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The Ordinary vs KORRES

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The Ordinary and KORRES are two distinct skincare lines offering targeted treatments for varied complexions. The Ordinary features serums, moisturizers, cleansers, toners, and more built around hyaluronic acid, glycerin, and squalane, suiting dry skin and oily acne-prone skin best. Conversely, the Greek botanical brand is widely loved for its thoughtful moisturizers and gentle cleansers, suiting dry skin and combination skin best. While both cater to dry skin, the Canadian line focuses on single-ingredient efficacy, whereas the botanical brand draws on a rich heritage of balancing formulas.

The Ordinary is a Canadian skincare brand founded in 2016 and owned by The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. since 2021.

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

Popular The Ordinary vs KORRES products

People Say

The OrdinaryKORRES
  • Great value and affordability Mostly MentionedNot noted
    • “lasts forever — The Ordinary Glycolic Acid 7% Toning Solution”
    • “can't beat the price — The Ordinary Salicylic Acid 2% Solution”
    • “extremely affordable — The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1%”
  • Skin texture smoothing Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “glass skin effect — The Ordinary Glycolic Acid 7% Toning Solution”
    • “skin feels baby butt smooth — The Ordinary AHA 30% + BHA 2% Peeling Solution”
    • “skin looks smoother and brighter — The Ordinary Azelaic Acid Suspension 10%”
    • “skin feels baby soft — KORRES Santorini Grape Poreless Skin Cream”
  • Lightweight absorption and texture Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “absorbs instantly — KORRES Santorini Grape Poreless Skin Cream”
    • “rich... without being greasy — KORRES Bounce Firming Moisturizer”
    • “Sinks in immediately — The Ordinary Multi-Peptide + Copper Peptides 1% Serum”
  • Gentle and non-irritating Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “never had any reaction to it with my sensitive skin — The Ordinary Mandelic Acid 10% + HA”
    • “Leaves my face feeling soft and not tight at all. — The Ordinary Squalane Cleanser”
    • “No irritation at all — The Ordinary Natural Moisturizing Factors + HA”
    • “leaves face soft and smooth — KORRES Greek Yoghurt Foaming Cream Cleanser”
  • Creamy and rich texture Not notedMostly Mentioned
    • “feels like velvet — KORRES Velvet Skin Drink”
    • “Luxurious foam — KORRES Foaming Cream Cleanser”
    • “creamy and luxurious feel — KORRES Greek Yoghurt Foaming Cream Cleanser”
  • Hydration and plumping Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “saved my dry skin — KORRES Velvet Skin Drink”
    • “extremely moisturizing — KORRES Bounce Firming Moisturizer”
    • “skin feels immediately hydrated — The Ordinary Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5”
  • Unique or small packaging and sizes Rarely NotedOften Mentioned
    • “The 50ml tube runs out way too fast. — The Ordinary Squalane Cleanser”
    • “Annoying that you have to rub it in hands for 10-20 seconds first. — The Ordinary Squalane Cleanser”
    • “Wish it came in a pump — The Ordinary Natural Moisturizing Factors + HA”
    • “Needs a pump — KORRES Foaming Cream Cleanser”
  • Makeup application and pilling issues Sometimes NotedRarely Noted
    • “pills under makeup — KORRES Velvet Skin Drink”
    • “crumbles and piles under moisturizer — The Ordinary Azelaic Acid Suspension 10%”
  • Unpleasant or polarizing scent Rarely NotedSometimes Noted
    • “Smells like vinegar — The Ordinary Multi-Peptide + Copper Peptides 1% Serum”
    • “smell is unbearable — The Ordinary Azelaic Acid Suspension 10%”
    • “has a slight chemical smell — The Ordinary Mandelic Acid 10% + HA”
    • “smells like babies — KORRES Greek Yoghurt Foaming Cream Cleanser”

The Ordinary vs KORRES routines for dry skin

Buy KORRES routine · S$292.91 · 96% fitBuy The Ordinary routine · S$164.78 · 92% fitSee multi-brand routine · 99% fit

The Ordinary vs KORRES routines for oily skin

Buy KORRES routine · S$529.12 · 92% fitBuy The Ordinary routine · S$393.06 · 89% fitSee multi-brand routine · 96% fit

The Ordinary vs KORRES routines for combination skin

Buy KORRES routine · S$391.55 · 94% fitBuy The Ordinary routine · S$289.36 · 88% fitSee multi-brand routine · 97% fit

Questions and answers

The Ordinary or KORRES: which is better?

The Ordinary offers better value, affordability, and fragrance-free formulas across the products on this page, while KORRES is preferred for its hydration, plumping, and lightweight textures. Both brands achieve equal routine fit levels for dry, mature, and oily acne-prone skin types.

What is the difference between The Ordinary and KORRES?

The Ordinary provides great value and affordability with fragrance-free products on this page, whereas KORRES features products that all list fragrance. Reviewers note that The Ordinary does better for skin texture smoothing and gentleness, while KORRES does better for hydration and plumping and lightweight absorption and texture.

The Ordinary or KORRES for oily skin?

For oily skin, KORRES achieves a Superior routine fit while The Ordinary reaches a High level. Reviewers often note that KORRES offers lightweight absorption and texture, whereas every product on The Ordinary page lists no fragrance.

The Ordinary or KORRES: which cleanser is better?

When choosing between the cleansers on this page, The Ordinary offers better value and affordability, while KORRES is known for providing rich and creamy textures that are gentle and non-stripping.

Which is more affordable, The Ordinary or KORRES?

The Ordinary is more affordable, offering budget-friendly prices and great value across the products on this page.

Which brand has a higher routine fit for oily skin, The Ordinary or KORRES?

KORRES has a higher routine fit for oily skin, with a Superior level compared to The Ordinary's High level.

Do products from The Ordinary contain fragrance?

The products on this page from The Ordinary list no fragrance in their ingredients.

Which brand offers better skin texture smoothing according to reviewers?

The Ordinary does better for skin texture smoothing according to reviewers. The products on this page offer texture-smoothing serums that are often mentioned by users.

The Ordinary or KORRES for sensitive skin?

The Ordinary is a better fit for sensitive skin on this page, as every product listed contains no fragrance and the brand is noted as gentle and non-irritating by reviewers. In comparison, all of the KORRES products on this page include fragrance and frequently receive scent complaints.

The Ordinary or KORRES: which moisturizer is better?

When comparing moisturizers, The Ordinary provides products on this page that are fragrance-free and offer great value, while KORRES is known for lightweight, hydrating, and velvety formulas that feature added fragrance. For dry skin, both brands achieve a Superior routine fit level.

The Ordinary or KORRES for acne-prone skin?

For acne-prone skin, both brands offer great options, as Lovi rates The Ordinary High and KORRES Superior. Reviewers note that The Ordinary provides affordable acne-clearing serums with no added fragrance, whereas KORRES delivers gentle, non-stripping 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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