avène routine · SAR 1,208.83 · 85% fitSee multi-brand routine · 97% fit

Questions and answers

Avène or KORRES: which is better?

KORRES has a Superior routine fit across all skin types on this page, while Avène has a High routine fit for most skin types. Avène rates better for soothing irritation and redness, whereas KORRES provides a more luxurious and creamy texture.

What is the difference between Avène and KORRES?

Avène and KORRES differ in their product selection and skin fit ratings on the products on this page. Lovi rates KORRES as Superior for dry sensitive skin, while Avène is rated as Average for that skin type.

Avène or KORRES for dry skin?

For dry skin, KORRES has a Superior routine fit, while Avène has a High routine fit on this page.

Avène or KORRES: which cleanser is better?

Both Avène and KORRES offer gentle and non-stripping cleansers according to reviewers on this page. Lovi rates the routine fit for the products on this page as High for Avène and Superior for KORRES.

Which is more affordable, Avène or KORRES?

Reviewers note that Avène has price point and value concerns.

How do the founding years and ownership structures of Avène and KORRES compare?

Avène was founded in 1990 in France and is owned by Fondation Pierre Fabre, whereas KORRES was founded in 1996 and has been owned by Halcyon Equity Partners and Giorgos Korres since 2024.

Which brand has more fragrance-free options among their listed products, Avène or KORRES?

Avène has more fragrance-free options among the products on this page, with seven out of fifteen products listing no fragrance, whereas all five KORRES products contain fragrance.

What specific key ingredients are shared across Avène products?

The products on this page for Avène share Thermal water and Glycerin as their key ingredients.

Avène or KORRES for oily skin?

For oily skin, Lovi finds that both Avène and KORRES fit with a Superior level for the products on this page.

Avène or KORRES: which moisturizer is better?

KORRES provides a Superior fit for dry skin on this page, while Avène fits dry skin with a mix of levels depending on the specific moisturizer. Both brands feature options with key ingredients like glycerin and thermal water or yogurt, but KORRES is often noted for hydrating and velvety moisturizers.

Avène or KORRES for sensitive skin?

For sensitive skin, both Avène and KORRES are strong options, as Lovi rates both brands as having a High routine fit for this skin type. Reviewers mostly mention that the products on this page for both brands feature gentle and non-stripping cleansers, though Avène also helps soothe irritation and redness.

Avène or KORRES for acne-prone skin?

For acne-prone skin, Avène has high routine fit on the products on this page, while KORRES has superior fit.

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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