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COSRX vs KORRES

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COSRX and KORRES are two distinct skincare lines known for their thoughtfully crafted daily offerings. COSRX is a Korean brand founded in 2013 and owned by Amorepacific Group since 2024, dearly loved for expertly formulated serums, moisturizers, cleansers, and masks that incorporate hyaluronic acid, glycerin, and niacinamide to suit acne-prone and oily skin best. Meanwhile, KORRES is widely loved for its moisturizers and cleansers that draw on the rich heritage of scientifically crafted formulas to suit dry and sensitive skin best. While the former focuses on balancing and clarifying components for targeted care like the Advanced Snail Mucin Gel Cleanser, the latter offers gentle, nourishing compositions for dependable daily care.

COSRX is a Korean skincare brand founded in 2013 and owned by Amorepacific Group since 2024.

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

Popular COSRX vs KORRES products

People Say

COSRXKORRES
  • Soothing and calming for sensitive skin Mostly MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “No stinging or irritation — COSRX BHA Blackhead Power Liquid”
    • “perfect for first-time retinol users — COSRX The Retinol 0.1 Cream”
    • “calms down my redness — COSRX Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence”
    • “Calms redness — KORRES Foaming Cream Cleanser”
  • Improves skin texture and smoothness Mostly MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “gives me that glass skin look — COSRX Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence”
    • “skin feels softer immediately — COSRX The 6 Peptide Skin Booster Serum”
    • “feels like velvet — KORRES Velvet Skin Drink”
    • “skin feels baby soft — KORRES Santorini Grape Poreless Skin Cream”
  • Deep hydration and moisturization Mostly MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “skin drinks it up — COSRX Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence”
    • “woke up with soft, supple skin — COSRX Advanced Snail 92 All in One Cream”
    • “gives a healthy glow — COSRX The 6 Peptide Skin Booster Serum”
    • “saved my dry skin — KORRES Velvet Skin Drink”
  • Lightweight and fast-absorbing texture Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “absorbs instantly like water — COSRX The 6 Peptide Skin Booster Serum”
    • “sinks in immediately — COSRX Advanced Snail Peptide Eye Cream”
    • “absorbs instantly — KORRES Santorini Grape Poreless Skin Cream”
    • “rich... without being greasy — KORRES Bounce Firming Moisturizer”
  • Gentle and non-stripping cleansing Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “Leaves skin soft — KORRES Foaming Cream Cleanser”
    • “leaves face soft and smooth — KORRES Greek Yoghurt Foaming Cream Cleanser”
    • “removes liquid eyeliner — KORRES Greek Yoghurt Foaming Cream Cleanser”
    • “doesn't strip my skin — COSRX Low pH Good Morning Gel Cleanser”
  • Effective acne and pore control Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “helped to improve my acne after only 2 weeks — COSRX Salicylic Acid Daily Gentle Cleanser”
    • “cleared up my spots — COSRX Low pH Good Morning Gel Cleanser”
    • “Melted blackheads right off — COSRX BHA Blackhead Power Liquid”
    • “kept me matte all day — KORRES Santorini Grape Poreless Skin Cream”
  • Unpleasant scent or strong fragrance Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “smells like chemicals — COSRX Low pH Good Morning Gel Cleanser”
    • “smells like onions — COSRX The Retinol 0.1 Cream”
    • “smells like tea tree/medicinal — COSRX Oil-Free Ultra-Moisturizing Lotion (with Birch Sap)”
    • “smells like babies — KORRES Greek Yoghurt Foaming Cream Cleanser”
  • Small size and packaging issues Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “only 20mls... significantly less product — COSRX The Hyaluronic Acid 3 Serum”
    • “tube is tiny — COSRX The Retinol 0.1 Cream”
    • “Needs a pump — KORRES Foaming Cream Cleanser”
    • “jar is very small — KORRES Santorini Grape Poreless Skin Cream”
  • Drying or stripping effects Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
    • “felt tight after an hour — KORRES Santorini Grape Poreless Skin Cream”
    • “left my face tight — COSRX Low pH Good Morning Gel Cleanser”

COSRX vs KORRES routines for dry skin

Buy KORRES routine · £159.31 · 96% fitBuy COSRX routine · £52.48 · 89% fitSee multi-brand routine · 99% fit

COSRX vs KORRES routines for oily skin

Buy KORRES routine · £247.56 · 93% fitBuy COSRX routine · £143.60 · 90% fitSee multi-brand routine · 97% fit

COSRX vs KORRES routines for combination skin

Buy KORRES routine · £218.58 · 93% fitBuy COSRX routine · £119.44 · 88% fitSee multi-brand routine · 96% fit

Questions and answers

COSRX or KORRES: which is better?

KORRES has a Superior routine fit across nearly all skin types, whereas COSRX offers a much larger variety of fragrance-free products on this page.

What is the difference between COSRX and KORRES?

COSRX is best for acne-prone, oily, and sensitive skin with fragrance-free options, whereas KORRES focuses on dry and sensitive skin with rich, fragrant cleansers and moisturizers. Lovi gives KORRES a superior routine fit for dry, combination, mature, skin with dark spots, and dry sensitive skin, while both brands tie as superior for oily, sensitive, acne-prone, and oily acne-prone skin.

COSRX or KORRES for dry skin?

For dry skin, KORRES has a Superior routine fit, while COSRX has a High routine fit. KORRES features rich and creamy cleansers alongside hydrating and velvety moisturizers.

COSRX or KORRES: which cleanser is better?

KORRES does better for gentle and non-stripping cleansing, while COSRX is favored for acne and pore control. Both brands feature cleansers with high Lovi fit levels for various skin types.

Which is more affordable, COSRX or KORRES?

The products on this page do not list pricing information, so a comparison of affordability between COSRX and KORRES cannot be made from the available facts.

Between COSRX and KORRES, which brand offers better options for sensitive skin in terms of soothing and calming effects?

COSRX does better for sensitive skin in terms of soothing and calming effects, as reviewers note it is more soothing and calming for sensitive skin than KORRES.

How do COSRX and KORRES compare when it comes to fragrance usage across their products?

COSRX mostly avoids fragrance, as 37 of 38 products on this page list no fragrance, whereas all 5 products on the Korres page contain fragrance.

Which brand performs better for effective acne and pore control according to reviewer themes?

COSRX performs better for effective acne and pore control according to the reviewer themes on this page.

COSRX or KORRES for oily skin?

Both COSRX and KORRES achieve a Superior routine fit for oily skin. Reviewers indicate that COSRX does better for effective acne and pore control, while KORRES offers gentle and non-stripping cleansing.

COSRX or KORRES: which moisturizer is better?

COSRX offers better moisturizers because the products on this page provide deep hydration and moisturization with fragrance-free formulas, whereas KORRES features products that all list fragrance. Reviewers note that COSRX delivers lightweight absorption and effective moisturization, making it a stronger choice for hydrating care.

COSRX or KORRES for sensitive skin?

Both COSRX and KORRES are well suited for sensitive skin, with Lovi giving COSRX a Superior fit and KORRES a Superior fit. Reviewers note that COSRX does better for soothing and calming sensitive skin.

COSRX or KORRES for acne-prone skin?

Both COSRX and KORRES are well suited for acne-prone skin, as Lovi rates both brands with a Superior fit level for this skin type. COSRX also stands out for effective acne and pore control, while KORRES is noted for gentle and non-stripping cleansing.

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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