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Estée Lauder vs KORRES

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Estée Lauder and KORRES are two distinct skincare lines representing heritage-rich American science and botanical Greek tradition, respectively. The former is beloved for its comprehensive range of moisturizers, serums, eye products, and cleansers formulated with hyaluronic acid and glycerin, while the latter is widely loved for its thoughtful moisturizers and gentle cleansers drawing on botanical formulas. These offerings suit different complexions, as the first brand suits mature skin and oily acne-prone skin best, whereas the second brand suits dry skin and combination skin best. Ultimately, they differ through their foundational ingredients and specific target concerns, providing tailored solutions for diverse skin needs.

Estée Lauder is an American skincare brand founded in 1946 and owned by The Estée Lauder Companies Inc..

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

Popular Estée Lauder vs KORRES products

People Say

Estée LauderKORRES
  • Deep hydration and moisturization Mostly MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “skin drinks it up immediately — Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair”
    • “The formula is incredibly hydrating and leaves my skin feeling smooth. — Estée Lauder Re-Nutriv”
    • “texture is dreamy — Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair Eye Supercharged Gel-Creme”
    • “saved my dry skin — KORRES Velvet Skin Drink”
  • Skin texture and smoothness Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “skin feels like a baby's bottom — Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair”
    • “silky smooth — Estée Lauder Micro Essence Treatment Lotion”
    • “feels like velvet — KORRES Velvet Skin Drink”
    • “skin feels baby soft — KORRES Santorini Grape Poreless Skin Cream”
  • Lightweight feel and texture Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “absorbs instantly — KORRES Santorini Grape Poreless Skin Cream”
    • “rich... without being greasy — KORRES Bounce Firming Moisturizer”
    • “Absorbs quickly into the skin — Estée Lauder Revitalizing Supreme+”
  • Gentle and non-drying cleanser Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “Leaves skin soft — KORRES Foaming Cream Cleanser”
    • “leaves face soft and smooth — KORRES Greek Yoghurt Foaming Cream Cleanser”
    • “doesn't strip the skin — Estée Lauder Advanced Night Cleansing Gelée”
  • Effective makeup removal Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “removes all my makeup effortlessly — Estée Lauder Advanced Night Cleansing Gelée”
    • “Melts away Double Wear foundation instantly — Estée Lauder Take It Away Makeup Remover Lotion”
    • “removes liquid eyeliner — KORRES Greek Yoghurt Foaming Cream Cleanser”
    • “Melts away makeup — KORRES Foaming Cream Cleanser”
  • Skin firming and anti-aging Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
    • “Helps with skin firmness and reduces the appearance of lines. — Estée Lauder Re-Nutriv”
    • “Instantly blurs fine lines. — Estée Lauder Revitalizing Supreme+ Youth Power Eye Balm”
    • “Skin looks more lifted — Estée Lauder Revitalizing Supreme+”
    • “brings bounce back — KORRES Bounce Firming Moisturizer”
  • 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”
    • “way too expensive for the size — Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair”
  • Strong fragrance and scent complaints Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “Scent is too overpowering — Estée Lauder Revitalizing Supreme+”
    • “strong scent — Estée Lauder Advanced Night Cleansing Gelée”
    • “overpowering scent, like a musty room — Estée Lauder DayWear Moisturizer”
    • “smells like babies — KORRES Greek Yoghurt Foaming Cream Cleanser”
  • Bulky or poor packaging Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
    • “Needs a pump — KORRES Foaming Cream Cleanser”
    • “hard to control amount — KORRES Greek Yoghurt Foaming Cream Cleanser”
    • “lid is hard to open — Estée Lauder Advanced Night Cleansing Gelée”

Estée Lauder vs KORRES routines for dry skin

Buy KORRES routine · S$292.91 · 96% fitBuy Estée Lauder routine · S$189.84 · 85% fitSee multi-brand routine · 99% fit

Estée Lauder vs KORRES routines for oily skin

Buy KORRES routine · S$529.12 · 92% fitBuy Estée Lauder routine · S$423.46 · 79% fitSee multi-brand routine · 96% fit

Estée Lauder vs KORRES routines for combination skin

Buy KORRES routine · S$391.55 · 94% fitBuy Estée Lauder routine · S$319.36 · 82% fitSee multi-brand routine · 97% fit

Questions and answers

Estée Lauder or KORRES: which is better?

Both brands perform well, but Estée Lauder is better for deep hydration and anti-aging, while KORRES offers lighter moisturizers and gentler cleansers.

What is the difference between Estée Lauder and KORRES?

Estée Lauder offers better deep hydration and anti-aging benefits among the products on this page, whereas KORRES is noted for its lightweight feel and gentle cleansers. Both brands provide high routine fit across various skin types.

Estée Lauder or KORRES for dry skin?

For dry skin, KORRES has a superior routine fit compared to Estée Lauder. The products on this page for Estée Lauder feature key ingredients like hyaluronic acid and glycerin, which helps provide deep hydration.

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Estée Lauder or KORRES: which cleanser is better?

KORRES does better for gentle and non-drying cleansers among the products on this page. Reviewers frequently mention that KORRES cleansers are gentle and non-stripping as well as rich and creamy.

Which is more affordable, Estée Lauder or KORRES?

KORRES is noted as having high price and value concerns among reviewers on this page.

Between Estée Lauder and KORRES, which brand has more products containing added fragrance?

Estée Lauder has more products containing added fragrance on this page, with 2 products, compared to KORRES which has 5 products with added fragrance.

How do the founding years and current ownership differ between Estée Lauder and KORRES?

Estée Lauder was founded in 1946 in the United States and is owned by The Estée Lauder Companies Inc., whereas KORRES was founded in 1996 and is owned by Halcyon Equity Partners and Giorgos Korres.

Which brand performs better for skin firming and anti-aging according to review themes?

Estée Lauder performs better for skin firming and anti-aging according to the review themes on this page.

Estée Lauder or KORRES for oily skin?

For oily skin, KORRES has a Superior routine fit on Lovi, while the products on this page for Estée Lauder have a High fit. Reviewers note that KORRES offers lightweight moisturizers, whereas Estée Lauder provides deep hydration.

Estée Lauder or KORRES: which moisturizer is better?

Both Estée Lauder and KORRES offer effective moisturizers on this page, with Estée Lauder leaning toward deep hydration and anti-aging benefits and KORRES focusing on lightweight, velvety textures.

Estée Lauder or KORRES for sensitive skin?

Both brands are a strong option for sensitive skin, as Lovi rates the routine fit for sensitive skin as High for Estée Lauder and Superior for KORRES. Reviewers note that KORRES offers gentle and non-stripping cleansers, while Estée Lauder products on this page frequently leave out fragrance.

Estée Lauder or KORRES for acne-prone skin?

Both brands are a good choice for acne-prone skin, as Lovi rates the routine fit for this skin type as High for Estée Lauder and Superior for KORRES. Reviewers mention that the products on this page for KORRES help deliver a lightweight feel, while Estée Lauder helps provide deep hydration.

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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