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Simple vs Galderma

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Simple and Galderma are established skincare brands from the UK and Switzerland, respectively. Simple offers gentle moisturizers, makeup removers, cleansers, and toners with niacinamide and glycerin, while the Swiss brand focuses on serums. Both brands suit oily and acne-prone skin best, though they differ in their specific product lineups and founding origins.

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

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Galderma is a Swiss skincare brand founded in 1981 and owned by Galderma Group AG.

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

Popular Simple vs Galderma products

People Say

SimpleGalderma
  • Gentle on sensitive skin Mostly MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “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”
    • “didn't burn my face — Galderma Benzac AC Mild Strength 2.5% Acne Gel”
  • Clears acne and prevents breakouts Not notedMostly Mentioned
    • “cleared up my skin — Galderma Benzac AC Mild Strength 2.5% Acne Gel”
    • “cystic acne gone — Galderma Epiduo Gel”
    • “stops new pimples — Galderma Epiduo Gel”
  • Hydration and non-drying Mostly MentionedNot noted
    • “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”
  • No residue or lightweight absorption Often MentionedNot noted
    • “sinks in instantly — Simple Water Boost Hydrating Gel Cream”
    • “absorbs very quickly — Simple Hydrating Light Moisturiser”
    • “absorbs really well — Simple Replenishing Rich Moisturiser”
  • Affordable value 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”
  • Effective cleansing Often MentionedNot noted
    • “Takes off any makeup residue and makes my face feel refreshed. — Simple Micellar Cleansing Water”
    • “Best morning cleanser — Simple Refreshing Facial Wash”
    • “removes last traces of makeup — Simple Kind to Skin Soothing Facial Toner”
  • Intense burning and dryness Not notedMostly Mentioned
    • “face on fire — Galderma Epiduo Gel”
  • Acne purge and irritation Not notedMostly Mentioned
    • “got worse first — Galderma Epiduo Gel”
  • Bleaches fabrics Not notedMostly Mentioned
    • “bleached my towel — Galderma Benzac AC 5”
  • Formula and packaging issues Often MentionedNot noted
    • “New bottle ingredients do not match... lower amounts of beneficial ingredients. — Simple Micellar Cleansing Water”

Simple vs Galderma routines for dry skin

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Simple vs Galderma routines for oily skin

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Simple vs Galderma routines for combination skin

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Questions and answers

Simple or Galderma: which is better?

Simple is better for gentle, hydrating care and sensitive skin, while Galderma is better for clearing acne with its powerful serums. Reviewers note that Simple offers lightweight and affordable moisturizers, whereas Galderma can cause severe dryness and peeling.

The Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, 2020

What is the difference between Simple and Galderma?

Simple offers gentle, lightweight, and hydrating everyday products featuring ingredients like niacinamide and glycerin, whereas Galderma provides potent serums that focus heavily on clearing acne but often cause dryness and irritation. Reviewers find Simple better for sensitive skin and hydration, while Galderma excels at acne clearance.

The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002

Simple or Galderma for dry skin?

Simple and Galderma both offer a High routine fit level for dry skin on this page, but they work quite differently. Simple is known for gentle, hydrating, and value-friendly moisturizers with ingredients like glycerin that help keep skin moisturized, whereas Galderma features acne-clearing serums that reviewers note can cause severe dryness and peeling.

Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017

Which is more affordable, Simple or Galderma?

Simple is more affordable, as reviewers frequently mention its affordable value. The products on this page help provide budget-friendly options compared to Galderma.

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

Both Simple and Galderma have products that are fragrance-free, as every product listed on this page for both brands contains no fragrance in its ingredients.

Which brand is better suited for mature skin, Simple or Galderma?

Galderma is better suited for mature skin because Lovi rates its routine fit as Superior, compared to High for Simple. However, reviewers note that Galderma products may cause severe dryness and peeling.

What key ingredients are found across Simple products?

The products on this page from Simple feature Niacinamide and Glycerin as key ingredients across their formulations.

Simple or Galderma for oily skin?

For oily skin, Lovi rates Galderma as Superior and Simple as High. Galderma helps clear acne and blemishes, though reviewers mention it can cause severe dryness and peeling.

The Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, 2020Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery, 2021

Simple or Galderma for sensitive skin?

Simple is the better choice for sensitive skin, as Lovi rates its overall routine fit as High and reviewers note it is gentle on sensitive skin. Galderma also reaches a High routine fit level for sensitive skin, but its products may cause severe dryness, peeling, and irritation.

Simple or Galderma for acne-prone skin?

For acne-prone skin, Galderma has a Superior Lovi fit level and is noted for clearing acne and preventing breakouts, while Simple has an Average to High fit depending on the product and is often reviewed as causing breakouts or irritations. Galderma features effective acne-clearing serums, though reviewers also mention severe dryness and peeling.

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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