KORRES vs Eminence
KORRES and Eminence are distinguished botanical lines, with the former warmly loved for its thoughtfully formulated moisturizers and gentle cleansers, and the latter widely beloved for its deeply nourishing moisturizers and pure botanical potency. The first brand suits sensitive skin and acne-prone skin best, featuring standout creations like the Santorini Grape Poreless Skin Cream for acne-prone skin, the Greek Yoghurt Foaming Cream Cleanser for skin with dark spots, and the Bounce Firming Moisturizer for mature skin. Conversely, the second brand suits dry, sensitive, and combination skin types best, offering targeted treatments such as the Clear Skin Probiotic Moisturizer for acne-prone skin, the Calm Skin Chamomile Moisturizer for skin with dark spots, and the Arctic Berry Peptide Radiance Cream for mature skin. While both choices support the natural harmony and health of the complexion, they differ in their specific botanical foundations and the precise skin types they address.
This page compares some of the most popular KORRES and Eminence products; for every product of both brands, with a fit score for your own skin, use the Lovi app.
People Say
Texture and Consistency Mostly MentionedOften Mentioned
- “feels like velvet — KORRES Velvet Skin Drink”
- “absorbs instantly — KORRES Santorini Grape Poreless Skin Cream”
- “Luxurious foam — KORRES Foaming Cream Cleanser”
- “buttery and great — Eminence Calm Skin Chamomile Moisturizer”
Soothing and Reducing Redness Rarely NotedMostly Mentioned
- “calms my irritation — Eminence Calm Skin Chamomile Moisturizer”
- “cooling effect — Eminence Clear Skin Probiotic Moisturizer”
- “helped with my redness — KORRES Greek Yoghurt Foaming Cream Cleanser”
Lightweight and Non-Greasy Not notedMostly Mentioned
- “doesn't feel heavy — Eminence Clear Skin Probiotic Moisturizer”
- “Not too thick — Eminence Arctic Berry Peptide Radiance Cream”
- “hydrates without leaving me shiny — Eminence Clear Skin Probiotic Moisturizer”
Deep Hydration and Moisture Often MentionedOften Mentioned
- “saved my dry skin — KORRES Velvet Skin Drink”
- “extremely moisturizing — KORRES Bounce Firming Moisturizer”
- “skin feels baby soft — Eminence Calm Skin Chamomile Moisturizer”
Gentle and Non-Stripping Often MentionedNot noted
- “Leaves skin soft — KORRES Foaming Cream Cleanser”
- “leaves face soft and smooth — KORRES Greek Yoghurt Foaming Cream Cleanser”
- “Calms redness — KORRES Foaming Cream Cleanser”
Glow and Finish Rarely NotedOften Mentioned
- “Skin feels soft — Eminence Arctic Berry Peptide Radiance Cream”
- “gives a no-shine glow — KORRES Velvet Skin Drink”
Fragrance and Scent Sensitivity Often MentionedOften Mentioned
- “smells like babies — KORRES Greek Yoghurt Foaming Cream Cleanser”
- “smell is too strong — KORRES Velvet Skin Drink”
- “fragrance is terrible — Eminence Calm Skin Chamomile Moisturizer”
- “strong tea tree smell — Eminence Clear Skin Probiotic Moisturizer”
Price and Value Often 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”
- “pricey but worth it — Eminence Calm Skin Chamomile Moisturizer”
Breakouts and Irritation Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
- “broke me out — KORRES Greek Yoghurt Foaming Cream Cleanser”
- “caused tiny bumps — KORRES Velvet Skin Drink”
- “irritated my skin horribly — Eminence Calm Skin Chamomile Moisturizer”
- “Caused pimples — Eminence Arctic Berry Peptide Radiance Cream”
Questions and answers
KORRES or Eminence: which is better?
Eminence does better for soothing and reducing redness and glow and finish, while KORRES does better for texture and consistency and gentle and non-stripping cleansers. Lovi rates Eminence's Calm Skin Chamomile Moisturizer as a Superior fit for sensitive skin and dry skin.
What is the difference between KORRES and Eminence?
Eminence does better for soothing and reducing redness, lightweight and non-greasy feel, and glow and finish, while KORRES does better for texture and consistency and gentle, non-stripping cleansing.
KORRES or Eminence: which moisturizer is better?
For dry and sensitive skin, Eminence offers a superior moisturizer with the Calm Skin Chamomile Moisturizer, while KORRES features products like the Bounce Firming Moisturizer with a High fit for dry skin. Lovi rates the Calm Skin Chamomile Moisturizer as Superior for sensitive skin.
Which is more affordable, KORRES or Eminence?
KORRES is more affordable, as Eminence has frequent complaints about its high price point.
Which causes fewer breakouts, KORRES or Eminence?
Both brands are equal for breakouts and irritation, as reviewers note similar experiences with both. Lovi rates Eminence's Clear Skin Probiotic Moisturizer as having a High fit for acne-prone skin, while KORRES offers several cleansers and moisturizers rated High for acne-prone skin.
Between KORRES and Eminence, which brand's products contain fragrance?
All the products from KORRES on this page include fragrance in their formulas. In contrast, every product from Eminence on this page lists no fragrance in its ingredients.
How do the founding years and current ownership of KORRES and Eminence compare?
KORRES was founded in 1996 and is currently owned by Halcyon Equity Partners and Giorgos Korres. In contrast, Eminence was founded earlier in 1958 and remains independently owned.
Which brand performs better for soothing skin and reducing redness according to reviewers?
Eminence performs better for soothing skin and reducing redness according to reviewers.
Research behind their key ingredients
Topical palmitoyl pentapeptide provides improvement in photoaged human facial skin
Apigenin inhibits UVA-induced cytotoxicity in vitro and prevents signs of skin aging in vivo
Clinical efficacy of facial masks containing yoghurt and Opuntia humifusa Raf. (F-YOP)
Effects of a Greek Yoghurt-based Complex on the Human Facial Skin Microbiome
Saccharide isomerate ameliorates cosmetic scalp conditions in a Chinese study population
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.
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Co-founder, Medical Director
Cosmetic chemist, cosmetologist, aesthetic products developer
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Co-founder, CEO and CTO
PhD in computer science, 3x US patent holder, ex-Google, ex-Yandex
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Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc
Medical Board
Aesthetic medicine practitioner, MSc in Longevity and Anti-Aging Medicine
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Medical Board
Specialist dermatologist, MBBS, MD, IFAAD
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Cosmetic chemist, SCS, IFSCC member
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Medical Board, Medical Advisor
Dermatology MD
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Elina Nazarenko, MD
Medical Board
Dermatology and diagnostic consultant
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Victoria Derkova, MS
Medical Board
Cosmetic chemist, cosmetic development technologist
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