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Dermalogica vs Simple

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Dermalogica and Simple are distinct skincare lines founded in America and Britain respectively, offering targeted serums, cleansers, and moisturizers enriched with glycerin, hyaluronic acid, and niacinamide. Dermalogica suits sensitive, dry, oily, and aging skin best through science-backed formulations like Daily Microfoliant, Precleanse, and Phyto Nature Lifting Eye Cream. Meanwhile, Simple suits oily acne-prone skin and sensitive skin best with comforting products such as the Kind to Skin Soothing Facial Toner and Micellar Cleansing Water. The American brand relies on advanced active ingredients to treat specific concerns, whereas the British brand focuses on gentle, barrier-respecting routines.

Dermalogica is an American skincare brand founded in 1986 and owned by Unilever since 2015.

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

Popular Dermalogica vs Simple products

People Say

DermalogicaSimple
  • 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”
    • “helps calm and nourish my skin — Dermalogica Stabilizing Repair Cream”
  • Deep hydration and moisture Mostly MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “Saved my dry skin — Dermalogica Super Rich Repair”
    • “super hydrating — Dermalogica Multivitamin Power Recovery Masque”
    • “skin feels hydrated — Dermalogica Intensive Moisture Balance”
    • “banished dryness within days — Simple Replenishing Rich Moisturiser”
  • Lightweight and non-greasy absorption Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “sinks in instantly — Simple Water Boost Hydrating Gel Cream”
    • “absorbs very quickly — Simple Hydrating Light Moisturiser”
    • “absorbs really well — Simple Replenishing Rich Moisturiser”
    • “blends seamlessly — Dermalogica Dynamic Skin Recovery SPF 50”
  • Effective cleansing and makeup removal Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “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”
    • “Removes stubborn mascara — Dermalogica Precleanse”
  • Smooth and improved skin texture Often MentionedNot noted
    • “gentle enough for daily use — Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant”
    • “skin feels smooth as silk — Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant”
    • “fine lines have visibly softened — Dermalogica Phyto Nature Lifting Eye Cream”
  • High price point Mostly MentionedNot noted
    • “hefty price tag — Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant”
  • Caused breakouts and skin reactions Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
    • “Cystic acne flare-ups — Dermalogica Precleanse”
    • “Caused cystic acne — Dermalogica Super Rich Repair”
    • “Gave me tiny bumps on my forehead. — Simple Micellar Water”
    • “caused major breakouts — Simple Hydrating Light Moisturiser”
  • Unpleasant or strong scent Often MentionedRarely Noted
    • “Smells like chemicals — Simple Refreshing Facial Wash”
    • “smells like puke — Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant”

Questions and answers

Dermalogica or Simple: which is better?

Dermalogica generally offers deeper hydration and improved skin texture, whereas Simple performs better for gentle cleansing and lightweight moisture. Reviewers note that Simple provides value-friendly options, while Dermalogica focuses on advanced serums and moisturizers.

What is the difference between Dermalogica and Simple?

Dermalogica generally offers deeper hydration and smoother skin texture, whereas Simple provides more lightweight, value-friendly products that are gentle on sensitive skin.

Dermalogica or Simple: which cleanser is better?

Dermalogica offers multiple cleansers with Superior and High Lovi fit levels across diverse skin types, whereas Simple cleansers generally show Average or lower fits. Review themes indicate that Dermalogica delivers better deep hydration and texture improvements, while Simple excels at gentleness on sensitive skin.

Which is more affordable, Dermalogica or Simple?

Simple is more affordable, offering lightweight, value-friendly moisturizers compared to Dermalogica's high price point.

Which causes fewer breakouts, Dermalogica or Simple?

Both Dermalogica and Simple perform equally well regarding breakouts, as reviewers report that each brand can occasionally cause breakouts or skin reactions.

Dermalogica or Simple: which brand is better for sensitive skin?

Simple does better for sensitive skin as a review theme, and the products on this page show that Simple fits sensitive skin well with items like Kind to Skin Soothing Facial Toner. Dermalogica also offers products like Stabilizing Repair Cream that achieve a Superior fit level for sensitive skin.

Dermalogica or Simple: which brand offers deeper hydration and moisture?

Dermalogica offers deeper hydration and moisture compared to Simple. Hyaluronic acid helps provide deep skin hydration, while glycerin also supports moisture retention.

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Dermalogica or Simple: which brand is better for removing makeup and cleansing?

Simple does better for effective cleansing and makeup removal. The products on this page provide gentle, sensitive-skin-friendly makeup removers and effective daily cleansers.

Dermalogica or Simple: which moisturizer is better?

Dermalogica generally offers deeper hydration and moisture compared to Simple. Simple features lightweight, value-friendly moisturizers, while Dermalogica's products are often noted for intense hydration.

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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