Simple and Azclear are two thoughtfully crafted skincare ranges known for supporting reactive complexions through gentle, targeted formulations. Simple is a British brand founded in 1960 and owned by Unilever PLC since 2011, beloved for its soothing moisturizers, makeup removers, cleansers, and toners featuring niacinamide and glycerin. Azclear is deeply appreciated for its soothing serums and balanced formulas, with the Medicated Lotion standing out for acne-prone skin. While both suit acne-prone skin best, the British brand also targets dark spots and mature skin, whereas its counterpart focuses on sensitive and reactive skin types through distinct ingredients.
Simple is a British skincare brand founded in 1960 and owned by Unilever PLC since 2011.
This page compares some of the most popular Simple and Azclear products; for every product of both brands, with a fit score for your own skin, use the Lovi app.
Simple offers a wider variety of fragrance-free products on this page and has high Lovi fit levels for sensitive and dry skin, whereas Azclear features just one medicated lotion that is rated High for oily acne-prone skin. Niacinamide in Simple products helps reduce pigmentation and supports skin brightening.
What is the difference between Simple and Azclear?
Simple offers a broad range of fragrance-free cleansers, makeup removers, and moisturizers featuring niacinamide and glycerin that generally achieve average to high Lovi fit levels across multiple skin types. In contrast, Azclear provides a single medicated lotion product suited primarily for oily acne-prone skin, where Lovi rates it as High.
Simple offers budget-friendly moisturizers, while affordability details for Azclear are not specified on the products on this page.
Which causes fewer breakouts, Simple or Azclear?
Simple products on this page have an average fit for acne-prone skin, but shoppers often mention that they cause breakouts or irritations. Azclear Medicated Lotion has an average fit for acne-prone skin.
Which brand has been around longer, Simple or Azclear?
Simple has been around longer, having been founded in the United Kingdom in 1960, whereas Azclear was founded in 2010.
Do any products from either Simple or Azclear contain fragrance?
Every product from both Simple and Azclear on this page lists no fragrance in its ingredients. This means shoppers seeking fragrance-free options may find suitable choices across both brands.
How many products are listed for Simple compared to Azclear on this page?
Simple features seven products on this page, whereas Azclear lists only one. Both brands offer fragrance-free formulations.
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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.
