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Simple vs Skintific

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Simple and Skintific are popular skincare brands offering distinct approaches to daily care. Simple is a British brand founded in 1960 and owned by Unilever PLC since 2011, known for gentle moisturizers, makeup removers, cleansers, and toners featuring niacinamide and glycerin that suit oily skin and acne-prone skin best. Meanwhile, the second brand is loved for its moisturizers, serums, and sunscreens with effective formulas that suit all skin types best. They differ primarily in their core ingredient focus and suitability, as both provide targeted options such as cleansers, mists, and gels for specific concerns like dark spots, acne, and aging.

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

Popular Simple vs Skintific products

People Say

SimpleSkintific
  • 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”
  • Hydration and non-drying formula Mostly MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “banished dryness within days — Simple Replenishing Rich Moisturiser”
    • “sinks in instantly — Simple Water Boost Hydrating Gel Cream”
    • “Instantly boosts skin's hydration... face doesn't feel dry and tight. — Simple Micellar Cleansing Water”
    • “didn't dry out skin — Skintific MUGWORT”
  • Lightweight and non-greasy absorption Sometimes NotedMostly Mentioned
    • “absorbs instantly — Skintific 5X Ceramide Barrier Moisture Gel”
    • “super light and leaves a radiant glow — Skintific All Day Light Sunscreen Mist”
    • “light as air — Skintific MATE FIT”
    • “absorbs very quickly — Simple Hydrating Light Moisturiser”
  • Effective cleansing and makeup removal Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “Takes off any makeup residue and makes my face feel refreshed. — Simple Micellar Cleansing Water”
    • “Best morning cleanser — Simple Refreshing Facial Wash”
    • “skin feels fresh — Skintific MUGWORT”
    • “maintain your makeup without any mess — Skintific All Day Light Sunscreen Mist”
  • Calms redness, acne, and repairs barrier Not notedMostly Mentioned
    • “calm my acne instantly — Skintific MUGWORT”
    • “redness berkurang — Skintific 5X Ceramide Barrier Moisture Gel”
    • “healed my skin barrier — Skintific 5X Ceramide Barrier Moisture Gel”
  • Affordable price 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”
  • Not enough hydration or moisture Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “not moisturizing enough — Simple Hydrating Light Moisturiser”
    • “need to apply multiple layers — Simple Replenishing Rich Moisturiser”
    • “kurang lembab — Skintific 5X Ceramide Barrier Moisture Gel”
    • “cracks if not hydrated — Skintific MATE FIT”
  • Caused breakouts or skin reactions Sometimes NotedRarely Noted
    • “broke me out so bad — Skintific 5X Ceramide Barrier Moisture Gel”
    • “caused tiny bumps — Skintific MUGWORT”
    • “Gave me tiny bumps on my forehead. — Simple Micellar Water”

Questions and answers

Simple or Skintific: which is better?

Simple tends to be better for sensitive skin and value, offering high ratings for makeup removers and gentle toners, while Skintific excels with lightweight sunscreens and barrier moisture gels. Niacinamide and glycerin help improve skin texture and hydration.

The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002Antioxidants, 2021

What is the difference between Simple and Skintific?

Simple stands out for being gentle on sensitive skin and offering affordable hydration, whereas Skintific is noted for lightweight absorption and barrier repair. Niacinamide helps reduce skin pigmentation, while glycerin aids in moisturizing dry skin.

The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002Antioxidants, 2021

Simple or Skintific: which moisturizer is better?

Simple offers lightweight, value-friendly moisturizers that reviewers mostly mention for being gentle, while Skintific provides options like the 5X Ceramide Barrier Moisture Gel that are noted for lightweight absorption and barrier repair. For dry skin, Simple moisturizers generally fit at an average level, whereas Skintific's 5X Ceramide Barrier Moisture Gel achieves a high fit for dry sensitive and dry skin.

Scientific Reports, 2022

Which is more affordable, Simple or Skintific?

Simple offers better affordability, as reviewers note its affordable price and value for money across the products on this page.

Which causes fewer breakouts, Simple or Skintific?

Simple causes fewer breakouts than Skintific, as Skintific is noted for causing breakouts or skin reactions while Simple's reviews mention breakouts as an issue that is less prominent compared to Skintific's negative reactions.

Between Simple and Skintific, which brand is better suited for sensitive skin?

Simple is better suited for sensitive skin, as the review themes on this page show that Simple is gentler on sensitive skin. Additionally, the products on this page for Simple list Niacinamide and Glycerin, and topical glycerin helps maintain skin hydration.

Do both Simple and Skintific products contain fragrance?

Every product on this page for both Simple and Skintific lists no fragrance in its ingredients.

Which brand offers better lightweight and non-greasy absorption for skin?

Skintific does better for lightweight and non-greasy absorption. Glycerin is a key ingredient in Simple products on this page to help retain moisture.

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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