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Torriden vs Simple

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Torriden and Simple are two well-regarded skincare brands known for creating gentle daily essentials that feature key hydrating ingredients like hyaluronic acid, panthenol, allantoin, niacinamide, and glycerin. The Korean brand suits dry and acne-prone skin best with its moisturizers, masks, toners, and serums, while the British brand, owned by Unilever PLC since 2011, serves oily and mature skin best through its soothing makeup removers, dependable cleansers, and refreshing toners. Through regular use, both lines deliver careful hydration, improve aging signs, and strengthen barrier function, differing primarily in their specific target complexions and heritage.

Torriden is a Korean skincare brand founded in 2015 and owned by Torriden 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 Torriden and Simple products; for every product of both brands, with a fit score for your own skin, use the Lovi app.

Popular Torriden vs Simple products

People Say

TorridenSimple
  • Deep hydration and moisture Mostly MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “Plumps skin — Torriden Dive In Serum”
    • “skin looks dewy — Torriden Cellmazing Firming Gel Mask”
    • “Game changer for winter — Torriden SOLID IN Ceramide Cream”
    • “banished dryness within days — Simple Replenishing Rich Moisturiser”
  • Gentle on sensitive skin Sometimes 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”
    • “no irritation — Torriden Cellmazing Firming Eye Cream”
  • Lightweight and fast absorption Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “3-second serum — Torriden Dive In Serum”
    • “absorbs immediately without stickiness — Torriden Dive-In Toner”
    • “sinks in instantly — Simple Water Boost Hydrating Gel Cream”
    • “absorbs very quickly — Simple Hydrating Light Moisturiser”
  • Soothing, calming, and cooling Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “feels super cooling — Torriden Cellmazing Firming Gel Mask”
    • “calmed down redness — Torriden Balanceful Toner Pad”
    • “instant cooling effect — Torriden DIVE-IN Low Molecule Hyaluronic Acid Multi Pad”
    • “doesn't sting my eyes — Simple Kind to Skin Soothing Facial Toner”
  • Effective daily cleanser and non-drying Not notedOften Mentioned
    • “Takes off any makeup residue and makes my face feel refreshed. — Simple Micellar Cleansing Water”
    • “Instantly boosts skin's hydration... face doesn't feel dry and tight. — Simple Micellar Cleansing Water”
    • “Love that it has absolutely no scent. — Simple Micellar Water”
  • Good value and affordability Rarely 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”
    • “Affordable dupe — Torriden SOLID IN Ceramide Cream”
  • Insufficient moisture for dry skin Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “Feels like water — Torriden Dive In Serum”
    • “not enough for dry skin — Torriden Dive-In Toner”
    • “consistency is just like water — Torriden Dive-In Toner”
    • “not moisturizing enough — Simple Hydrating Light Moisturiser”
  • Causes breakouts and skin reactions Rarely NotedSometimes Noted
    • “Small whiteheads — Torriden Dive In Serum”
    • “caused small whiteheads — Torriden Dive-In Toner”
    • “tingling sensation — Torriden Balanceful Toner Pad”
    • “Gave me tiny bumps on my forehead. — Simple Micellar Water”
  • Slippery or sticky residue Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
    • “slides down — Torriden Cellmazing Firming Gel Mask”
    • “leaves quite a tacky feeling — Torriden CELLMAZING Brightening Ampoule”
    • “Feels slimy on skin — Simple Refreshing Facial Wash”
    • “Still feeling a little bit of a film on my skin. — Simple Micellar Cleansing Water”

Torriden vs Simple routines for dry skin

Buy Torriden routine · CA$132.05 · 92% fitBuy Simple routine · CA$156.25 · 83% fitSee multi-brand routine · 99% fit

Torriden vs Simple routines for oily skin

Buy Torriden routine · CA$258.33 · 89% fitBuy Simple routine · CA$271.73 · 87% fitSee multi-brand routine · 96% fit

Torriden vs Simple routines for combination skin

Buy Torriden routine · CA$240.69 · 90% fitBuy Simple routine · CA$214.83 · 86% fitSee multi-brand routine · 96% fit

Questions and answers

Torriden or Simple: which is better?

Torriden is better for deep hydration and soothing care, while Simple is better for a gentle daily cleanse and value affordability. Torriden is a Superior routine fit for dry, combination, acne-prone, dry sensitive, and oily acne-prone skin, whereas Simple fits best for oily, mature, and combination skin.

What is the difference between Torriden and Simple?

Torriden is better for deep hydration and dry or acne-prone skin with a Superior routine fit, while Simple offers better value and gentle makeup removers with an overall High routine fit. Both brands list no fragrance across the products on this page.

Torriden or Simple for dry skin?

Torriden is better for dry skin because Lovi rates its routine as Superior, compared to High for Simple. Reviewers note that Torriden helps provide deep hydration, although the products on this page are sometimes noted for having insufficient moisture for dry skin.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

Torriden or Simple: which moisturizer is better?

Torriden is better for deep hydration, offering superior moisture for dry skin with key ingredients like hyaluronic acid. Simple provides lightweight, value-friendly moisturizers, but its products on this page have an average fit level for dry skin compared to Torriden's higher rating. Hyaluronic acid helps improve skin hydration and reduce signs of aging.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022Drug Delivery, 2017

Which is more affordable, Torriden or Simple?

Simple offers better value and affordability compared to Torriden.

Which brand has products that provide better deep hydration and cooling effects, Torriden or Simple?

Torriden is better for deep hydration and cooling effects because review themes show it outperforms Simple in those areas, featuring cooling masks and non-sticky moisturizers. Hyaluronic acid helps provide these hydrating benefits.

Drug Delivery, 2017Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

How do the founding years and countries of origin compare between Torriden and Simple?

Torriden was founded in 2015 in South Korea, whereas Simple was founded much earlier in 1960 in the United Kingdom.

Which brand is considered better for gentle, sensitive-skin-friendly makeup removers?

Simple is considered better for gentle and sensitive-skin-friendly makeup removers.

Torriden or Simple for oily skin?

For oily skin, Lovi fit levels show that both Torriden and Simple are High. Torriden relies on key ingredients like hyaluronic acid and panthenol, which helps with deep hydration, while Simple features niacinamide and glycerin to help keep skin balanced.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2002

Torriden or Simple for sensitive skin?

Torriden is better for sensitive skin on this page, achieving a Superior routine fit compared to Simple's High fit level. The products on this page help deliver deep hydration with key ingredients like hyaluronic acid.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

Torriden or Simple for acne-prone skin?

Torriden is better for acne-prone skin, as the routine fit on Lovi is Superior compared to Simple at High. Torriden products help provide deep hydration and soothing care, though reviewers sometimes note a sticky residue or insufficient moisture.

Drug Delivery, 2017Dermatologic 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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