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Elemis vs KORRES

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Elemis and KORRES are two respected beauty lines cherished for their thoughtfully formulated moisturizers, cleansers, and targeted treatments. The British enterprise, founded in 1989, harnesses nourishing glycerin and shea to best suit mature and dry sensitive skin, whereas the latter utilizes balancing components that excel on sensitive and acne-prone complexions. While both collections effectively support skin health through their distinct ingredients, the former focuses heavily on advanced hydration and conditioning, contrasting with the latter's emphasis on natural harmony.

Elemis is a British skincare brand founded in 1989 and owned by L'Occitane Group since 2019.

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

Popular Elemis vs KORRES products

People Say

ElemisKORRES
  • Texture and Absorption Mostly MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “Absorbs almost immediately, and my skin feels well hydrated all day. — Elemis Pro-Collagen Marine Cream”
    • “whipped silk feel — Elemis Superfood Midnight Facial”
    • “feels like velvet — KORRES Velvet Skin Drink”
    • “Luxurious foam — KORRES Foaming Cream Cleanser”
  • Hydration and Moisture Mostly MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “The cream really hydrates and my face looks amazing. — Elemis Pro-Collagen Night Cream”
    • “Quenches thirsty skin... immediate improvement. — Elemis Pro-Collagen Marine Cream”
    • “skin feels baby soft — Elemis Pro-Collagen Cleansing Balm”
    • “saved my dry skin — KORRES Velvet Skin Drink”
  • Gentle on Sensitive Skin Sometimes NotedMostly Mentioned
    • “Leaves skin soft — KORRES Foaming Cream Cleanser”
    • “leaves face soft and smooth — KORRES Greek Yoghurt Foaming Cream Cleanser”
    • “Calms redness — KORRES Foaming Cream Cleanser”
    • “no stinging or redness — Elemis Papaya Enzyme Peel”
  • Skin Smoothing and Texture Improvement Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “baby soft — Elemis Dynamic Resurfacing Facial Pads”
    • “skin feels baby soft — Elemis Papaya Enzyme Peel”
    • “skin feels baby-soft — Elemis Dynamic Resurfacing Facial Wash”
    • “skin feels baby soft — KORRES Santorini Grape Poreless Skin Cream”
  • Makeup Compatibility and Removal Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “melts waterproof mascara — Elemis Pro-Collagen Cleansing Balm”
    • “Sits nicely under make up... perfect base. — Elemis Pro-Collagen Marine Cream”
    • “removes liquid eyeliner — KORRES Greek Yoghurt Foaming Cream Cleanser”
    • “Melts away makeup — KORRES Foaming Cream Cleanser”
  • Fragrance and Scent (Positive) Often MentionedRarely Noted
    • “smells like a spa — Elemis Pro-Collagen Cleansing Balm”
    • “smells like a holiday — Elemis Papaya Enzyme Peel”
    • “smells like a tropical cocktail — Elemis Superfood Midnight Facial”
    • “smells delicious — KORRES Velvet Skin Drink”
  • High Price Point 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”
    • “Complete waste of money for me. — Elemis Pro-Collagen Marine Cream”
  • Strong or Overpowering Fragrance Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “The smell is very strong... could not handle for long. — Elemis Pro-Collagen Marine Cream”
    • “smell is too strong — Elemis Pro-Collagen Cleansing Balm”
    • “Only small negative is the smell is quite strong. — Elemis Superfood Facial Oil”
    • “smells like babies — KORRES Greek Yoghurt Foaming Cream Cleanser”
  • Application and Finish Issues Rarely NotedOften Mentioned
    • “tends to flake off — Elemis Pro-Collagen Eye Revive Mask”
    • “slightly tacky to touch — Elemis Pro-Collagen Eye Revive Mask”
    • “Some users with dry skin said their skin became dryer with use. — Elemis Balancing Lavender Toner”
    • “felt tight after an hour — KORRES Santorini Grape Poreless Skin Cream”
  • Packaging Issues Rarely NotedSometimes Noted
    • “jar looks half empty — Elemis Superfood Midnight Facial”
    • “tube feels half empty — Elemis Papaya Enzyme Peel”
    • “pump broke quickly — Elemis Dynamic Resurfacing Facial Wash”
    • “Needs a pump — KORRES Foaming Cream Cleanser”

Elemis vs KORRES routines for dry skin

Buy KORRES routine · SAR 1,028.78 · 94% fitBuy Elemis routine · SAR 3,641.86 · 82% fitSee multi-brand routine · 96% fit

Elemis vs KORRES routines for oily skin

Buy KORRES routine · SAR 1,461.44 · 93% fitBuy Elemis routine · SAR 2,382.67 · 77% fitSee multi-brand routine · 97% fit

Elemis vs KORRES routines for combination skin

Buy KORRES routine · SAR 1,293.58 · 94% fitBuy Elemis routine · SAR 2,337.01 · 79% fitSee multi-brand routine · 97% fit

Questions and answers

Elemis or KORRES: which is better?

Both brands offer strong options, but Elemis achieves higher review scores for hydration and skin smoothing while KORRES does better on gentleness for sensitive skin.

What is the difference between Elemis and KORRES?

Elemis is a British brand founded in 1989 that fits best on mature skin, dry sensitive skin, and skin with dark spots, while KORRES is a brand founded in 1996 that fits best on sensitive skin, acne-prone skin, and dry skin.

Elemis or KORRES for dry skin?

Both brands offer solid options for dry skin, with Elemis fitting best for mature, dry sensitive skin, and skin with dark spots, while KORRES is best suited for sensitive, acne-prone, and dry skin.

Elemis or KORRES: which cleanser is better?

Both Elemis and KORRES feature cleansers on this page that help clean the skin effectively, with KORRES being noted for gentle and non-stripping formulas and Elemis offering rich cleansers alongside exfoliating options.

Which is more affordable, Elemis or KORRES?

KORRES is more affordable because reviewers note a high price point as a negative for Elemis, while price and value concerns are noted for KORRES, which is generally known for lower pricing.

Elemis or KORRES: which brand has more products without added fragrance?

Elemis has more products without added fragrance, as 4 of the products on this page list no fragrance compared to none for KORRES.

Elemis or KORRES for oily skin?

For oily skin, Elemis has a High routine fit while KORRES has a Superior routine fit on the products on this page.

Elemis or KORRES: which moisturizer is better?

When comparing moisturizers, Elemis delivers better results for hydration and moisture with products like the Pro-Collagen Marine Cream, while KORRES offers a better fit for sensitive skin with options such as the Bounce Firming Moisturizer.

Elemis or KORRES for sensitive skin?

Both Elemis and KORRES are great options, as Lovi rates the routine fit for sensitive skin as High for Elemis and Superior for KORRES. Reviewers mention that KORRES cleansers are gentle and non-stripping, while Elemis products on this page frequently feature a strong fragrance.

Elemis or KORRES for acne-prone skin?

Both Elemis and KORRES are well-suited for acne-prone skin, as Lovi rates the routine fit for this skin type as High for Elemis and Superior for KORRES. Reviewers note that Elemis offers hydrating moisturizers and smoother skin texture, while KORRES is known for gentle and non-stripping cleansers.

Elemis or KORRES for mature skin?

For mature skin, both Elemis and KORRES are great choices, with Lovi giving KORRES a Superior routine fit and Elemis a High fit. Elemis fits best for mature skin according to its brand-focused routines, while KORRES is known for hydrating and velvety moisturizers.

Elemis or KORRES for skin with dark spots?

Both Elemis and KORRES offer products that are well-suited for skin with dark spots, but Elemis stands out for hydration and moisture while KORRES is gentler on sensitive skin. Lovi rates both brands as High for skin with dark spots.

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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