🇨🇦Canada

Medicube vs Simple

Rated by Lovi · Unbiased, science-based skincare AI trained on real user outcomes · How the Fit score works

Medicube and Simple represent a study in contrasting philosophies, pairing a 2016 South Korean innovator with a British pioneer established in 1960. The former brand is adored for its thoughtfully formulated moisturizers, serums, toners, and masks harnessing niacinamide, collagen, and hyaluronic acid to suit dry and oily acne-prone skin. Meanwhile, the latter brand is deeply loved for its gentle moisturizers, soothing makeup removers, dependable cleansers, and refreshing toners featuring niacinamide and glycerin to suit oily and mature skin. While both companies address concerns like hyperpigmentation and aging signs through their key ingredients, they differ significantly in their regional origins, parent companies, and specific target skin types.

Medicube is a Korean skincare brand founded in 2016 and owned by APR Corp..

medicubereviews.co.ukglossy.co

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

en.wikipedia.orgsec.govprnewswire.comsimple.co.uk

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

Popular Medicube vs Simple products

People Say

MedicubeSimple
  • Soothing and Gentle Formulas Often MentionedMostly 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”
    • “refreshing sensation — Medicube PDRN Pink Collagen Gel Mask”
  • Hydration and Moisture Mostly MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “skin feels bouncier and hydrated — Medicube PDRN Pink Peptide Serum”
    • “glass skin — Medicube PDRN Pink Collagen Gel Mask”
    • “banished dryness within days — Simple Replenishing Rich Moisturiser”
    • “Instantly boosts skin's hydration... face doesn't feel dry and tight. — Simple Micellar Cleansing Water”
  • Affordable Value 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”
  • Packaging and Conveniences Often MentionedRarely Noted
    • “tweezers included are hygienic — Medicube Zero Pore Pad”
    • “perfect slip for my device — Medicube Collagen Jelly Cream”
    • “keeps my skincare in place — Medicube Collagen Night Wrapping Mask”
    • “No need to rinse... perfect for traveling or lazy nights. — Simple Micellar Cleansing Water”
  • Lightweight and Non-Greasy Not 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”
  • Glow and Radiance Often MentionedNot noted
    • “gave me instant glass skin — Medicube Collagen Jelly Cream”
    • “woke up with glowing skin — Medicube Collagen Night Wrapping Mask”
    • “Dark spots go away faster — Medicube Deep Vita C Pad”
  • Sticky or Heavy Residue Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “Feels slimy on skin — Simple Refreshing Facial Wash”
    • “Still feeling a little bit of a film on my skin. — Simple Micellar Cleansing Water”
    • “leaves a tacky film — Simple Kind to Skin Soothing Facial Toner”
    • “hair sticks to my face — Medicube Collagen Jelly Cream”
  • Breakouts and Skin Irritation Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “caused redness and sensitivity — Medicube Zero Pore Pad”
    • “woke up with whiteheads — Medicube Collagen Night Wrapping Mask”
    • “Gave me tiny bumps on my forehead. — Simple Micellar Water”
    • “caused major breakouts — Simple Hydrating Light Moisturiser”
  • Drying and Stripping Effects Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
    • “Skin feels very tight — Medicube Zero Foam Cleanser”
    • “skin felt very tight — Medicube Zero Pore Blackhead Mud Mask”
    • “not moisturizing enough — Simple Hydrating Light Moisturiser”
    • “skin felt tight after an hour — Simple Water Boost Hydrating Gel Cream”

Medicube vs Simple routines for dry skin

Buy Medicube routine · CA$173.82 · 91% fitBuy Simple routine · CA$156.25 · 83% fitSee multi-brand routine · 99% fit

Medicube vs Simple routines for oily skin

Buy Medicube routine · CA$223.90 · 88% fitBuy Simple routine · CA$271.73 · 87% fitSee multi-brand routine · 96% fit

Medicube vs Simple routines for combination skin

Buy Medicube routine · CA$208.91 · 88% fitBuy Simple routine · CA$214.83 · 86% fitSee multi-brand routine · 96% fit

Questions and answers

Medicube or Simple: which is better?

Medicube is better for glow, radiance, and packaging conveniences, while Simple does better for soothing and gentle formulas, affordable value, and lightweight, non-greasy textures. For a dry skin routine, Lovi rates Medicube as Superior and Simple as High. Both brands provide fragrance-free options across their products on this page.

What is the difference between Medicube and Simple?

Medicube is a South Korean brand focused on targeted treatments and glowing results, while Simple is a British brand focused on gentle, affordable daily care. Medicube earns a Superior fit level for dry skin routines, while Simple reaches a High fit level.

Medicube or Simple for dry skin?

For dry skin, Medicube has a Superior Lovi routine fit while Simple has a High fit. Review themes show that Simple does better for soothing and gentle formulas and affordable value, while Medicube does better for glow and radiance.

Medicube or Simple: which cleanser is better?

Medicube offers superior cleansing options for dry skin on this page, whereas Simple cleaners achieve lower fit levels for dry and sensitive skin types. Reviewers note that Medicube cleansers provide targeted benefits like deep hydration and soothing care, while Simple focuses on gentle, value-friendly washes.

Which is more affordable, Medicube or Simple?

Simple is more affordable, as reviewers on this page frequently note its affordable value and value-friendly moisturizers. Medicube, in contrast, frequently receives feedback regarding small quantities and pricing issues.

Medicube or Simple: which brand offers better packaging and conveniences?

Medicube offers better packaging and conveniences than Simple. The products on this page for Medicube feature user-focused items like the AGE-R Booster Gel and specialized peptide eye creams.

Do Medicube products contain fragrance?

Medicube is split on fragrance, as 23 of 25 products on this page list no fragrance while two formulas, the Collagen Jelly Cream and Deep Vita A Retinol Serum, include it.

Which brand has routines that fit dry skin better?

Medicube fits dry skin better than Simple, with Lovi rating Medicube's routine as Superior compared to Simple's High. Reviewers mostly mention that Medicube's deep hydration moisturizers help provide relief for dry skin.

Medicube or Simple for oily skin?

Medicube fits oily skin at a High level, while Simple also fits it at a High level.

Medicube or Simple: which moisturizer is better?

Medicube offers superior moisturizers for dry skin according to Lovi fit levels, while Simple provides lightweight, value-friendly daily options. Medicube focuses heavily on hydrating, anti-aging active ingredients like collagen and niacinamide, whereas Simple keeps formulas straightforward and fragrance-free.

Dermatology Practical & Conceptual, 2022The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002

Medicube or Simple for sensitive skin?

Both brands offer products that fit sensitive skin well, with Lovi rating Medicube High and Simple High for this skin type. Simple performs better for soothing and gentle formulas, while Medicube delivers better glow and radiance.

Medicube or Simple for acne-prone skin?

Medicube is Lovi's High fit for acne-prone skin, while Simple is an Average fit, making Medicube the better choice for this skin type. Medicube features targeted products like the Zero Pore Pad and Red Succinic Acid Peeling Pad with Lovi fit levels of Superior for oily acne-prone skin.

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

How does it fit your skin?

Scan your face, then any product: Lovi shows how well it fits you and what fits even better.

QR code: get the Lovi app
Download on theApp Store Get it onGoogle Play