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Olay vs KORRES

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

Olay and KORRES are two distinct skincare lines known for their thoughtfully formulated moisturizers, gentle cleansers, and targeted treatments. The former features nourishing niacinamide and glycerin to suit sensitive and acne-prone skin best, whereas the latter draws on the rich heritage of botanical formulas to suit dry and combination skin best. While both offer standout products for specific concerns like dark spots, mature skin, and acne, they differ primarily in their core ingredients and ideal skin types.

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

Popular Olay vs KORRES products

People Say

OlayKORRES
  • Texture and Skin Smoothing Mostly MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “skin feels baby soft — Olay Retinol24”
    • “Skin feels like silk — Olay Regenerist Retinol 24 Night Moisturizer”
    • “leaves face soft and smooth — KORRES Greek Yoghurt Foaming Cream Cleanser”
    • “feels like velvet — KORRES Velvet Skin Drink”
  • Hydration and Moisture Mostly MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “Instantly smoother, softer, and more hydrated — Olay Regenerist Micro-Sculpting Cream”
    • “light and smooth — Olay Ultimate Eye Cream”
    • “hydrates the skin — Olay Advanced Eye Cream”
    • “saved my dry skin — KORRES Velvet Skin Drink”
  • Fragrance-Free and Gentle Options Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “no scent — Olay Super Serum Night Repair”
    • “love that it's fragrance-free — Olay Retinol24”
    • “Calms redness — KORRES Foaming Cream Cleanser”
    • “calmed my redness — KORRES Santorini Grape Poreless Skin Cream”
  • Radiance and Brightening Often MentionedRarely Noted
    • “iridescent glow — Olay Super Serum”
    • “hides dark shadows — Olay Ultimate Eye Cream”
    • “skin looks brighter — Olay Vitamin C Serum”
    • “gives a no-shine glow — KORRES Velvet Skin Drink”
  • Absorption and Finish Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
    • “sinks in quickly — Olay Super Serum”
    • “doesn't strip my skin — Olay Regenerating Cream Cleanser”
    • “Leaves skin soft — KORRES Foaming Cream Cleanser”
  • Cleansing and Exfoliation Rarely NotedOften Mentioned
    • “removes liquid eyeliner — KORRES Greek Yoghurt Foaming Cream Cleanser”
    • “Melts away makeup — KORRES Foaming Cream Cleanser”
    • “tiny beads aren't harsh — Olay Regenerating Cream Cleanser”
  • Fragrance and Scent Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “Fragrance can be an irritant — Olay Regenerist Micro-Sculpting Cream”
    • “floral scent — Olay Super Serum”
    • “smells like plastic — Olay Retinol24”
    • “smells like babies — KORRES Greek Yoghurt Foaming Cream Cleanser”
  • Cost and Affordability Concerns Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “expensive for drugstore — Olay Super Serum”
    • “expensive — Olay Super Serum Night Repair”
    • “small quantity (0.5 oz) — Olay Eye Lifting Serum”
    • “jar is very small — KORRES Santorini Grape Poreless Skin Cream”
  • Packaging Issues and Design Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “Needs a pump — KORRES Foaming Cream Cleanser”
    • “hard to control amount — KORRES Greek Yoghurt Foaming Cream Cleanser”
    • “hard to dispense — Olay Super Serum”

Olay vs KORRES routines for dry skin

Buy KORRES routine · S$292.91 · 96% fitBuy Olay routine · S$248.06 · 83% fitSee multi-brand routine · 99% fit

Olay vs KORRES routines for oily skin

Buy KORRES routine · S$529.12 · 92% fitBuy Olay routine · S$485.72 · 81% fitSee multi-brand routine · 96% fit

Olay vs KORRES routines for combination skin

Buy KORRES routine · S$391.55 · 94% fitBuy Olay routine · S$383.33 · 80% fitSee multi-brand routine · 97% fit

Questions and answers

Olay or KORRES: which is better?

Olay offers better hydration and brightening benefits across the products on this page, while KORRES does better with cleansing and exfoliation.

What is the difference between Olay and KORRES?

Olay tends to do better with hydration and brightening, while KORRES is known for gentler cleansers and cleansing performance. Reviewers note that Olay offers many fragrance-free products, whereas KORRES products on this page all contain fragrance.

Olay or KORRES for dry skin?

Olay and KORRES both do well for dry skin, with Lovi rating KORRES as Superior and Olay as High for this skin type. Reviewers often mention that Olay brings intense hydration, while KORRES is known for its hydrating and velvety moisturizers.

Olay or KORRES: which cleanser is better?

KORRES is better for cleansing because it does better for cleansing and exfoliation among the products on this page. Reviewers note that KORRES offers gentle, non-stripping, rich, and creamy cleansers.

Which is more affordable, Olay or KORRES?

KORRES has high price and value concerns noted by reviewers, whereas Olay has cost and affordability concerns.

Olay or KORRES: which brand has better options for fragrance-free skincare?

Olay has better options for fragrance-free skincare, as almost all the products on this page list no fragrance, whereas every KORRES product on this page includes fragrance. Reviewers note that Olay offers helpful fragrance-free options.

Olay or KORRES: which brand is better for reducing dark spots and brightening?

Olay is better for reducing dark spots and brightening, as the products on this page provide superior options like the Regenerist Luminous Tone Perfecting Cream and Brightening Eye Cream. Niacinamide, a key ingredient across Olay products, helps reduce cutaneous pigmentation and suppress melanosome transfer.

The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002Antioxidants, 2021

Olay or KORRES: which brand has better packaging and fewer design flaws?

Olay is unlikely to have better packaging and design than KORRES, as reviewers on this page mention packaging concerns and design flaws for Olay products, while KORRES does not have packaging issues noted.

Olay or KORRES for oily skin?

For oily skin, Lovi rates both Olay and KORRES as having a Superior routine fit. Reviewers mention that Olay helps provide hydration and moisture, while KORRES does better with cleansing and exfoliation.

Olay or KORRES: which moisturizer is better?

Olay is better for moisturizers because it offers a wider range of products with High to Superior fit levels across almost all skin types, whereas KORRES has fewer options with mixed fit levels like low ratings for dry and combination skin. Additionally, Olay stands out for hydration and moisture, and almost all of its products are fragrance-free, unlike KORRES where all listed moisturizers contain fragrance.

Olay or KORRES for sensitive skin?

For sensitive skin, both Olay and KORRES are great choices, as Lovi rates the routine fit for sensitive skin as High for Olay and Superior for KORRES. Reviewers often mention that Olay provides fragrance-free options, while KORRES offers gentle and non-stripping cleansers.

Olay or KORRES for acne-prone skin?

Olay fits acne-prone skin with a High Lovi rating across several products on this page, whereas KORRES achieves a High rating for select items like the Santorini Grape Poreless Skin Cream. Reviewers note that Olay products on this page generally help deliver intensive hydration and smoother texture, while KORRES is known for rich and creamy cleansers.

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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