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L'Oreal Paris vs Simple

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L'Oreal Paris and Simple are two renowned drugstore skincare brands founded respectively in France in 1909 and Britain in 1960. The French brand is beloved for its thoughtful range of serums, moisturizers, masks, and eye products utilizing hyaluronic acid and glycerin, suiting acne-prone and oily skin best, while the British brand is known for its gentle moisturizers, makeup removers, cleansers, and toners incorporating niacinamide and glycerin to suit acne-prone and mature skin. Both brands differ in their specific targeted formulations and scientific approaches, where the former emphasizes advanced anti-aging and balancing hydration without heaviness, and the latter offers a nurturing, straightforward approach to daily care.

L'Oreal Paris is a French skincare brand founded in 1909 and owned by L'Oréal S.A..

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

Popular L'Oreal Paris vs Simple products

People Say

L'Oreal ParisSimple
  • Gentle on skin and sensitive types 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”
    • “very gentle, didn't irritate my skin — L'Oreal Paris Bright Reveal 12% Niacinamide Dark Spot Serum”
  • Deep hydration and moisture Mostly MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “wake up with soft skin — L'Oreal Paris Age Perfect Cell Renewal Midnight Cream”
    • “Leaves my face feeling plump and dewy all day. — L'Oreal Paris Revitalift”
    • “Skin feels softer and more supple — L'Oreal Paris Revitalift Anti-Wrinkle + Firming Night Cream”
    • “banished dryness within days — Simple Replenishing Rich Moisturiser”
  • Quick absorption and lightweight feel Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “Soaks right in, doesn't sit on top of skin. — L'Oreal Paris Revitalift”
    • “absorbs quickly — L'Oreal Paris Glycolic Bright”
    • “sinks in instantly — Simple Water Boost Hydrating Gel Cream”
    • “absorbs very quickly — Simple Hydrating Light Moisturiser”
  • Great value and affordable price Sometimes 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”
  • Skin radiance and brightening Mostly MentionedNot noted
    • “skin looks luminous — L'Oreal Paris Glycolic Bright”
    • “skin looks glowing — L'Oreal Paris Age Perfect Cell Renewal Midnight Cream”
    • “dark spots significantly lightened — L'Oreal Paris Glycolic Bright”
  • Non-drying and hydrating formulas Not notedOften Mentioned
    • “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”
    • “Skin feels soft not dry — Simple Refreshing Facial Wash”
  • Insufficient moisture or dry skin Rarely NotedOften Mentioned
    • “dried my skin out badly — L'Oreal Paris Revitalift Laser Pure Retinol Night Serum”
    • “skin felt dry by morning — L'Oreal Paris Age Perfect Cell Renewal Midnight Cream”
    • “not moisturizing enough — Simple Hydrating Light Moisturiser”
  • Skin irritation and reactions Often MentionedRarely Noted
    • “burned upon application — Simple Water Boost Hydrating Gel Cream”
    • “slight tingling the first few times — L'Oreal Paris Dark Spot Exfoliant Peel”
  • Strong fragrance and scent complaints Often MentionedRarely Noted
    • “Smells like chemicals — Simple Refreshing Facial Wash”
    • “The perfume smell is overwhelming and lingers. — L'Oreal Paris Revitalift”

L'Oreal Paris vs Simple routines for dry skin

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L'Oreal Paris vs Simple routines for oily skin

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L'Oreal Paris vs Simple routines for combination skin

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Questions and answers

L'Oreal Paris or Simple: which is better?

L'Oreal Paris fits better overall for anti-aging, dark spots, and deep moisture, with routines rated Superior for most skin types, while Simple is a good fragrance-free choice that is often noted for being gentle and budget-friendly. Hyaluronic acid helps maintain skin hydration and reduce signs of aging.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022The Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 2000

What is the difference between L'Oreal Paris and Simple?

Simple features fragrance-free formulas with gentle makeup removers and affordable moisturizers, whereas L'Oreal Paris offers deeper hydration, anti-aging benefits, and brightening effects. L'Oreal Paris products on this page often contain fragrance and utilize key ingredients like hyaluronic acid and glycerin for targeted skin routines.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

L'Oreal Paris or Simple for dry skin?

L'Oreal Paris has a Superior routine fit for dry skin, whereas Simple has a High fit. The products on this page for L'Oreal Paris provide deep hydration, while Simple offers gentle, fragrance-free formulations.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

L'Oreal Paris or Simple: which moisturizer is better?

L'Oreal Paris is better for moisturization and anti-aging benefits, while Simple is better for sensitive skin and value. The products on this page for L'Oreal Paris include hydrating ingredients like hyaluronic acid and glycerin, though some formulas feature added fragrance.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

Which is more affordable, L'Oreal Paris or Simple?

Simple is more affordable, offering great value and budget-friendly moisturizers and cleansers. Reviewers often note value and affordability for L'Oreal Paris, but Simple generally wins on price across its products on this page.

Which brand uses fragrance in its products, L'Oreal Paris or Simple?

L'Oreal Paris includes fragrance in some of its products on this page, while Simple has no fragrance in every product.

What are the key shared ingredients across L'Oreal Paris products on this page?

The key shared ingredients across L'Oreal Paris products on this page are hyaluronic acid and glycerin. These ingredients help provide deep hydration and moisturization.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

Which brand performs better for skin radiance and brightening?

L'Oreal Paris performs better for skin radiance and brightening. The brand features key ingredients like niacinamide and glycolic acid, which help improve skin tone and target dark spots.

The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002Antioxidants, 2021

L'Oreal Paris or Simple for oily skin?

L'Oreal Paris is the better choice for oily skin, as Lovi rates its routine fit as Superior compared to High for Simple. The products on this page for L'Oreal Paris fit oily skin best through specialized options like Revitalift serum.

L'Oreal Paris or Simple for sensitive skin?

Both brands are a good choice for sensitive skin, as Lovi rates L'Oreal Paris as High and Simple as High for this skin type. Reviewers note that Simple offers gentle, sensitive-skin-friendly makeup removers, while L'Oreal Paris products on this page often feature pleasant and gentle formulation serums.

L'Oreal Paris or Simple for acne-prone skin?

L'Oreal Paris fits acne-prone skin better, achieving a Superior routine fit compared to Simple's High fit.

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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