Simple vs KORRES
Simple and KORRES are distinct skincare options that offer gentle moisturizers and cleansers. The British brand founded in 1960 features skin-friendly ingredients like niacinamide and glycerin in toners and makeup removers that suit acne-prone and oily acne-prone skin best, while the botanical formulas of the second brand suit dry, sensitive, normal, and combination skin best. Both collections thoughtfully support the natural balance of the complexion through carefully selected ingredients. Ultimately, they differ in their heritage and ideal skin types, with Simple respecting delicate barriers and KORRES drawing on rich botanical traditions.
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
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”
Questions and answers
Simple or KORRES: which is better?
Simple is better for affordability and being fragrance-free across the products on this page, while KORRES offers a creamy texture that reviewers appreciate. Niacinamide helps reduce skin pigmentation.
What is the difference between Simple and KORRES?
Simple offers affordable, fragrance-free products on this page with High fit levels for sensitive skin, whereas KORRES features scented formulas and luxurious textures. Reviewers often mention Simple for gentle makeup removal and KORRES for rich cleansers.
Simple or KORRES: which cleanser is better?
Simple offers cleansers like the Refreshing Facial Wash, which has an Average Lovi fit for sensitive skin and lists no fragrance. KORRES provides cleansers like the Greek Yoghurt Foaming Cream Cleanser, achieving a High Lovi fit for sensitive skin while containing fragrance.
Which is more affordable, Simple or KORRES?
Simple is more affordable, as reviewers on this page frequently note its affordable price and value while often mentioning high price and value concerns for KORRES.
Which causes fewer breakouts, Simple or KORRES?
Simple is better for acne-prone skin, as the products on this page have an acne-prone fit level of Average while KORRES ranges from High to Low. Reviewers note that KORRES sometimes causes breakouts and reactions.
Between Simple and Korres, which brand offers fragrance-free products?
Simple offers fragrance-free options because every product on this page lists no fragrance in its ingredients.
How do the founding years and company ownerships of Simple and Korres compare?
Simple was founded in 1960 in the United Kingdom and has been owned by Unilever PLC since 2011. In contrast, KORRES was founded in 1996 and has been owned by Halcyon Equity Partners and Giorgos Korres since 2024.
Which brand performs better when it comes to gentle care for sensitive skin according to reviewers?
Simple performs better than KORRES for gentle care on sensitive skin. Reviewers note that Simple products are gentle and sensitive-skin-friendly, whereas KORRES faces frequent complaints regarding fragrance and scent sensitivity.
Simple or KORRES: which moisturizer is better?
Simple offers lightweight, value-friendly moisturizers with key ingredients like niacinamide and glycerin, and every product on this page lists no fragrance. Reviewers note that Simple moisturizers are sometimes missing sufficient hydration, while KORRES features hydrating and velvety moisturizers alongside high price and scent complaints.
Research behind their key ingredients
Apigenin inhibits UVA-induced cytotoxicity in vitro and prevents signs of skin aging in vivo
Borage Oil Treated with Immobilized Lipase Inhibits Melanogenesis
Clinical efficacy of facial masks containing yoghurt and Opuntia humifusa Raf. (F-YOP)
Saccharide isomerate ameliorates cosmetic scalp conditions in a Chinese study population
Effects of a Greek Yoghurt-based Complex on the Human Facial Skin Microbiome
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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Elina Nazarenko, MD
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Victoria Derkova, MS
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