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Simple vs Bayer

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

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

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Bayer is a German skincare brand founded in 1863 and owned by Bayer AG.

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

Popular Simple vs Bayer products

Questions and answers

Simple or Bayer: which is better?

Simple is a better fit than Bayer for most skin types, as Lovi rates Simple's products at High or Average for a wide variety of needs. Niacinamide helps reduce skin pigmentation, and glycerin provides lasting hydration.

The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002

Which causes fewer breakouts, Simple or Bayer?

Simple features products on this page that may occasionally cause breakouts according to shopper reviews, while Bayer lacks extensive customer feedback on breakouts here. However, ingredients in Simple help maintain moisture and skin barrier function.

Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017

Which brand has more products featured on the page, Simple or Bayer?

Simple has more products featured on the page than Bayer. Simple offers seven different skincare items, whereas Bayer has only one product listed.

Do any of the products from Simple or Bayer contain fragrance?

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

What are the key ingredients found across Simple products?

The products on this page from Simple contain niacinamide and glycerin as key ingredients. Niacinamide helps reduce skin pigmentation, and glycerin helps keep the skin moisturized.

The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002

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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