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Simple vs Theramid

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Simple and Theramid are distinguished skincare brands offering distinct approaches to daily routines. Simple provides gentle cleansers, toners, makeup removers, and moisturizers featuring niacinamide and glycerin that suit oily and acne-prone skin best. Conversely, Theramid delivers advanced targeted serums and moisturizers with meticulously engineered formulas that suit balanced, dry, combination, oily, and sensitive skin. While both prioritize thoughtful formulation, they differ through the British brand focusing on foundational essentials and the Spanish brand emphasizing specialized treatments.

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

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Theramid is a Spanish skincare brand founded in 2022 and owned by Cosnova Group since 2026.

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

Popular Simple vs Theramid products

People Say

SimpleTheramid
  • Gentle on sensitive skin Mostly MentionedOften 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”
    • “Suitable for sensitive skin — Theramid DERMA-PEPTIDES”
  • Lightweight and non-greasy Often MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “the texture is a sophisticated, lightweight gel that absorbs almost instantly without leaving a sticky residue — Theramid Copper Peptide”
    • “Absorbs quickly — Theramid DERMA-PEPTIDES”
    • “Nice lightweight emulsion — Theramid Ceramide Treatment”
    • “sinks in instantly — Simple Water Boost Hydrating Gel Cream”
  • Hydration and non-drying 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”
    • “Provides long-lasting hydration — Theramid Ceramide Treatment”
  • Improves firmness and anti-aging Not notedMostly Mentioned
    • “Fine lines are less visible — Theramid DERMA-PEPTIDES”
    • “my skin feels incredibly fed and plump — Theramid Copper Peptide”
  • Affordable value and price Often MentionedSometimes 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”
    • “Price is unbeatable — Theramid DERMA-PEPTIDES”
  • Packaging and leaking issues Rarely NotedOften Mentioned
    • “Worried about the snap top bottle leaking when travelling. — Simple Micellar Cleansing Water”
    • “The cap broke off immediately. — Simple Micellar Water”
    • “hard to get last bit out — Simple Replenishing Rich Moisturiser”
    • “Struggled to pump it out halfway through — Theramid Ceramide Treatment”
  • Caused breakouts Sometimes NotedRarely Noted
    • “Gave me massive texture and bumps — Theramid Ceramide Treatment”
    • “Gave me tiny bumps on my forehead. — Simple Micellar Water”

Questions and answers

Simple or Theramid: which is better?

Simple offers better value and hydration with gentle makeup removers, while Theramid excels with restorative and lightweight moisturizers. Niacinamide helps reduce cutaneous pigmentation and control skin aging.

Antioxidants, 2021The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002

What is the difference between Simple and Theramid?

Simple offers affordable, gentle-on-sensitive-skin products with high Lovi fit for mature skin in its toner range, whereas Theramid features lightweight and restorative treatments like its Ceramide Treatment which has a Superior Lovi fit for dry sensitive skin.

Scientific Reports, 2022

Simple or Theramid: which moisturizer is better?

Simple offers the products on this page that are valued as lightweight, value-friendly moisturizers, while Theramid is noted for restorative, soothing moisturizers with a high fit for dry sensitive skin. Glycerin helps provide moisture across the products on this page.

Which is more affordable, Simple or Theramid?

Simple is more affordable, as reviewers mention it for offering value-friendly moisturizers and budget-friendly pricing.

Which causes fewer breakouts, Simple or Theramid?

Simple tends to cause fewer breakouts according to the page reviewers, as Theramid is noted for having caused breakouts. Niacinamide in the products on this page helps control skin pigmentation and aging.

Antioxidants, 2021The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002

Which brand is newer and where was it founded?

Theramid is the newer brand, having been founded in Spain in 2022.

Do any products from either Simple or Theramid contain fragrance?

Every product from both Simple and Theramid on this page lists no fragrance in its ingredients.

Which brand is best suited for oily skin and acne-prone skin according to their routines?

Simple fits oily skin and acne-prone skin best based on its brand-focused routines, while Theramid has no skin types listed for its routines. Niacinamide may help control pigmentation, and glycerin helps keep skin moisturized.

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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