Simple and Theramid are two distinct skincare lines offering specialized care for various complexions. The British brand is known for gentle moisturizers, makeup removers, cleansers, and toners featuring niacinamide and glycerin, which suit acne-prone and oily skin best. Conversely, the Spanish brand is cherished for advanced moisturizers and targeted serums that accommodate balanced, dry, combination, oily, and sensitive skin. While both collections address common concerns like dark spots, acne, and aging, they differ fundamentally in their foundational approach and formulation complexity.
Simple is a British skincare brand founded in 1960 and owned by Unilever PLC since 2011.
This page compares some of the most popular Simple and Theramid products; for every product of both brands, with a fit score for your own skin, use the Lovi app.
“Can't beat the price for the quality. — Simple Micellar Water”
“Price is unbeatable — Theramid DERMA-PEPTIDES”
–Packaging and leaking issuesRarely NotedOften Mentioned
“Worried about the snap top bottle leaking when travelling. — Simple Micellar Cleansing Water”
“The cap broke off immediately. — Simple Micellar Water”
“hard to get last bit out — Simple Replenishing Rich Moisturiser”
“Struggled to pump it out halfway through — Theramid Ceramide Treatment”
–Caused breakoutsSometimes NotedRarely Noted
“Gave me massive texture and bumps — Theramid Ceramide Treatment”
“Gave me tiny bumps on my forehead. — Simple Micellar Water”
Questions and answers
Simple or Theramid: which is better?
Simple is better for affordable value and gentle hydration, while Theramid is better for improving firmness and anti-aging. Glycerin helps moisturize the skin.
What is the difference between Simple and Theramid?
Simple offers affordable, gentle makeup removers and moisturizers that help hydrate the skin, while Theramid provides restorative moisturizers and serums that are lightweight and improve firmness. Lovi rates Simple with high fits for sensitive skin and Theramid with superior and high fits for dry and sensitive skin.
Simple offers lightweight and value-friendly moisturizers on this page, while Theramid provides restorative and soothing moisturizers. Glycerin helps moisturize the skin, and ceramides help support the skin barrier.
Simple offers better affordability, as reviewers note its affordable value and price.
Which causes fewer breakouts, Simple or Theramid?
Simple is reported by reviewers to cause breakouts or irritations, while Theramid is noted for causing breakouts. Lovi rates Simple with high to average fits for acne-prone skin.
When was Simple founded compared to Theramid?
Simple was founded in 1960 in the United Kingdom, whereas Theramid was founded in 2022 in Spain.
Which brand is better for sensitive skin, Simple or Theramid?
Simple is better for sensitive skin, as its makeup removers and toners have high fit levels for sensitive skin and the brand is recognized for being gentle on sensitive skin. Theramid also features high fit levels for sensitive skin in products like its Copper Peptide serum and Ceramide Treatment.
Do products from Simple or Theramid contain fragrance?
Every product on this page from both Simple and Theramid lists no fragrance in its ingredients.
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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.
