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Minimalist vs KORRES

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Minimalist and KORRES are two distinct skincare lines with different approaches to daily care. Minimalist is known for straightforward sunscreens, moisturizers, and cleansers featuring targeted ingredients like salicylic acid, LHA, SPF 50, and vitamin B5, while the brand is suited best for acne-prone and oily skin. KORRES is celebrated for its botanical moisturizers and gentle cleansers utilizing natural extracts, which suit dry, sensitive, normal, and combination skin best. While the former focuses on specialized active compounds for specific blemishes, the latter draws on rich heritage formulas to support the natural balance of the complexion.

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”

Questions and answers

Minimalist or KORRES: which is better?

Minimalist is better for acne-prone and oily skin types, offering fragrance-free products with High to Superior Lovi fit levels, while KORRES is better for gentle, rich cleansers despite common fragrance complaints. Panthenol in Minimalist moisturizers helps support the skin barrier.

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What is the difference between Minimalist and KORRES?

Minimalist features fragrance-free formulas with better oil control and hydration, whereas KORRES offers rich, creamy cleansers and moisturizers that often contain fragrance and scent complaints. Reviewers note that Minimalist is better suited for acne-prone and oily skin, while KORRES is known for gentle, non-stripping cleansers.

Minimalist or KORRES: which cleanser is better?

For cleansers, Minimalist is a better fit for acne-prone and combination skin with a Superior Lovi fit, while KORRES offers a High Lovi fit for dry and sensitive skin. The products on this page from Minimalist also list no fragrance, whereas KORRES cleansers include fragrance.

Which is more affordable, Minimalist or KORRES?

Minimalist offers better value, whereas KORRES faces frequent high price and value concerns among reviewers. Every product on the Minimalist page lists no fragrance, while KORRES products on this page include fragrance.

Which causes fewer breakouts, Minimalist or KORRES?

Minimalist helps control oil better and avoids fragrance, whereas KORRES has some fragrance and is sometimes noted for breakouts.

Between Minimalist and KORRES, which brand offers fragrance-free products?

Minimalist offers fragrance-free products, as every product on its page lists no fragrance in its ingredients, whereas KORRES includes fragrance across all of its products on this page.

Which brand is better suited for oily skin, Minimalist or KORRES?

Minimalist is better suited for oily skin, as the products on this page achieve High to Superior Lovi fit levels for oily and acne-prone skin types. Review themes also note that Minimalist does better for good oil control, whereas KORRES has more mixed results and frequent fragrance complaints.

How do the founding years and corporate ownership of Minimalist and KORRES compare?

Minimalist was founded in India in 2020 and has been owned by Unilever PLC since 2025, while KORRES was founded earlier in 1996 and has been owned by Halcyon Equity Partners and Giorgos Korres since 2024.

Minimalist or KORRES: which moisturizer is better?

Minimalist offers better moisturizing and hydrating formulas for its moisturizers on this page compared to KORRES. While Minimalist features no fragrance across its products, KORRES moisturizers often receive scent and fragrance complaints from reviewers.

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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