Simple vs Aēsop
Simple and Aēsop are two distinct skincare lines offering thoughtfully formulated moisturizers, cleansers, and targeted treatments for various complexions. Simple features gentle moisturizers, makeup removers, cleansers, and toners with niacinamide and glycerin that suit oily and acne-prone skin best. Conversely, Aēsop relies on botanical and scientifically validated ingredients within its moisturizers, cleansers, and serums to best suit balanced, combination, and sensitive skin. Ultimately, the British brand addresses specific concerns through focused formulations, while the botanical counterpart centers its compositions on 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
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 is better for affordability and sensitive skin makeup removal, while Aēsop is better for skin rescue and deep hydration. Glycerin helps maintain skin hydration across the products on this page.
What is the difference between Simple and Aēsop?
Simple offers more value-friendly products that are gentle on sensitive skin and effective for makeup removal, while Aēsop provides luxurious formulations known for deep hydration and skin rescue. Glycerin helps provide moisture across the products on this page.
Simple or Aēsop: which cleanser is better?
Simple is better for effective cleansing and makeup removal, as its makeup removers are gentle and sensitive-skin-friendly. The products on this page for Simple include cleansers with Lovi fit levels ranging from Low to Average depending on skin type, and Glycerin helps provide hydration.
Which is more affordable, Simple or Aēsop?
Simple is more affordable, offering value-friendly moisturizers and an affordable price point compared to Aēsop.
Which causes fewer breakouts, Simple or Aēsop?
Simple does better at being gentle on sensitive skin, whereas reviewers note that Simple products on this page can sometimes cause breakouts or irritations.
Between Simple and Aēsop, which brand is owned by Unilever PLC?
Simple is owned by Unilever PLC, whereas Aēsop is owned by L'Oréal Groupe.
Which brand has products that are better for gentle on sensitive skin according to the review themes?
Simple does better than Aēsop for gentle on sensitive skin.
Which brand offers a serum that has a High fit level for dry skin across all skin types listed?
Aēsop offers a serum, the Parsley Seed Anti-Oxidant Intense Serum, that has a High fit level for dry skin across all skin types listed.
Simple or Aēsop: which moisturizer is better?
Simple offers value-friendly and lightweight moisturizers that the products on this page show have an average fit for dry skin, while Aēsop provides balancing options like B Triple C Facial Balancing Gel with an average fit for dry skin and deep hydration.
Research behind their key ingredients
The effect of niacinamide on reducing cutaneous pigmentation and suppression of melanosome transfer
The Effect of Aloe Vera Clinical Trials on Prevention and Healing of Skin Wound: A Systematic Review
Apigenin inhibits UVA-induced cytotoxicity in vitro and prevents signs of skin aging in vivo
Effect of Camellia japonica oil on human type I procollagen production and skin barrier function
Borage Oil Treated with Immobilized Lipase Inhibits Melanogenesis
Design and in vivo evaluation of emulgel formulations including green tea extract and rose oil
Highly efficient and compatible shampoo for use after hair transplant
Evolution of lipid composition in skin treated with blackcurrant seed oil
Saccharide isomerate ameliorates cosmetic scalp conditions in a Chinese study population
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.
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Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc
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Elina Nazarenko, MD
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Victoria Derkova, MS
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