Good Molecules vs KORRES
Good Molecules and KORRES are two distinct skincare lines known for thoughtful formulations that cater thoughtfully to various complexions. The American brand launched in 2019 focuses on hard-working serums, moisturizers, eye products, and exfoliants utilizing glycerin and hyaluronic acid, making it ideal for dry skin and dark spots, while the latter is widely loved for cleansers and moisturizers drawing on scientific heritage to suit dry and sensitive skin best. Both offer targeted solutions like acne treatments, sunscreens, and firming creams, but they differ primarily in their ingredient focus and specialized care.
Good Molecules is an American skincare brand founded in 2019 and owned by Beautylish, Inc..
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This page compares some of the most popular Good Molecules and KORRES products; for every product of both brands, with a fit score for your own skin, use the Lovi app.
Popular Good Molecules vs KORRES products
People Say
Affordable Price and Great Value Mostly MentionedNot noted
- “best value for money — Good Molecules Hyaluronic Acid Serum”
- “great value — Good Molecules Niacinamide Serum”
Gentle Formula and Sensitivity Often MentionedMostly Mentioned
- “no skin purging — Good Molecules Gentle Retinol Cream”
- “Non-abrasive, suitable for sensitive skin, no stinging — Good Molecules Pineapple Exfoliating Powder”
- “leaves face soft and smooth — KORRES Greek Yoghurt Foaming Cream Cleanser”
- “Calms redness — KORRES Foaming Cream Cleanser”
Lightweight and Non-Greasy Texture Mostly MentionedOften Mentioned
- “absorbs quickly... zero irritation or tacky feeling — Good Molecules Discoloration Correcting Serum”
- “practically invisible on skin — Good Molecules PIMPLE PATCHES”
- “absorbs instantly — KORRES Santorini Grape Poreless Skin Cream”
- “rich... without being greasy — KORRES Bounce Firming Moisturizer”
Hydration and Plumping Often MentionedOften Mentioned
- “skin appears smooth and supple — Good Molecules Hyaluronic Acid Serum”
- “Skin feels bouncy — Good Molecules Super Peptide Serum”
- “saved my dry skin — KORRES Velvet Skin Drink”
- “extremely moisturizing — KORRES Bounce Firming Moisturizer”
Rich and Creamy 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”
Skin Smoothing and Texture Improvement Often MentionedSometimes Noted
- “skin looks like brand new baby skin — Good Molecules Overnight Exfoliating Treatment”
- “Leaves skin "baby soft," "super smooth," "polished feel" — Good Molecules Pineapple Exfoliating Powder”
- “softened fine lines — Good Molecules Gentle Retinol Cream”
- “skin feels baby soft — KORRES Santorini Grape Poreless Skin Cream”
Scent and Fragrance Complaints Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
- “Strong bergamot smell — Good Molecules Super Peptide Serum”
- “weird faint smell — Good Molecules Gentle Retinol Cream”
- “smelled of glycolic acid — Good Molecules Overnight Exfoliating Treatment”
- “smells like babies — KORRES Greek Yoghurt Foaming Cream Cleanser”
Packaging Issues Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
- “Needs a pump — KORRES Foaming Cream Cleanser”
- “hard to control amount — KORRES Greek Yoghurt Foaming Cream Cleanser”
- “Metal tube cracks — Good Molecules Yerba Mate Wake Up Eye Gel”
Ineffective or Slow Results Sometimes NotedRarely Noted
- “didn't erase pores — KORRES Santorini Grape Poreless Skin Cream”
- “didn't really see a difference — Good Molecules Discoloration Correcting Serum”
Good Molecules vs KORRES routines for dry skin
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Cleanser
Greek Yoghurt Foaming Cream Cleanser
Morning · Evening · Once a week
£20.76
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Hydrating Toner
Dear, Klairs Supple Preparation Unscented Toner
Morning
£11.49
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Moisturizer
SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Probio-Cica Enrich Cream
Morning · Evening · Once a week
£14.74
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SPF
Torriden DIVE-IN Mild Sunscreen
Morning
£22.00
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Pre-Cleanser
MISSHA Ultra Hyalon Cleansing Cream
Evening · Once a week
£13.58
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Serum or Treatment
Peach & Lily Glass Skin Refining Serum
Evening · Once a week
£59.74
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Nourishing Mask
MEDIHEAL Vita Essential Mask
Once a week
£17.00
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Cleanser
Hydrating Facial Cleansing Gel
Morning · Evening · Once a week
£10.00
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Hydrating Toner
Dear, Klairs Supple Preparation Unscented Toner
Morning
£11.49
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Moisturizer
Lightweight Daily Moisturizer
Morning · Evening · Once a week
£10.00
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SPF
Sheer Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30
Morning
£24.99
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Pre-Cleanser
MISSHA Ultra Hyalon Cleansing Cream
Evening · Once a week
£13.58
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Serum or Treatment
Daily Brightening Serum
Evening · Once a week
£6.00
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Nourishing Mask
MEDIHEAL Vita Essential Mask
Once a week
£17.00
Buy KORRES routine · £159.31 · 96% fit
Buy Good Molecules routine · £93.06 · 92% fitSee multi-brand routine · 99% fit
Good Molecules vs KORRES routines for oily skin
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Cleanser
Greek Yoghurt Foaming Cream Cleanser
Morning · Evening · Once a week
£20.76
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Hydrating Toner
Some By Mi Snail Truecica Miracle Repair Toner
Morning · Once a week
£13.98
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Moisturizer
COSRX Oil-Free Ultra-Moisturizing Lotion (with Birch Sap)
Morning · Evening · Once a week
£14.80
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SPF
CeraVe AM Facial Moisturizing Lotion SPF 30
Morning
£11.29
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Pre-Cleanser
Shu Uemura Ultime8 Sublime Beauty Cleansing Oil
Evening · Once a week
£17.00
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Cleansing Toner
Caudalie Vinopure Purifying Toner
Evening
£29.00
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Serum or Treatment
Peach & Lily Glass Skin Refining Serum
Evening · Once a week
£59.74
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Enzyme Powder
Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant
Once a week
£19.00
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Cleansing Mask
Dr. Sebagh Deep Exfoliating Mask
Once a week
£61.99
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Cleanser
Hydrating Facial Cleansing Gel
Morning · Evening · Once a week
£10.00
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Hydrating Toner
Some By Mi Snail Truecica Miracle Repair Toner
Morning · Once a week
£13.98
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Moisturizer
Hyaluronic Acid Serum
Morning · Evening · Once a week
£6.00
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SPF
Sheer Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30
Morning
£24.99
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Pre-Cleanser
Shu Uemura Ultime8 Sublime Beauty Cleansing Oil
Evening · Once a week
£17.00
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Cleansing Toner
Caudalie Vinopure Purifying Toner
Evening
£29.00
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Serum or Treatment
Overnight Exfoliating Treatment
Evening · Once a week
£9.00
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Enzyme Powder
Pineapple Exfoliating Powder
Once a week
£16.00
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Cleansing Mask
Dr. Sebagh Deep Exfoliating Mask
Once a week
£61.99
Buy KORRES routine · £247.56 · 93% fit
Buy Good Molecules routine · £187.96 · 89% fitSee multi-brand routine · 97% fit
Good Molecules vs KORRES routines for combination skin
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Cleanser
Greek Yoghurt Foaming Cream Cleanser
Morning · Evening · Once a week
£20.76
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Hydrating Toner
Paula's Choice Skin Balancing Pore-Reducing Toner
Morning · Once a week
£30.37
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Moisturizer
COSRX Oil-Free Ultra-Moisturizing Lotion (with Birch Sap)
Morning · Evening · Once a week
£14.80
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Pre-Cleanser
Pyunkang Yul Deep Cleansing Oil
Evening · Once a week
£23.92
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Cleansing Toner
REN Clean Skincare Ready Steady Glow Daily AHA Tonic
Evening
£30.99
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Serum or Treatment
Peach & Lily Glass Skin Refining Serum
Evening · Once a week
£59.74
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Enzyme Powder
Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant
Once a week
£19.00
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Cleansing Mask
VT Cosmetics Cica Purifying Mask
Once a week
£19.00
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Cleanser
Hydrating Facial Cleansing Gel
Morning · Evening · Once a week
£10.00
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Hydrating Toner
Paula's Choice Skin Balancing Pore-Reducing Toner
Morning · Once a week
£30.37
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Moisturizer
Hyaluronic Acid Serum
Morning · Evening · Once a week
£6.00
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SPF
Sheer Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30
Morning
£24.99
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Pre-Cleanser
Pyunkang Yul Deep Cleansing Oil
Evening · Once a week
£23.92
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Cleansing Toner
REN Clean Skincare Ready Steady Glow Daily AHA Tonic
Evening
£30.99
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Serum or Treatment
Overnight Exfoliating Treatment
Evening · Once a week
£9.00
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Enzyme Powder
Pineapple Exfoliating Powder
Once a week
£16.00
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Cleansing Mask
VT Cosmetics Cica Purifying Mask
Once a week
£19.00
Buy KORRES routine · £218.58 · 93% fit
Buy Good Molecules routine · £170.27 · 89% fitSee multi-brand routine · 96% fit
Questions and answers
Good Molecules or KORRES: which is better?
Good Molecules is better for affordability and value, while KORRES is better for rich textures, but both are equal for sensitive skin. Good Molecules also stands out for having no fragrance across the products on this page, whereas KORRES products on this page include fragrance.
What is the difference between Good Molecules and KORRES?
Good Molecules tends to be more affordable with fragrance-free products on the products on this page, whereas KORRES offers rich textures but frequently receives scent complaints. Lovi rates KORRES as having a Superior routine fit for oily and mature skin, while Good Molecules is rated High for those skin types.
Good Molecules or KORRES for dry skin?
Both Good Molecules and KORRES offer a Superior routine fit level for dry skin. Every product on the Good Molecules page lists no fragrance, whereas all KORRES products on this page contain fragrance.
Good Molecules or KORRES: which cleanser is better?
Good Molecules and KORRES both offer cleansers with a high Lovi fit level for dry and sensitive skin. Reviewers note that Good Molecules cleansers are affordable and hydrating, while KORRES cleansers are praised for being gentle, non-stripping, rich, and creamy.
Which is more affordable, Good Molecules or KORRES?
Good Molecules is more affordable than KORRES, as reviewers note that Good Molecules offers affordable and great value serums and moisturizers, whereas KORRES faces frequent complaints regarding high prices and value concerns.
Good Molecules or KORRES: which has better fragrance options?
Good Molecules offers better fragrance options for shoppers looking to avoid scents, as every product on the products on this page lists no fragrance in its ingredients, whereas all products on the KORRES page include fragrance.
Good Molecules or KORRES: which brand is better for mature skin?
Both Good Molecules and KORRES fit mature skin well, but KORRES achieves a Superior routine fit compared to the High fit of Good Molecules. Reviewers note that Good Molecules offers affordable serums that help improve skin texture, while KORRES is known for hydrating and velvety moisturizers.
Good Molecules or KORRES: which is better for treating dark spots?
Good Molecules is the better choice for treating dark spots as Lovi rates the routine fit for skin with dark spots as Superior for Good Molecules, compared to High for KORRES. Furthermore, reviewers mention that Good Molecules fades dark spots and improves skin texture.
Good Molecules or KORRES for oily skin?
For oily skin, KORRES has a Superior routine fit while Good Molecules has a High fit. Reviewers mention that the products on this page for Good Molecules are affordable and provide great value, whereas KORRES offers rich and creamy cleansers.
Good Molecules or KORRES: which moisturizer is better?
Good Molecules offers better moisturizers and hydration products on this page for shoppers wanting affordability, while KORRES is a better fit overall for oily and combination skin types. Lovi rates the routine fit for dry skin as Superior for both brands, though Good Molecules has the advantage of fragrance-free formulas across all products.
Good Molecules or KORRES for sensitive skin?
Both Good Molecules and KORRES achieve a Superior routine fit for sensitive skin, but Good Molecules may be better if you prefer fragrance-free products since every product on its page lists no fragrance. KORRES cleansers and moisturizers are praised for a gentle and non-stripping feel, though the brand features fragrance complaints across its range.
Good Molecules or KORRES for acne-prone skin?
Both Good Molecules and KORRES achieve a Superior Lovi fit level for acne-prone skin. Good Molecules offers the advantage of being more affordable with no fragrance listed across the products on this page.
Research behind their key ingredients
Molecular basis of retinol anti-ageing properties in naturally aged human skin in vivo
Reduction in the appearance of facial hyperpigmentation by topical N-acetyl glucosamine
Preparation and evaluation of anti-wrinkle cream containing saffron extract and avocado oil
Chemical peels for acne vulgaris: a systematic review of randomised controlled trials
The anti wrinkle efficacy of synthetic hexapeptide (Argireline) in Chinese Subjects
Moisturizing Effects of Diglycerol Combined with Glycerol on Human Stratum Corneum
Nanocomplex of quaternized cyclodextrin grafted chitosan and hyaluronic acid for a skin delivery
Hippophae rhamnoides oil-in-water (O/W) emulsion improves barrier function in healthy human subjects
Development and efficacy assessments of tea seed oil makeup remover
Clinical efficacy of facial masks containing yoghurt and Opuntia humifusa Raf. (F-YOP)
Effects of fermented tea seed oil on the skin lipid barrier and microbiome of sensitive skin
Effects of a Greek Yoghurt-based Complex on the Human Facial Skin Microbiome
Saccharide isomerate ameliorates cosmetic scalp conditions in a Chinese study population
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.
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Co-founder, Medical Director
Cosmetic chemist, cosmetologist, aesthetic products developer
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Co-founder, CEO and CTO
PhD in computer science, 3x US patent holder, ex-Google, ex-Yandex
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Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc
Medical Board
Aesthetic medicine practitioner, MSc in Longevity and Anti-Aging Medicine
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Medical Board
Specialist dermatologist, MBBS, MD, IFAAD
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Medical Board
Cosmetic chemist, SCS, IFSCC member
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Medical Board, Medical Advisor
Dermatology MD
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Elina Nazarenko, MD
Medical Board
Dermatology and diagnostic consultant
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Victoria Derkova, MS
Medical Board
Cosmetic chemist, cosmetic development technologist
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