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Simple vs Trilogy

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Simple and Trilogy are two distinct skincare lines known for gentle formulations that support varied complexions. The British brand offers moisturizers, makeup removers, cleansers, and toners enriched with niacinamide and glycerin to best suit acne-prone and oily skin, while the other brand features thoughtful moisturizers and gentle cleansers tailored for dry, balanced, and sensitive skin types. Although both provide targeted options for concerns like dark spots and mature skin, the former relies on balanced, skin-loving ingredients to reduce hyperpigmentation, whereas the latter is built on high-performing formulas.

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

Popular Simple vs Trilogy products

People Say

SimpleTrilogy
  • Hydration and moisture Mostly MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “Keeps skin moisturized — Trilogy Vitamin C Ceramide Night Cream”
    • “Leaves skin thoroughly moisturised — Trilogy Line Smoothing Day Cream”
    • “Feels moisturizing — Trilogy Rosehip Cream Cleanser”
    • “banished dryness within days — Simple Replenishing Rich Moisturiser”
  • 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 irritate my sensitive skin — Trilogy Rosehip Cream Cleanser”
  • Lightweight and non-greasy Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “sinks in instantly — Simple Water Boost Hydrating Gel Cream”
    • “absorbs very quickly — Simple Hydrating Light Moisturiser”
    • “absorbs really well — Simple Replenishing Rich Moisturiser”
    • “Not greasy — Trilogy Line Smoothing Day Cream”
  • Creamy and rich texture Not notedMostly Mentioned
    • “Silky cream consistency — Trilogy Rosehip Cream Cleanser”
    • “Luxuriously rich — Trilogy Vitamin C Ceramide Night Cream”
  • Affordable price point Often MentionedNot noted
    • “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”
  • Fragrance-free formula Often MentionedNot noted
    • “Love that it has absolutely no scent. — Simple Micellar Water”
    • “love that it's alcohol-free — Simple Kind to Skin Soothing Facial Toner”
    • “No strong smell — Simple Refreshing Facial Wash”
  • Struggles with makeup removal Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “Not effective for heavy makeup — Trilogy Rosehip Cream Cleanser”
    • “Did not remove my mascara very well at all. — Simple Micellar Cleansing Water”
  • Too thick, heavy, or oily Not notedOften Mentioned
    • “A little bit too thick — Trilogy Vitamin C Ceramide Night Cream”
  • Caused breakouts or skin reactions Sometimes NotedRarely Noted
    • “Sting my skin a little — Trilogy Vitamin C Ceramide Night Cream”
    • “Gave me tiny bumps on my forehead. — Simple Micellar Water”

Questions and answers

Simple or Trilogy: which is better?

Simple tends to be better for value-friendly, fragrance-free hydration and sensitive skin, while Trilogy is often better for richer textures and hydration.

What is the difference between Simple and Trilogy?

Simple stands out for being more affordable and providing fragrance-free formulas, whereas Trilogy tends to offer richer hydration and creamier textures. Glycerin is used in Simple to help maintain moisture levels in the skin.

Simple or Trilogy: which cleanser is better?

Simple offers better cleansers for sensitive skin, while Trilogy tends to provide a more hydrating and creamy cleanse. Lovi rates Simple's Micellar Cleansing Water as a High fit for sensitive skin, and Trilogy's Rosehip Cream Cleanser also achieves a High fit for sensitive skin.

Which is more affordable, Simple or Trilogy?

Simple is more affordable, offering value-friendly moisturizers on this page. Reviewers note its affordable price point compared to Trilogy.

Which causes fewer breakouts, Simple or Trilogy?

Simple is less likely to cause breakouts for shoppers, as Trilogy is noted for causing breakouts or skin reactions, whereas Simple's reviewers mostly mention it as a gentle and value-friendly option.

Which brand has products that are completely fragrance-free, Simple or Trilogy?

Simple has products that are completely fragrance-free, as every product on this page lists no fragrance in its ingredients, whereas only one of three Trilogy products on this page is fragrance-free.

How do the founding years and locations of Simple and Trilogy compare?

Simple was founded in 1960 in the United Kingdom, whereas Trilogy was founded in 2002 with its founding location unlisted.

Which brand is better suited for sensitive skin according to reviewer themes?

Simple is better suited for sensitive skin, as reviewers note it is gentler on sensitive skin compared to Trilogy. Additionally, every product on the Simple page lists no fragrance in its ingredients.

Simple or Trilogy: which moisturizer is better?

Simple offers lightweight and value-friendly moisturizers with no fragrance on this page, while Trilogy provides hydrating and brightening moisturizers that offer richer textures. Lovi rates Simple moisturizers generally as Average across most skin types, while Trilogy features options like the Vitamin C Ceramide Night Cream that has a High fit for dry sensitive and mature 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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