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Simple vs Taro

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

Simple and Taro are distinct skincare choices offering reliable daily care for modern routines, with the former being a British brand founded in 1960 and owned by Unilever PLC since 2011. Simple is lovingly chosen for its gentle moisturizers, makeup removers, cleansers, and toners enriched with niacinamide and glycerin, which suit acne-prone skin and oily skin best, while Taro is warmly embraced for its targeted serums and carefully crafted formulas that suit sensitive, dry, and combination skin best. Across these collections, the British brand features standout items like the Kind to Skin Soothing Facial Toner for acne-prone skin, the Micellar Cleansing Water for skin with dark spots, and the Micellar Water for mature skin, whereas the latter highlights the Tretinoin Cream for acne-prone skin. They differ primarily in their product types and ideal skin types, as niacinamide reduces hyperpigmentation and improves aging signs and glycerin improves skin hydration and barrier function in the former's offerings.

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

Popular Simple vs Taro products

Questions and answers

Simple or Taro: which is better?

Simple is a better fit for overall gentle hydration and makeup removal, featuring fragrance-free products with ingredients like niacinamide and glycerin. Taro offers Tretinoin Cream, which has a high fit for combination and acne-prone skin but may cause irritation for sensitive skin.

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What is the difference between Simple and Taro?

Simple offers a broad range of everyday products like cleansers and moisturizers featuring niacinamide and glycerin, while Taro offers a specialized tretinoin cream.

Which is more affordable, Simple or Taro?

Simple offers lightweight, value-friendly moisturizers, while Taro features a specialized prescription treatment, but the page does not provide pricing comparisons between the two brands.

Which causes fewer breakouts, Simple or Taro?

Simple features gentle products that Lovi rates as having an average fit for acne-prone skin, though some users note breakouts or irritations. Taro offers Tretinoin Cream, which Lovi rates as having a high fit for acne-prone skin.

When were Simple and Taro founded and who currently owns them?

Simple was founded in the United Kingdom in 1960 and has been owned by Unilever PLC since 2011, while Taro was founded in 1950 and has been owned by Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Limited since 2010.

Do any products from Simple or Taro contain fragrance?

Every product on this page from both Simple and Taro lists no fragrance in its ingredients.

Which skin types does Simple fit best according to its brand-focused routines?

Simple fits acne-prone skin, oily skin, and oily acne-prone skin best according to its brand-focused routines.

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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