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Simple vs KORRES

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Simple and KORRES are distinct skincare brands designed for different routines, with the former originating in Britain in 1960 and joining Unilever PLC in 2011. Simple features gentle moisturizers, makeup removers, cleansers, and toners utilizing niacinamide and glycerin, which suit oily and acne-prone skin best by improving hydration, barrier function, hyperpigmentation, and aging signs. Conversely, the latter brand is celebrated for its thoughtful moisturizers and cleansers driven by scientifically crafted formulas, suiting dry and sensitive skin best through nourishing compositions. Ultimately, both lines differ in their ideal skin types and ingredients, offering targeted daily care for various complexions.

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 better for value-friendly pricing and fragrance-free formulations across the products on this page, while KORRES offers a richer and more luxurious texture.

What is the difference between Simple and KORRES?

Simple offers affordable, fragrance-free products on this page that reviewers often find gentle and value-friendly, whereas KORRES provides products that generally feature fragrance and are frequently noted for their rich, creamy textures.

Simple or KORRES for dry skin?

For dry skin, both Simple and KORRES offer products on this page with a High fit level, such as Simple's Micellar Cleansing Water and KORRES's Greek Yoghurt Foaming Cream Cleanser. Lovi rates the routine fit for dry skin as Superior for KORRES and High for Simple.

Simple or KORRES: which cleanser is better?

Simple offers better cleansers for sensitive skin because its refreshing facial wash and micellar waters feature no fragrance across the products on this page and are gentle and sensitive-skin-friendly, whereas KORRES cleansers frequently receive fragrance and scent complaints.

Which is more affordable, Simple or KORRES?

Simple offers better affordability, as reviewers often mention its lightweight and value-friendly moisturizers. In contrast, KORRES faces frequent complaints regarding high prices and value concerns.

Which brand has more products containing fragrance, Simple or KORRES?

KORRES has more products containing fragrance, as all five products on its page list fragrance in their ingredients, whereas every product on the Simple page lists no fragrance.

Which brand offers better routine fit for dry skin according to the facts?

Simple has a High routine fit for dry skin, while KORRES offers a Superior routine fit for dry skin.

What are the main review complaints associated with KORRES skincare?

Reviewers of KORRES frequently report fragrance and scent complaints as well as high price and value concerns. They also mention texture and performance complaints, along with occasional skin breakouts and irritation.

Simple or KORRES for oily skin?

For oily skin, both Simple and KORRES show a Superior routine fit on this page, with Simple also featuring no fragrance across its products.

Simple or KORRES: which moisturizer is better?

Simple offers lightweight, value-friendly moisturizers with no fragrance listed on this page, whereas KORRES provides hydrating and velvety moisturizers that frequently feature fragrance.

Simple or KORRES for sensitive skin?

Simple is the better choice for sensitive skin because every product on the page lists no fragrance, helping to avoid scent-related irritation. Reviewers note that Simple offers gentle, sensitive-skin-friendly makeup removers, and the products on this page achieve a High Lovi fit for sensitive skin.

Simple or KORRES for acne-prone skin?

Simple is the better choice for acne-prone skin because the products on this page have a High fit for this skin type and feature key ingredients like niacinamide, which helps control skin pigmentation and aging. Reviewers also frequently mention Simple as gentle and sensitive-skin-friendly, whereas KORRES often receives complaints regarding breakouts and skin irritation.

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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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