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Simple vs KORRES

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Simple and KORRES are two distinct skincare lines known for gentle, dependable daily care. The British brand is beloved for its moisturizers, makeup removers, cleansers, and toners crafted with niacinamide and glycerin, suiting acne-prone skin and skin with dark spots best. Conversely, the Greek line draws on a rich heritage for its thoughtfully formulated moisturizers and cleansers, suiting dry skin and sensitive skin best. While both offer targeted solutions for mature skin and other concerns, they differ in their foundational compositions and primary skin type suitability.

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 stands out for offering fragrance-free formulas and better affordability, while KORRES is often noted for its creamy textures and luxurious feel. Lovi rates both brands as having a Superior routine fit across all skin types.

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, creamy formulas with fragrance that reviewers frequently mention for scent and price complaints. Additionally, the products on this page for Simple include key ingredients like niacinamide, which helps reduce cutaneous pigmentation.

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Simple or KORRES for dry skin?

For dry skin, KORRES has a Superior routine fit on Lovi compared to Simple, and its products feature hydrating moisturizers and rich cleansers. However, shoppers should note that every KORRES product on this page lists fragrance, whereas Simple lists no fragrance across the products on this page.

Simple or KORRES: which cleanser is better?

Simple offers cleansers that reviewers mostly mention as gentle and sensitive-skin-friendly, while KORRES cleansers are noted for their rich, creamy, and non-stripping textures. Every product on the Simple page lists no fragrance, whereas KORRES includes fragrance in its cleansers on this page.

Which is more affordable, Simple or KORRES?

Simple is more affordable, as reviewers often mention its budget-friendly moisturizers and the brand wins on affordable price and value compared to KORRES.

Which brand has products that are entirely free of fragrance, Simple or KORRES?

Simple has products that are entirely free of fragrance, as every product on this page lists no fragrance in its ingredients, whereas all KORRES products on this page list fragrance.

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

Simple was founded in the United Kingdom in 1960 and has been owned by Unilever PLC since 2011. In contrast, KORRES was founded in 1996 and has been owned by Halcyon Equity Partners and Giorgos Korres since 2024.

Which brand performs better regarding hydration and moisture according to review themes?

Simple performs better regarding hydration and moisture according to the review themes. The products on this page list no fragrance, which helps shoppers with sensitive skin avoid potential irritation.

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 lightweight, value-friendly moisturizers, whereas KORRES provides hydrating and velvety moisturizers.

Simple or KORRES: which moisturizer is better?

Simple offers lightweight and value-friendly moisturizers that every product on this page lists no fragrance in its ingredients, while KORRES features hydrating and velvety moisturizers with fragrance complaints often mentioned by reviewers.

Simple or KORRES for sensitive skin?

Simple is a better choice for sensitive skin because every product on this page lists no fragrance, whereas KORRES products on this page all contain fragrance. Reviewers note that Simple offers gentle, sensitive-skin-friendly makeup removers, and Lovi rates Simple as High for sensitive skin.

Simple or KORRES for acne-prone skin?

Simple is a great fit for acne-prone skin, offering fragrance-free options like the Kind to Skin Soothing Facial Toner which achieves a High fit rating from Lovi. KORRES also provides good choices for this skin type, such as the Greek Yoghurt Foaming Cream Cleanser, though reviewers frequently mention fragrance and scent complaints.

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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