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Medik8 vs KORRES

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

Medik8 and KORRES are distinct skincare brands whose respective lineups offer targeted care for diverse complexions. The British brand, founded in 2009 and owned by L'Oréal Groupe since 2025, features serums, moisturizers, eye products, toners, and more built around hyaluronic acid, suiting dry skin and dry sensitive skin best. Conversely, its Greek counterpart is warmly loved for thoughtfully formulated moisturizers and gentle cleansers that suit sensitive skin and acne-prone skin best through balancing and nourishing foundations. While both support skin health, they differ in their primary ingredients and ideal skin types, with the former emphasizing hyaluronic acid for dry conditions and the latter focusing on gentle, nourishing care.

Medik8 is a British skincare brand founded in 2009 and owned by L'Oréal Groupe since 2025.

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This page compares some of the most popular Medik8 and KORRES products; for every product of both brands, with a fit score for your own skin, use the Lovi app.

Popular Medik8 vs KORRES products

People Say

Medik8KORRES
  • Lightweight and elegant texture Often MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “feels like velvet — KORRES Velvet Skin Drink”
    • “absorbs instantly — KORRES Santorini Grape Poreless Skin Cream”
    • “Luxurious foam — KORRES Foaming Cream Cleanser”
    • “absorbed effortlessly — Medik8 Total Moisture Daily Facial Cream”
  • Gentle and non-irritating formulation Mostly MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “zero irritation or peeling — Medik8 CRYSTAL RETINAL 3”
    • “only Vitamin C my sensitive skin can tolerate — Medik8 C-Tetra Serum”
    • “Best retinol replacement — Medik8 Bakuchiol Peptides”
    • “leaves face soft and smooth — KORRES Greek Yoghurt Foaming Cream Cleanser”
  • Deep hydration and plumping Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “Restores moisture — Medik8 Liquid Peptides”
    • “Instantly quenched the skin — Medik8 Hydr8 B5 Intense”
    • “saved my dry skin — KORRES Velvet Skin Drink”
    • “extremely moisturizing — KORRES Bounce Firming Moisturizer”
  • Improves skin texture and smoothness Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “smoother skin — Medik8 Surface Radiance Cleanse”
    • “My skin was smoother, my skin texture felt more resurfaced. — Medik8 Sleep Glycolic”
    • “skin feels baby soft — Medik8 CRYSTAL RETINAL 3”
    • “skin feels baby soft — KORRES Santorini Grape Poreless Skin Cream”
  • Brightening, glow, and radiance Often MentionedRarely Noted
    • “I wake up glowing. It adds back that youthful bloom that I've lost. — Medik8 Sleep Glycolic”
    • “unlocked a serious glow — Medik8 C-Tetra Serum”
    • “immediate glow — Medik8 Super C Ferulic”
    • “gives a no-shine glow — KORRES Velvet Skin Drink”
  • Non-stripping and effective makeup removal Not notedOften Mentioned
    • “Leaves skin soft — KORRES Foaming Cream Cleanser”
    • “removes liquid eyeliner — KORRES Greek Yoghurt Foaming Cream Cleanser”
    • “Melts away makeup — KORRES Foaming Cream Cleanser”
  • High price point Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “Expensive per bottle — Medik8 Liquid Peptides”
    • “very expensive for amount — Medik8 CRYSTAL RETINAL 3”
    • “jar is very small — KORRES Santorini Grape Poreless Skin Cream”
    • “Expensive for cleanser — KORRES Foaming Cream Cleanser”
  • Polarizing or strong fragrance Not notedOften Mentioned
    • “smells like babies — KORRES Greek Yoghurt Foaming Cream Cleanser”
  • Packaging issues and fragility Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
    • “Glass bottle breaks easily — Medik8 Liquid Peptides”
    • “hard to get last bit — Medik8 CRYSTAL RETINAL 3”
    • “Needs a pump — KORRES Foaming Cream Cleanser”
    • “hard to control amount — KORRES Greek Yoghurt Foaming Cream Cleanser”

Medik8 vs KORRES routines for dry skin

Buy Medik8 routine · SAR 1,617.50 · 95% fitBuy KORRES routine · SAR 1,028.78 · 94% fitSee multi-brand routine · 96% fit

Medik8 vs KORRES routines for oily skin

Buy KORRES routine · SAR 1,461.44 · 93% fitBuy Medik8 routine · SAR 1,762.13 · 89% fitSee multi-brand routine · 97% fit

Medik8 vs KORRES routines for combination skin

Buy KORRES routine · SAR 1,293.58 · 94% fitBuy Medik8 routine · SAR 1,871.14 · 93% fitSee multi-brand routine · 97% fit

Questions and answers

Medik8 or KORRES: which is better?

Medik8 is better for gentle, non-irritating formulations and improving skin texture, while KORRES is better for lightweight textures and effective makeup removal. For dry skin, Lovi rates Medik8 as Superior and KORRES as Superior.

What is the difference between Medik8 and KORRES?

Medik8 and KORRES both offer great options on this page, but Medik8 tends to focus on gentle anti-aging serums with ingredients like hyaluronic acid, whereas KORRES leans toward rich cleansers and moisturizers.

Drug Delivery, 2017Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

Medik8 or KORRES for dry skin?

Both Medik8 and KORRES achieve a Superior Lovi fit level for dry skin. The products on this page help provide deep hydration and nourishment, while topical hyaluronic acid helps improve skin quality.

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Medik8 or KORRES: which cleanser is better?

Medik8 Surface Radiance Cleanse is rated as a Superior fit for acne-prone skin and skin with dark spots among the products on this page, while KORRES cleansers are noted for gentle, non-stripping formulations and effective makeup removal. Both brands offer high-performing cleansers, but Medik8 stands out for targeting blemishes and texture.

Which is more affordable, Medik8 or KORRES?

Both brands are noted by reviewers for having a high price point. The products on this page for both Medik8 and KORRES share similar value concerns.

Medik8 or KORRES: which brand has fewer fragrance complaints?

Medik8 tends to have fewer fragrance complaints because almost all of the products on this page list no fragrance, whereas every product from KORRES includes fragrance. Hyaluronic acid helps provide deep hydration across the formulas on this page.

Drug Delivery, 2017Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

Medik8 or KORRES for oily skin?

For oily skin, KORRES has a Superior routine fit according to Lovi, while Medik8 has a High routine fit. Reviewers on this page mention that KORRES offers lightweight and elegant textures, whereas Medik8 products on this page tend to be gentle and non-irritating.

Medik8 or KORRES: which moisturizer is better?

Both Medik8 and KORRES offer effective moisturizers, with Lovi fit levels varying widely depending on your specific skin type and needs. For instance, Medik8 Hydr8 B5 Intense achieves a Superior fit for dry skin, while KORRES Bounce Firming Moisturizer is a strong option for dry, mature, and acne-prone skin.

Drug Delivery, 2017Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

Medik8 or KORRES for sensitive skin?

For sensitive skin, Lovi finds that both Medik8 and KORRES achieve a Superior routine fit. Medik8 focuses on gentle and non-irritating formulations across the products on this page, while KORRES offers gentle and non-stripping cleansers.

Medik8 or KORRES for acne-prone skin?

For acne-prone skin, Lovi finds that both Medik8 and KORRES achieve a Superior routine fit level. The products on this page help deliver effective care while addressing common skin concerns.

Medik8 or KORRES for mature skin?

For mature skin, Lovi finds that Medik8 has a High routine fit and KORRES has a Superior routine fit among the products on this page. KORRES may be preferred for a lightweight texture, while Medik8 helps with brightening, glow, and smoothing skin texture.

Medik8 or KORRES for skin with dark spots?

For skin with dark spots, Medik8 has a High routine fit on Lovi, whereas KORRES has a Superior routine fit. Both brands help address concerns, but the products on this page offer different strengths.

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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