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Bioderma vs Simple

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Bioderma and Simple are established skincare brands known for gentle moisturizers, makeup removers, and cleansers enriched with glycerin. Bioderma is a French brand founded in 1977 that suits acne-prone and combination skin with its soothing formulations, while Simple is a British brand founded in 1960 that suits acne-prone and oily skin with its niacinamide- and glycerin-infused products. Both offer targeted solutions for specific concerns, yet they differ in their heritage, ownership, and precise ingredient profiles.

Bioderma is a French skincare brand founded in 1977 and owned by Jean-Noël Thorel Foundation since 2018.

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

Popular Bioderma vs Simple products

People Say

BiodermaSimple
  • Gentle on sensitive skin Mostly 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”
    • “doesn't sting my eyes — Bioderma Sensibio H2O”
  • Deep and lasting hydration Often MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “healed my dry skin — Bioderma Sébium Hydra”
    • “skin feels plump — Bioderma Atoderm Crème Ultra”
    • “banished dryness within days — Simple Replenishing Rich Moisturiser”
    • “Instantly boosts skin's hydration... face doesn't feel dry and tight. — Simple Micellar Cleansing Water”
  • Fast absorption and lightweight texture Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “absorbs instantly — Bioderma Hydrabio Serum”
    • “glides on smoothly — Bioderma Atoderm Crème Ultra”
    • “sinks in instantly — Simple Water Boost Hydrating Gel Cream”
    • “absorbs very quickly — Simple Hydrating Light Moisturiser”
  • Effective cleansing and makeup removal Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “melts every bit of make up and SPF off — Bioderma Sensibio Micellar Cleansing Oil”
    • “Probably the first cleanser that actually took all of my makeup off my face!!! — Bioderma Sébium Gel moussant”
    • “Takes off any makeup residue and makes my face feel refreshed. — Simple Micellar Cleansing Water”
    • “Best morning cleanser — Simple Refreshing Facial Wash”
  • Affordable value 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”
    • “huge tube — Bioderma Atoderm Crème Ultra”
  • Excellent primer and makeup base Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
    • “Foundation didn't settle into pores — Bioderma Sébium Pore Refiner”
    • “Noticeable difference in size of pores — Bioderma Sébium Pore Refiner”
    • “makeup lays well — Simple Hydrating Light Moisturiser”
    • “works well under foundation — Simple Replenishing Rich Moisturiser”
  • Greasy or sticky residue Sometimes NotedSometimes 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”
    • “requires a thorough follow-up — Bioderma Sensibio Micellar Cleansing Oil”
  • Struggles with waterproof makeup Rarely NotedOften Mentioned
    • “won't budge waterproof mascara — Bioderma Sensibio H2O”
    • “Did not remove my mascara very well at all. — Simple Micellar Cleansing Water”
  • Not enough moisture or hydration Rarely NotedOften Mentioned
    • “skin felt dry again by morning — Bioderma Atoderm Intensive Baume”
    • “need a cream on top — Bioderma Hydrabio Serum”
    • “knees stayed dry — Bioderma Atoderm Crème Ultra”
    • “not moisturizing enough — Simple Hydrating Light Moisturiser”

Bioderma vs Simple routines for dry skin

Buy Bioderma routine · $163.42 · 83% fitBuy Simple routine · $128.28 · 83% fitSee multi-brand routine · 99% fit

Bioderma vs Simple routines for oily skin

Buy Simple routine · $280.29 · 88% fitBuy Bioderma routine · $308.43 · 86% fitSee multi-brand routine · 98% fit

Bioderma vs Simple routines for combination skin

Buy Bioderma routine · $287.91 · 87% fitBuy Simple routine · $259.77 · 87% fitSee multi-brand routine · 97% fit

Questions and answers

Bioderma or Simple: which is better?

Simple offers better affordable value and is gentler on sensitive skin among the products on this page, while Bioderma is superior for acne-prone skin.

What is the difference between Bioderma and Simple?

Simple tends to be more gentle on sensitive skin and offers more affordable value among the products on this page, whereas Bioderma provides superior routine fit for acne-prone skin.

Bioderma or Simple for dry skin?

Both Bioderma and Simple offer an equal routine fit of High for dry skin. The products on this page for Simple are completely fragrance-free, whereas over half of Bioderma's products list fragrance.

Bioderma or Simple: which cleanser is better?

Both Bioderma and Simple offer effective cleansers, but Bioderma achieves a higher Lovi fit level for acne-prone skin with its cleansers on this page. Reviewers note that Bioderma cleansers are gentle and effective, while Simple cleansers are budget-friendly yet may occasionally cause breakouts or irritations for some users.

Which is more affordable, Bioderma or Simple?

Simple is more affordable than Bioderma, as review themes on the page note that Simple offers better affordable value. Bioderma reviewers sometimes note high price point and value concerns.

Bioderma or Simple: which is more gentle on sensitive skin?

Simple does better for being gentle on sensitive skin. Every product from Simple on this page lists no fragrance in its ingredients.

Bioderma or Simple for oily skin?

Both Bioderma and Simple offer a high routine fit for oily skin. Reviewers note that Simple provides affordable value and gentle, sensitive-skin-friendly makeup removers.

Bioderma or Simple: which moisturizer is better?

Bioderma and Simple both offer moisturizers with similar routine fits for most skin types, though Bioderma is particularly noted for soothing and barrier-repairing formulas while Simple provides lightweight, value-friendly options. Every product on the Simple page lists no fragrance, whereas several Bioderma moisturizers contain fragrance. Simple key ingredients include niacinamide and glycerin, supported by studies on pigmentation and hydration.

The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002Antioxidants, 2021

Bioderma or Simple for sensitive skin?

Both Bioderma and Simple provide an equal Lovi fit level of High for sensitive skin, but they differ in formulation. Bioderma offers a range where 9 of 20 products on this page list no fragrance, whereas every product on this page for Simple lists no fragrance.

Bioderma or Simple for acne-prone skin?

For acne-prone skin, Lovi rates Bioderma as Superior and Simple as High. The products on this page for Bioderma include soothing and barrier-repairing moisturizers.

Bioderma or Simple for mature skin?

Both Bioderma and Simple provide a High fit for mature skin on the products on this page. Reviewers note that Simple offers lightweight, value-friendly moisturizers.

Bioderma or Simple for dry sensitive skin?

Both brands offer an equal routine fit for dry sensitive skin on the products on this page. Lovi rates Bioderma Atoderm Huile de Douche as a Superior fit and Hydrabio Essence Lotion as a Superior fit for dry sensitive 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

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