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Beauty of Joseon vs KORRES

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Beauty of Joseon and KORRES are two distinct skincare collections known for their thoughtful formulations and botanical heritages. The Korean line features serums, masks, moisturizers, and sunscreens powered by niacinamide, glycerin, and hyaluronic acid to suit dry and sensitive skin, while the Greek brand offers nourishing moisturizers and gentle cleansers that best support dry and combination skin. While the former focuses on targeted ingredients like centella and rice to address wrinkles, hydration, and hyperpigmentation, both brands provide calm, effective daily care tailored to specific complexions.

Beauty of Joseon is a Korean skincare brand founded in 2016 and owned by Goodai Global Inc. since 2019.

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

Popular Beauty of Joseon vs KORRES products

People Say

Beauty of JoseonKORRES
  • Texture and Application 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 instantly — Beauty of Joseon Ginseng Essence Water”
  • Gentle and Non-Irritating Formula Mostly MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “no irritation at all — Beauty of Joseon Revive Eye Serum”
    • “doesn't dry my skin like other cleansers — Beauty of Joseon Radiance Cleansing Balm”
    • “cleansed my face gently without making my skin feel irritated — Beauty of Joseon Green Plum Refreshing Cleanser”
    • “leaves face soft and smooth — KORRES Greek Yoghurt Foaming Cream Cleanser”
  • Deep Hydration and Moisture Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “Saved my dry winter skin — Beauty of Joseon Dynasty Cream”
    • “eyes look less tired — Beauty of Joseon Revive Eye Serum”
    • “saved my dry skin — KORRES Velvet Skin Drink”
    • “extremely moisturizing — KORRES Bounce Firming Moisturizer”
  • Makeup Removal Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “melts waterproof mascara — Beauty of Joseon Ginseng Cleansing Oil”
    • “melts away sunscreen easily — Beauty of Joseon Radiance Cleansing Balm”
    • “removes liquid eyeliner — KORRES Greek Yoghurt Foaming Cream Cleanser”
    • “Melts away makeup — KORRES Foaming Cream Cleanser”
  • Radiant Glow and Finish Often MentionedRarely Noted
    • “gives a glass skin look — Beauty of Joseon Glow Serum”
    • “leaves absolutely no cast — Beauty of Joseon Relief Sun: Rice + Probiotics”
    • “Gives me that chok-chok dewy look — Beauty of Joseon Dynasty Cream”
    • “gives a no-shine glow — KORRES Velvet Skin Drink”
  • Pore and Oil Control Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
    • “less shiny by noon — Beauty of Joseon Red Bean Water Gel”
    • “pores look cleaner — Beauty of Joseon Red Bean Refreshing Pore Mask”
    • “pores look smaller — Beauty of Joseon Glow Serum”
    • “kept me matte all day — KORRES Santorini Grape Poreless Skin Cream”
  • Scent Dislikes and Issues Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “smells like cooking oil — Beauty of Joseon Ginseng Cleansing Oil”
    • “smells like cheese — Beauty of Joseon Ground Rice and Honey Glow Mask”
    • “smells like dirt — Beauty of Joseon Ginseng Essence Water”
    • “smells like babies — KORRES Greek Yoghurt Foaming Cream Cleanser”
  • Skin Breakouts and Irritation Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “broke me out — KORRES Greek Yoghurt Foaming Cream Cleanser”
    • “caused tiny bumps — KORRES Velvet Skin Drink”
    • “burns sensitive skin — KORRES Bounce Firming Moisturizer”
    • “Broke me out in cystic acne — Beauty of Joseon Dynasty Cream”
  • Packaging and Sizing Issues Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “dropper doesn't reach the bottom — Beauty of Joseon Glow Serum”
    • “Hate dipping my fingers in the jar — Beauty of Joseon Dynasty Cream”
    • “one pump is too much — Beauty of Joseon Revive Eye Serum”
    • “Needs a pump — KORRES Foaming Cream Cleanser”

Beauty of Joseon vs KORRES routines for dry skin

Buy KORRES routine · S$292.91 · 96% fitBuy Beauty of Joseon routine · S$57.44 · 87% fitSee multi-brand routine · 99% fit

Beauty of Joseon vs KORRES routines for oily skin

Buy KORRES routine · S$529.12 · 92% fitBuy Beauty of Joseon routine · S$81.33 · 78% fitSee multi-brand routine · 96% fit

Beauty of Joseon vs KORRES routines for combination skin

Buy KORRES routine · S$391.55 · 94% fitBuy Beauty of Joseon routine · S$53.82 · 79% fitSee multi-brand routine · 97% fit

Questions and answers

Beauty of Joseon or KORRES: which is better?

Both brands are great choices, with Beauty of Joseon scoring well for gentle, non-irritating formulas while KORRES offers superior routine fit across various skin types. Beauty of Joseon features products with no fragrance, whereas KORRES formulas include fragrance.

What is the difference between Beauty of Joseon and KORRES?

Beauty of Joseon products on this page list no fragrance, whereas all KORRES products on this page contain fragrance. Reviewers note that Beauty of Joseon does better for gentle and non-irritating formulas, while KORRES does better for texture and application.

Beauty of Joseon or KORRES for dry skin?

For dry skin, KORRES has a Superior routine fit on this page, while Beauty of Joseon has a High routine fit. The products on this page from Beauty of Joseon feature key ingredients like hyaluronic acid, which helps provide deep hydration.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

Beauty of Joseon or KORRES: which cleanser is better?

Beauty of Joseon and KORRES both offer strong cleanser options on this page, with Beauty of Joseon performing better for gentle and non-irritating formulas.

Which is more affordable, Beauty of Joseon or KORRES?

This page does not compare the prices or affordability of Beauty of Joseon and KORRES products.

Between Beauty of Joseon and KORRES, which brand's products have no fragrance listed in their ingredients?

Beauty of Joseon is the brand whose products on this page all list no fragrance in their ingredients. In contrast, every product from KORRES on this page includes fragrance.

How do the founding years and current ownership differ between Beauty of Joseon and KORRES?

Beauty of Joseon was founded in South Korea in 2016 and has been owned by Goodai Global Inc. since 2019. In contrast, KORRES was founded earlier in 1996 and is currently owned by Halcyon Equity Partners and Giorgos Korres as of 2024.

Which brand performs better regarding texture and application according to review themes?

According to the review themes on this page, KORRES does better regarding texture and application.

Beauty of Joseon or KORRES for oily skin?

For oily skin, KORRES has a Superior routine fit, while Beauty of Joseon has a High routine fit. The products on this page from Beauty of Joseon help with pore and oil control.

Beauty of Joseon or KORRES: which moisturizer is better?

Beauty of Joseon and KORRES both offer moisturizers on this page, but KORRES has a Superior routine fit for dry skin compared to the High fit of Beauty of Joseon. Topical hyaluronic acid in these products helps improve skin quality and hydration.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

Beauty of Joseon or KORRES for sensitive skin?

Both brands are a High fit for sensitive skin, but Beauty of Joseon stands out for its gentle and non-irritating formulas since every product on this page lists no fragrance in its ingredients.

Beauty of Joseon or KORRES for acne-prone skin?

For acne-prone skin, both brands offer good options, though Beauty of Joseon stands out for its fragrance-free formulas and better overall pore and oil control. Lovi rates the routine fit for acne-prone skin as High for Beauty of Joseon and Superior for KORRES.

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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