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Beauty of Joseon vs KORRES

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Beauty of Joseon and KORRES are two distinct skincare brands recognized for their nourishing daily care. The Korean skincare brand founded in 2016 features thoughtful serums, masks, moisturizers, and sunscreens, while the Greek heritage brand is widely loved for its thoughtful moisturizers and cleansers. Both lines suit dry skin and sensitive skin best, offering gentle yet effective formulations. While the former brand relies on ingredients like niacinamide, glycerin, and hyaluronic acid to target specific concerns, the latter brand draws on scientifically crafted compositions to achieve a balanced, radiant complexion.

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 · £159.31 · 96% fitBuy Beauty of Joseon routine · £76.43 · 87% fitSee multi-brand routine · 99% fit

Beauty of Joseon vs KORRES routines for oily skin

Buy KORRES routine · £247.56 · 93% fitBuy Beauty of Joseon routine · £119.89 · 80% fitSee multi-brand routine · 97% fit

Beauty of Joseon vs KORRES routines for combination skin

Buy KORRES routine · £218.58 · 93% fitBuy Beauty of Joseon routine · £107.15 · 81% fitSee multi-brand routine · 96% fit

Questions and answers

Beauty of Joseon or KORRES: which is better?

Beauty of Joseon and KORRES both perform well, but Beauty of Joseon stands out for its fragrance-free formulas and strong pore and oil control, while KORRES offers superior routine fits across most skin types like mature and oily skin.

What is the difference between Beauty of Joseon and KORRES?

Beauty of Joseon offers fragrance-free formulas with key ingredients like niacinamide and ginseng, while KORRES includes fragrance in all the products on this page. Beauty of Joseon achieves better results for pore and oil control, whereas KORRES provides superior routine fit across most skin types.

Beauty of Joseon or KORRES for dry skin?

Beauty of Joseon and KORRES both fit dry skin well, as Lovi rates Beauty of Joseon High and KORRES Superior for dry skin routines. Beauty of Joseon features fragrance-free formulas with key ingredients like hyaluronic acid and glycerin, while KORRES offers rich moisturizers and cleansers that help deliver deep hydration.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

Beauty of Joseon or KORRES: which cleanser is better?

Beauty of Joseon and KORRES both offer cleansers with high Lovi fit levels for sensitive and dry skin, but Beauty of Joseon stands out for its fragrance-free formulas.

Which is more affordable, Beauty of Joseon or KORRES?

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

How do Beauty of Joseon and KORRES compare regarding fragrance in their products?

Beauty of Joseon features no fragrance in any of the products on this page, whereas all of the KORRES products on this page contain fragrance. Reviewers often mention scent dislikes and issues for Beauty of Joseon and fragrance complaints for KORRES.

Which brand performs better for texture and application according to reviewers?

According to reviewers, KORRES performs better for texture and application.

When comparing routine fit for mature skin, which brand scores higher?

When comparing routine fit for mature skin, KORRES scores higher with a Superior fit, while Beauty of Joseon has an Average fit.

Beauty of Joseon or KORRES for oily skin?

For oily skin, KORRES has a Superior routine fit on this page, while Beauty of Joseon has a High routine fit. Reviewers often mention that KORRES offers lightweight and velvety moisturizers, whereas Beauty of Joseon features products formulated with key ingredients like Niacinamide and Ginseng.

The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002Antioxidants, 2021

Beauty of Joseon or KORRES: which moisturizer is better?

Beauty of Joseon and KORRES both offer good moisturizers, with Beauty of Joseon featuring fragrance-free options like the Dynasty Cream and Red Bean Water Gel, while KORRES includes scented options like the Bounce Firming Moisturizer and Santorini Grape Poreless Skin Cream.

Beauty of Joseon or KORRES for sensitive skin?

Both brands offer great options for sensitive skin, but Beauty of Joseon stands out for its fragrance-free formulas, whereas KORRES products on this page all contain fragrance. Reviewers note that Beauty of Joseon is particularly gentle and non-irritating, and Lovi rates its routine fit for sensitive skin as High.

Beauty of Joseon or KORRES for acne-prone skin?

For acne-prone skin, Lovi rates both Beauty of Joseon and KORRES as High. Beauty of Joseon features fragrance-free formulas with key ingredients like niacinamide, which helps improve skin condition.

Antioxidants, 2021

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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