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Dermalogica vs Simple

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Dermalogica and Simple are popular skincare brands owned by Unilever, with the former founded in America in 1986 and the latter established in Britain in 1960. Both offer gentle cleansers and nourishing moisturizers, though the American brand is also known for its targeted serums and purifying masks formulated with hyaluronic acid and salicylic acid, while the British brand is celebrated for its soothing makeup removers and refreshing toners featuring niacinamide and glycerin. Because their thoughtful ingredients balance excess oil and moisture, both brands suit oily skin and mature skin best. Ultimately, they differ in their active formulations, with the American label emphasizing targeted treatments for specific concerns and the British label focusing on dependable, gentle daily care.

Dermalogica is an American skincare brand founded in 1986 and owned by Unilever since 2015.

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

Popular Dermalogica vs Simple products

People Say

DermalogicaSimple
  • Gentle on sensitive skin Rarely NotedMostly 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”
    • “helps calm and nourish my skin — Dermalogica Stabilizing Repair Cream”
  • Deep hydration and moisture Mostly MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “Saved my dry skin — Dermalogica Super Rich Repair”
    • “super hydrating — Dermalogica Multivitamin Power Recovery Masque”
    • “skin feels hydrated — Dermalogica Intensive Moisture Balance”
    • “banished dryness within days — Simple Replenishing Rich Moisturiser”
  • Lightweight and non-greasy absorption Sometimes 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”
    • “blends seamlessly — Dermalogica Dynamic Skin Recovery SPF 50”
  • Effective cleansing and makeup removal Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “Takes off any makeup residue and makes my face feel refreshed. — Simple Micellar Cleansing Water”
    • “Best morning cleanser — Simple Refreshing Facial Wash”
    • “removes last traces of makeup — Simple Kind to Skin Soothing Facial Toner”
    • “Removes stubborn mascara — Dermalogica Precleanse”
  • Smooth and improved skin texture Often MentionedNot noted
    • “gentle enough for daily use — Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant”
    • “skin feels smooth as silk — Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant”
    • “fine lines have visibly softened — Dermalogica Phyto Nature Lifting Eye Cream”
  • High price point Mostly MentionedNot noted
    • “hefty price tag — Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant”
  • Caused breakouts and skin reactions Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
    • “Cystic acne flare-ups — Dermalogica Precleanse”
    • “Caused cystic acne — Dermalogica Super Rich Repair”
    • “Gave me tiny bumps on my forehead. — Simple Micellar Water”
    • “caused major breakouts — Simple Hydrating Light Moisturiser”
  • Unpleasant or strong scent Often MentionedRarely Noted
    • “Smells like chemicals — Simple Refreshing Facial Wash”
    • “smells like puke — Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant”

Dermalogica vs Simple routines for dry skin

Buy Dermalogica routine · CA$524.99 · 87% fitBuy Simple routine · CA$156.25 · 83% fitSee multi-brand routine · 99% fit

Dermalogica vs Simple routines for oily skin

Buy Dermalogica routine · CA$525.00 · 91% fitBuy Simple routine · CA$271.73 · 87% fitSee multi-brand routine · 96% fit

Dermalogica vs Simple routines for combination skin

Buy Dermalogica routine · CA$530.09 · 90% fitBuy Simple routine · CA$214.83 · 86% fitSee multi-brand routine · 96% fit

Questions and answers

Dermalogica or Simple: which is better?

Dermalogica provides deeper hydration and better overall routine fits for oily and combination skin than Simple. Hyaluronic acid helps improve skin moisture levels.

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What is the difference between Dermalogica and Simple?

Dermalogica provides superior deep hydration and smooths skin texture better, whereas Simple is more gentle on sensitive skin and offers lightweight, value-friendly makeup removers. Topical hyaluronic acid, a key ingredient across the products on this page for Dermalogica, helps improve skin quality and signs of aging.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

Dermalogica or Simple for dry skin?

Both Dermalogica and Simple offer a High routine fit for dry skin on the products on this page. Dermalogica helps provide intense hydration and deep moisture, while Simple offers value-friendly moisturizers.

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Dermalogica or Simple: which cleanser is better?

Both Dermalogica and Simple offer effective cleansers, but Dermalogica generally provides superior performance for oily and combination skin types. Reviewers highlight Dermalogica for gentle, non-stripping cleansers that excel in deep hydration.

Which is more affordable, Dermalogica or Simple?

Simple is more affordable because reviewers frequently mention its products have a value-friendly price point, whereas Dermalogica is often noted for having a high price point.

Which brand provides deeper hydration, Dermalogica or Simple?

Dermalogica provides deeper hydration and moisture than Simple. Topical hyaluronic acid helps improve skin hydration and signs of aging.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

Dermalogica or Simple: which offers better makeup removal?

Simple offers better makeup removal, as reviewers mostly mention its gentle and effective daily makeup removers. The products on this page list no fragrance.

Dermalogica or Simple for oily skin?

Dermalogica is superior for oily skin, whereas Simple offers a high routine fit for this skin type. The products on this page for Dermalogica feature key ingredients like hyaluronic acid and salicylic acid.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

Dermalogica or Simple: which moisturizer is better?

Dermalogica provides deeper hydration and moisture than Simple across the moisturizers on this page. Topical hyaluronic acid helps improve overall skin quality and signs of aging.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

Dermalogica or Simple for sensitive skin?

Both Dermalogica and Simple offer a high Lovi fit for sensitive skin among the products on this page. Simple does better for being gentle on sensitive skin, while Dermalogica provides deeper hydration and moisture.

Dermalogica or Simple for acne-prone skin?

Dermalogica provides a High fit for acne-prone skin, offering targeted treatments like the Breakout Clearing Booster. Simple also fits acne-prone skin at a High level on the products on this page.

Dermalogica or Simple for combination skin?

Dermalogica is the better fit for combination skin, offering a Superior routine fit compared to Simple which has a High fit. The products on this page provide intense hydration and smoothing serums that help improve skin texture.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

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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