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Minimalist vs KORRES

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Minimalist and KORRES are two distinct skincare lines known for thoughtful formulations that address a range of complexions. The Indian brand, founded in 2020 and owned by Unilever PLC since 2025, specializes in sunscreens, moisturizers, and cleansers that suit acne-prone and oily skin best, while the Greek counterpart is widely loved for its cleansers and moisturizers crafted for dry and mature skin. These offerings differ primarily in their core approaches, with the former featuring targeted active ingredients like salicylic acid, LHA, and vitamin B5, and the latter working gently to nurture the skin with natural elements like Santorini grape and Greek yoghurt.

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

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Minimalist vs KORRES routines for oily skin

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Minimalist vs KORRES routines for combination skin

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Questions and answers

Minimalist or KORRES: which is better?

Minimalist is better for acne-prone, oily, and combination skin, while KORRES offers a superior routine fit for dry and sensitive skin. The products on this page from Minimalist also list no fragrance, whereas KORRES products on this page include fragrance.

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. KORRES achieves Superior Lovi fit levels for sensitive skin and dry sensitive skin, while Minimalist achieves High fit levels for those skin types.

Minimalist or KORRES for dry skin?

For dry skin, KORRES has a Superior routine fit on this page, while Minimalist has a High fit level. The products on this page from KORRES offer rich and creamy cleansers alongside hydrating and velvety moisturizers.

Which is more affordable, Minimalist or KORRES?

When comparing price and value, KORRES faces high price and value concerns among reviewers, while Minimalist does not have these complaints on the page. Furthermore, KORRES products on this page frequently list fragrance, whereas every Minimalist product lists no fragrance.

Minimalist or KORRES for fragrance sensitivity?

Minimalist is better for fragrance sensitivity because every product on this page lists no fragrance in its ingredients, whereas all KORRES products on this page contain fragrance. Reviewers often mention fragrance and scent complaints for KORRES, making Minimalist a safer choice.

Which brand has better texture and performance, Minimalist or KORRES?

KORRES is a better fit for texture and performance on this page, as Minimalist faces texture and performance complaints among the products on this page.

Minimalist or KORRES for oily skin?

For oily skin, both Minimalist and KORRES have a Superior Lovi fit level on this page. Reviewers report that Minimalist does better for oil control and moisturizing formulas, while KORRES offers gentle, creamy cleansers that may help with everyday cleansing.

Minimalist or KORRES for sensitive skin?

For sensitive skin, both Minimalist and KORRES offer products on this page, with KORRES showing a Superior routine fit and Minimalist reaching a High fit. Furthermore, KORRES features gentle and non-stripping cleansers, whereas Minimalist ensures that every product on this page lists no fragrance in its ingredients.

Minimalist or KORRES for acne-prone skin?

For acne-prone skin, both brands work well since Lovi rates Minimalist as Superior and KORRES as Superior. The products on this page from Minimalist list no fragrance, whereas KORRES products contain fragrance.

Minimalist or KORRES for mature skin?

For mature skin, KORRES has a Superior Lovi fit level, whereas Minimalist has a High fit level on this page. Reviewers note that KORRES offers rich and creamy cleansers as well as hydrating and velvety moisturizers.

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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