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Dr. Althea vs Simple

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Dr. Althea and Simple are two gentle skincare brands offering carefully formulated moisturizers, cleansers, makeup removers, and serums or toners. Dr. Althea suits dry and acne-prone skin best with soothing ingredients, while Simple suits oily and acne-prone skin best using niacinamide and glycerin to support hydration and reduce hyperpigmentation. Though both provide reliable daily care, the Korean brand features standout solutions like the 345 Relief Cream, whereas the British brand relies on micellar waters and toners.

Dr. Althea is a Korean skincare brand founded in 2014 and owned by The Pure Lab Co., Ltd..

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

Popular Dr. Althea vs Simple products

People Say

Dr. AltheaSimple
  • Gentle Formula for Sensitive Skin Mostly MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “doesn't dry out my face — Dr. Althea Amino Acid Gentle Bubble Cleanser”
    • “skin doesn't feel stripped — Dr. Althea Amino Gel Cleanser”
    • “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”
  • Hydration and Moisture Often MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “hydrating but light — Dr. Althea 345 Relief Cream”
    • “consistently hydrated mornings — Dr. Althea Barrier 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”
  • Soothing and Calming Mostly MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “calms redness — Dr. Althea 345 Relief Cream”
    • “instantly calms irritated skin — Dr. Althea Barrier Cream”
    • “perfect for sensitive skin — Dr. Althea Amino Acid Gentle Bubble Cleanser”
    • “doesn't sting my eyes — Simple Kind to Skin Soothing Facial Toner”
  • Lightweight and Fast Absorbing Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “sinks in instantly — Simple Water Boost Hydrating Gel Cream”
    • “absorbs very quickly — Simple Hydrating Light Moisturiser”
    • “absorbs really well — Simple Replenishing Rich Moisturiser”
    • “absorbs beautifully — Dr. Althea 345 Relief Cream”
  • Skin Texture and Tone Mostly MentionedNot noted
    • “rich but non-greasy — Dr. Althea Barrier Cream”
    • “Melts instantly — Dr. Althea Pure Grinding Cleansing Balm”
    • “faded dark spots — Dr. Althea Vitamin C Boosting Serum”
  • Affordable Price Point 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”
  • Weak Makeup Removal Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “Struggles with waterproof mascara — Dr. Althea Pure Grinding Cleansing Balm”
    • “won't remove mascara — Dr. Althea Amino Acid Gentle Bubble Cleanser”
    • “Did not remove my mascara very well at all. — Simple Micellar Cleansing Water”
  • Causes Breakouts and Reactions Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
    • “broke me out — Dr. Althea 345 Relief Cream”
    • “gave me cystic acne — Dr. Althea Barrier Cream”
    • “Gave me tiny bumps on my forehead. — Simple Micellar Water”
    • “caused major breakouts — Simple Hydrating Light Moisturiser”
  • Insufficient Hydration or Moisture Rarely NotedOften Mentioned
    • “not enough for dry skin — Dr. Althea 345 Relief Cream”
    • “not moisturizing enough — Simple Hydrating Light Moisturiser”

Dr. Althea vs Simple routines for dry skin

Buy Dr. Althea routine · SAR 722.37 · 90% fitBuy Simple routine · SAR 891.11 · 83% fitSee multi-brand routine · 96% fit

Dr. Althea vs Simple routines for oily skin

Buy Dr. Althea routine · SAR 982.49 · 90% fitBuy Simple routine · SAR 1,151.23 · 88% fitSee multi-brand routine · 97% fit

Dr. Althea vs Simple routines for combination skin

Buy Dr. Althea routine · SAR 814.63 · 89% fitBuy Simple routine · SAR 983.37 · 87% fitSee multi-brand routine · 97% fit

Questions and answers

Dr. Althea or Simple: which is better?

Dr. Althea is better for soothing and calming and skin texture and tone, while Simple is better for an affordable price point and lightweight, fast-absorbing options. For overall routines, Dr. Althea has a Superior fit for acne-prone, oily, oily acne-prone, and mature skin, and a High fit for dry skin, whereas Simple has a High fit for all of these skin types.

What is the difference between Dr. Althea and Simple?

Dr. Althea achieves a Superior fit level for acne-prone, oily, and oily acne-prone skin, whereas Simple reaches an Average fit level across those same skin types on this page. Reviewers note that Simple offers affordable, lightweight moisturizers and gentle makeup removers, while Dr. Althea provides soothing and hydrating moisturizers along with gentle cleansers.

Dr. Althea or Simple for dry skin?

Dr. Althea has a Superior routine fit for dry skin, whereas Simple has a High fit. Reviewers note that Simple offers lightweight and value-friendly moisturizers, while Dr. Althea provides soothing and hydrating options.

Dr. Althea or Simple: which cleanser is better?

Dr. Althea has a Superior fit for cleansers on this page across multiple skin types, including dry, oily, and acne-prone skin, whereas Simple cleansers generally show an Average fit. Reviewers mention that Dr. Althea offers gentle and soothing cleansers.

Which is more affordable, Dr. Althea or Simple?

Simple is more affordable than Dr. Althea, as it is noted for its affordable price point.

Dr. Althea or Simple: which brand is better for skin texture and tone?

Dr. Althea does better for skin texture and tone. Review themes show that Dr. Althea outperforms Simple in this category.

Dr. Althea or Simple: which brand offers better soothing and calming properties?

Dr. Althea offers better soothing and calming properties, as review themes on this page show it does better in this area.

Dr. Althea or Simple for oily skin?

For oily skin, Dr. Althea has a Superior routine fit, while Simple has a High routine fit. Reviewers note that Simple offers lightweight and affordable moisturizers, whereas Dr. Althea provides soothing and calming benefits.

Dr. Althea or Simple: which moisturizer is better?

Dr. Althea is better for moisturizers because its 345 Relief Cream achieves a Superior fit level for acne-prone and oily acne-prone skin, whereas Simple products on this page only reach an Average fit for those skin types. Reviewers also mention that Dr. Althea provides soothing and hydrating moisturizers, while Simple is noted for lightweight, value-friendly formulas that can sometimes cause breakouts or irritations.

Dr. Althea or Simple for sensitive skin?

For sensitive skin, Dr. Althea has a High Lovi fit, while Simple also has a High Lovi fit. Both brands list no fragrance in the ingredients of the products on this page.

Dr. Althea or Simple for acne-prone skin?

Dr. Althea has a Superior fit level for acne-prone skin on this page, while Simple has an Average fit level. Reviewers mostly mention that Dr. Althea offers gentle cleansers and soothing moisturizers, whereas Simple can sometimes cause breakouts or irritations.

Dr. Althea or Simple for mature skin?

Dr. Althea has a Superior routine fit for mature skin, while Simple has a High fit on the products on this page. Reviewers note that Dr. Althea offers soothing and calming benefits, making it a strong option for maturing complexions.

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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