Simple and MAËLYS are distinct skincare options, with the British brand offering gentle moisturizers, makeup removers, cleansers, and toners featuring niacinamide and glycerin, while the other is loved for targeted serums and advanced formulas. Both suit various needs, as the former is best for acne-prone and oily acne-prone skin with barrier-respecting formulas, and the latter suits all skin types best. They differ primarily in their approach, with the first providing classic daily care and the second delivering specialized solutions.
Simple is a British skincare brand founded in 1960 and owned by Unilever PLC since 2011.
This page compares some of the most popular Simple and MAËLYS products; for every product of both brands, with a fit score for your own skin, use the Lovi app.
Simple is the better choice because the products on this page achieve mostly Average to High Lovi fits and contain no fragrance, whereas MAËLYS products mostly show Low or Caution fit levels and include fragrance. Glycerin helps provide dependable hydration, while niacinamide helps reduce cutaneous pigmentation.
Simple features multiple daily skincare products on this page with High or Average Lovi fit levels for sensitive and acne-prone skin, whereas MAËLYS offers just two body and facial serums that mostly show Low or Caution fit levels across skin types. Niacinamide helps reduce pigmentation and signs of aging.
Simple offers more affordable options, with shoppers frequently mentioning its lightweight and value-friendly moisturizers. MAËLYS features higher-priced specialty body serums and target treatments.
Which causes fewer breakouts, Simple or MAËLYS?
Simple is the better choice for avoiding breakouts, as MAËLYS products on this page generally have low or caution fit levels for acne-prone skin while Simple offers fragrance-free options containing niacinamide and glycerin that help manage moisture and are widely praised for being gentle on sensitive skin.
When and where were Simple and MAËLYS founded, and who owns them?
Simple was founded in 1960 in the United Kingdom and is owned by Unilever PLC. MAËLYS was founded in 2017 and is owned by Barinboim Group.
Do any products from Simple or MAËLYS contain fragrance?
Every product from Simple on this page lists no fragrance in its ingredients, while MAËLYS includes fragrance in RE-LURE Tight & Tone Body Serum.
Which brand offers products with a High Lovi fit level for sensitive skin?
Simple offers products with a High Lovi fit level for sensitive skin, such as its Kind to Skin Soothing Facial Toner. MAËLYS products on this page have Low or Caution fit levels for sensitive skin.
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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.
