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Minimalist vs KORRES

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Minimalist and KORRES are two distinct skincare lines built on targeted formulations and botanical care. The Indian brand established in 2020 features sunscreens, moisturizers, and cleansers that suit oily and combination skin best, while the Greek counterpart is known for thoughtful moisturizers and gentle cleansers that suit dry, sensitive, normal, and combination skin best. Both offer standout options for acne, dark spots, and aging concerns, yet they differ in their heritage and primary ingredient focus.

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 offers better moisturizing formulas, oil control, and gentle ingredients without fragrance on this page, while KORRES is known for rich and creamy cleansers but often receives complaints about fragrance. Reviewers note that Minimalist best fits oily and combination skin types.

What is the difference between Minimalist and KORRES?

Minimalist products on this page list no fragrance and offer high or superior fits for oily and combination skin, whereas all KORRES products contain fragrance and reviewers often mention scent complaints. Shoppers also find that KORRES delivers gentle and non-stripping cleansers alongside rich, creamy textures.

Which is more affordable, Minimalist or KORRES?

KORRES frequently draws high price and value concerns from shoppers, whereas Minimalist does not have these affordability complaints on this page.

Which causes fewer breakouts, Minimalist or KORRES?

Minimalist does better for oily skin and oil control, while KORRES has occasional skin breakouts and irritation noted by reviewers. The products on this page from Minimalist are fragrance-free, unlike KORRES which includes fragrance.

Which brand is better for sensitive skin, Minimalist or KORRES?

Minimalist stands out for sensitive skin because every product on this page lists no fragrance in its ingredients, whereas KORRES products often receive fragrance and scent complaints. Reviewers note that KORRES offers gentle and non-stripping cleansers, but Minimalist scores a High Lovi fit for sensitive skin across its entire product lineup.

Do Minimalist products contain fragrance compared to KORRES?

Minimalist products on this page list no fragrance in their ingredients, whereas all KORRES products on this page include fragrance. Reviewers often mention fragrance and scent complaints for KORRES.

Which brand offers better options for oily skin, Minimalist or KORRES?

Minimalist offers better options for oily skin, as the products on this page achieve High and Superior Lovi fit levels for oily and oily acne-prone skin while KORRES mostly scores Average. Review themes also show that Minimalist does better for oily skin and oil control.

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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