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Simple vs Skintific

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Simple and Skintific are distinct skincare options featuring gentle moisturizers, cleansers, toners, serums, and sunscreens that thoughtfully incorporate ingredients like niacinamide and glycerin. The British brand, founded in 1960 and owned by Unilever PLC since 2011, is lovingly known for micellar waters and soothing formulations that best suit acne-prone skin, oily acne-prone skin, and delicate barriers. Conversely, the second option is warmly loved for protective sunscreens and barrier moisture gels tailored for oily and oily acne-prone skin. While both respect skin health through targeted hydration and barrier support, they differ in their specific product lineups and founding heritage.

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

Popular Simple vs Skintific products

People Say

SimpleSkintific
  • Gentle on sensitive skin Mostly MentionedNot noted
    • “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”
  • Hydration and non-drying formula Mostly MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “banished dryness within days — Simple Replenishing Rich Moisturiser”
    • “sinks in instantly — Simple Water Boost Hydrating Gel Cream”
    • “Instantly boosts skin's hydration... face doesn't feel dry and tight. — Simple Micellar Cleansing Water”
    • “didn't dry out skin — Skintific MUGWORT”
  • Lightweight and non-greasy absorption Sometimes NotedMostly Mentioned
    • “absorbs instantly — Skintific 5X Ceramide Barrier Moisture Gel”
    • “super light and leaves a radiant glow — Skintific All Day Light Sunscreen Mist”
    • “light as air — Skintific MATE FIT”
    • “absorbs very quickly — Simple Hydrating Light Moisturiser”
  • Effective cleansing and makeup removal Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “Takes off any makeup residue and makes my face feel refreshed. — Simple Micellar Cleansing Water”
    • “Best morning cleanser — Simple Refreshing Facial Wash”
    • “skin feels fresh — Skintific MUGWORT”
    • “maintain your makeup without any mess — Skintific All Day Light Sunscreen Mist”
  • Calms redness, acne, and repairs barrier Not notedMostly Mentioned
    • “calm my acne instantly — Skintific MUGWORT”
    • “redness berkurang — Skintific 5X Ceramide Barrier Moisture Gel”
    • “healed my skin barrier — Skintific 5X Ceramide Barrier Moisture Gel”
  • 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”
  • Not enough hydration or moisture Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “not moisturizing enough — Simple Hydrating Light Moisturiser”
    • “need to apply multiple layers — Simple Replenishing Rich Moisturiser”
    • “kurang lembab — Skintific 5X Ceramide Barrier Moisture Gel”
    • “cracks if not hydrated — Skintific MATE FIT”
  • Caused breakouts or skin reactions Sometimes NotedRarely Noted
    • “broke me out so bad — Skintific 5X Ceramide Barrier Moisture Gel”
    • “caused tiny bumps — Skintific MUGWORT”
    • “Gave me tiny bumps on my forehead. — Simple Micellar Water”

Simple vs Skintific routines for dry skin

Buy Skintific routine · A$206.20 · 87% fitBuy Simple routine · A$208.81 · 84% fitSee multi-brand routine · 97% fit

Simple vs Skintific routines for oily skin

Buy Skintific routine · A$426.67 · 91% fitBuy Simple routine · A$388.80 · 86% fitSee multi-brand routine · 96% fit

Simple vs Skintific routines for combination skin

Buy Skintific routine · A$370.15 · 89% fitBuy Simple routine · A$322.10 · 84% fitSee multi-brand routine · 95% fit

Questions and answers

Simple or Skintific: which is better?

Simple tends to be better for gentle, budget-friendly hydration, whereas Skintific is often favored for lightweight absorption and targeted barrier repair. Both brands offer solid options, but Simple is generally better suited for sensitive skin care.

What is the difference between Simple and Skintific?

Simple offers more affordable, value-friendly moisturizers and gentle makeup removers that are well-suited for sensitive skin, whereas Skintific provides lightweight, non-greasy absorption and effective options for calming redness and repairing the skin barrier. Both brands feature products with no fragrance on this page.

Simple or Skintific for dry skin?

Simple and Skintific offer an equal routine fit for dry skin, with both brands rated High. Glycerin helps provide moisture for dry skin, while ceramides help support the skin barrier.

Scientific Reports, 2022

Simple or Skintific: which moisturizer is better?

Simple offers lightweight and value-friendly moisturizers, while Skintific provides barrier moisture gels that help calm redness and repair the skin barrier. For dry skin, the products on this page show that both Simple and Skintific achieve an average fit level across their individual moisturizers.

Scientific Reports, 2022

Which is more affordable, Simple or Skintific?

Simple is more affordable, as the products on this page offer an affordable price and value.

Which brand is better for lightweight and non-greasy absorption, Simple or Skintific?

Skintific is better for lightweight and non-greasy absorption.

How do the founding years and parent companies of Simple and Skintific compare?

Simple was founded in 1960 in the United Kingdom and has been owned by Unilever PLC since 2011, whereas Skintific was founded more recently in 2021 and is owned by Guangzhou Feimei Network Technology Co., Ltd.

Which brand performs better at calming redness, acne, and repairing the skin barrier?

Skintific performs better at calming redness, acne, and repairing the barrier. Niacinamide, which is found across the products on this page, helps control skin aging and pigmentation.

Antioxidants, 2021The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002

Simple or Skintific for oily skin?

For oily skin, both Simple and Skintific achieve good results, but Lovi rates Skintific as Superior and Simple as High. Skintific's lightweight and non-greasy formulas make it a better match for oily skin types.

Simple or Skintific for sensitive skin?

Simple has a High fit for sensitive skin on this page, and reviewers frequently mention it as gentle on sensitive skin. Skintific also has a High fit for sensitive skin on this page, though some reviewers note it may cause breakouts or skin reactions.

Simple or Skintific for acne-prone skin?

Simple and Skintific both have a High Lovi routine fit for acne-prone skin. Simple provides gentle, sensitive-skin-friendly makeup removers, while Skintific offers lightweight absorption.

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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