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Dermalogica vs Simple

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Dermalogica and Simple are two skincare brands owned by Unilever, established in 1986 and 1960 respectively. Dermalogica offers targeted serums, nourishing moisturizers, gentle cleansers, purifying masks, and more with hyaluronic acid, glycerin, and salicylic acid, suiting oily and combination skin best. Simple provides gentle moisturizers, makeup removers, cleansers, and toners crafted with niacinamide and glycerin, which suit acne-prone skin and skin with dark spots best. While both utilize glycerin, they differ in their primary active ingredients and the specific skin types they target.

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 smoothing uneven skin texture, whereas Simple is better for gentle, budget-friendly makeup removal. Both brands offer products that are unlikely to cause irritation since the products on this page list no fragrance.

What is the difference between Dermalogica and Simple?

Dermalogica generally offers a superior fit for oily, combination, and oily acne-prone skin compared to Simple. Reviewers note that Dermalogica delivers more intense hydration, whereas Simple is valued for its gentle, sensitive-skin-friendly makeup removers.

Dermalogica or Simple for dry skin?

Both Dermalogica and Simple achieve a High routine fit for dry skin. Dermalogica features intense hydration and soothing moisturizers across the products on this page, while Simple offers lightweight, value-friendly moisturizers.

Dermalogica or Simple: which cleanser is better?

Dermalogica is superior for cleansers because the products on this page offer higher Lovi fit levels across skin types, whereas Simple cleansers score lower on dry skin. Dermalogica cleansers also provide gentle, non-stripping cleansing.

Which is more affordable, Dermalogica or Simple?

Simple is more affordable, as reviewers often mention Dermalogica has a high price point. Simple offers value-friendly moisturizers, while the products on this page for both brands list no fragrance in their ingredients.

Which brand is better for deep hydration, Dermalogica or Simple?

Dermalogica is better for deep hydration than Simple. Reviewers note that Dermalogica products on this page provide intense hydration and soothing moisturizers, whereas Simple struggles with heavy makeup and lacks sufficient hydration or moisture.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

Dermalogica or Simple for oily skin?

Dermalogica is the better fit for oily skin, achieving a Superior routine fit compared to Simple which has a High fit. Reviewers often mention that Dermalogica provides effective and non-greasy moisturizers alongside gentle, non-stripping cleansers.

Dermalogica or Simple: which moisturizer is better?

Dermalogica offers superior performance for oily and combination skin routines compared to Simple. Reviewers note that Dermalogica products on this page provide intense hydration and soothing moisturizers, while Simple provides lightweight, value-friendly moisturizers.

Dermalogica or Simple for sensitive skin?

Both Dermalogica and Simple are a High fit for sensitive skin. The products on this page list no fragrance in their ingredients.

Dermalogica or Simple for acne-prone skin?

Dermalogica is the better fit for acne-prone skin, achieving a Superior Lovi fit level for oily acne-prone skin compared to Simple's High fit level. The products on this page help provide deep hydration and improve skin texture, while niacinamide in Simple may help control skin pigmentation and aging.

Antioxidants, 2021

Dermalogica or Simple for combination skin?

Dermalogica provides a Superior fit for combination skin, whereas Simple offers a High fit. The products on this page from Dermalogica are well-suited for this skin type.

Dermalogica or Simple for skin with dark spots?

Dermalogica and Simple both offer products that fit skin with dark spots well. Simple features niacinamide, which helps reduce cutaneous pigmentation.

The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002Antioxidants, 2021

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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