Simple vs Trilogy
Simple and Trilogy are two distinct skincare lines known for gentle formulations that support varied complexions. The British brand offers moisturizers, makeup removers, cleansers, and toners enriched with niacinamide and glycerin to best suit acne-prone and oily skin, while the other brand features thoughtful moisturizers and gentle cleansers tailored for dry, balanced, and sensitive skin types. Although both provide targeted options for concerns like dark spots and mature skin, the former relies on balanced, skin-loving ingredients to reduce hyperpigmentation, whereas the latter is built on high-performing formulas.
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 Trilogy products; for every product of both brands, with a fit score for your own skin, use the Lovi app.
Popular Simple vs Trilogy products
People Say
Hydration and moisture Mostly MentionedMostly Mentioned
- “Keeps skin moisturized — Trilogy Vitamin C Ceramide Night Cream”
- “Leaves skin thoroughly moisturised — Trilogy Line Smoothing Day Cream”
- “Feels moisturizing — Trilogy Rosehip Cream Cleanser”
- “banished dryness within days — Simple Replenishing Rich Moisturiser”
Gentle on sensitive skin Mostly MentionedMostly 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”
- “Doesn't irritate my sensitive skin — Trilogy Rosehip Cream Cleanser”
Lightweight and non-greasy 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”
- “Not greasy — Trilogy Line Smoothing Day Cream”
Creamy and rich texture Not notedMostly Mentioned
- “Silky cream consistency — Trilogy Rosehip Cream Cleanser”
- “Luxuriously rich — Trilogy Vitamin C Ceramide Night Cream”
Affordable price point Often MentionedNot 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”
Fragrance-free formula Often MentionedNot noted
- “Love that it has absolutely no scent. — Simple Micellar Water”
- “love that it's alcohol-free — Simple Kind to Skin Soothing Facial Toner”
- “No strong smell — Simple Refreshing Facial Wash”
Struggles with makeup removal Often MentionedSometimes Noted
- “Not effective for heavy makeup — Trilogy Rosehip Cream Cleanser”
- “Did not remove my mascara very well at all. — Simple Micellar Cleansing Water”
Too thick, heavy, or oily Not notedOften Mentioned
- “A little bit too thick — Trilogy Vitamin C Ceramide Night Cream”
Caused breakouts or skin reactions Sometimes NotedRarely Noted
- “Sting my skin a little — Trilogy Vitamin C Ceramide Night Cream”
- “Gave me tiny bumps on my forehead. — Simple Micellar Water”
Questions and answers
Simple or Trilogy: which is better?
Simple is better for lightweight and affordable hydration, while Trilogy is better for rich moisture and brightening. Glycerin helps the products on this page hydrate dry skin.
What is the difference between Simple and Trilogy?
Simple offers affordable, fragrance-free products on this page that tend to be lightweight and gentle on sensitive skin, whereas Trilogy provides richer, more hydrating formulas with ingredients like vitamin C. Lovi rates Simple as having a High fit for sensitive skin types, and reviewers note that Simple is valued for its gentle makeup removers.
Simple or Trilogy: which cleanser is better?
Simple is better for sensitive skin, as Lovi rates its cleansers and removers with high fit levels there, whereas Trilogy's Rosehip Cream Cleanser also offers a high fit for dry and sensitive skin. Glycerin in Simple helps maintain skin hydration.
Which is more affordable, Simple or Trilogy?
Simple offers a more affordable price point than Trilogy. Reviewers frequently note Simple for its value-friendly moisturizers.
Which causes fewer breakouts, Simple or Trilogy?
Simple does better with breakouts, as reviewers note that Trilogy caused breakouts or skin reactions. Lovi rates Simple as having a high fit for acne-prone skin on products like Kind to Skin Soothing Facial Toner.
Simple or Trilogy: which brand offers better fragrance-free options?
Simple offers better fragrance-free options because every product on this page lists no fragrance in its ingredients, whereas Trilogy features fragrance in two of its three products.
Simple or Trilogy: which has better performance for sensitive skin?
Simple does better for sensitive skin, as Lovi rates its Kind to Skin Soothing Facial Toner as High and its makeup removers as sensitive-skin-friendly. Trilogy's Rosehip Cream Cleanser also has a High Lovi fit for sensitive skin.
Simple or Trilogy: which brand is better for hydration and moisture?
Trilogy is better for hydration and moisture, offering rich moisturizers like the Vitamin C Ceramide Night Cream. Glycerin helps the products on this page provide hydration, and Trilogy is noted for its superior moisture performance compared to Simple.
Simple or Trilogy: which moisturizer is better?
Simple offers lightweight, value-friendly moisturizers that every product on this page lists no fragrance for, whereas Trilogy provides richer options like the Vitamin C Ceramide Night Cream. Glycerin in Simple helps hydrate the skin, and ceramide np in Trilogy supports skin hydration.
Research behind their key ingredients
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Saccharide isomerate ameliorates cosmetic scalp conditions in a Chinese study population
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.
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