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Good Molecules vs Simple

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Good Molecules and Simple are skincare brands known for their thoughtful ranges of serums, moisturizers, cleansers, and targeted treatments featuring key ingredients like glycerin, hyaluronic acid, and niacinamide. The American brand suits dry skin and dry sensitive skin best with moisture-binding formulas, while the British brand suits acne-prone skin and oily skin best with balanced formulations. They differ primarily in their product types, ingredient highlights, and ideal skin types, offering distinct standout options for concerns such as acne, dark spots, and mature skin.

Good Molecules is an American skincare brand founded in 2019 and owned by Beautylish, Inc..

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

Popular Good Molecules vs Simple products

People Say

Good MoleculesSimple
  • Gentle on Sensitive Skin 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”
    • “no skin purging — Good Molecules Gentle Retinol Cream”
  • Affordable Price and Great Value Mostly MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “best value for money — Good Molecules Hyaluronic Acid Serum”
    • “only $8 — Good Molecules Gentle Retinol Cream”
    • “great value — Good Molecules Niacinamide Serum”
    • “great value for money — Simple Kind to Skin Soothing Facial Toner”
  • Lightweight and Non-Greasy Texture Mostly MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “absorbs quickly... zero irritation or tacky feeling — Good Molecules Discoloration Correcting Serum”
    • “practically invisible on skin — Good Molecules PIMPLE PATCHES”
    • “absorbs instantly into skin — Good Molecules Lightweight Daily Moisturizer”
    • “sinks in instantly — Simple Water Boost Hydrating Gel Cream”
  • Hydration and Plumping Often MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “banished dryness within days — Simple Replenishing Rich Moisturiser”
    • “Instantly boosts skin's hydration... face doesn't feel dry and tight. — Simple Micellar Cleansing Water”
    • “Leaves my face feeling soft, not tight. — Simple Micellar Water”
    • “skin appears smooth and supple — Good Molecules Hyaluronic Acid Serum”
  • Effective Daily Cleansing Rarely NotedOften Mentioned
    • “Takes off any makeup residue and makes my face feel refreshed. — Simple Micellar Cleansing Water”
    • “Best morning cleanser — Simple Refreshing Facial Wash”
    • “Skin feels soft not dry — Simple Refreshing Facial Wash”
    • “lather on this cleanser is impressive — Good Molecules Hydrating Facial Cleansing Gel”
  • Improves Skin Texture and Smoothness Often MentionedNot noted
    • “skin looks like brand new baby skin — Good Molecules Overnight Exfoliating Treatment”
    • “Leaves skin "baby soft," "super smooth," "polished feel" — Good Molecules Pineapple Exfoliating Powder”
    • “softened fine lines — Good Molecules Gentle Retinol Cream”
  • Insufficient Hydration or Dryness Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “dried my skin out — Good Molecules Hyaluronic Acid Serum”
    • “not moisturizing enough — Good Molecules Lightweight Daily Moisturizer”
    • “Skin felt tight — Good Molecules Pineapple Exfoliating Powder”
    • “not moisturizing enough — Simple Hydrating Light Moisturiser”
  • Caused Breakouts Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
    • “face broke out everywhere — Good Molecules Discoloration Correcting Serum”
    • “gave me little white bumps — Good Molecules Niacinamide Serum”
    • “Gave me tiny bumps on my forehead. — Simple Micellar Water”
    • “caused major breakouts — Simple Hydrating Light Moisturiser”
  • Texture Issues, Residue, and Soapy Feel 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”
    • “sticky to the touch — Good Molecules Niacinamide Brightening Toner”

Good Molecules vs Simple routines for dry skin

Buy Good Molecules routine · $112.61 · 95% fitBuy Simple routine · $128.28 · 83% fitSee multi-brand routine · 99% fit

Good Molecules vs Simple routines for oily skin

Buy Good Molecules routine · $234.94 · 93% fitBuy Simple routine · $280.29 · 88% fitSee multi-brand routine · 98% fit

Good Molecules vs Simple routines for combination skin

Buy Good Molecules routine · $226.53 · 92% fitBuy Simple routine · $259.77 · 87% fitSee multi-brand routine · 97% fit

Questions and answers

Good Molecules or Simple: which is better?

Good Molecules is the better choice on this page because it offers superior routine fit across all skin types compared to Simple. Reviewers also note that Good Molecules excels in providing affordable value, lightweight textures, and smoother skin.

What is the difference between Good Molecules and Simple?

Good Molecules offers a wider range of targeted serums and treatments that help fade dark spots and improve skin texture, while Simple focuses primarily on gentle, sensitive-skin-friendly makeup removers and daily cleansers.

Good Molecules or Simple for dry skin?

Good Molecules fits dry skin better than Simple because the products on this page achieve a Superior routine fit for dry skin compared to Simple's High fit.

Good Molecules or Simple: which cleanser is better?

For daily cleansing, Simple is rated as doing better than Good Molecules on this page. Reviewers note that Simple offers effective daily cleansing and gentle makeup removers.

Which is more affordable, Good Molecules or Simple?

Good Molecules is considered more affordable and offers better value, particularly for its serums.

Good Molecules or Simple: which brand is better for fading dark spots?

Good Molecules is rated as a Superior fit for skin with dark spots by Lovi, whereas Simple achieves a High fit. Reviewers note that Good Molecules is especially effective for fading dark spots and improving skin texture.

Good Molecules or Simple: which brand is better for mature skin?

Good Molecules is the better choice for mature skin, achieving a Superior routine fit compared to Simple's High fit on this page.

Which brand has products with no fragrance, Good Molecules or Simple?

Both Good Molecules and Simple have products on this page that list no fragrance in their ingredients.

Good Molecules or Simple for oily skin?

Good Molecules is a better fit for oily skin, offering products on this page that rate as Superior for this skin type.

Good Molecules or Simple: which moisturizer is better?

Good Molecules offers a superior routine fit for dry skin compared to Simple, and reviewers mention that the products on this page provide affordable and hydrating moisturizers.

Good Molecules or Simple for sensitive skin?

Good Molecules fits sensitive skin better than Simple because Lovi rates the products on this page as having superior fit for sensitive skin.

Good Molecules or Simple for acne-prone skin?

Good Molecules is the better choice for acne-prone skin, as Lovi rates its routine as Superior compared to High for Simple. Reviewers also note that the products on this page from Good Molecules help improve skin texture and smoothness.

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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