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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

Buy KORRES routine · £159.31 · 96% fitBuy Simple routine · £136.73 · 83% fitSee multi-brand routine · 99% fit

Simple vs KORRES routines for oily skin

Buy KORRES routine · £247.56 · 93% fitBuy Simple routine · £221.50 · 87% fitSee multi-brand routine · 97% fit

Simple vs KORRES routines for combination skin

Buy KORRES routine · £218.58 · 93% fitBuy Simple routine · £185.60 · 85% fitSee multi-brand routine · 96% fit

Questions and answers

Simple or KORRES: which is better?

Simple is better for value and fragrance-free formulas, whereas KORRES provides richer, more luxurious textures. Reviewers note that Simple helps with gentle, sensitive-skin care and affordability, while KORRES is often chosen for creamy cleansers.

What is the difference between Simple and KORRES?

Simple offers affordable, fragrance-free products that reviewers often praise as gentle and lightweight, while KORRES features scented formulas with creamy textures that frequently receive complaints about price and fragrance sensitivity. For the products on this page, Niacinamide helps reduce skin pigmentation.

The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002Antioxidants, 2021

Simple or KORRES for dry skin?

Simple features products on this page that contain no fragrance and are noted for being gentle and value-friendly, whereas KORRES offers a routine fit that Lovi rates as Superior for dry skin. Niacinamide, found in Simple products, helps reduce cutaneous pigmentation.

The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002Antioxidants, 2021

Simple or KORRES: which cleanser is better?

Simple offers cleansers with no fragrance listed across the products on this page, whereas KORRES includes fragrance in its cleansers. Reviewers note that Simple provides gentle, sensitive-friendly makeup removers, while KORRES is known for gentle and non-stripping cleansers with a rich and creamy texture.

Which is more affordable, Simple or KORRES?

Simple offers more affordable options, as reviewers frequently highlight its value-friendly moisturizers and budget pricing compared to KORRES, which faces common complaints about high prices and value concerns.

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

Simple has more fragrance-free products, as every product on the products on this page lists no fragrance in its ingredients, whereas KORRES lists fragrance in all of its products on this page.

Which brand is better suited for mature skin, Simple or KORRES?

Simple features a High Lovi fit for mature skin, offering budget-friendly and fragrance-free options like its Kind to Skin Soothing Facial Toner which achieves a Superior fit level. KORRES also provides products with a High Lovi fit for mature skin, such as its Greek Yoghurt Foaming Cream Cleanser and Bounce Firming Moisturizer, though its products on this page contain fragrance.

What are the main review complaints for KORRES compared to Simple?

Reviewers often complain that KORRES has high prices, scent issues, and texture troubles, whereas Simple is mostly praised for value-friendly moisturizers and gentle makeup removers, although Simple sometimes gets noted for causing breakouts.

Simple or KORRES for oily skin?

Simple features a High Lovi fit for oily skin, whereas KORRES achieves a Superior fit. The products on this page for Simple contain niacinamide, which helps regulate oil and reduce pigmentation.

The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002Antioxidants, 2021

Simple or KORRES: which moisturizer is better?

Simple offers more value-friendly and lightweight moisturizers on this page, whereas KORRES provides richer, velvety formulas that often include added fragrance. Lovi rates both brands with an average fit for moisturizers across many skin types.

Simple or KORRES for sensitive skin?

Simple is a better choice for sensitive skin because the products on this page list no fragrance and the brand is rated High for being gentle on sensitive skin. Reviewers often mention that Simple offers gentle and sensitive-skin-friendly makeup removers, whereas KORRES faces frequent complaints regarding fragrance and scent issues.

Simple or KORRES for acne-prone skin?

Simple is a good option for acne-prone skin, as the products on this page list no fragrance and feature Niacinamide, which helps control skin pigmentation and aging. Lovi rates the routine fit for acne-prone skin as High for Simple and Superior for KORRES.

The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002Antioxidants, 2021

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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