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Dr. Althea vs Simple

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Dr. Althea and Simple are established skincare brands offering gentle, nourishing formulas through thoughtfully crafted moisturizers, cleansers, makeup removers, and serums. Dr. Althea suits dry skin and mature skin best with soothing hydration, while Simple suits oily skin and mature skin best through key ingredients like niacinamide and glycerin. Both brands differ in their formulations and origins, yet each provides targeted solutions such as dedicated cleansers, toners, and creams for specific concerns like acne-prone skin, dark spots, and mature skin.

Dr. Althea is a Korean skincare brand founded in 2014 and owned by The Pure Lab Co., Ltd..

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

Popular Dr. Althea vs Simple products

People Say

Dr. AltheaSimple
  • Gentle Formula for Sensitive Skin Mostly MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “doesn't dry out my face — Dr. Althea Amino Acid Gentle Bubble Cleanser”
    • “skin doesn't feel stripped — Dr. Althea Amino Gel Cleanser”
    • “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”
  • Hydration and Moisture Often MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “hydrating but light — Dr. Althea 345 Relief Cream”
    • “consistently hydrated mornings — Dr. Althea Barrier Cream”
    • “banished dryness within days — Simple Replenishing Rich Moisturiser”
    • “Instantly boosts skin's hydration... face doesn't feel dry and tight. — Simple Micellar Cleansing Water”
  • Soothing and Calming Mostly MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “calms redness — Dr. Althea 345 Relief Cream”
    • “instantly calms irritated skin — Dr. Althea Barrier Cream”
    • “perfect for sensitive skin — Dr. Althea Amino Acid Gentle Bubble Cleanser”
    • “doesn't sting my eyes — Simple Kind to Skin Soothing Facial Toner”
  • Lightweight and Fast Absorbing Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “sinks in instantly — Simple Water Boost Hydrating Gel Cream”
    • “absorbs very quickly — Simple Hydrating Light Moisturiser”
    • “absorbs really well — Simple Replenishing Rich Moisturiser”
    • “absorbs beautifully — Dr. Althea 345 Relief Cream”
  • Skin Texture and Tone Mostly MentionedNot noted
    • “rich but non-greasy — Dr. Althea Barrier Cream”
    • “Melts instantly — Dr. Althea Pure Grinding Cleansing Balm”
    • “faded dark spots — Dr. Althea Vitamin C Boosting Serum”
  • Affordable Price Point Not notedOften Mentioned
    • “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”
  • Weak Makeup Removal Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “Struggles with waterproof mascara — Dr. Althea Pure Grinding Cleansing Balm”
    • “won't remove mascara — Dr. Althea Amino Acid Gentle Bubble Cleanser”
    • “Did not remove my mascara very well at all. — Simple Micellar Cleansing Water”
  • Causes Breakouts and Reactions Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
    • “broke me out — Dr. Althea 345 Relief Cream”
    • “gave me cystic acne — Dr. Althea Barrier Cream”
    • “Gave me tiny bumps on my forehead. — Simple Micellar Water”
    • “caused major breakouts — Simple Hydrating Light Moisturiser”
  • Insufficient Hydration or Moisture Rarely NotedOften Mentioned
    • “not enough for dry skin — Dr. Althea 345 Relief Cream”
    • “not moisturizing enough — Simple Hydrating Light Moisturiser”

Dr. Althea vs Simple routines for dry skin

Buy Dr. Althea routine · CA$202.71 · 91% fitBuy Simple routine · CA$156.25 · 83% fitSee multi-brand routine · 99% fit

Dr. Althea vs Simple routines for oily skin

Buy Dr. Althea routine · CA$333.68 · 89% fitBuy Simple routine · CA$271.73 · 87% fitSee multi-brand routine · 96% fit

Dr. Althea vs Simple routines for combination skin

Buy Dr. Althea routine · CA$276.78 · 89% fitBuy Simple routine · CA$214.83 · 86% fitSee multi-brand routine · 96% fit

Questions and answers

Dr. Althea or Simple: which is better?

Dr. Althea is better for dry skin and mature skin where Lovi rates its routines as Superior, whereas Simple offers more affordable prices and lighter formulas. Both brands provide fragrance-free products on this page and achieve equal fit levels for most other skin types.

What is the difference between Dr. Althea and Simple?

Dr. Althea and Simple differ mainly in their formulation strengths and pricing, with Dr. Althea standing out for soothing and calming properties alongside better routine fits for dry and mature skin, while Simple offers a more affordable price point and lightweight, fast-absorbing options. Every product on the Dr. Althea and Simple pages lists no fragrance in its ingredients.

Dr. Althea or Simple for dry skin?

For dry skin, Lovi rates Dr. Althea as Superior and Simple as High. Dr. Althea features hydrating moisturizers like the 345 Relief Cream, while Simple offers value-friendly options with ingredients like glycerin.

Dr. Althea or Simple: which cleanser is better?

Dr. Althea is better for cleansers because its Amino Acid Gentle Bubble Cleanser achieves a Superior Lovi fit across oily, combination, acne-prone, and dry skin. In comparison, Simple's Refreshing Facial Wash only reaches an Average Lovi fit for most skin types and Low for dry and dry sensitive skin.

Which is more affordable, Dr. Althea or Simple?

Simple is more affordable, as it is recognized for its affordable price point compared to Dr. Althea.

Which brand performs better for mature skin, Dr. Althea or Simple?

Dr. Althea performs better for mature skin, achieving a Superior routine fit compared to Simple's High fit on this page. Reviewers frequently mention Dr. Althea for its soothing moisturizers.

How do the founding years and countries of origin compare between Dr. Althea and Simple?

Dr. Althea was founded in 2014 in South Korea, whereas Simple was founded earlier in 1960 in the United Kingdom. These different origins reflect the distinct geographical backgrounds of the two brands.

Which brand has a better review score for soothing and calming properties?

Dr. Althea does better than Simple for soothing and calming properties. Reviewers mostly mention Dr. Althea for its soothing cleansers and moisturizers.

Dr. Althea or Simple for oily skin?

For oily skin, Dr. Althea has a High routine fit on Lovi while Simple achieves an equal High routine fit. Dr. Althea features products like the Amino Acid Gentle Bubble Cleanser which has a Superior fit for oily skin.

Dr. Althea or Simple: which moisturizer is better?

Dr. Althea provides a superior routine fit for dry and mature skin compared to Simple, with moisturizers like the 345 Relief Cream rated as having a Superior fit for acne-prone skin. Meanwhile, Simple offers lightweight and value-friendly moisturizers with key ingredients like glycerin. Glycerin helps improve hydration and supports the skin barrier.

Dr. Althea or Simple for sensitive skin?

Both Dr. Althea and Simple are well suited for sensitive skin, with Lovi rating Dr. Althea high and Simple high for this skin type. Reviewers note that both brands provide a gentle formula for sensitive skin. Niacinamide in Simple products helps manage skin barrier function and reduce irritation.

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Dr. Althea or Simple for acne-prone skin?

Dr. Althea offers a Superior routine fit for acne-prone skin on this page, whereas Simple provides an Average fit. Reviewers note that Dr. Althea features gentle cleansers and soothing moisturizers.

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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