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Simple vs KORRES

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Simple and KORRES are distinct skincare options that offer thoughtful formulations for daily routines. Simple is deeply loved for its gentle moisturizers, makeup removers, cleansers, and toners incorporating niacinamide and glycerin, which suit oily and acne-prone skin best. Meanwhile, KORRES is warmly loved for its thoughtfully crafted moisturizers and cleansers drawing on the rich heritage of botanical formulas that suit sensitive and dry skin best. These two brands differ primarily through their foundational ingredients and targeted skin type alignments.

Simple is a British skincare brand founded in 1960 and owned by Unilever PLC since 2011.

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

Popular Simple vs KORRES products

People Say

SimpleKORRES
  • Gentle on sensitive skin Mostly MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “Does not cause any form of irritation on the skin which I love. — Simple Micellar Cleansing Water”
    • “The only cleanser that doesn't turn my face red. — Simple Micellar Water”
    • “no artificial perfume — Simple Hydrating Light Moisturiser”
    • “leaves face soft and smooth — KORRES Greek Yoghurt Foaming Cream Cleanser”
  • Hydration and moisture Mostly MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “banished dryness within days — Simple Replenishing Rich Moisturiser”
    • “Instantly boosts skin's hydration... face doesn't feel dry and tight. — Simple Micellar Cleansing Water”
    • “Leaves my face feeling soft, not tight. — Simple Micellar Water”
    • “saved my dry skin — KORRES Velvet Skin Drink”
  • Lightweight and non-greasy texture Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “sinks in instantly — Simple Water Boost Hydrating Gel Cream”
    • “absorbs very quickly — Simple Hydrating Light Moisturiser”
    • “absorbs instantly — KORRES Santorini Grape Poreless Skin Cream”
    • “rich... without being greasy — KORRES Bounce Firming Moisturizer”
  • Creamy and luxurious 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”
  • Makeup removal and effectiveness Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “Takes off any makeup residue and makes my face feel refreshed. — Simple Micellar Cleansing Water”
    • “Best morning cleanser — Simple Refreshing Facial Wash”
    • “removes liquid eyeliner — KORRES Greek Yoghurt Foaming Cream Cleanser”
    • “Melts away makeup — KORRES Foaming Cream Cleanser”
  • Affordable price and value Often MentionedNot noted
    • “great value for money — Simple Kind to Skin Soothing Facial Toner”
    • “super affordable — Simple Hydrating Light Moisturiser”
    • “Can't beat the price for the quality. — Simple Micellar Water”
  • Hydration and dryness complaints Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “felt tight after an hour — KORRES Santorini Grape Poreless Skin Cream”
    • “not moisturizing enough — Simple Hydrating Light Moisturiser”
  • Fragrance sensitivity and scent issues Not notedOften Mentioned
    • “smells like babies — KORRES Greek Yoghurt Foaming Cream Cleanser”
  • Caused breakouts and reactions Sometimes NotedRarely Noted
    • “broke me out — KORRES Greek Yoghurt Foaming Cream Cleanser”
    • “caused tiny bumps — KORRES Velvet Skin Drink”
    • “Gave me tiny bumps on my forehead. — Simple Micellar Water”

Simple vs KORRES routines for dry skin

Buy KORRES routine · AED 565.03 · 94% fitBuy Simple routine · AED 455.14 · 83% fitSee multi-brand routine · 96% fit

Simple vs KORRES routines for oily skin

Buy KORRES routine · AED 1,042.96 · 93% fitBuy Simple routine · AED 790.31 · 88% fitSee multi-brand routine · 97% fit

Simple vs KORRES routines for combination skin

Buy KORRES routine · AED 897.32 · 94% fitBuy Simple routine · AED 644.67 · 85% fitSee multi-brand routine · 96% fit

Questions and answers

Simple or KORRES: which is better?

Simple is better for value and fragrance-free routines, as every product on this page lists no fragrance in its ingredients, while KORRES offers a creamy and luxurious texture. Niacinamide, found in Simple products, may help with reducing cutaneous pigmentation.

The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002Antioxidants, 2021

What is the difference between Simple and KORRES?

Simple offers affordable, fragrance-free products that reviewers frequently praise for being lightweight and gentle on sensitive skin, whereas KORRES provides richer, creamy formulas that often feature added fragrance. Lovi rates the routine fit for every skin type as Superior for KORRES and High for Simple.

Simple or KORRES for dry skin?

For dry skin, KORRES has a superior routine fit compared to Simple, which has an average fit for products like its Hydrating Light Moisturiser and Replenishing Rich Moisturiser. Reviewers note that KORRES offers hydrating and velvety moisturizers, though some mention fragrance complaints.

Simple or KORRES: which cleanser is better?

Simple features fragrance-free cleansers that are well-liked for being gentle on sensitive skin, whereas KORRES offers rich, creamy cleansers that often receive complaints regarding fragrance and scent.

Which is more affordable, Simple or KORRES?

Simple is more affordable, as reviewers often mention its affordable price and value while noting high price and value concerns for KORRES.

Which brand has more fragrance-free products, Simple or KORRES?

Simple has more fragrance-free products, as every product on its page lists no fragrance in its ingredients, whereas 0 of the 5 products on the KORRES page do.

Which brand performs better for makeup removal according to reviewers?

According to reviewers, both Simple and KORRES perform equally well for makeup removal.

Simple or KORRES for oily skin?

For oily skin, Lovi rates both Simple and KORRES as having a Superior routine fit. Reviewers note that Simple offers affordable value, while KORRES provides creamy textures alongside frequent fragrance complaints.

Simple or KORRES: which moisturizer is better?

Simple offers lightweight and value-friendly moisturizers, while KORRES provides hydrating and velvety moisturizers. Reviewers note that Simple products on this page list no fragrance, whereas KORRES products on this page often receive fragrance complaints.

Simple or KORRES for sensitive skin?

Simple is the better choice for sensitive skin because the products on this page list no fragrance and reviewers mention it is gentle and sensitive-skin-friendly. Lovi rates the routine fit for sensitive skin as High for Simple.

Simple or KORRES for acne-prone skin?

Simple is a good fit for acne-prone skin, as the products on this page have an average Lovi fit level for this skin type and every product lists no fragrance. KORRES also fits acne-prone skin well, though its products on this page often receive fragrance complaints.

Simple or KORRES for mature skin?

For mature skin, both Simple and KORRES offer strong options, with Lovi rating the routine fit for both brands as Superior. Simple provides fragrance-free products on this page containing niacinamide, which helps address signs of skin aging.

Antioxidants, 2021The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002

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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