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Simple vs DHC

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

Simple and DHC are respected skincare brands originating in Britain and Japan, respectively. Simple offers gentle moisturizers, makeup removers, cleansers, and toners with niacinamide and glycerin, while the Japanese brand provides effective makeup removers and nourishing formulas. The British collection suits acne-prone skin and skin with dark spots best, whereas its counterpart suits dry, normal, combination, and oily skin. While both offer reliable daily care, they differ in their foundational ingredients and the broad range of skin types they accommodate.

Simple is a British skincare brand founded in 1960 and owned by Unilever PLC since 2011.

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DHC is a Japanese skincare brand founded in 1980 and owned by ORIX Corporation since 2023.

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This page compares some of the most popular Simple and DHC products; for every product of both brands, with a fit score for your own skin, use the Lovi app.

Popular Simple vs DHC products

Questions and answers

Simple or DHC: which is better?

Simple is a better fit for shoppers looking for lightweight moisturizers and gentle makeup removers, while DHC offers highly rated cleansing oils like Pore Cleansing Oil. Niacinamide helps control skin aging and pigmentation, and glycerin helps improve skin hydration.

Antioxidants, 2021Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017

What is the difference between Simple and DHC?

Simple offers a broad selection of daily cleansers, toners, and lightweight moisturizers that feature niacinamide and glycerin, achieving a High fit for sensitive skin on products like its Kind to Skin Soothing Facial Toner. In contrast, DHC focuses on makeup removers, with its Pore Cleansing Oil achieving a Superior fit for sensitive skin.

The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002Antioxidants, 2021

Which is more affordable, Simple or DHC?

Simple features budget-friendly moisturizers on this page, whereas affordability details are not provided for DHC.

Which causes fewer breakouts, Simple or DHC?

Simple reviewers often mention that its products cause breakouts or irritations, whereas the products on this page for DHC do not report this issue.

Which brand has been around longer and where were they founded, Simple or DHC?

Simple has been around longer than DHC, having been founded in the United Kingdom in 1960, whereas DHC was founded in Japan in 1980.

Do any of the products from Simple or DHC contain fragrance in their ingredients?

Every product from both Simple and DHC on this page lists no fragrance in its ingredients.

Which skincare products are featured on the comparison page for DHC?

The products on this page for DHC are Deep Cleansing Oil and Pore Cleansing Oil.

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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