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Simple vs Yepoda

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

Simple and Yepoda are distinct skincare brands offering thoughtful daily care with reliable, soothing results. Simple, a British line founded in 1960 and owned by Unilever PLC since 2011, is beloved for its gentle moisturizers, makeup removers, cleansers, and toners that incorporate niacinamide and glycerin to suit acne-prone and mature skin best. Meanwhile, the German brand Yepoda, founded in 2020 and owned by Verlinvest since 2026, is widely loved for its thoughtful cleansers and serums with carefully composed formulas that suit those seeking gentle yet effective daily care best. Both brands differ in their specific product lineups and founding origins, yet they work in harmony to support the skin.

Simple is a British skincare brand founded in 1960 and owned by Unilever PLC since 2011.

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Yepoda is a German skincare brand founded in 2020 and owned by Verlinvest since 2026.

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This page compares some of the most popular Simple and Yepoda products; for every product of both brands, with a fit score for your own skin, use the Lovi app.

Popular Simple vs Yepoda products

Questions and answers

Simple or Yepoda: which is better?

Simple features products on this page that achieve a High Lovi fit for sensitive skin, whereas Yepoda's cleanser drops to Low and Caution for sensitive skin types. Both brands list no fragrance across their products on this page.

What is the difference between Simple and Yepoda?

Simple offers a broad range of everyday cleansers, moisturizers, and makeup removers with an average fit for most skin types, whereas Yepoda features targeted products like The Repair Hero serum which achieves a Superior fit for acne-prone skin. Both brands formulate the products on this page without fragrance, and Simple incorporates key ingredients like niacinamide and glycerin to help support skin hydration.

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Simple or Yepoda: which cleanser is better?

Simple offers the Refreshing Facial Wash, which has an Average fit for acne-prone skin, while Yepoda features The Bubble Double cleanser, which reaches a High fit for acne-prone skin. Both cleansers list no fragrance in their ingredients.

Which is more affordable, Simple or Yepoda?

Simple features lightweight, value-friendly moisturizers on this page, whereas pricing details for Yepoda are not mentioned.

Which causes fewer breakouts, Simple or Yepoda?

Simple features products on this page that may sometimes cause breakouts or irritations according to reviewers, whereas Yepoda lacks specific user feedback regarding breakouts on this page.

When was each skincare brand founded and which countries are they originally from?

Simple was founded in 1960 in the United Kingdom, while Yepoda was founded in 2020 in Germany.

Do any of the products from Simple or Yepoda contain fragrance in their ingredients?

Every product on this page from both Simple and Yepoda lists no fragrance in its ingredients.

How does the Lovi fit level for oily acne-prone skin compare between Simple's and Yepoda's cleansers?

Simple's cleansers feature an Average Lovi fit level for oily acne-prone skin, whereas Yepoda's cleanser reaches a High fit level for this skin type.

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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