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Simple vs Lancôme

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Simple and Lancôme are esteemed skincare brands rooted in distinct traditions, with the former recognized for gentle moisturizers, makeup removers, cleansers, and toners, and the latter celebrated for an array of moisturizers, eye products, serums, toners, and more. Simple formulates its products with niacinamide and glycerin to best suit acne-prone skin and skin with dark spots, whereas the French brand utilizes glycerin, hyaluronic acid, and adenosine to best suit sensitive skin and mature skin. Both brands differ in their specific ingredient profiles and target skin concerns, yet each thoughtfully enhances hydration and barrier function.

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

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Lancôme is a French skincare brand founded in 1935 and owned by L'Oréal S.A. since 1964.

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

Popular Simple vs Lancôme products

People Say

SimpleLancôme
  • 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”
    • “gives my skin an instant dewy glow — Lancôme Tonique Confort”
    • “keeps the skin soft and hydrated — Lancôme HYDRA ZEN”
  • Gentle on sensitive skin Mostly MentionedRarely 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”
    • “I have very sensitive skin and can't use many products... my skin has been 'glass-skin'. — Lancôme Hydra Zen Gel Cream”
  • Lightweight and non-greasy texture Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “sinks in instantly — Simple Water Boost Hydrating Gel Cream”
    • “absorbs very quickly — Simple Hydrating Light Moisturiser”
    • “absorbs quickly — Lancôme RÉNERGIE”
    • “absorbs almost instantly — Lancôme Génifique Ultimate”
  • 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”
    • “Dissolves waterproof mascara instantly — Lancôme Bi-Facil Double Action Eye Makeup Remover”
  • Works well as a makeup base Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
    • “makeup lays well — Simple Hydrating Light Moisturiser”
    • “works well under foundation — Simple Replenishing Rich Moisturiser”
    • “concealer applies smoothly — Lancôme Advanced Génifique Eye Cream”
    • “layers beautifully under makeup — Lancôme Génifique Ultimate”
  • 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 point Not notedMostly Mentioned
    • “super expensive — Lancôme Absolue Precious Oil”
  • Struggles with waterproof makeup Often MentionedNot noted
    • “Did not remove my mascara very well at all. — Simple Micellar Cleansing Water”
  • Not enough moisture or hydration Often MentionedRarely Noted
    • “ultimately this moisturizer is a huge let down and dries out my skin — Lancôme HYDRA ZEN”
    • “not moisturizing enough — Simple Hydrating Light Moisturiser”

Simple vs Lancôme routines for dry skin

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Simple vs Lancôme routines for oily skin

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Simple vs Lancôme routines for combination skin

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Questions and answers

Simple or Lancôme: which is better?

Simple is better for value-friendly, fragrance-free hydration and sensitive skin, while Lancôme offers deep hydration and anti-aging benefits at a much higher price point.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

What is the difference between Simple and Lancôme?

Simple offers affordable, fragrance-free products that are particularly gentle on sensitive skin, whereas Lancôme provides higher-priced skincare with a focus on deep hydration and anti-aging benefits.

Simple or Lancôme for dry skin?

Simple is a better fit for dry skin on this page, offering High routine fit compared to Lancôme's Average. Simple provides gentle, value-friendly moisturizers, whereas Lancôme reviewers often note a high price point and sometimes not enough hydration.

Simple or Lancôme: which cleanser is better?

Simple does better for effective cleansing and makeup removal. Reviewers mostly mention that Simple offers gentle, sensitive-skin-friendly makeup removers, while Lancôme's cleanser on the page receives warnings across all skin types.

Which is more affordable, Simple or Lancôme?

Simple is more affordable than Lancôme, as reviewers frequently note its budget-friendly price point compared to Lancôme's high price point. Review themes also show that Simple does better with affordable price points and value.

Which brand has more fragrance-free options, Simple or Lancôme?

Simple has more fragrance-free options because every product on the products on this page lists no fragrance, whereas only 3 of 14 products on this page do for Lancôme.

Do Simple and Lancôme share any key skincare ingredients?

Simple and Lancôme both feature glycerin as a key ingredient across the products on this page. Glycerin helps provide moisture and hydration to the skin.

Simple or Lancôme for oily skin?

For oily skin, Simple fits better as its routine achieves a High fit level compared to Lancôme's Average fit. Furthermore, the products on this page from Simple list no fragrance, helping to avoid irritation.

Simple or Lancôme: which moisturizer is better?

Simple offers better moisturizers for shoppers seeking affordable and lightweight hydration. Glycerin helps moisturize the skin across the products on this page.

Simple or Lancôme for sensitive skin?

Simple is better than Lancôme for sensitive skin, as Lovi rates Simple with a High routine fit for sensitive skin compared to Lancôme's Average fit. Additionally, every product on the Simple page lists no fragrance in its ingredients, helping shoppers avoid potential irritations.

International Journal of Dermatology, 2008

Simple or Lancôme for acne-prone skin?

Simple is the better fit for acne-prone skin, as Lovi rates its routine fit as High compared to Lancôme's Average. Simple offers fragrance-free products on this page and is noted for being gentle on sensitive skin.

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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