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Medicube vs Simple

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Medicube and Simple are distinct skincare brands founded respectively in South Korea in 2016 and in Britain in 1960. The former is celebrated for moisturizers, serums, toners, and masks featuring niacinamide, collagen, and hyaluronic acid, while the latter is loved for gentle moisturizers, makeup removers, cleansers, and toners incorporating niacinamide and glycerin. Both brands suit oily and acne-prone skin best, yet they differ in their targeted solutions, such as the former providing the AGE-R Booster Gel, Deep Peptide Radiance Mask, and Deep Lifting Peptide Eye Cream, and the latter offering the Kind to Skin Soothing Facial Toner and Micellar Cleansing Water.

Medicube is a Korean skincare brand founded in 2016 and owned by APR Corp..

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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 Medicube and Simple products; for every product of both brands, with a fit score for your own skin, use the Lovi app.

Popular Medicube vs Simple products

People Say

MedicubeSimple
  • Soothing and Gentle Formulas Often 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”
    • “refreshing sensation — Medicube PDRN Pink Collagen Gel Mask”
  • Hydration and Moisture Mostly MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “skin feels bouncier and hydrated — Medicube PDRN Pink Peptide Serum”
    • “glass skin — Medicube PDRN Pink Collagen Gel Mask”
    • “banished dryness within days — Simple Replenishing Rich Moisturiser”
    • “Instantly boosts skin's hydration... face doesn't feel dry and tight. — Simple Micellar Cleansing Water”
  • Affordable Value Not notedOften Mentioned
    • “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”
  • Packaging and Conveniences Often MentionedRarely Noted
    • “tweezers included are hygienic — Medicube Zero Pore Pad”
    • “perfect slip for my device — Medicube Collagen Jelly Cream”
    • “keeps my skincare in place — Medicube Collagen Night Wrapping Mask”
    • “No need to rinse... perfect for traveling or lazy nights. — Simple Micellar Cleansing Water”
  • Lightweight and Non-Greasy Not notedOften Mentioned
    • “sinks in instantly — Simple Water Boost Hydrating Gel Cream”
    • “absorbs very quickly — Simple Hydrating Light Moisturiser”
    • “absorbs really well — Simple Replenishing Rich Moisturiser”
  • Glow and Radiance Often MentionedNot noted
    • “gave me instant glass skin — Medicube Collagen Jelly Cream”
    • “woke up with glowing skin — Medicube Collagen Night Wrapping Mask”
    • “Dark spots go away faster — Medicube Deep Vita C Pad”
  • Sticky or Heavy Residue Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “Feels slimy on skin — Simple Refreshing Facial Wash”
    • “Still feeling a little bit of a film on my skin. — Simple Micellar Cleansing Water”
    • “leaves a tacky film — Simple Kind to Skin Soothing Facial Toner”
    • “hair sticks to my face — Medicube Collagen Jelly Cream”
  • Breakouts and Skin Irritation Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “caused redness and sensitivity — Medicube Zero Pore Pad”
    • “woke up with whiteheads — Medicube Collagen Night Wrapping Mask”
    • “Gave me tiny bumps on my forehead. — Simple Micellar Water”
    • “caused major breakouts — Simple Hydrating Light Moisturiser”
  • Drying and Stripping Effects Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
    • “Skin feels very tight — Medicube Zero Foam Cleanser”
    • “skin felt very tight — Medicube Zero Pore Blackhead Mud Mask”
    • “not moisturizing enough — Simple Hydrating Light Moisturiser”
    • “skin felt tight after an hour — Simple Water Boost Hydrating Gel Cream”

Medicube vs Simple routines for dry skin

Buy Medicube routine · AED 460.76 · 86% fitBuy Simple routine · AED 455.14 · 83% fitSee multi-brand routine · 96% fit

Medicube vs Simple routines for oily skin

Buy Simple routine · AED 790.31 · 88% fitBuy Medicube routine · AED 645.61 · 87% fitSee multi-brand routine · 97% fit

Medicube vs Simple routines for combination skin

Buy Medicube routine · AED 552.91 · 86% fitBuy Simple routine · AED 644.67 · 85% fitSee multi-brand routine · 96% fit

Questions and answers

Medicube or Simple: which is better?

Both brands are equal choices, as they offer the same routine fit across all skin types. Medicube helps provide better glow and packaging, while Simple is better for soothing, gentle, and lightweight formulas at an affordable value.

What is the difference between Medicube and Simple?

Medicube and Simple both offer high routine fit levels across all skin types, but Medicube stands out for glow and packaging while Simple excels in gentle, lightweight, and affordable value-friendly formulas. Medicube products on this page feature key ingredients like Niacinamide and Collagen, whereas Simple focuses on Niacinamide and Glycerin.

The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002Antioxidants, 2021

Medicube or Simple for dry skin?

Both Medicube and Simple are a High fit for dry skin on this page, offering targeted hydration routines for dry complexions. Medicube features key ingredients like hyaluronic acid and collagen that help improve moisture retention, while Simple provides gentle, fragrance-free products containing glycerin.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022Dermatology Practical & Conceptual, 2022

Medicube or Simple: which cleanser is better?

Medicube is generally better for cleansers on this page, as its Zero Foam Cleanser and Red Foam Cleanser achieve High Lovi fit levels across most skin types, including sensitive and dry skin. In contrast, Simple cleansers like the Refreshing Facial Wash receive Low fit levels for dry and dry sensitive skin.

Which is more affordable, Medicube or Simple?

Simple is more affordable, as it is noted for offering value-friendly moisturizers compared to Medicube. Medicube reviewers frequently mention pricing and quantity issues as a drawback.

Which brand offers better glow and radiance, Medicube or Simple?

Medicube offers better glow and radiance compared to Simple. Review themes show that Medicube does better with glow and radiance.

Which brand has more products without fragrance, Medicube or Simple?

Medicube has 23 products on this page listing no fragrance, while Simple features every product on this page with no fragrance in its ingredients.

Which brand is better for soothing and gentle formulas, Medicube or Simple?

Simple does better for soothing and gentle formulas compared to Medicube. Reviewers mostly mention Simple for its gentle, sensitive-skin-friendly makeup removers.

Medicube or Simple for oily skin?

Both Medicube and Simple are a High fit for oily skin. Medicube features products like the Zero Pore Pad that are specifically suited for oily acne-prone skin, while Simple offers gentle, fragrance-free daily options.

Medicube or Simple: which moisturizer is better?

Medicube and Simple both offer moisturizers with an equal High routine fit level for dry skin. Reviewers often mention Medicube for deep hydration moisturizers, while Simple is noted for lightweight, value-friendly moisturizers.

Medicube or Simple for sensitive skin?

Both Medicube and Simple are a High fit for sensitive skin on Lovi. Medicube features soothing key ingredients like Centella asiatica and offers fragrance-free options across most of the products on this page.

Medicube or Simple for acne-prone skin?

Both Medicube and Simple offer a High routine fit for acne-prone skin on the products on this page. Medicube provides targeted exfoliating and treatment serums like the Zero Pore Pad and One Day Exosome Shot 2000, while Simple offers gentle, fragrance-free cleansers and micellar waters.

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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