🇸🇬Singapore

Elemis vs KORRES

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

Elemis and KORRES are two distinct skincare lines known for thoughtful moisturizers and gentle cleansers, as well as expertly formulated serums and toners. Elemis is a British brand founded in 1989 and owned by L'Occitane Group since 2019, while both draw on nourishing ingredients like glycerin and shea or rich botanical formulas. The former brand suits dry, balanced, and sensitive skin best thanks to gentle and deeply hydrating formulations, whereas the latter suits dry skin and combination skin best owing to their balancing and nourishing nature. They differ through their specific preparations, such as the Pro-Collagen Marine Cream for mature skin versus the Bounce Firming Moisturizer for mature skin, both working harmoniously to support a calm, healthy complexion.

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

elemis.comau.elemis.comen.wikipedia.org

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”

Questions and answers

Elemis or KORRES: which is better?

Elemis is better for hydration, moisture, skin smoothing, and texture improvement, while KORRES is better for being gentle on sensitive skin. The products on this page for both brands share common concerns regarding fragrance and high price points.

What is the difference between Elemis and KORRES?

Elemis and KORRES differ mainly in their product variety and skin benefits, with Elemis offering a larger selection of products on this page that focus on hydration and skin smoothing, while KORRES is noted for being gentler on sensitive skin. Reviewers often mention that Elemis provides hydrating moisturizers, whereas KORRES is recognized for gentle and non-stripping cleansers.

Elemis or KORRES: which cleanser is better?

Elemis and KORRES both offer cleansers with strong options for various skin types, such as the Elemis Dynamic Resurfacing Facial Wash, which has a High Lovi fit level for mature and acne-prone skin. Reviewers note that KORRES cleansers are particularly gentle and non-stripping, while Elemis products on this page often feature added fragrance.

Which is more affordable, Elemis or KORRES?

When looking at the products on this page, high price and value concerns are often mentioned for KORRES, while Elemis also frequently faces feedback about its high price point.

Which causes fewer breakouts, Elemis or KORRES?

When comparing the products on this page, both Elemis and KORRES have cleansers and moisturizers with mixed suitability for acne-prone skin, as reviewers for both brands sometimes note skin breakouts and irritation.

Which brand is better for sensitive skin, Elemis or KORRES?

KORRES is better for sensitive skin compared to Elemis. Review themes indicate that KORRES does better at being gentle on sensitive skin.

How do the founding years and current ownership of Elemis and KORRES compare?

Elemis was founded in 1989 in the United Kingdom and has been owned by the L'Occitane Group since 2019, while KORRES was founded in 1996 and has been owned by Halcyon Equity Partners and Giorgos Korres since 2024.

Which brand has a higher percentage of products listed without fragrance, Elemis or KORRES?

Elemis has a higher percentage of products listed without fragrance, as 4 out of 22 products on its page list no fragrance, whereas KORRES has 0 out of 5 products without fragrance.

Elemis or KORRES: which moisturizer is better?

Elemis is better for hydration and moisture among the moisturizers on this page. Reviewers often mention Elemis for its hydrating moisturizers, while KORRES is noted for its gentle cleansers and velvety textures.

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

How does it fit your skin?

Scan your face, then any product: Lovi shows how well it fits you and what fits even better.

QR code: get the Lovi app
Download on theApp Store Get it onGoogle Play