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Torriden vs Simple

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Torriden and Simple are accessible skincare brands that offer nourishing moisturizers, toners, serums, and cleansers formulated with soothing ingredients like hyaluronic acid, panthenol, allantoin, niacinamide, and glycerin. The Korean line suits acne-prone and dry skin best through its hydrating components, while the British brand suits oily and acne-prone skin best with its balancing formulas. Both companies provide targeted options for dark spots and mature skin, though they differ in their heritage and specific active compounds.

Torriden is a Korean skincare brand founded in 2015 and owned by Torriden Co., Ltd..

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

Popular Torriden vs Simple products

People Say

TorridenSimple
  • Deep hydration and moisture Mostly MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “Plumps skin — Torriden Dive In Serum”
    • “skin looks dewy — Torriden Cellmazing Firming Gel Mask”
    • “Game changer for winter — Torriden SOLID IN Ceramide Cream”
    • “banished dryness within days — Simple Replenishing Rich Moisturiser”
  • Gentle on sensitive skin Sometimes NotedMostly 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”
    • “no irritation — Torriden Cellmazing Firming Eye Cream”
  • Lightweight and fast absorption Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “3-second serum — Torriden Dive In Serum”
    • “absorbs immediately without stickiness — Torriden Dive-In Toner”
    • “sinks in instantly — Simple Water Boost Hydrating Gel Cream”
    • “absorbs very quickly — Simple Hydrating Light Moisturiser”
  • Soothing, calming, and cooling Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “feels super cooling — Torriden Cellmazing Firming Gel Mask”
    • “calmed down redness — Torriden Balanceful Toner Pad”
    • “instant cooling effect — Torriden DIVE-IN Low Molecule Hyaluronic Acid Multi Pad”
    • “doesn't sting my eyes — Simple Kind to Skin Soothing Facial Toner”
  • Effective daily cleanser and non-drying Not notedOften Mentioned
    • “Takes off any makeup residue and makes my face feel refreshed. — Simple Micellar Cleansing Water”
    • “Instantly boosts skin's hydration... face doesn't feel dry and tight. — Simple Micellar Cleansing Water”
    • “Love that it has absolutely no scent. — Simple Micellar Water”
  • Good value and affordability Rarely NotedOften Mentioned
    • “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”
    • “Affordable dupe — Torriden SOLID IN Ceramide Cream”
  • Insufficient moisture for dry skin Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “Feels like water — Torriden Dive In Serum”
    • “not enough for dry skin — Torriden Dive-In Toner”
    • “consistency is just like water — Torriden Dive-In Toner”
    • “not moisturizing enough — Simple Hydrating Light Moisturiser”
  • Causes breakouts and skin reactions Rarely NotedSometimes Noted
    • “Small whiteheads — Torriden Dive In Serum”
    • “caused small whiteheads — Torriden Dive-In Toner”
    • “tingling sensation — Torriden Balanceful Toner Pad”
    • “Gave me tiny bumps on my forehead. — Simple Micellar Water”
  • Slippery or sticky residue Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
    • “slides down — Torriden Cellmazing Firming Gel Mask”
    • “leaves quite a tacky feeling — Torriden CELLMAZING Brightening Ampoule”
    • “Feels slimy on skin — Simple Refreshing Facial Wash”
    • “Still feeling a little bit of a film on my skin. — Simple Micellar Cleansing Water”

Torriden vs Simple routines for dry skin

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Torriden vs Simple routines for oily skin

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Torriden vs Simple routines for combination skin

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Questions and answers

Torriden or Simple: which is better?

Torriden is generally better for deep hydration and soothing care, offering a Superior routine fit for dry, combination, sensitive, acne-prone, and oily acne-prone skin on the products on this page. Simple shines more for budget-friendly value and gentle daily makeup removal, though its moisturizers offer a lower Average fit level across most skin types compared to Torriden.

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What is the difference between Torriden and Simple?

Torriden is better for deep hydration and soothing effects, whereas Simple stands out for gentle makeup removers and good value. The products on this page show that Torriden has a Superior routine fit for dry, combination, and oily acne-prone skin, while Simple offers value-friendly, lightweight options.

Torriden or Simple for dry skin?

Torriden is the better choice for dry skin, as the products on this page achieve a Superior Lovi fit compared to Simple's Average fit. Torriden focuses on deep hydration with key ingredients like hyaluronic acid, which helps improve skin moisture levels.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022Drug Delivery, 2017

Torriden or Simple: which moisturizer is better?

Torriden is better for moisture and hydration, as reviewers mostly mention deep hydration for Torriden while noting a lack of sufficient moisture for Simple. Hyaluronic acid helps improve skin hydration, while ceramides aid in barrier repair.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

Which is more affordable, Torriden or Simple?

Simple is more affordable, as it offers better value and affordability among the products on this page.

Torriden or Simple for oily skin?

For oily skin, both Torriden and Simple fit well, as the products on this page achieve a High Lovi fit level for this skin type. Torriden relies on key ingredients like hyaluronic acid, which helps provide deep hydration without heavy residue.

Drug Delivery, 2017Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

Torriden or Simple for sensitive skin?

Torriden is a Superior Lovi fit for sensitive skin, while Simple reaches a High fit level. The products on this page from Torriden feature soothing ingredients like panthenol, which helps calm irritation and improve skin barrier function.

American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2002

Torriden or Simple for acne-prone skin?

Torriden is the better choice for acne-prone skin, as the products on this page achieve a Superior Lovi fit level for this skin type compared to Simple's Average fit level. Torriden's formulas feature ingredients like hyaluronic acid, which helps maintain skin moisture.

Drug Delivery, 2017Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

Torriden or Simple for combination skin?

Torriden is the better choice for combination skin, as Lovi rates its routine fit as Superior compared to Simple at High. The products on this page help provide deep hydration and soothing care, though some reviewers note potential for breakouts.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022Drug Delivery, 2017

Torriden or Simple for mature skin?

Torriden is better for mature skin on this page, achieving a Lovi fit level of High. Its products feature key ingredients like hyaluronic acid and panthenol, which help with skin hydration and anti-aging.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2002

Torriden or Simple for dry sensitive skin?

Torriden is better for dry sensitive skin, offering a Lovi fit level of High on this page compared to Simple's Average. Torriden focuses on deep hydration and barrier repair with ingredients like hyaluronic acid and ceramides.

Drug Delivery, 2017

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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