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Simple vs Theramid

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Simple and Theramid are two distinct skincare brands offering thoughtfully crafted formulations for various skin types. The British brand is beloved for its gentle moisturizers, makeup removers, cleansers, and toners featuring niacinamide and glycerin, which suit acne-prone skin and skin with dark spots best. Meanwhile, the Spanish brand is cherished for its advanced moisturizers and targeted serums that suit balanced, dry, combination, oily, and sensitive skin best. While both cater to specific concerns through standout products like cleansers, toners, and treatments, they differ fundamentally in their ingredient complexity and overall skin type versatility.

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

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Theramid is a Spanish skincare brand founded in 2022 and owned by Cosnova Group since 2026.

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

Popular Simple vs Theramid products

People Say

SimpleTheramid
  • Gentle on sensitive skin Mostly MentionedOften 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”
    • “Suitable for sensitive skin — Theramid DERMA-PEPTIDES”
  • Lightweight and non-greasy Often MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “the texture is a sophisticated, lightweight gel that absorbs almost instantly without leaving a sticky residue — Theramid Copper Peptide”
    • “Absorbs quickly — Theramid DERMA-PEPTIDES”
    • “Nice lightweight emulsion — Theramid Ceramide Treatment”
    • “sinks in instantly — Simple Water Boost Hydrating Gel Cream”
  • Hydration and non-drying Mostly MentionedOften 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”
    • “Leaves my face feeling soft, not tight. — Simple Micellar Water”
    • “Provides long-lasting hydration — Theramid Ceramide Treatment”
  • Improves firmness and anti-aging Not notedMostly Mentioned
    • “Fine lines are less visible — Theramid DERMA-PEPTIDES”
    • “my skin feels incredibly fed and plump — Theramid Copper Peptide”
  • Affordable value and price Often MentionedSometimes 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”
    • “Price is unbeatable — Theramid DERMA-PEPTIDES”
  • Packaging and leaking issues Rarely NotedOften Mentioned
    • “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”
    • “Struggled to pump it out halfway through — Theramid Ceramide Treatment”
  • Caused breakouts Sometimes NotedRarely Noted
    • “Gave me massive texture and bumps — Theramid Ceramide Treatment”
    • “Gave me tiny bumps on my forehead. — Simple Micellar Water”

Questions and answers

Simple or Theramid: which is better?

Simple is a better fit for shoppers looking for affordable, gentle, and hydrating daily makeup removers, while Theramid is better suited for restorative, soothing moisturizers.

What is the difference between Simple and Theramid?

Simple offers affordable, gentle-on-sensitive-skin cleansers, makeup removers, and moisturizers featuring niacinamide and glycerin, whereas Theramid provides restorative and lightweight anti-aging serums and moisturizers. Reviewers note that Simple helps deliver gentle hydration, while Theramid is often recognized for improving firmness.

The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002Antioxidants, 2021

Simple or Theramid: which moisturizer is better?

When comparing moisturizers, the products on this page show that Theramid Ceramide Treatment has a Superior fit for dry sensitive skin and a High fit for dry and mature skin, whereas Simple moisturizers generally have an Average fit across these skin types. Niacinamide in Simple products helps control skin aging and pigmentation.

Antioxidants, 2021Scientific Reports, 2022

Which is more affordable, Simple or Theramid?

Simple offers better affordable value and price for the products on this page compared to Theramid.

Which causes fewer breakouts, Simple or Theramid?

Simple is noted by reviewers for causing breakouts or irritations, whereas Theramid reviewers also mention that the brand can cause breakouts. Neither brand has a clear advantage on this issue.

Which brand was founded earlier and in which country, Simple or Theramid?

Simple was founded earlier in 1960 in the United Kingdom, whereas Theramid was founded in 2022 in Spain.

Do any of the products from Simple or Theramid contain fragrance?

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

Which brand has a higher Lovi fit level for the Ceramide Treatment on dry sensitive skin?

For the Ceramide Treatment on dry sensitive skin, Theramid has a Superior Lovi fit level.

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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