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Simple vs RoC

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Simple and RoC are established skincare brands offering distinct approaches to daily care. Simple features gentle moisturizers, makeup removers, cleansers, and toners with niacinamide and glycerin that suit acne-prone skin and skin with dark spots best, whereas RoC provides expert serums, eye products, moisturizers, and cleansers anchored by glycerin and retinol that suit dry skin and skin with dark spots best. While the British brand focuses on soothing formulations for sensitive or reactive complexions, the French brand emphasizes hardworking anti-aging and hydration solutions. Both utilize glycerin to improve skin hydration and barrier function, yet the former uniquely reduces hyperpigmentation with niacinamide, while the latter significantly reduces fine wrinkles and increases collagen with retinol.

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

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RoC is a French skincare brand founded in 1957 and owned by Bridgepoint Group plc since 2024.

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

Popular Simple vs RoC products

People Say

SimpleRoC
  • Gentle on sensitive skin Mostly MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “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”
    • “No irritation for me — RoC Retinol Correxion Line Smoothing Eye Cream”
  • Hydrating and moisturizing Mostly MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “banished dryness within days — Simple Replenishing Rich Moisturiser”
    • “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 is no longer dry — RoC Retinol Correxion Line Smoothing Max Hydration Cream”
  • Lightweight and non-greasy texture Often MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “sinks in instantly — Simple Water Boost Hydrating Gel Cream”
    • “absorbs very quickly — Simple Hydrating Light Moisturiser”
    • “absorbs nicely — RoC Retinol Correxion Deep Wrinkle Night Cream”
    • “Absorbs easily and quickly — RoC Retinol Correxion Line Smoothing Eye Cream”
  • Affordable price and good value Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “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”
    • “Worth the price — RoC Retinol Correxion Line Smoothing Eye Cream”
  • Anti-aging and wrinkle reduction Not notedMostly Mentioned
    • “wrinkles look less deep — RoC Retinol Correxion Deep Wrinkle Night Cream”
    • “Fine lines definitely softer — RoC Retinol Correxion Line Smoothing Eye Cream”
    • “diminished my forehead lines — RoC Derm Correxion Fill + Treat Serum”
  • Effective cleansing Often MentionedRarely Noted
    • “Takes off any makeup residue and makes my face feel refreshed. — Simple Micellar Cleansing Water”
    • “Best morning cleanser — Simple Refreshing Facial Wash”
    • “removes last traces of makeup — Simple Kind to Skin Soothing Facial Toner”
    • “lathers a lot — RoC Daily Resurfacing Disks”
  • Other product complaints Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “I have to use 4-5 cotton pads to get clean. — Simple Micellar Water”
    • “need to apply multiple layers — Simple Replenishing Rich Moisturiser”
    • “don't expect Botox results — RoC Derm Correxion Fill + Treat Serum”
    • “took 4 weeks to see change — RoC Derm Correxion Fill + Treat Serum”
  • Skin dryness or tightness Sometimes NotedRarely Noted
    • “Skin became dry/flaky — RoC Retinol Correxion Line Smoothing Eye Cream”
    • “My skin is drier and more saggy than ever. — RoC Derm Correxion Contour Cream”
    • “may feel drying for some — RoC BARRIER RENEW® GEL-TO-FOAM CLEANSER”
    • “not moisturizing enough — Simple Hydrating Light Moisturiser”
  • Waterproof makeup struggles Often MentionedNot noted
    • “Did not remove my mascara very well at all. — Simple Micellar Cleansing Water”

Simple vs RoC routines for dry skin

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Simple vs RoC routines for oily skin

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Simple vs RoC routines for combination skin

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Questions and answers

Simple or RoC: which is better?

Simple tends to be better for sensitive and hydrating care among the products on this page, while RoC is better for anti-aging and wrinkle reduction. Retinol helps reduce signs of aging in mature skin.

The Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 2000

What is the difference between Simple and RoC?

Simple tends to be gentler and more affordable, while RoC focuses more on anti-aging and wrinkle reduction. For mature skin, Lovi gives RoC a Superior fit level and Simple an Average fit level across its products.

The Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 2000Archives of Dermatology, 2007

Simple or RoC for dry skin?

For dry skin, Lovi rates RoC as a Superior routine fit and Simple as a High routine fit. RoC features hydrating ingredients like hyaluronic acid and retinol, which helps address aging and moisture, though some users report skin irritation.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022The Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 2000

Simple or RoC: which cleanser is better?

Simple does better for effective cleansing, and the products on this page are generally gentle on sensitive skin. RoC features cleansers like the BARRIER RENEW GEL-TO-FOAM CLEANSER that provide high Lovi fit levels across skin types, though reviewers sometimes note skin irritation and burning with the brand.

Which is more affordable, Simple or RoC?

Simple is more affordable, as the products on this page offer budget-friendly value compared to RoC.

Between Simple and RoC, which brand is more effective for anti-aging and wrinkle reduction?

RoC does better for anti-aging and wrinkle reduction, thanks to key ingredients like retinol that help stimulate collagen accumulation in aged skin. Simple products on this page are focused more on gentle, fragrance-free hydration with niacinamide and glycerin.

The Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 2000Archives of Dermatology, 2007

Do Simple and RoC products contain added fragrance?

Simple products on this page list no fragrance in their ingredients. RoC also features fragrance-free options, though a few specific products on this page list added fragrance.

Which brand performs better when it comes to being gentle on sensitive skin?

Simple performs better when it comes to being gentle on sensitive skin. The products on this page list no fragrance, and reviewers mostly mention that the brand is gentle and sensitive-skin-friendly.

Simple or RoC for oily skin?

For oily skin, Lovi rates both Simple and RoC as High. Simple features key ingredients like Niacinamide, while RoC relies on ingredients such as Retinol and Hyaluronic acid.

The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

Simple or RoC: which moisturizer is better?

When comparing moisturizers, Simple offers lightweight, budget-friendly options featuring glycerin and niacinamide that help hydrate the skin, whereas RoC focuses on anti-aging treatments with retinol and hyaluronic acid that help reduce wrinkles and fine lines.

The Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 2000The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002

Simple or RoC for sensitive skin?

Simple is better for sensitive skin, as the products on this page are rated High for sensitive skin and the brand is known for being gentle. RoC also offers good options like its BARRIER RENEW cleansing and moisturizing line, but it may cause irritation for some users.

Simple or RoC for acne-prone skin?

For acne-prone skin, RoC has a Superior routine fit compared to Simple's High fit on the products on this page. RoC's formulations help reduce fine lines and improve texture, while Simple is noted for being gentle on sensitive skin.

The Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 2000Archives of Dermatology, 2007

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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