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Minimalist vs KORRES

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

Minimalist and KORRES are two distinct skincare lines known for thoughtful sunscreens, moisturizers, and cleansers. The Indian brand relies on scientifically crafted formulas featuring key ingredients like salicylic acid, LHA, and vitamin B5, whereas the Greek heritage line draws on nourishing compositions of Santorini grape, Greek yoghurt, and other botanical extracts. Minimalist products fit acne-prone skin and oily skin best, while its counterpart suits dry skin and sensitive skin best. Through these carefully formulated offerings, both provide dependable daily care, with the former favoring targeted active concentrations and the latter emphasizing gentle, antioxidant-rich hydration.

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?

Both brands are great choices, but they suit different needs since Minimalist focuses on acne-prone, oily, and combination skin, while KORRES is best for dry, sensitive, and mature skin. Every Minimalist product on this page lists no fragrance, whereas KORRES products on this page all contain fragrance.

What is the difference between Minimalist and KORRES?

Minimalist focuses best on acne-prone, oily, and combination skin with fragrance-free formulas, while KORRES is best suited for dry, sensitive, and mature skin. Reviewers note that KORRES offers gentle cleansers and rich moisturizers, though some mention fragrance complaints.

Minimalist or KORRES for dry skin?

For dry skin, KORRES has a Superior routine fit on this page, while Minimalist has a High routine fit. The products on this page for Minimalist list no fragrance, whereas every KORRES product on this page contains fragrance.

Minimalist or KORRES: which moisturizer is better?

Minimalist offers better moisturizing and hydrating formulas for the products on this page compared to KORRES. Reviewers frequently mention KORRES for its hydrating and velvety moisturizers, but KORRES moisturizers on this page list fragrance while Minimalist lists no fragrance.

Which is more affordable, Minimalist or KORRES?

KORRES faces high price and value concerns among reviewers, whereas Minimalist does not have such feedback on this page.

Which brand has fragrance-free products, Minimalist or KORRES?

Minimalist has fragrance-free products, as every product on its page lists no fragrance in its ingredients, whereas KORRES includes fragrance in all five of its products on this page.

Minimalist or KORRES for oily skin?

For oily skin, Lovi gives both Minimalist and KORRES a Superior fit level. The products on this page from Minimalist are fragrance-free, whereas KORRES products on this page list fragrance.

Minimalist or KORRES for sensitive skin?

For sensitive skin, KORRES has a Superior routine fit on Lovi, whereas Minimalist has a High fit. Reviewers mention that KORRES offers gentle and non-stripping cleansers, though every product on this page for KORRES contains fragrance.

Minimalist or KORRES for acne-prone skin?

Both Minimalist and KORRES offer a Superior routine fit for acne-prone skin on this page. Minimalist focuses on acne-prone skin in its brand routines and lists no fragrance in the products on this page.

Minimalist or KORRES for mature skin?

For mature skin, Lovi rates both Minimalist and KORRES as having a Superior routine fit. Every product on the Minimalist page lists no fragrance, whereas all KORRES products on the page include fragrance in their ingredients.

Minimalist or KORRES for skin with dark spots?

For skin with dark spots, KORRES has a Superior routine fit, while Minimalist has a High fit on this page. Every Minimalist product on this page lists no fragrance, whereas KORRES products on this page all contain 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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