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I’m not unfamiliar to the awesomeness that is KORRES. Almost ten years ago on a trip to Greece visiting family, I walked into a local pharmacy, saw this cutely packaged Greek brand and just couldn’t help myself. I’ve been a fan ever since. Ten years since my open relationship (only because I’m a creature of variety) with KORRES began, here I am finally reviewing some goodies properly.

Just before the holidays, the lovely folks at KORRES sent me a little care package. Inside was a selection of some of their popular products to help the skin fight the winter blues (and dryness). I hadn’t used much of the line in the past few years other than their White Tea Cleanser (amazing product, by the way). After a few weeks using these goodies, I thought I’d share with you my two cents of what I thought of them. It’s quite fitting that a Greek girl review some Greek products.

{WILD ROSE FACE + EYE SERUM}

WHAT IT IS: An ultra concentrated serum that refines and brightens the look of fine lines around the face and eyes. It is suitable for all skin types.

HOW IT DOES IT: Wild Rose Oil is quite rich in vitamin C which aides in reducing the look of fine lines and breaking down unsightly hyper-pigmentation. It’s also rich in linoleic and linoleic acid which provides an intense moisturization and protection of the skin. Baobab-tree polysaccharide is another ingredient in the serum that provides a line smoothing effect while reducing the appearance of wrinkles.

WHEN YOU USE IT: After you’ve cleansed your face, apply to the face and eye area. You can use this alone or before a moisturizer. 

COST: $49 CAD

WHAT I THOUGHT: After two weeks I noticed my skin was a lot more even and brighter. I have a small sun spot on my cheek that has diminished since using it. I would recommend this to anyone dealing with pigmentation issues or sun damages skin. I adored this under my eye cream as well. It works amazing under concealer and foundation.

{QUERCETIN & OAK ANTIWRINKLE/ANTIAGING EYE CREAM}

WHAT IT IS: An amazing power-eye cream that smooths, hydrates and minimizes the appearance of under eye darkness and puffiness. Suitable for all skin types.

HOW IT DOES IT: Using a NOBEL-awarded discovery on cell aging as inspiration, KORRES used the most powerful anti-aging duo of ingredients, Quercetin & Oak as a natural alternative to Retinol. Mixed with this is Myrtle Extract (improves skin elasticity), Mourera Fluviatilis Extract (helps maintain skin’s water levels), Baobab Polysaccharides (skin is left looking and feeling firmer) and Rhodiola Rosea Extract (helps prevent the appearance of dark circles and eye puffiness).

WHEN YOU USE IT: After you’ve cleansed your face, apply to the eye area around the orbital bone. 

COST: $55 CAD

WHAT I THOUGHT: Using this layered over top of the Wild Rose serum was a powerhouse eye regimen! I may be in love with this combination, I must say. My delicate eye area is subject to my constant abuse and has a tendency of showing it. With this, it’s like the perfect remedy. On a side note: LESS is more with this eye cream. A little goes a heck of a long way so be frugal.

{QUERCETIN & OAK ANTIWRINKLE/ANTIAGING NIGHT CREAM}

WHAT IT IS: A face cream that provides intense nourishment and repair throughout the night. Suitable for all skin types.

HOW IT DOES IT: Using the anti-aging ingredient duo of  Quercetin & Oak as a natural alternative to Retinol. This combination has been clinically proven to provide faster results than leading luxury department store brands. It also contains a blend of Myrtle Extract (anti-aging booster to help skin’s elasticity), Mourera Fluviatilis Extract (moisture binding activity to maintain water levels), as well as Jojoba, Grape and Pomegranate Oils (provides nourishment and reparative properties).

WHEN YOU USE IT: After you’ve cleansed your face, apply to the face and neck.

COST: $59 CAD

WHAT I THOUGHT: Aside from the woody smell (which thankfully dissipated quickly), I was impressed with how this treated my skin throughout the night. From prior experience, night moisturizers have been synonymous with thick, heavy old lady creams. This is not the case with this little jar. My dry, winter-abused skin was quenched thoroughly and left supple and smooth. It was almost a shame washing my face in the morning.

All of these as well as other products from KORRES can be found at Sephora and Shoppers Drug Mart retailers.