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Neutrogena vs KORRES

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Neutrogena and KORRES are two respected skincare brands known for thoughtful moisturizers and cleansers. The American brand launched in 1930 and relies on glycerin, hyaluronic acid, and dimethicone, while the other draws on a rich heritage of scientifically crafted formulas. Both suit dry skin and sensitive skin best, supported by gentle, nourishing compositions. Ultimately, the two differ in their specific targeted solutions, such as the former brand offering acne-prone care with a daily facial moisturizer and the latter utilizing Santorini Grape Poreless Skin Cream.

Neutrogena is an American skincare brand founded in 1930 and owned by Kimberly-Clark Corporation since 2026.

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This page compares some of the most popular Neutrogena and KORRES products; for every product of both brands, with a fit score for your own skin, use the Lovi app.

Popular Neutrogena vs KORRES products

People Say

NeutrogenaKORRES
  • Deep Hydration and Moisture Mostly MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “Skin looked plumper and radiant — Neutrogena HYDRO BOOST WATER CREAM”
    • “It also hydrates my skin. This cream has been so easy to add to my routine. — Neutrogena Retinol Regenerating Cream”
    • “Quenches dry skin instantly — Neutrogena Hydro Boost Hydrating Hydrogel Mask”
    • “saved my dry skin — KORRES Velvet Skin Drink”
  • Gentle on Sensitive Skin Often MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “leaves skin soft and balanced — Neutrogena Ultra Gentle Daily Cleanser”
    • “love that it has no scent — Neutrogena Ultra Gentle Daily Cleanser”
    • “leaves face soft and smooth — KORRES Greek Yoghurt Foaming Cream Cleanser”
    • “Calms redness — KORRES Foaming Cream Cleanser”
  • Lightweight and Non-Greasy Texture Mostly MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “Absorbs instantly without sticky residue — Neutrogena Hydro Boost Water Gel”
    • “absorbs instantly — Neutrogena COLLAGEN BANK Moisturizer”
    • “Absorbs into skin without residue. — Neutrogena Hydro Boost Hyaluronic Acid Serum”
    • “absorbs instantly — KORRES Santorini Grape Poreless Skin Cream”
  • Rich and Luxurious Textures Not notedMostly Mentioned
    • “Leaves skin soft — KORRES Foaming Cream Cleanser”
    • “feels like velvet — KORRES Velvet Skin Drink”
    • “Luxurious foam — KORRES Foaming Cream Cleanser”
  • Anti-Aging and Skin Texture Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “Skin is looking smoother — Neutrogena Rapid Wrinkle Repair Regenerating Cream”
    • “Absorbs quickly — Neutrogena Rapid Wrinkle Repair Regenerating Cream”
    • “brings bounce back — KORRES Bounce Firming Moisturizer”
    • “skin feels baby soft — KORRES Santorini Grape Poreless Skin Cream”
  • Cleansing and Makeup Removal Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “removes liquid eyeliner — KORRES Greek Yoghurt Foaming Cream Cleanser”
    • “Melts away makeup — KORRES Foaming Cream Cleanser”
    • “dissolves stubborn waterproof mascara — Neutrogena Oil-Free Eye Makeup Remover”
  • Residue and Texture Complaints Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “felt tight after an hour — KORRES Santorini Grape Poreless Skin Cream”
    • “pills under makeup — KORRES Velvet Skin Drink”
    • “didn't erase pores — KORRES Santorini Grape Poreless Skin Cream”
    • “leaves greasy film — Neutrogena Oil-Free Eye Makeup Remover”
  • Packaging and Value Concerns Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “Jar is too small for the price — Neutrogena Hydro Boost Water Gel”
    • “Runs out quickly — Neutrogena HYDRO BOOST WATER CREAM”
    • “Needs a pump — KORRES Foaming Cream Cleanser”
    • “jar is very small — KORRES Santorini Grape Poreless Skin Cream”
  • Fragrance and Scent Issues Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “Smell is too overpowering and lingering — Neutrogena Hydro Boost Water Gel”
    • “Scent is so off-putting — Neutrogena Rapid Wrinkle Repair Regenerating Cream”
    • “The original scented version is packed with this heavy floral perfume. — Neutrogena Retinol Regenerating Cream”
    • “smells like babies — KORRES Greek Yoghurt Foaming Cream Cleanser”

Neutrogena vs KORRES routines for dry skin

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Neutrogena vs KORRES routines for oily skin

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Neutrogena vs KORRES routines for combination skin

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Questions and answers

Neutrogena or KORRES: which is better?

Both brands offer solid options, but Neutrogena stands out on this page for its wider range of fragrance-free products and lower price point. KORRES is known for rich, creamy cleansers and luxurious textures, though every product on its page includes fragrance.

What is the difference between Neutrogena and KORRES?

Neutrogena is an American brand founded in 1930 that offers mostly fragrance-free products and excels in deep hydration and lightweight textures, while KORRES is a brand founded in 1996 where all products on this page list fragrance and reviewers praise their rich textures and effective cleansers.

Neutrogena or KORRES for dry skin?

Both brands are great choices for dry skin, as KORRES achieves a Superior routine fit and Neutrogena achieves a High routine fit. The products on this page by Neutrogena feature deeply hydrating moisturizers, while KORRES offers rich and creamy cleansers.

Neutrogena or KORRES: which cleanser is better?

KORRES does better for cleansing and makeup removal among the products on this page, offering rich and creamy, gentle, non-stripping cleansers. Reviewers note that KORRES excels in cleansing and makeup removal compared to Neutrogena.

Which is more affordable, Neutrogena or KORRES?

The provided page facts and studies do not contain pricing information to determine whether Neutrogena or KORRES is more affordable.

Which brand has more fragrance-free product options, Neutrogena or KORRES?

Neutrogena has significantly more fragrance-free product options than KORRES, with 35 of the 39 products on this page listing no fragrance, whereas all 5 KORRES products on the page contain fragrance.

How do the founding years and current ownership of Neutrogena and KORRES compare?

Neutrogena was founded in 1930 in the United States and has been owned by Kimberly-Clark Corporation since 2026, while KORRES was founded in 1996 and has been owned by Halcyon Equity Partners and Giorgos Korres since 2024.

Which brand performs better according to reviewers for deep hydration and moisture?

Neutrogena performs better according to reviewers for deep hydration and moisture. The products on this page help deliver deeply hydrating moisturizers.

Neutrogena or KORRES for oily skin?

Both Neutrogena and KORRES are a Superior fit for oily skin. Neutrogena offers many fragrance-free products on this page to help manage oil, while KORRES includes fragrance in all its products on this page.

Neutrogena or KORRES: which moisturizer is better?

Neutrogena is better for deep hydration and lightweight, non-greasy textures, while KORRES offers richer and more luxurious moisturizers. Both brands feature products that help improve skin texture and reduce signs of aging.

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Neutrogena or KORRES for sensitive skin?

Both Neutrogena and KORRES achieve a High fit level for sensitive skin. The products on this page from Neutrogena list no fragrance in most formulas, whereas every KORRES product lists fragrance.

Neutrogena or KORRES for acne-prone skin?

Neutrogena has a much wider range of options for acne-prone skin on this page, including the Ultra Gentle Daily Cleanser which has a Superior fit level. KORRES also offers effective choices like the Santorini Grape Poreless Skin Cream, which has a High fit level for acne-prone skin.

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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