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CeraVe vs Simple

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

CeraVe and Simple are accessible skincare brands offering thoughtful daily essentials formulated with ingredients like glycerin. The American brand features moisturizers, cleansers, serums, and sunscreens infused with hyaluronic acid, suiting acne-prone and combination skin best, while the British brand is known for gentle moisturizers, makeup removers, cleansers, and toners enriched with niacinamide, catering ideally to acne-prone and oily skin. Both collections differ through their targeted active components, as the former utilizes hyaluronic acid for wrinkle reduction and the latter relies on niacinamide to reduce hyperpigmentation and improve aging signs.

CeraVe is an American skincare brand founded in 2005 and owned by L'Oréal since 2017.

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

Popular CeraVe vs Simple products

People Say

CeraVeSimple
  • Fragrance-Free and Gentle Formula Mostly MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “doesn't leave face tight — CeraVe Hydrating Facial Cleanser”
    • “no burning sensation — CeraVe Resurfacing Retinol Serum”
    • “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”
  • Texture and Absorption Mostly MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “Absorbs into skin without residue — CeraVe Daily Moisturizing Lotion”
    • “Sinks right into your skin — CeraVe PM Facial Moisturizing Lotion”
    • “difference in my skin's texture is noticeable — CeraVe Renewing SA Cleanser”
    • “sinks in instantly — Simple Water Boost Hydrating Gel Cream”
  • Hydration and Moisture Mostly MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “Saved my dry winter skin — CeraVe Moisturising Cream”
    • “woke up with plump skin — CeraVe Skin Renewing Night Cream”
    • “banished dryness within days — Simple Replenishing Rich Moisturiser”
    • “Instantly boosts skin's hydration... face doesn't feel dry and tight. — Simple Micellar Cleansing Water”
  • Value and Affordability Often MentionedOften 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”
    • “reasonably priced — CeraVe Foaming Facial Cleanser”
  • Causes Breakouts Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
    • “Gave me cystic acne — CeraVe Moisturising Cream”
    • “gave me closed comedones — CeraVe Hydrating Facial Cleanser”
    • “Gave me tiny bumps on my forehead. — Simple Micellar Water”
    • “caused major breakouts — Simple Hydrating Light Moisturiser”
  • Makeup Removal Difficulties Rarely NotedOften Mentioned
    • “doesn't take off mascara — CeraVe Hydrating Facial Cleanser”
    • “doesn't remove mascara — CeraVe Foaming Facial Cleanser”
    • “Did not remove my mascara very well at all. — Simple Micellar Cleansing Water”
  • Packaging Issues Often MentionedRarely Noted
    • “Worried about the snap top bottle leaking when travelling. — Simple Micellar Cleansing Water”
    • “The cap broke off immediately. — Simple Micellar Water”
    • “hard to get last bit out — Simple Replenishing Rich Moisturiser”
    • “no safety seal included — CeraVe Skin Renewing Night Cream”

CeraVe vs Simple routines for dry skin

Buy CeraVe routine · SAR 659.02 · 89% fitBuy Simple routine · SAR 891.11 · 83% fitSee multi-brand routine · 96% fit

CeraVe vs Simple routines for oily skin

Buy Simple routine · SAR 1,151.23 · 88% fitBuy CeraVe routine · SAR 1,155.51 · 87% fitSee multi-brand routine · 97% fit

CeraVe vs Simple routines for combination skin

Buy CeraVe routine · SAR 993.85 · 91% fitBuy Simple routine · SAR 983.37 · 87% fitSee multi-brand routine · 97% fit

Questions and answers

CeraVe or Simple: which is better?

CeraVe is better than Simple across the products on this page for combination and acne-prone skin, achieving a Superior routine fit compared to Simple's High fit level. For other skin types, both brands show an equal routine fit.

What is the difference between CeraVe and Simple?

CeraVe has a Superior Lovi fit level for acne-prone, combination, and oily acne-prone skin, whereas Simple has a High fit level for those skin types. Reviewers note that CeraVe does better for texture and absorption, while Simple offers better value and affordability.

CeraVe or Simple for dry skin?

CeraVe and Simple both achieve a High Lovi fit level for dry skin. Reviewers often mention that CeraVe delivers deep hydration and superior texture, while Simple provides lightweight, value-friendly moisturizers.

CeraVe or Simple: which cleanser is better?

CeraVe generally offers more superior options for cleansers on this page, with specific products achieving a Superior fit for oily, acne-prone, and sensitive skin types. Simple provides cleansers like the Refreshing Facial Wash, which has an Average or Low fit across similar skin types.

Which is more affordable, CeraVe or Simple?

Simple is more affordable, as reviewers often note it for offering lightweight, value-friendly moisturizers.

Which brand has better texture and absorption, CeraVe or Simple?

CeraVe has better texture and absorption than Simple among the products on this page.

CeraVe or Simple for oily skin?

CeraVe and Simple both achieve a High Lovi fit level for oily skin. The products on this page from both brands are fragrance-free, while CeraVe offers superior texture and absorption.

CeraVe or Simple: which moisturizer is better?

CeraVe provides superior texture and absorption in moisturizers compared to Simple, while both brands offer equal hydration and moisture. The products on this page from CeraVe feature key ingredients like ceramides and hyaluronic acid, which help support barrier repair and wound healing.

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CeraVe or Simple for sensitive skin?

CeraVe has a High Lovi fit for sensitive skin, while Simple also has a High Lovi fit for sensitive skin on the products on this page. Reviewers note that both brands offer fragrance-free and gentle formulas.

CeraVe or Simple for acne-prone skin?

For acne-prone skin, CeraVe has a Superior Lovi fit level, whereas Simple has a High Lovi fit level. The products on this page for CeraVe include key ingredients like ceramides and hyaluronic acid, which help maintain skin hydration and barrier function.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

CeraVe or Simple for combination skin?

For combination skin, CeraVe is the better choice because Lovi rates its routine as Superior while Simple only achieves a High fit. Reviewers also note that CeraVe provides better texture and absorption.

CeraVe or Simple for skin with dark spots?

For skin with dark spots, Lovi rates CeraVe High and Simple High. Reviewers note that the products on this page for CeraVe have better texture and absorption, while Simple offers more value-friendly moisturizers.

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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