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Neutrogena vs KORRES

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Neutrogena and KORRES are trusted skincare brands offering thoughtful moisturizers and cleansers. The American brand, founded in 1930 and owned by Kimberly-Clark Corporation since 2026, relies on glycerin, hyaluronic acid, and dimethicone, while the Greek heritage line draws on scientifically crafted formulas. Both brands suit dry skin best, though the former also fits mature skin and the latter suits sensitive skin. They differ in their core formulations, as one utilizes moisture-binding ingredients for barrier support while the other provides gentle, nourishing compositions.

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?

Neutrogena is better for deep hydration and lightweight textures, while KORRES offers richer textures and gentler cleansers. On Lovi, both brands achieve a Superior routine fit across nearly all skin types, though Neutrogena's products on this page are mostly fragrance-free whereas all KORRES products contain fragrance.

What is the difference between Neutrogena and KORRES?

Neutrogena offers far more options on this page and tends to excel in deep hydration and lightweight textures, whereas KORRES features fewer products but achieves a Superior Lovi fit across every listed skin type routine. Additionally, the products on this page by Neutrogena are mostly fragrance-free, while every KORRES product on this page lists fragrance.

Neutrogena or KORRES for dry skin?

Neutrogena fits dry skin well, offering high routine fit and mostly mentioned deeply hydrating moisturizers, while the products on this page for KORRES achieve a superior dry skin routine fit. Both brands feature hyaluronic acid, which helps improve skin hydration and moisture retention.

Journal of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2015Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

Neutrogena or KORRES: which cleanser is better?

KORRES provides the cleanser that performs better on the products on this page, offering rich and creamy, gentle and non-stripping cleansers that excel in makeup removal. Neutrogena also features highly-rated options like the Ultra Gentle Daily Cleanser, which achieves a Superior fit level for mature, acne-prone, sensitive, and combination skin.

Which is more affordable, Neutrogena or KORRES?

Reviewers note that KORRES has high price and value concerns, while Neutrogena faces packaging and value concerns.

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

Neutrogena has more fragrance-free products, as 35 of the 39 products on this page list no fragrance, whereas 0 of the 5 KORRES products on this page are fragrance-free.

How do the founding years and corporate 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, whereas KORRES was founded in 1996 and is owned by Halcyon Equity Partners and Giorgos Korres.

Which brand performs better for dry sensitive skin according to the routine fit ratings?

According to the routine fit ratings, KORRES performs better for dry sensitive skin with a Superior fit level compared to Neutrogena's Average fit level.

Neutrogena or KORRES for oily skin?

Both Neutrogena and KORRES are well suited for oily skin, with KORRES achieving a Superior routine fit and Neutrogena reaching a High routine fit on this page. Neutrogena offers a wider variety of specialized oil-free options, whereas KORRES provides gentle, non-stripping cleansers and hydrating moisturizers.

Neutrogena or KORRES: which moisturizer is better?

Neutrogena is better for deep hydration and lightweight, non-greasy textures, while KORRES offers richer, velvety moisturizers with a high routine fit. Hyaluronic acid in these moisturizers helps improve skin hydration and moisture retention.

Journal of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2015Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

Neutrogena or KORRES for sensitive skin?

Both Neutrogena and KORRES fit sensitive skin well, as Lovi rates Neutrogena High and KORRES Superior for this skin type.

Neutrogena or KORRES for acne-prone skin?

Both Neutrogena and KORRES fit acne-prone skin well, with a routine fit of High for Neutrogena and Superior for KORRES. Retinol, a key ingredient found in the products on this page, helps reduce cell growth issues and stimulates collagen accumulation in naturally aged human skin.

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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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