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Simple vs DHC

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

Simple and DHC are well-established skincare lines founded in Britain and Japan, respectively. Simple is known for its gentle moisturizers, makeup removers, cleansers, and toners enriched with niacinamide and glycerin, suiting acne-prone and oily skin best. Conversely, the Japanese brand is beloved for its effective makeup removers and nourishing formulas, offering reliable daily care for dry, normal, combination, and oily skin. While both excel in cleansing and makeup removal, they differ in their regional roots, foundational ingredients, and the broadness of their skin-type compatibility.

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

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DHC is a Japanese skincare brand founded in 1980 and owned by ORIX Corporation since 2023.

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

Popular Simple vs DHC products

Questions and answers

Simple or DHC: which is better?

Simple features a wider variety of everyday skincare products on this page, and Lovi rates its Kind to Skin Soothing Facial Toner as a Superior fit for mature skin. DHC offers powerful makeup removers like Pore Cleansing Oil, which Lovi rates as a Superior fit for sensitive skin.

What is the difference between Simple and DHC?

Simple offers a wide range of products including makeup removers, cleansers, and moisturizers featuring niacinamide and glycerin, whereas DHC features oil-based makeup removers on this page. Glycerin helps with skin hydration.

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Which is more affordable, Simple or DHC?

Simple offers more affordable options, with reviewers frequently mentioning its lightweight and value-friendly moisturizers. DHC does not have pricing details on this page.

Which causes fewer breakouts, Simple or DHC?

Simple products on this page are frequently noted by reviewers to sometimes cause breakouts or irritations, while DHC does not have shopper feedback reported for breakouts.

When was Simple founded compared to DHC, and who currently owns them?

Simple was founded in 1960 in the United Kingdom and is currently owned by Unilever PLC, whereas DHC was founded in 1980 in Japan and is owned by ORIX Corporation.

Which Simple products contain key ingredients like Niacinamide and Glycerin, and do DHC products list any fragrance in their ingredients?

Simple features key ingredients like niacinamide and glycerin across the products on this page. Meanwhile, every DHC product on this page lists no fragrance in its ingredients.

What are the skin types that Simple fits best according to its brand-focused routines?

Simple fits best for acne-prone skin, oily skin, and oily acne-prone skin according to its brand-focused routines.

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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