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Clarins vs Simple

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

Clarins and Simple are distinct skincare brands founded in France and Britain, respectively. The former offers luxurious moisturizers, potent serums, soothing eye products, and gentle toners enriched with shea and squalane, suiting sensitive and dry sensitive skin best. Conversely, the latter provides gentle moisturizers, makeup removers, cleansers, and toners enriched with niacinamide and glycerin, which suit acne-prone and oily skin best. While both cater to different skin needs through thoughtful formulations, they differ notably in their foundational ingredients and specific target concerns.

Clarins is a French skincare brand founded in 1954 and owned by Famille C (Groupe Clarins).

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

Popular Clarins vs Simple products

People Say

ClarinsSimple
  • Deep hydration and moisture Mostly MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “skin drinks it up — Clarins Double Serum”
    • “keeps skin moist — Clarins Multi-Active Jour”
    • “banished dryness within days — Simple Replenishing Rich Moisturiser”
    • “Instantly boosts skin's hydration... face doesn't feel dry and tight. — Simple Micellar Cleansing Water”
  • Gentle on sensitive skin Rarely NotedMostly Mentioned
    • “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 contact wearers — Clarins Total Eye Lift”
  • Lightweight and fast absorbing Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “absorbs immediately — Clarins Double Serum Eye”
    • “sinks in immediately — Clarins Double Serum Light Texture”
    • “sinks in instantly — Simple Water Boost Hydrating Gel Cream”
    • “absorbs very quickly — Simple Hydrating Light Moisturiser”
  • Luxurious texture and scent Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “melting non-oily texture — Clarins Extra-Firming Neck & Décolleté Cream”
    • “Creamy texture feels luxurious upon application — Clarins Extra-Firming Day Cream”
    • “feels like silk — Clarins Double Serum”
    • “Love that it has absolutely no scent. — Simple Micellar Water”
  • Makeup compatibility and base Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
    • “concealer glides on smoothly — Clarins Total Eye Lift”
    • “Perfect primer for any foundation, which all glide on smoothly. — Clarins Beauty Flash Balm”
    • “makeup lays well — Simple Hydrating Light Moisturiser”
    • “works well under foundation — Simple Replenishing Rich Moisturiser”
  • Affordable value Not notedOften 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”
  • High price point Mostly MentionedNot noted
    • “way too expensive — Clarins Double Serum”
  • Strong fragrance and scent Often MentionedRarely Noted
    • “Smells like chemicals — Simple Refreshing Facial Wash”
    • “smells like perfume — Clarins Multi-Active Jour”
  • Subtle or insufficient results Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
    • “didn't see a lift — Clarins Total Eye Lift”
    • “no change in circles — Clarins Double Serum Eye”
    • “not moisturizing enough — Simple Hydrating Light Moisturiser”
    • “skin felt tight after an hour — Simple Water Boost Hydrating Gel Cream”

Clarins vs Simple routines for dry skin

Buy Simple routine · SAR 891.11 · 83% fitBuy Clarins routine · SAR 1,448.55 · 73% fitSee multi-brand routine · 96% fit

Clarins vs Simple routines for oily skin

Buy Simple routine · SAR 1,151.23 · 88% fitBuy Clarins routine · SAR 1,548.77 · 71% fitSee multi-brand routine · 97% fit

Clarins vs Simple routines for combination skin

Buy Simple routine · SAR 983.37 · 87% fitBuy Clarins routine · SAR 1,389.25 · 74% fitSee multi-brand routine · 97% fit

Questions and answers

Clarins or Simple: which is better?

Simple is better for affordability and value, while Clarins is better for luxurious textures and scents. Lovi finds that both brands offer high levels of fit for sensitive skin, acne-prone skin, mature skin, skin with dark spots, dry sensitive skin, and oily acne-prone skin.

What is the difference between Clarins and Simple?

Clarins leans toward luxurious textures and scented formulas with key ingredients like hyaluronic acid, whereas Simple offers entirely fragrance-free products focused on affordability and gentle care with niacinamide and glycerin. Reviewers note that Clarins excels in providing rich moisture and glow, while Simple is praised for being value-friendly and gentle on sensitive skin.

The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002Antioxidants, 2021

Clarins or Simple for dry skin?

Simple is a better fit for dry skin, as Lovi rates its routine fit as High compared to Clarins at Average. Simple features fragrance-free formulas with key ingredients like niacinamide and glycerin.

The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002Antioxidants, 2021

Clarins or Simple: which cleanser is better?

Simple is better for sensitive skin cleansers, as its products on this page list no fragrance and are gentle on sensitive skin. Clarins offers a wider variety of cleansers like the Hydrating Gentle Foaming Cleanser, but most of its cleansers contain added fragrance.

Which is more affordable, Clarins or Simple?

Simple is more affordable, as reviewers on the page frequently note its affordable value compared to the high price point of Clarins.

Clarins or Simple: which brand offers products with a luxurious texture and scent?

Clarins does better than Simple for a luxurious texture and scent, offering formulations that reviewers mostly mention for their luxurious feel while nearly all of its products on this page contain fragrance.

Do all Simple products list no fragrance compared to Clarins?

Yes, every product on the Simple page lists no fragrance in its ingredients, whereas 23 out of 24 Clarins products on this page list fragrance.

What are the main skin types that Clarins fits best according to its brand-focused routines?

According to its brand-focused routines, Clarins fits sensitive skin, dry sensitive skin, and mature skin best.

Clarins or Simple for oily skin?

Simple fits oily skin better than Clarins, as Simple achieves a High routine fit on this page compared to Clarins's Average level.

Clarins or Simple: which moisturizer is better?

Simple features moisturizers that are generally more affordable and fragrance-free, whereas Clarins offers options known for luxurious textures and deep hydration. For routine fit specifically, Simple achieves a High level for dry skin while Clarins reaches an Average level.

Clarins or Simple for sensitive skin?

Both Clarins and Simple are well suited for sensitive skin, as Lovi rates them both as High for this skin type. Simple is known for being gentle on sensitive skin and formulates all the products on this page without fragrance, whereas most Clarins products contain fragrance.

Clarins or Simple for acne-prone skin?

Both Clarins and Simple are well suited for acne-prone skin, with Lovi fit levels of High for the products on this page. Simple focuses on gentle, fragrance-free cleansing and hydration, while Clarins offers targeted serums and 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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