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Simple vs KORRES

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Simple and KORRES are two respected lines of daily skincare. The British brand founded in 1960 is known for gentle moisturizers, makeup removers, cleansers, and toners featuring niacinamide and glycerin that suit oily and acne-prone skin best, while the latter is widely loved for its thoughtfully formulated moisturizers and cleansers that suit dry and mature skin best. Both offer targeted preparations, with the former providing the Kind to Skin Soothing Facial Toner, Micellar Cleansing Water, and Micellar Water, and the latter offering the Santorini Grape Poreless Skin Cream, Greek Yoghurt Foaming Cream Cleanser, and Bounce Firming Moisturizer. They differ primarily in their core formulations, as the British brand relies on niacinamide to reduce hyperpigmentation and improve aging signs alongside glycerin to improve hydration and barrier function, while KORRES works gently to nurture the complexion.

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

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Simple vs KORRES routines for oily skin

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Simple vs KORRES routines for combination skin

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Questions and answers

Simple or KORRES: which is better?

Simple is more affordable and fragrance-free across the products on this page, while KORRES offers richer textures and luxurious cleansers. Reviewers note that Simple tends to be gentler on sensitive skin and provides better value, whereas KORRES features products containing fragrance.

What is the difference between Simple and KORRES?

Simple offers affordable, fragrance-free products that reviewers find gentle and lightweight, whereas KORRES provides richer formulas that often feature added fragrance. For routine fit across various skin types, Lovi rates both brands as High or Superior.

Simple or KORRES for dry skin?

For dry skin, Lovi rates KORRES as Superior and Simple as High. Reviewers note that Simple offers lightweight, value-friendly moisturizers, while KORRES is known for hydrating and velvety moisturizers.

Simple or KORRES: which cleanser is better?

Simple features fragrance-free cleansers that reviewers frequently mention as gentle and effective, while KORRES offers rich cleansers that also perform well for makeup removal. Lovi rates the cleansers from both brands similarly across most skin types.

Which is more affordable, Simple or KORRES?

Simple is more affordable, as reviewers often mention its lightweight and value-friendly moisturizers. In contrast, KORRES frequently attracts high price and value concerns.

Simple or KORRES: which brand has fragrance-free products?

Simple has fragrance-free products, as every product on this page for Simple lists no fragrance in its ingredients. In contrast, all of the products on this page for KORRES list fragrance.

Simple or KORRES: which is better for mature skin?

For mature skin, Lovi rates both Simple and KORRES as having a Superior routine fit. Reviewers note that Simple offers affordable, lightweight hydration, while KORRES provides richer, creamy textures.

Simple or KORRES: which brand offers better options for combination skin?

Simple offers better options for combination skin because Lovi rates its routine fit as High, whereas KORRES is rated Superior. Every product on the Simple page lists no fragrance, helping shoppers avoid scent sensitivities.

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 fragrance complaints.

Simple or KORRES: which moisturizer is better?

Simple offers lightweight and value-friendly moisturizers that help hydrate the skin, 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?

For sensitive skin, both brands are worth considering, but Simple is often preferred for its fragrance-free formulas. Lovi rates the routine fit for sensitive skin as High for Simple and Superior for KORRES. Reviewers note that Simple tends to be gentler on sensitive skin, whereas KORRES frequently receives fragrance complaints.

Simple or KORRES for acne-prone skin?

For acne-prone skin, Lovi rates both Simple and KORRES as having High routine fit, with Simple noted as better for being gentle on sensitive skin and having an affordable price. Reviewers say Simple provides lightweight, value-friendly moisturizers, while KORRES offers gentle and non-stripping cleansers alongside fragrance complaints.

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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