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Simple vs Skintific

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Simple and Skintific are popular skincare brands offering distinct approaches to daily care. Simple is a British brand founded in 1960 and owned by Unilever PLC since 2011, known for gentle moisturizers, makeup removers, cleansers, and toners featuring niacinamide and glycerin that suit oily skin and acne-prone skin best. Meanwhile, the second brand is loved for its moisturizers, serums, and sunscreens with effective formulas that suit all skin types best. They differ primarily in their core ingredient focus and suitability, as both provide targeted options such as cleansers, mists, and gels for specific concerns like dark spots, acne, and aging.

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

Popular Simple vs Skintific products

People Say

SimpleSkintific
  • Gentle on sensitive skin Mostly MentionedNot 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”
  • Hydration and non-drying formula Mostly MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “banished dryness within days — Simple Replenishing Rich Moisturiser”
    • “sinks in instantly — Simple Water Boost Hydrating Gel Cream”
    • “Instantly boosts skin's hydration... face doesn't feel dry and tight. — Simple Micellar Cleansing Water”
    • “didn't dry out skin — Skintific MUGWORT”
  • Lightweight and non-greasy absorption Sometimes NotedMostly Mentioned
    • “absorbs instantly — Skintific 5X Ceramide Barrier Moisture Gel”
    • “super light and leaves a radiant glow — Skintific All Day Light Sunscreen Mist”
    • “light as air — Skintific MATE FIT”
    • “absorbs very quickly — Simple Hydrating Light Moisturiser”
  • Effective cleansing and makeup removal Often MentionedOften 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 fresh — Skintific MUGWORT”
    • “maintain your makeup without any mess — Skintific All Day Light Sunscreen Mist”
  • Calms redness, acne, and repairs barrier Not notedMostly Mentioned
    • “calm my acne instantly — Skintific MUGWORT”
    • “redness berkurang — Skintific 5X Ceramide Barrier Moisture Gel”
    • “healed my skin barrier — Skintific 5X Ceramide Barrier Moisture Gel”
  • Affordable price and 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”
  • Not enough hydration or moisture Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “not moisturizing enough — Simple Hydrating Light Moisturiser”
    • “need to apply multiple layers — Simple Replenishing Rich Moisturiser”
    • “kurang lembab — Skintific 5X Ceramide Barrier Moisture Gel”
    • “cracks if not hydrated — Skintific MATE FIT”
  • Caused breakouts or skin reactions Sometimes NotedRarely Noted
    • “broke me out so bad — Skintific 5X Ceramide Barrier Moisture Gel”
    • “caused tiny bumps — Skintific MUGWORT”
    • “Gave me tiny bumps on my forehead. — Simple Micellar Water”

Questions and answers

Simple or Skintific: which is better?

Simple stands out for being gentle on sensitive skin and offering hydrating formulas, while Skintific provides lightweight absorption and helps calm redness or acne. Niacinamide helps reduce cutaneous pigmentation.

The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002

Simple or Skintific: which moisturizer is better?

When comparing moisturizers, Simple offers value-friendly options with a High to Average Lovi fit for dry skin, while Skintific provides the 5X Ceramide Barrier Moisture Gel, which holds a High Lovi fit for dry skin and dry sensitive skin. Glycerin helps provide hydration in Simple moisturizers, and ceramides help support the skin barrier in Skintific products.

Scientific Reports, 2022

Which is more affordable, Simple or Skintific?

Simple is the more affordable brand, as reviewers frequently mention its affordable price and value.

Which causes fewer breakouts, Simple or Skintific?

Simple stands out for causing fewer breakouts because reviewers often note that Skintific can cause breakouts or skin reactions.

Which brand has more products that list no fragrance in their ingredients, Simple or Skintific?

Both Simple and Skintific feature no fragrance in the ingredients of every product on this page. Niacinamide helps reduce skin pigmentation.

The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002

How does the founding year and parent company differ between Simple and Skintific?

Simple was founded in the United Kingdom in 1960 and has been owned by Unilever PLC since 2011, whereas Skintific was founded more recently in 2021 and is owned by Guangzhou Feimei Network Technology Co., Ltd.

Which brand is better rated for calming redness, acne, and repairing the skin barrier?

Skintific is better rated for calming redness, acne, and repairing the barrier. Glycerin helps provide moisture across the products on this page.

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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