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Medicube vs Simple

Rated by Lovi · Unbiased, science-based skincare AI trained on real user outcomes · How the Fit score works

Medicube and Simple represent two distinct skincare traditions, with the former being a South Korean innovator established in 2016 and the latter a British heritage line originating in 1960. The Korean brand is celebrated for nourishing moisturizers, serums, toners, and masks featuring niacinamide, collagen, and hyaluronic acid to support dry and oily acne-prone skin. Conversely, the British line is cherished for gentle cleansers, makeup removers, moisturizers, and toners utilizing niacinamide and glycerin to comfort acne-prone skin and skin with dark spots. Ultimately, they differ through their specialized offerings, as the former targets advanced elasticity and clarity while the latter emphasizes fundamental barrier health.

Medicube is a Korean skincare brand founded in 2016 and owned by APR Corp..

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

Popular Medicube vs Simple products

People Say

MedicubeSimple
  • Soothing and Gentle Formulas Often MentionedMostly 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”
    • “refreshing sensation — Medicube PDRN Pink Collagen Gel Mask”
  • Hydration and Moisture Mostly MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “skin feels bouncier and hydrated — Medicube PDRN Pink Peptide Serum”
    • “glass skin — Medicube PDRN Pink Collagen Gel Mask”
    • “banished dryness within days — Simple Replenishing Rich Moisturiser”
    • “Instantly boosts skin's hydration... face doesn't feel dry and tight. — Simple Micellar Cleansing Water”
  • Affordable Value Not 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”
  • Packaging and Conveniences Often MentionedRarely Noted
    • “tweezers included are hygienic — Medicube Zero Pore Pad”
    • “perfect slip for my device — Medicube Collagen Jelly Cream”
    • “keeps my skincare in place — Medicube Collagen Night Wrapping Mask”
    • “No need to rinse... perfect for traveling or lazy nights. — Simple Micellar Cleansing Water”
  • Lightweight and Non-Greasy Not 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”
  • Glow and Radiance Often MentionedNot noted
    • “gave me instant glass skin — Medicube Collagen Jelly Cream”
    • “woke up with glowing skin — Medicube Collagen Night Wrapping Mask”
    • “Dark spots go away faster — Medicube Deep Vita C Pad”
  • Sticky or Heavy Residue Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “Feels slimy on skin — Simple Refreshing Facial Wash”
    • “Still feeling a little bit of a film on my skin. — Simple Micellar Cleansing Water”
    • “leaves a tacky film — Simple Kind to Skin Soothing Facial Toner”
    • “hair sticks to my face — Medicube Collagen Jelly Cream”
  • Breakouts and Skin Irritation Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “caused redness and sensitivity — Medicube Zero Pore Pad”
    • “woke up with whiteheads — Medicube Collagen Night Wrapping Mask”
    • “Gave me tiny bumps on my forehead. — Simple Micellar Water”
    • “caused major breakouts — Simple Hydrating Light Moisturiser”
  • Drying and Stripping Effects Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
    • “Skin feels very tight — Medicube Zero Foam Cleanser”
    • “skin felt very tight — Medicube Zero Pore Blackhead Mud Mask”
    • “not moisturizing enough — Simple Hydrating Light Moisturiser”
    • “skin felt tight after an hour — Simple Water Boost Hydrating Gel Cream”

Medicube vs Simple routines for dry skin

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Medicube vs Simple routines for oily skin

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Medicube vs Simple routines for combination skin

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Questions and answers

Medicube or Simple: which is better?

Medicube offers superior routine fit for dry skin, while both brands offer high fit levels for all other skin types on this page. Medicube provides better glow and packaging, whereas Simple is more affordable and offers lighter, more soothing formulas.

What is the difference between Medicube and Simple?

Medicube is a South Korean brand focused on glow, radiance, and packaging convenience, while Simple is a UK-born brand focusing more on value-friendly and soothing formulas for sensitive skin. Both brands generally match in performance for hydration, but Medicube is often noted for a radiant glow whereas Simple provides lightweight and non-greasy options.

Medicube or Simple for dry skin?

Medicube is a better fit for dry skin, earning a Superior routine fit rating compared to Simple's High fit level. Medicube's products on this page help deliver deep hydration moisturizers.

Medicube or Simple: which cleanser is better?

Medicube fits better for cleansers on this page, as its Zero Foam Cleanser and Red Foam Cleanser earn high Lovi fit levels across most skin types, including dry, sensitive, and oily acne-prone skin. In comparison, Simple's Refreshing Facial Wash is rated lower with low Lovi fit levels for dry and dry sensitive skin.

Which is more affordable, Medicube or Simple?

Simple is more affordable, as reviewers often mention its lightweight, value-friendly moisturizers compared to Medicube's small quantity and pricing issues.

Which brand offers better glow and radiance, Medicube or Simple?

Medicube offers better glow and radiance compared to Simple. Review themes indicate that Medicube performs better for glow and radiance.

Do Medicube products contain fragrance?

Medicube offers fragrance-free options as 23 of the 25 products on this page list no fragrance. However, the Collagen Jelly Cream and Deep Vita A Retinol Serum do contain fragrance.

Which brand performs better for packaging and conveniences?

Medicube performs better for packaging and conveniences, while Simple does better for soothing and gentle formulas and affordable value.

Medicube or Simple for oily skin?

Medicube fits dry skin, oily acne-prone skin, and oily skin best, while Simple fits acne-prone skin, skin with dark spots, and oily acne-prone skin best. For oily skin, Lovi rates Medicube as High and Simple as High, making them equal.

Medicube or Simple: which moisturizer is better?

Medicube offers superior deep hydration moisturizers like the AGE-R Booster Gel, which has a Superior Lovi fit level for dry skin, whereas Simple moisturizers are rated as Average for dry skin. Reviewers note that Medicube delivers a radiant glow while providing deep hydration, though some mention sticky residue.

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Medicube or Simple for sensitive skin?

Both brands offer a High routine fit for sensitive skin, but Medicube may be better if you want added glow and radiance while Simple is often noted for its soothing and gentle formulas.

Medicube or Simple for acne-prone skin?

Medicube fits acne-prone skin at a High level, while Simple fits acne-prone skin at an Average level based on 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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