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KORRES vs Dr. Barbara Sturm

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KORRES and Dr. Barbara Sturm are two distinct skincare lines known for gentle cleansers, clarifying exfoliants, and deeply nourishing moisturizers. The Greek brand suits sensitive and acne-prone skin best through balancing formulations like the Santorini Grape Poreless Skin Cream, the Greek Yoghurt Foaming Cream Cleanser, and the Bounce Firming Moisturizer. Meanwhile, the German label suits sensitive, dry, and balanced skin best through scientifically advanced creations such as The Good C Vitamin C Serum, the Enzyme Cleanser, and the Hyaluronic Serum. Ultimately, both brands differ because KORRES relies on nourishing foundations to support natural harmony, while Dr. Barbara Sturm focuses on deep hydration and barrier support for a calm, radiant complexion.

Dr. Barbara Sturm is a German skincare brand founded in 2014 and owned by Puig since 2024.

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

Popular KORRES vs Dr. Barbara Sturm products

People Say

KORRESDr. Barbara Sturm
  • Texture and Consistency Mostly MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “feels like velvet — KORRES Velvet Skin Drink”
    • “absorbs instantly — KORRES Santorini Grape Poreless Skin Cream”
    • “Luxurious foam — KORRES Foaming Cream Cleanser”
    • “sinks in immediately — Dr. Barbara Sturm Hyaluronic Serum”
  • Gentle and Non-Stripping Often MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “doesn't irritate my sensitive skin — Dr. Barbara Sturm The Good C Vitamin C Serum”
    • “deep yet gentle cleanse — Dr. Barbara Sturm Enzyme Cleanser”
    • “reduced redness — Dr. Barbara Sturm Hyaluronic Serum”
    • “Leaves skin soft — KORRES Foaming Cream Cleanser”
  • Deep Hydration and Glow Often MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “skin drank it up — Dr. Barbara Sturm Hyaluronic Serum”
    • “skin looks brighter — Dr. Barbara Sturm The Good C Vitamin C Serum”
    • “healthy glow — Dr. Barbara Sturm Hyaluronic Serum”
    • “saved my dry skin — KORRES Velvet Skin Drink”
  • Oil Control and Smoothing Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “skin texture is immediately more even — Dr. Barbara Sturm Enzyme Cleanser”
    • “kept me matte all day — KORRES Santorini Grape Poreless Skin Cream”
  • Anti-Aging and Firming Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “lines less visible — Dr. Barbara Sturm Hyaluronic Serum”
    • “brings bounce back — KORRES Bounce Firming Moisturizer”
  • Makeup Removal and Cleansing Often MentionedNot noted
    • “removes liquid eyeliner — KORRES Greek Yoghurt Foaming Cream Cleanser”
    • “Melts away makeup — KORRES Foaming Cream Cleanser”
  • Price and Value Often MentionedMostly 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 — Dr. Barbara Sturm Hyaluronic Serum”
  • Fragrance and Scent Issues Often MentionedRarely Noted
    • “smells a bit weird — Dr. Barbara Sturm Enzyme Cleanser”
    • “smells like babies — KORRES Greek Yoghurt Foaming Cream Cleanser”
  • Subtle or Minimal Results Not notedOften Mentioned
    • “did nothing — Dr. Barbara Sturm Hyaluronic Serum”
  • Breakouts and Skin Reaction Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
    • “broke me out — KORRES Greek Yoghurt Foaming Cream Cleanser”
    • “caused tiny bumps — KORRES Velvet Skin Drink”
    • “quite red after — Dr. Barbara Sturm Enzyme Cleanser”
    • “appearance of imperfections — Dr. Barbara Sturm The Good C Vitamin C Serum”

Questions and answers

KORRES or Dr. Barbara Sturm: which is better?

Dr. Barbara Sturm is better for gentle, fragrance-free care, while KORRES offers rich textures and makeup-cleansing products on this page. Dr. Barbara Sturm achieves higher ratings for oil control, anti-aging, and deep hydration.

What is the difference between KORRES and Dr. Barbara Sturm?

Dr. Barbara Sturm performs better than KORRES for gentle and non-stripping care, deep hydration, oil control, and anti-aging benefits, whereas KORRES offers better texture and makeup removal at a lower price point. Additionally, every product on the Dr. Barbara Sturm page lists no fragrance, while all KORRES products on this page include fragrance.

KORRES or Dr. Barbara Sturm: which moisturizer is better?

Dr. Barbara Sturm is better for deep hydration and glow, featuring fragrance-free options like its Hyaluronic Serum. Meanwhile, the products on this page from KORRES offer rich textures but often include added fragrance.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

Which is more affordable, KORRES or Dr. Barbara Sturm?

KORRES is more affordable, though reviewers on this page frequently mention high price and value concerns for the brand.

Which causes fewer breakouts, KORRES or Dr. Barbara Sturm?

Dr. Barbara Sturm and KORRES do equally well for breakouts because reviewers report the same level of breakouts and skin reactions for both. Lovi rates the products on this page as having a High fit for acne-prone skin.

When was KORRES founded compared to Dr. Barbara Sturm, and who owns them?

KORRES was founded in 1996 and is owned by Halcyon Equity Partners and Giorgos Korres. Dr. Barbara Sturm was founded later in 2014 and is owned by Puig.

Which brand uses fragrance in all of its products listed on the page, KORRES or Dr. Barbara Sturm?

KORRES uses fragrance in all of the products on this page. In comparison, every product from Dr. Barbara Sturm lists no fragrance in its ingredients.

Which brand has a higher Lovi fit level for dry skin using the Bounce Firming Moisturizer?

For dry skin, KORRES has a High Lovi fit level when using the Bounce Firming Moisturizer.

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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