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Simple vs Aēsop

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Simple and Aēsop are two distinct skincare lines known for their thoughtfully formulated moisturizers, cleansers, and treatments. The British brand relies on niacinamide and glycerin to suit acne-prone skin and skin with dark spots, whereas the latter utilizes botanical and scientifically validated ingredients to suit balanced, combination, and sensitive skin. These approaches differ as both labels offer unique formulations, with the former emphasizing gentle, targeted care and the latter focusing on harmoniously supporting overall skin health and resilience.

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

Popular Simple vs Aēsop products

People Say

SimpleAēsop
  • Hydration and moisture Mostly MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “banished dryness within days — Simple Replenishing Rich Moisturiser”
    • “Instantly boosts skin's hydration... face doesn't feel dry and tight. — Simple Micellar Cleansing Water”
    • “woke up with baby-soft skin — Aēsop Damascan Rose Facial Treatment”
    • “Savior of my winter-fueled dry skin. — Aēsop B Triple C Facial Balancing Gel”
  • 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”
  • Lightweight and non-greasy texture Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “sinks in instantly — Simple Water Boost Hydrating Gel Cream”
    • “absorbs very quickly — Simple Hydrating Light Moisturiser”
    • “Intensely hydrating yet mattifying effect. — Aēsop B Triple C Facial Balancing Gel”
    • “absorbs well into the skin — Aēsop Damascan Rose Facial Treatment”
  • Effective cleansing and makeup removal Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “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”
    • “Leaves my face feeling soft after cleansing. — Aēsop Parsley Seed Facial Cleanser”
  • Skin rescue Not notedMostly Mentioned
    • “saved my skin — Aēsop Damascan Rose Facial Treatment”
    • “Reduces inflammation overnight. — Aēsop B Triple C Facial Balancing Gel”
    • “I used to have severe flaking... but after using this product, it's disappeared. — Aēsop Parsley Seed Facial Cleanser”
  • Affordable price point 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”
  • High price Not notedMostly Mentioned
    • “quantity is too small — Aēsop Damascan Rose Facial Treatment”
  • Struggles with waterproof or heavy makeup Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “I found this doesn't effectively remove makeup. — Aēsop Parsley Seed Facial Cleanser”
    • “Did not remove my mascara very well at all. — Simple Micellar Cleansing Water”
  • Difficult or sticky texture Not notedOften Mentioned
    • “Thick, almost honey-like, and needs a moment to melt in. — Aēsop B Triple C Facial Balancing Gel”
  • Packaging and leaking issues Rarely NotedSometimes Noted
    • “Worried about the snap top bottle leaking when travelling. — Simple Micellar Cleansing Water”
    • “The cap broke off immediately. — Simple Micellar Water”
    • “hard to get last bit out — Simple Replenishing Rich Moisturiser”
    • “The downside is the pump. — Aēsop Parsley Seed Facial Cleanser”

Questions and answers

Simple or Aēsop: which is better?

Simple stands out for being more affordable and better suited for gentle cleansing and sensitive skin, while Aēsop is praised for deep hydration and luxurious scents. Both brands feature products with key ingredients like glycerin, which helps maintain skin moisture.

Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017

What is the difference between Simple and Aēsop?

Simple offers more affordable options that reviewers frequently praise for being gentle and effective makeup removers, while Aēsop provides deeper hydration with reviewers often mentioning luxurious scents and a higher price point. Glycerin helps provide moisture across the products on this page.

Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017

Simple or Aēsop: which cleanser is better?

Simple features more products on this page and is rated better for gentle cleansing and makeup removal. However, both Simple's Refreshing Facial Wash and Aēsop's Parsley Seed Facial Cleanser receive a Low Lovi fit level for dry sensitive skin.

Which is more affordable, Simple or Aēsop?

Simple is more affordable, as reviewers mostly mention its affordable price point and value, whereas a high price is a mostly mentioned downside for Aēsop.

Which causes fewer breakouts, Simple or Aēsop?

Simple stands out for acne-prone skin, fitting this type best through its brand-focused routines, whereas reviewers on this page often mention that Simple can cause breakouts or irritations.

Which brand has been owned by Unilever PLC since 2011, Simple or Aēsop?

Simple has been owned by Unilever PLC since 2011.

How does the fit level of the Parsley Seed Anti-Oxidant Intense Serum compare for dry skin?

For dry skin, the Parsley Seed Anti-Oxidant Intense Serum by Aēsop achieves a High fit level according to Lovi.

What are the main fragrance ingredients listed across the products for both brands?

Every product on this page for both Simple and Aēsop lists no fragrance in its ingredients.

Simple or Aēsop: which moisturizer is better?

Simple offers more lightweight, value-friendly moisturizers with average Lovi fit across skin types, while Aēsop features options like B Triple C Facial Balancing Gel with High fit for combination and acne-prone skin. Glycerin, a key ingredient in Simple products, helps support skin hydration.

Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 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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