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Dermalogica vs Simple

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Dermalogica and Simple are two renowned Unilever-owned skincare lines offering gentle cleansers, nourishing moisturizers, and targeted treatments designed to support various complexions. The American brand utilizes powerful ingredients like hyaluronic acid, glycerin, and salicylic acid, making its active formulations particularly suited for oily and combination skin. Conversely, the British brand incorporates niacinamide and glycerin to create soothing makeup removers and toners that best address oily and acne-prone skin. While both share a foundation in hydration, they differ in their active approaches, with the first providing specialized anti-aging and exfoliating benefits and the second focusing on foundational barrier support.

Dermalogica is an American skincare brand founded in 1986 and owned by Unilever since 2015.

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

Popular Dermalogica vs Simple products

People Say

DermalogicaSimple
  • Gentle on sensitive skin Rarely 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”
    • “helps calm and nourish my skin — Dermalogica Stabilizing Repair Cream”
  • Deep hydration and moisture Mostly MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “Saved my dry skin — Dermalogica Super Rich Repair”
    • “super hydrating — Dermalogica Multivitamin Power Recovery Masque”
    • “skin feels hydrated — Dermalogica Intensive Moisture Balance”
    • “banished dryness within days — Simple Replenishing Rich Moisturiser”
  • Lightweight and non-greasy absorption Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “sinks in instantly — Simple Water Boost Hydrating Gel Cream”
    • “absorbs very quickly — Simple Hydrating Light Moisturiser”
    • “absorbs really well — Simple Replenishing Rich Moisturiser”
    • “blends seamlessly — Dermalogica Dynamic Skin Recovery SPF 50”
  • Effective cleansing and makeup removal Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “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”
    • “Removes stubborn mascara — Dermalogica Precleanse”
  • Smooth and improved skin texture Often MentionedNot noted
    • “gentle enough for daily use — Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant”
    • “skin feels smooth as silk — Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant”
    • “fine lines have visibly softened — Dermalogica Phyto Nature Lifting Eye Cream”
  • High price point Mostly MentionedNot noted
    • “hefty price tag — Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant”
  • Caused breakouts and skin reactions Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
    • “Cystic acne flare-ups — Dermalogica Precleanse”
    • “Caused cystic acne — Dermalogica Super Rich Repair”
    • “Gave me tiny bumps on my forehead. — Simple Micellar Water”
    • “caused major breakouts — Simple Hydrating Light Moisturiser”
  • Unpleasant or strong scent Often MentionedRarely Noted
    • “Smells like chemicals — Simple Refreshing Facial Wash”
    • “smells like puke — Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant”

Dermalogica vs Simple routines for dry skin

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Dermalogica vs Simple routines for oily skin

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Dermalogica vs Simple routines for combination skin

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Questions and answers

Dermalogica or Simple: which is better?

Dermalogica is better for deep hydration and texture improvement, while Simple is better for lightweight absorption and value. Both brands offer fragrance-free products on the products on this page.

What is the difference between Dermalogica and Simple?

Dermalogica provides deeper hydration and better overall texture improvement for the products on this page, whereas Simple offers more lightweight, value-friendly moisture. Topical hyaluronic acid, found across Dermalogica products, is beneficial for skin quality and signs of aging. Niacinamide, a key ingredient in Simple products, helps reduce cutaneous pigmentation.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002

Dermalogica or Simple for dry skin?

Both Dermalogica and Simple achieve a High routine fit for dry skin, with Dermalogica specializing in deep hydration and Simple offering lightweight, value-friendly moisturizers. Topical hyaluronic acid, found in the products on this page, helps improve skin quality and signs of skin aging.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

Dermalogica or Simple: which cleanser is better?

Dermalogica provides better cleansers on this page, offering Superior to High Lovi fit levels across nearly all skin types. Simple cleansers on this page feature an Average fit for most skin types and a Low fit for dry and dry sensitive skin.

Which is more affordable, Dermalogica or Simple?

Simple is more affordable, as reviewers often mention its value-friendly moisturizers, whereas Dermalogica has a mostly mentioned high price point.

Dermalogica or Simple: which brand offers better deep hydration and moisture?

Dermalogica does better than Simple for deep hydration and moisture. Hyaluronic acid helps provide intense hydration.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

Which brand performs better for oily skin, Dermalogica or Simple?

Dermalogica performs better for oily skin, as Lovi rates its routine fit as Superior while Simple achieves a High fit level for this skin type.

Between Dermalogica and Simple, which brand is better suited for sensitive skin care?

Both Dermalogica and Simple offer a High routine fit for sensitive skin on the products on this page. Dermalogica tends to provide deeper hydration, while Simple is noted for being gentle on sensitive skin.

Dermalogica or Simple for oily skin?

Dermalogica is the better fit for oily skin, offering a Superior routine fit compared to Simple's High fit on this page. Reviewers often note that the products on this page help provide non-greasy moisturizers and gentle cleansers that suit oily skin well.

Dermalogica or Simple: which moisturizer is better?

Dermalogica provides better deep hydration and intense moisture for moisturizers, whereas Simple offers value-friendly and lightweight options. Niacinamide helps reduce skin pigmentation, and hyaluronic acid benefits skin quality and aging.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002

Dermalogica or Simple for sensitive skin?

Dermalogica and Simple both offer a High Lovi fit for sensitive skin. Simple does better for being gentle on sensitive skin.

Dermalogica or Simple for acne-prone skin?

Both Dermalogica and Simple help with acne-prone skin, with Lovi fit levels of High for the products on this page. Dermalogica focuses more on deep hydration and smoothing, while Simple provides lightweight moisture and gentle makeup removal.

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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