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Torriden vs Simple

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Torriden and Simple are two accessible skincare brands valued for thoughtful daily essentials. The Korean brand is known for moisturizers, masks, toners, and serums featuring hyaluronic acid, panthenol, and allantoin, whereas the British brand is beloved for gentle moisturizers, makeup removers, cleansers, and toners crafted with niacinamide and glycerin. While both suit acne-prone skin, the first also suits oily acne-prone skin best due to its calming formulation, and the second additionally suits skin with dark spots.

Torriden is a Korean skincare brand founded in 2015 and owned by Torriden Co., Ltd..

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

Popular Torriden vs Simple products

People Say

TorridenSimple
  • Deep hydration and moisture Mostly MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “Plumps skin — Torriden Dive In Serum”
    • “skin looks dewy — Torriden Cellmazing Firming Gel Mask”
    • “Game changer for winter — Torriden SOLID IN Ceramide Cream”
    • “banished dryness within days — Simple Replenishing Rich Moisturiser”
  • Gentle on sensitive skin Sometimes NotedMostly 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”
    • “no irritation — Torriden Cellmazing Firming Eye Cream”
  • Lightweight and fast absorption Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “3-second serum — Torriden Dive In Serum”
    • “absorbs immediately without stickiness — Torriden Dive-In Toner”
    • “sinks in instantly — Simple Water Boost Hydrating Gel Cream”
    • “absorbs very quickly — Simple Hydrating Light Moisturiser”
  • Soothing, calming, and cooling Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “feels super cooling — Torriden Cellmazing Firming Gel Mask”
    • “calmed down redness — Torriden Balanceful Toner Pad”
    • “instant cooling effect — Torriden DIVE-IN Low Molecule Hyaluronic Acid Multi Pad”
    • “doesn't sting my eyes — Simple Kind to Skin Soothing Facial Toner”
  • Effective daily cleanser and non-drying Not notedOften Mentioned
    • “Takes off any makeup residue and makes my face feel refreshed. — Simple Micellar Cleansing Water”
    • “Instantly boosts skin's hydration... face doesn't feel dry and tight. — Simple Micellar Cleansing Water”
    • “Love that it has absolutely no scent. — Simple Micellar Water”
  • Good value and affordability Rarely 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”
    • “Affordable dupe — Torriden SOLID IN Ceramide Cream”
  • Insufficient moisture for dry skin Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “Feels like water — Torriden Dive In Serum”
    • “not enough for dry skin — Torriden Dive-In Toner”
    • “consistency is just like water — Torriden Dive-In Toner”
    • “not moisturizing enough — Simple Hydrating Light Moisturiser”
  • Causes breakouts and skin reactions Rarely NotedSometimes Noted
    • “Small whiteheads — Torriden Dive In Serum”
    • “caused small whiteheads — Torriden Dive-In Toner”
    • “tingling sensation — Torriden Balanceful Toner Pad”
    • “Gave me tiny bumps on my forehead. — Simple Micellar Water”
  • Slippery or sticky residue Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
    • “slides down — Torriden Cellmazing Firming Gel Mask”
    • “leaves quite a tacky feeling — Torriden CELLMAZING Brightening Ampoule”
    • “Feels slimy on skin — Simple Refreshing Facial Wash”
    • “Still feeling a little bit of a film on my skin. — Simple Micellar Cleansing Water”

Torriden vs Simple routines for dry skin

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Torriden vs Simple routines for oily skin

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Torriden vs Simple routines for combination skin

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Questions and answers

Torriden or Simple: which is better?

Torriden is better for deep hydration and soothing care, as the products on this page feature key ingredients like hyaluronic acid and panthenol that help improve skin moisture and barrier function. Simple is better for gentle, value-friendly cleansing and makeup removal.

Drug Delivery, 2017Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

What is the difference between Torriden and Simple?

Torriden is better for deep hydration and soothing care with a Superior Lovi fit level across most skin types, while Simple offers better value and gentle makeup removers with an Average to High Lovi fit level. The products on this page from Torriden focus on hyaluronic acid and panthenol, whereas Simple relies on niacinamide and glycerin.

Drug Delivery, 2017Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

Torriden or Simple for dry skin?

Torriden is better for dry skin because the products on this page achieve a Superior routine fit, whereas Simple achieves a High fit level. Torriden also provides deeper hydration and moisture, featuring key ingredients like hyaluronic acid and panthenol that help improve skin quality.

Drug Delivery, 2017Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

Torriden or Simple: which moisturizer is better?

Torriden is better for moisturization, as the products on this page provide superior deep hydration with key ingredients like hyaluronic acid. Simple is an alternative that offers lightweight and value-friendly moisturizers, though reviews note it sometimes lacks sufficient moisture.

Drug Delivery, 2017Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

Which is more affordable, Torriden or Simple?

Simple offers better value and affordability compared to Torriden.

Which brand has more products formulated with hyaluronic acid, Torriden or Simple?

Torriden features hyaluronic acid as a key ingredient across the products on this page, whereas Simple relies on niacinamide and glycerin. Hyaluronic acid helps provide deep hydration to the skin.

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How do the founding years and countries of origin compare between Torriden and Simple?

Torriden was founded in 2015 in South Korea, whereas Simple was established earlier in 1960 in the United Kingdom.

Which brand performs better for soothing, calming, and cooling effects according to reviewers?

Torriden performs better for soothing, calming, and cooling effects according to reviewers. The products on this page help deliver deep hydration and soothing benefits.

Torriden or Simple for oily skin?

Torriden is better for oily skin, offering a Superior routine fit compared to Simple's High fit level. Torriden's products on this page help provide deep hydration while remaining non-sticky.

Drug Delivery, 2017Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

Torriden or Simple for sensitive skin?

Torriden is better for sensitive skin, achieving a Lovi fit level of Superior compared to Simple's High. Reviewers note that Torriden delivers deep hydration and soothing effects with fragrance-free formulas.

Torriden or Simple for acne-prone skin?

Torriden is better for acne-prone skin, as the products on this page achieve a Lovi fit level of Superior for that skin type. The brand features key ingredients like hyaluronic acid and panthenol, which help provide deep hydration.

Drug Delivery, 2017Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

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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