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Simple vs Bayer

Rated by Lovi · Unbiased, science-based skincare AI trained on real user outcomes · How the Fit score works

Simple is a British skincare brand founded in 1960 and owned by Unilever PLC since 2011.

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Bayer is a German skincare brand founded in 1863 and owned by Bayer AG.

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This page compares some of the most popular Simple and Bayer products; for every product of both brands, with a fit score for your own skin, use the Lovi app.

Popular Simple vs Bayer products

Questions and answers

Simple or Bayer: which is better?

Simple is a better fit for a wider variety of skin types and routines, offering high Lovi fit levels for sensitive and acne-prone skin across multiple products. Simple contains key ingredients like niacinamide and glycerin, which help improve skin hydration and reduce pigmentation.

The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002

What is the difference between Simple and Bayer?

Simple offers a broad range of everyday cleansers, makeup removers, and moisturizers featuring glycerin and niacinamide, while Bayer provides a targeted serum for oily and acne-prone skin.

Which is more affordable, Simple or Bayer?

Simple offers more affordable, value-friendly moisturizers among the products on this page, while Bayer provides a targeted serum.

Which causes fewer breakouts, Simple or Bayer?

Simple products on this page are sometimes noted by reviewers for causing breakouts, whereas Bayer lists no such reviews for its single product. Niacinamide helps control skin issues.

The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002

Which brand was founded earlier, Simple or Bayer, and in which countries?

Bayer was founded earlier than Simple, with Bayer starting in Germany in 1863 and Simple launching in the United Kingdom in 1960.

Do any products from Simple or Bayer contain fragrance in their ingredients?

No, every product on this page from both Simple and Bayer lists no fragrance in its ingredients.

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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