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Minimalist vs KORRES

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Minimalist and KORRES are two distinct skincare lines known for thoughtful formulations tailored to diverse complexions. The Indian brand specializes in science-backed sunscreens, moisturizers, and cleansers that suit acne-prone and oily skin best, whereas the botanical-rich house offers gentle, nourishing moisturizers and cleansers that cater best to sensitive and dry skin. Both labels address concerns like dark spots and aging through targeted products, differing primarily in their reliance on active chemical ingredients versus traditional plant extracts.

Minimalist is an Indian skincare brand founded in 2020 and owned by Unilever PLC since 2025.

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

Popular Minimalist vs KORRES products

People Say

MinimalistKORRES
  • Moisturizing and hydrating formulas Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “very moisturizing — Minimalist SPF 50 Sunscreen”
    • “calmed it when my skin was super irritated — Minimalist Vitamin B5 10% Moisturizer”
    • “saved my dry skin — KORRES Velvet Skin Drink”
  • Lightweight texture Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “absorbs quickly and doesn't feel greasy — Minimalist Vitamin B5 10% Moisturizer”
    • “absorbs instantly — KORRES Santorini Grape Poreless Skin Cream”
    • “rich... without being greasy — KORRES Bounce Firming Moisturizer”
  • Good for oily skin and oil control Mostly MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “perfect moisturizer for oily skin — Minimalist Vitamin B5 10% Moisturizer”
    • “keeps skin oil-free for hours — Minimalist Salicylic Acid + LHA 2% Face Cleanser”
    • “kept me matte all day — KORRES Santorini Grape Poreless Skin Cream”
  • Gentle and non-stripping Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “Leaves skin soft — KORRES Foaming Cream Cleanser”
    • “leaves face soft and smooth — KORRES Greek Yoghurt Foaming Cream Cleanser”
    • “doesn't make skin feel tight — Minimalist Salicylic Acid + LHA 2% Face Cleanser”
  • Beneficial and gentle ingredients Mostly MentionedNot noted
    • “love the niacinamide — Minimalist SPF 50 Sunscreen”
    • “zero smell — Minimalist Vitamin B5 10% Moisturizer”
    • “great for sensitive skin — Minimalist Salicylic Acid + LHA 2% Face Cleanser”
  • Creamy and rich textures 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”
  • Fragrance sensitivity and strong scent Not notedOften Mentioned
    • “smells like babies — KORRES Greek Yoghurt Foaming Cream Cleanser”
  • Not for dry skin Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
    • “not moisturizing enough — Minimalist Vitamin B5 10% Moisturizer”
    • “felt tight after an hour — KORRES Santorini Grape Poreless Skin Cream”
  • Packaging issues Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
    • “cap leaks during travel — Minimalist Salicylic Acid + LHA 2% Face Cleanser”
    • “Needs a pump — KORRES Foaming Cream Cleanser”
    • “hard to control amount — KORRES Greek Yoghurt Foaming Cream Cleanser”

Minimalist vs KORRES routines for dry skin

Buy KORRES routine · AED 565.03 · 94% fitBuy Minimalist routine · AED 286.20 · 83% fitSee multi-brand routine · 96% fit

Minimalist vs KORRES routines for oily skin

Buy Minimalist routine · AED 752.43 · 94% fitBuy KORRES routine · AED 1,042.96 · 93% fitSee multi-brand routine · 97% fit

Minimalist vs KORRES routines for combination skin

Buy KORRES routine · AED 897.32 · 94% fitBuy Minimalist routine · AED 699.49 · 93% fitSee multi-brand routine · 96% fit

Questions and answers

Minimalist or KORRES: which is better?

Minimalist and KORRES both offer strong options, but Minimalist does better on moisturizing formulas and avoiding fragrance since every product on this page lists no fragrance, while KORRES is known for rich, gentle cleansers.

What is the difference between Minimalist and KORRES?

Minimalist products on this page list no fragrance, whereas all KORRES products on this page contain fragrance. Reviewers note that KORRES offers gentle and non-stripping cleansers along with rich and creamy textures, while Minimalist does better with moisturizing formulas and beneficial ingredients.

Minimalist or KORRES for dry skin?

For dry skin, KORRES has a Superior routine fit compared to Minimalist which has a High fit on this page. Reviewers note that KORRES offers rich and creamy cleansers as well as hydrating and velvety moisturizers.

Minimalist or KORRES: which cleanser is better?

Minimalist and KORRES both offer strong cleanser options, with Minimalist standing out for acne-prone and oily skin types, while KORRES is known for its gentle, rich, and creamy cleansers. Every Minimalist product on this page lists no fragrance, whereas KORRES cleansers on this page contain fragrance.

Which is more affordable, Minimalist or KORRES?

Reviewers on this page frequently mention high price and value concerns for KORRES, while Minimalist is generally considered the more budget-friendly option.

Which brand has a better routine fit for dry sensitive skin, Minimalist or KORRES?

For dry sensitive skin, KORRES has a Superior routine fit while Minimalist has a High routine fit. Every Minimalist product on this page lists no fragrance in its ingredients, whereas KORRES products on this page have fragrance and reviewers often mention fragrance and scent complaints.

How do the fragrance ingredients compare between Minimalist and KORRES products?

Every product on the Minimalist page lists no fragrance in its ingredients, whereas zero out of five KORRES products on the page list no fragrance.

Which brand was founded earlier and who currently owns KORRES?

KORRES was founded earlier in 1996, whereas Minimalist was founded in 2020. KORRES is currently owned by Halcyon Equity Partners and Giorgos Korres.

Minimalist or KORRES for oily skin?

Both Minimalist and KORRES offer a Superior Lovi fit level for oily skin. The products on this page from Minimalist are fragrance-free, whereas KORRES features fragrance in all five of its listed products.

Minimalist or KORRES: which moisturizer is better?

Minimalist offers better moisturizing and hydrating formulas for the products on this page. Reviewers often mention KORRES for its fragrance and scent complaints, whereas every Minimalist product on this page lists no fragrance in its ingredients.

Minimalist or KORRES for sensitive skin?

KORRES has a Superior routine fit for sensitive skin, whereas Minimalist has a High fit. Reviewers note that KORRES offers gentle and non-stripping cleansers, though its products on this page include fragrance.

Minimalist or KORRES for acne-prone skin?

For acne-prone skin, both Minimalist and KORRES offer products on this page with a Lovi fit level of High. Minimalist features fragrance-free formulas, while KORRES is often noted by reviewers for gentle and non-stripping cleansers despite fragrance complaints.

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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