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Medicube vs Simple

Rated by Lovi · Unbiased, science-based skincare AI trained on real user outcomes · How the Fit score works

Medicube and Simple are two distinct skincare lines tailored to different routines, with the former originating in Korea in 2016 and the latter established in Britain in 1960. The Korean brand utilizes ingredients like niacinamide, collagen, and hyaluronic acid within its moisturizers, serums, toners, and masks to best support dry and oily acne-prone skin. Meanwhile, the British brand incorporates niacinamide and glycerin into gentle moisturizers, makeup removers, cleansers, and toners to carefully nurture acne-prone and mature skin. These choices highlight a key difference between the two, as the first focuses on targeted treatments with specialized gels, masks, and eye creams, while the second offers straightforward daily care through soothing toners and micellar waters.

Medicube is a Korean skincare brand founded in 2016 and owned by APR Corp..

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

Popular Medicube vs Simple products

People Say

MedicubeSimple
  • Soothing and Gentle Formulas Often MentionedMostly 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”
    • “refreshing sensation — Medicube PDRN Pink Collagen Gel Mask”
  • Hydration and Moisture Mostly MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “skin feels bouncier and hydrated — Medicube PDRN Pink Peptide Serum”
    • “glass skin — Medicube PDRN Pink Collagen Gel Mask”
    • “banished dryness within days — Simple Replenishing Rich Moisturiser”
    • “Instantly boosts skin's hydration... face doesn't feel dry and tight. — Simple Micellar Cleansing Water”
  • Affordable Value Not 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”
  • Packaging and Conveniences Often MentionedRarely Noted
    • “tweezers included are hygienic — Medicube Zero Pore Pad”
    • “perfect slip for my device — Medicube Collagen Jelly Cream”
    • “keeps my skincare in place — Medicube Collagen Night Wrapping Mask”
    • “No need to rinse... perfect for traveling or lazy nights. — Simple Micellar Cleansing Water”
  • Lightweight and Non-Greasy Not notedOften Mentioned
    • “sinks in instantly — Simple Water Boost Hydrating Gel Cream”
    • “absorbs very quickly — Simple Hydrating Light Moisturiser”
    • “absorbs really well — Simple Replenishing Rich Moisturiser”
  • Glow and Radiance Often MentionedNot noted
    • “gave me instant glass skin — Medicube Collagen Jelly Cream”
    • “woke up with glowing skin — Medicube Collagen Night Wrapping Mask”
    • “Dark spots go away faster — Medicube Deep Vita C Pad”
  • Sticky or Heavy Residue Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “Feels slimy on skin — Simple Refreshing Facial Wash”
    • “Still feeling a little bit of a film on my skin. — Simple Micellar Cleansing Water”
    • “leaves a tacky film — Simple Kind to Skin Soothing Facial Toner”
    • “hair sticks to my face — Medicube Collagen Jelly Cream”
  • Breakouts and Skin Irritation Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “caused redness and sensitivity — Medicube Zero Pore Pad”
    • “woke up with whiteheads — Medicube Collagen Night Wrapping Mask”
    • “Gave me tiny bumps on my forehead. — Simple Micellar Water”
    • “caused major breakouts — Simple Hydrating Light Moisturiser”
  • Drying and Stripping Effects Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
    • “Skin feels very tight — Medicube Zero Foam Cleanser”
    • “skin felt very tight — Medicube Zero Pore Blackhead Mud Mask”
    • “not moisturizing enough — Simple Hydrating Light Moisturiser”
    • “skin felt tight after an hour — Simple Water Boost Hydrating Gel Cream”

Medicube vs Simple routines for dry skin

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Medicube vs Simple routines for oily skin

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Medicube vs Simple routines for combination skin

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Questions and answers

Medicube or Simple: which is better?

Medicube is better for glow and radiance, while Simple does better for soothing and gentle formulas and affordable value. For dry skin routines, Lovi rates Medicube as Superior and Simple as High.

What is the difference between Medicube and Simple?

Medicube offers more specialized skincare products and targets glow and radiance better, while Simple provides more affordable and lightweight, value-friendly options. Both brands have fragrance-free choices on this page, but Medicube focuses heavily on active treatments like collagen and exosome products.

Medicube or Simple for dry skin?

For dry skin, Medicube has a Superior routine fit compared to Simple's High fit level. Medicube features deep hydration moisturizers, while Simple offers value-friendly and lightweight options.

Medicube or Simple: which cleanser is better?

Medicube is better for most cleansers on this page, as its Zero Foam Cleanser and Red Foam Cleanser both achieve High fit levels across almost all skin types, whereas Simple's Refreshing Facial Wash achieves only Average or Low fit levels. Medicube also leads in packaging and conveniences, while Simple is noted for soothing and gentle formulas and affordable value.

Which is more affordable, Medicube or Simple?

Simple does better for affordable value than Medicube according to reviewer themes.

Between Medicube and Simple, which brand offers better packaging and conveniences?

Medicube does better than Simple for packaging and conveniences among the products on this page.

Which brand has more products formulated with fragrance, Medicube or Simple?

Medicube has more products formulated with fragrance, with 23 of its 25 products on this page listing no fragrance and only two containing it, whereas every product from Simple on this page lists no fragrance.

How do Medicube and Simple compare in terms of lightweight and non-greasy feel?

Simple does better than Medicube for a lightweight and non-greasy feel across the products on this page.

Medicube or Simple for oily skin?

Both Medicube and Simple provide a High Lovi routine fit for oily skin. Reviewers note that Simple offers lightweight, value-friendly moisturizers, while Medicube delivers deep hydration and radiant glow.

Medicube or Simple: which moisturizer is better?

Medicube offers superior moisturizers for dry skin based on Lovi fit levels, while Simple provides budget-friendly, lightweight hydration. Medicube also stands out for delivering a glowing radiance, although some users report a sticky residue.

Medicube or Simple for sensitive skin?

For sensitive skin, Medicube and Simple offer an equal routine fit on Lovi, rated as High for both brands. Medicube features soothing key ingredients like Centella asiatica across the products on this page to help calm sensitive skin.

Medicube or Simple for acne-prone skin?

Medicube is a Superior fit for oily acne-prone skin and a High fit for acne-prone skin, while Simple is an Average fit for acne-prone skin and a High fit for oily acne-prone skin. Medicube features key ingredients like salicylic acid and niacinamide, which helps address blemishes.

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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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