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Simple vs RoC

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Simple and RoC are established skincare lines from Britain and France that offer gentle cleansers, moisturizers, and targeted treatments for various complexions. The British brand is lovingly chosen for its cleansers, toners, makeup removers, and moisturizers enriched with niacinamide and glycerin, suiting acne-prone and oily skin best. Meanwhile, the French brand is deeply loved for its serums, eye products, cleansers, and moisturizers thoughtfully formulated with retinol and glycerin, which suit mature and acne-prone skin best. Ultimately, both differ primarily in their standout ingredients and formulations, as niacinamide and glycerin focus on hydration, barrier support, and hyperpigmentation, whereas retinol specifically targets fine wrinkles and collagen production.

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

Buy RoC routine · SAR 1,037.98 · 90% fitBuy Simple routine · SAR 891.11 · 83% fitSee multi-brand routine · 96% fit

Simple vs RoC routines for oily skin

Buy RoC routine · SAR 1,218.27 · 90% fitBuy Simple routine · SAR 1,151.23 · 88% fitSee multi-brand routine · 97% fit

Simple vs RoC routines for combination skin

Buy RoC routine · SAR 1,205.08 · 90% fitBuy Simple routine · SAR 983.37 · 87% fitSee multi-brand routine · 97% fit

Questions and answers

Simple or RoC: which is better?

Simple is better for gentle, affordable daily care and sensitive skin, while RoC is better for anti-aging and wrinkle reduction. Lovi rates Simple as High for sensitive skin and RoC as Superior for mature skin. Retinol helps reduce signs of aging in skin.

The Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 2000

What is the difference between Simple and RoC?

Simple offers gentle, fragrance-free products that are a good value and suit sensitive skin, while RoC focuses heavily on anti-aging ingredients like retinol to reduce fine lines and wrinkles. For routine fit across most skin types, Lovi rates Simple as High and RoC as Superior. Retinol helps stimulate collagen accumulation in naturally aged skin.

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

Simple or RoC for dry skin?

For dry skin, Lovi finds Simple has an Average routine fit while RoC has a Superior routine fit. Simple offers gentle, fragrance-free daily hydration, whereas RoC features key anti-aging ingredients like retinol that help target fine lines.

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

Simple or RoC: which cleanser is better?

Simple is better for gentle cleansing, while the products on this page show Simple generally excels at effective cleansing and being gentle on sensitive skin compared to RoC.

Which is more affordable, Simple or RoC?

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

Between Simple and RoC, which brand offers fragrance-free products across its entire line?

Simple offers fragrance-free products across the products on this page, as every item lists no fragrance in its ingredients. In contrast, RoC includes fragrance in some of its products on this page.

How do the founding years and current parent companies of Simple and RoC compare?

Simple was founded in the United Kingdom in 1960 and has been owned by Unilever PLC since 2011, whereas RoC was founded in France in 1957 and is owned by Bridgepoint Group plc as of 2024.

Which brand performs better for anti-aging and wrinkle reduction according to review themes?

RoC performs better for anti-aging and wrinkle reduction according to review themes. Its retinol products help target fine lines and signs of aging.

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

Simple or RoC for oily skin?

For oily skin, Lovi rates the products on this page from Simple as High and RoC as Superior. Retinol helps reduce signs of aging and manage skin texture.

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

Simple or RoC: which moisturizer is better?

Simple offers lightweight and value-friendly moisturizers that reviewers mostly mention as gentle and hydrating, whereas RoC provides anti-aging moisturizers with ingredients like retinol that help reduce wrinkles and fine lines.

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

Simple or RoC for sensitive skin?

For sensitive skin, Simple achieves a High fit level with its gentle, fragrance-free products on this page, while RoC also achieves a High fit level. Reviewers note that Simple is especially gentle on sensitive skin.

Simple or RoC for acne-prone skin?

For acne-prone skin, Lovi rates Simple as High and RoC as Superior. Simple offers gentle, fragrance-free formulations, while RoC provides targeted anti-aging treatments containing retinol that helps improve skin texture.

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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