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Simple vs KORRES

Rated by Lovi · Unbiased, science-based skincare AI trained on real user outcomes · How the Fit score works

Simple and KORRES are distinct skincare options that offer thoughtful formulations for daily routines. Simple is deeply loved for its gentle moisturizers, makeup removers, cleansers, and toners incorporating niacinamide and glycerin, which suit oily and acne-prone skin best. Meanwhile, KORRES is warmly loved for its thoughtfully crafted moisturizers and cleansers drawing on the rich heritage of botanical formulas that suit sensitive and dry skin best. These two brands differ primarily through their foundational ingredients and targeted skin type alignments.

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 the better choice for value and fragrance-free formulas, as every product on this page lists no fragrance. Meanwhile, KORRES offers a creamy texture, but its products on this page all contain fragrance.

What is the difference between Simple and KORRES?

Simple offers affordable, fragrance-free products that reviewers often praise for being gentle on sensitive skin, whereas KORRES provides richer, scented formulations with frequent fragrance complaints.

Simple or KORRES for dry skin?

For dry skin, Lovi rates both Simple and KORRES as Superior. Simple offers fragrance-free formulas and budget-friendly hydration, whereas KORRES delivers rich, creamy textures that often include added fragrance.

Simple or KORRES: which cleanser is better?

Simple offers cleansers that are fragrance-free, whereas KORRES cleansers on this page contain fragrance. Reviewers note that Simple provides gentle and sensitive-skin-friendly makeup removers, while KORRES is noted for its gentle and non-stripping cleansers.

Which is more affordable, Simple or KORRES?

Simple is more affordable, as reviewers frequently note its affordable price and value while KORRES faces high price and value concerns.

Between Simple and KORRES, which brand has products with no fragrance?

Simple has products with no fragrance, as every product on this page for Simple lists no fragrance in its ingredients.

Which brand is better for mature skin according to the brand-focused routines, Simple or KORRES?

Simple features mature skin as one of the skin types its brand-focused routines fit best, whereas KORRES features sensitive skin, dry skin, and mature skin.

How do the founding years and current owners 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 is currently owned by Halcyon Equity Partners and Giorgos Korres as of 2024.

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 and is fragrance-free, whereas KORRES provides creamy, luxurious textures but often receives complaints about fragrance.

Simple or KORRES: which moisturizer is better?

Simple offers lightweight and value-friendly moisturizers, while KORRES features hydrating and velvety options that often include fragrance. Reviewers note that Simple provides better affordability and value, whereas KORRES is frequently discussed for high price and value concerns.

Simple or KORRES for sensitive skin?

Simple is well-suited for sensitive skin, offering fragrance-free formulas that reviewers frequently highlight as gentle and sensitive-skin-friendly. KORRES also provides gentle cleansers, but its products on this page list fragrance.

Simple or KORRES for acne-prone skin?

Simple is a good option for acne-prone skin, as Lovi rates its Micellar Cleansing Water as having a High fit and its Kind to Skin Soothing Facial Toner as a High fit. Reviewers note that Simple offers gentle makeup removers, while KORRES features products containing fragrance.

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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