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Neutrogena vs KORRES

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Neutrogena and KORRES are two distinct skincare lines known for their thoughtful moisturizers and gentle cleansers. The American brand relies on scientific staples like glycerin, hyaluronic acid, and dimethicone to support sensitive and mature skin, whereas KORRES draws on botanical formulas to best suit dry and combination skin. While both offer targeted options for concerns such as acne, dark spots, and aging, the former emphasizes laboratory-backed barrier repair, and the latter highlights a rich heritage of natural balancing.

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

Buy KORRES routine · S$292.91 · 96% fitBuy Neutrogena routine · S$265.00 · 82% fitSee multi-brand routine · 99% fit

Neutrogena vs KORRES routines for oily skin

Buy KORRES routine · S$529.12 · 92% fitBuy Neutrogena routine · S$345.78 · 77% fitSee multi-brand routine · 96% fit

Neutrogena vs KORRES routines for combination skin

Buy KORRES routine · S$391.55 · 94% fitBuy Neutrogena routine · S$363.20 · 82% fitSee multi-brand routine · 97% fit

Questions and answers

Neutrogena or KORRES: which is better?

Both brands offer solid options, but Neutrogena stands out on this page for providing deeper hydration and more fragrance-free choices. KORRES is better for rich textures and cleansing performance, though all of its products on this page list fragrance.

What is the difference between Neutrogena and KORRES?

Neutrogena is known for deep hydration and lightweight textures with most products on this page being fragrance-free, while KORRES offers rich and creamy cleansers with all products on this page containing fragrance. Both brands perform equally well across major skin types and anti-aging routines, but Neutrogena edges ahead in deep hydration and non-greasy finishes.

Neutrogena or KORRES for dry skin?

Both brands offer solid options for dry skin, with KORRES achieving a Superior routine fit and Neutrogena reaching High. The products on this page from Neutrogena include popular hydrating ingredients like hyaluronic acid, which helps improve skin moisture.

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Neutrogena or KORRES: which cleanser is better?

KORRES stands out for its cleansers, which reviewers note for being gentle and non-stripping, rich and creamy, and effective at removing makeup. Neutrogena also offers cleansers on this page, such as 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?

Both brands face price and value concerns from reviewers, but KORRES has higher price complaints overall while Neutrogena offers a wider range of products on this page.

How does the fragrance content compare between Neutrogena and KORRES products?

Neutrogena has significantly less fragrance in the products on this page, with 35 out of 39 listing no fragrance, whereas all 5 KORRES products contain fragrance.

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

Neutrogena performs better for deep hydration and moisture according to reviewers.

When was each company founded and who currently owns them?

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

Neutrogena or KORRES for oily skin?

Both brands offer products that help care for oily skin, with KORRES achieving a Superior routine fit and Neutrogena achieving a High routine fit on this page. Neutrogena features several options with salicylic acid that help manage oil, while KORRES relies on lightweight hydrators.

Neutrogena or KORRES: which moisturizer is better?

Neutrogena is better for deep hydration and lightweight textures, while KORRES offers richer, velvety moisturizers with higher routine fit levels across all skin types.

Neutrogena or KORRES for sensitive skin?

Both Neutrogena and KORRES fit sensitive skin well, with Lovi fit levels of High for both brands across their routines. Reviewers note that both brands are gentle on sensitive skin.

Neutrogena or KORRES for acne-prone skin?

Both brands achieve a Lovi fit level of High for acne-prone skin, meaning the products on this page are well-suited for this skin type. Reviewers note that Neutrogena offers acne-safe and gentle moisturizers, while KORRES provides gentle cleansers.

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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