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L'Oreal Paris vs Simple

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L'Oreal Paris and Simple are a French brand founded in 1909 and a British skincare brand established in 1960, respectively. L'Oreal Paris is beloved for its serums, moisturizers, masks, and eye products featuring hyaluronic acid and glycerin, whereas the British brand is deeply loved for its gentle moisturizers, makeup removers, cleansers, and toners formulated with niacinamide and glycerin. Both brands suit oily acne-prone skin best, while the French line also suits combination skin and the other suits sensitive skin. They differ in their standout offerings for particular concerns, with the French line offering Revitalift and Age Perfect options, and the British line providing Kind to Skin and Micellar choices.

L'Oreal Paris is a French skincare brand founded in 1909 and owned by L'Oréal S.A..

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

Popular L'Oreal Paris vs Simple products

People Say

L'Oreal ParisSimple
  • Gentle on skin and sensitive types Sometimes 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”
    • “very gentle, didn't irritate my skin — L'Oreal Paris Bright Reveal 12% Niacinamide Dark Spot Serum”
  • Deep hydration and moisture Mostly MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “wake up with soft skin — L'Oreal Paris Age Perfect Cell Renewal Midnight Cream”
    • “Leaves my face feeling plump and dewy all day. — L'Oreal Paris Revitalift”
    • “Skin feels softer and more supple — L'Oreal Paris Revitalift Anti-Wrinkle + Firming Night Cream”
    • “banished dryness within days — Simple Replenishing Rich Moisturiser”
  • Quick absorption and lightweight feel Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “Soaks right in, doesn't sit on top of skin. — L'Oreal Paris Revitalift”
    • “absorbs quickly — L'Oreal Paris Glycolic Bright”
    • “sinks in instantly — Simple Water Boost Hydrating Gel Cream”
    • “absorbs very quickly — Simple Hydrating Light Moisturiser”
  • Great value and affordable price Sometimes 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”
  • Skin radiance and brightening Mostly MentionedNot noted
    • “skin looks luminous — L'Oreal Paris Glycolic Bright”
    • “skin looks glowing — L'Oreal Paris Age Perfect Cell Renewal Midnight Cream”
    • “dark spots significantly lightened — L'Oreal Paris Glycolic Bright”
  • Non-drying and hydrating formulas Not notedOften Mentioned
    • “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 feels soft not dry — Simple Refreshing Facial Wash”
  • Insufficient moisture or dry skin Rarely NotedOften Mentioned
    • “dried my skin out badly — L'Oreal Paris Revitalift Laser Pure Retinol Night Serum”
    • “skin felt dry by morning — L'Oreal Paris Age Perfect Cell Renewal Midnight Cream”
    • “not moisturizing enough — Simple Hydrating Light Moisturiser”
  • Skin irritation and reactions Often MentionedRarely Noted
    • “burned upon application — Simple Water Boost Hydrating Gel Cream”
    • “slight tingling the first few times — L'Oreal Paris Dark Spot Exfoliant Peel”
  • Strong fragrance and scent complaints Often MentionedRarely Noted
    • “Smells like chemicals — Simple Refreshing Facial Wash”
    • “The perfume smell is overwhelming and lingers. — L'Oreal Paris Revitalift”

L'Oreal Paris vs Simple routines for dry skin

Buy L'Oreal Paris routine · S$227.98 · 91% fitBuy Simple routine · S$261.94 · 83% fitSee multi-brand routine · 99% fit

L'Oreal Paris vs Simple routines for oily skin

Buy L'Oreal Paris routine · S$461.60 · 93% fitBuy Simple routine · S$459.69 · 85% fitSee multi-brand routine · 96% fit

L'Oreal Paris vs Simple routines for combination skin

Buy L'Oreal Paris routine · S$357.50 · 94% fitBuy Simple routine · S$355.99 · 85% fitSee multi-brand routine · 97% fit

Questions and answers

L'Oreal Paris or Simple: which is better?

L'Oreal Paris tends to be better for anti-aging, radiance, and deep hydration, while Simple is often preferred for being fragrance-free and gentle on sensitive skin. L'Oreal Paris features key ingredients like hyaluronic acid and retinol, which help improve skin quality and signs of aging. Meanwhile, Simple provides affordable and lightweight formulas that are well-suited for everyday cleansing and hydration.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022Archives of Dermatology, 2007

What is the difference between L'Oreal Paris and Simple?

L'Oreal Paris delivers superior hydration and anti-aging benefits with key ingredients like hyaluronic acid, while Simple focuses on fragrance-free, budget-friendly options that are gentle on sensitive skin.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022Antioxidants, 2021

L'Oreal Paris or Simple for dry skin?

L'Oreal Paris has a Superior Lovi fit level for dry skin on this page, while Simple has a High fit level. Reviewers note that L'Oreal Paris offers deep hydration and moisturization.

L'Oreal Paris or Simple: which moisturizer is better?

L'Oreal Paris delivers deeper hydration and moisturization than Simple, making its moisturizers a better pick for heavy moisture needs. Glycerin and hyaluronic acid help boost hydration across the products on this page.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

Which is more affordable, L'Oreal Paris or Simple?

Simple is more affordable, offering great value and budget-friendly products compared to L'Oreal Paris. Reviewers frequently note Simple for its great value and affordable price.

How do the founding years and parent companies of L'Oreal Paris and Simple compare?

L'Oreal Paris was founded in France in 1909 and is owned by L'Oréal S.A., whereas Simple was founded in the United Kingdom in 1960 and has been owned by Unilever PLC since 2011.

Which brand has more products listing fragrance in their ingredients, L'Oreal Paris or Simple?

L'Oreal Paris has more products listing fragrance in their ingredients, with 5 of 10 products on this page containing it, whereas every product from Simple on this page lists no fragrance.

What are the key ingredients shared across products for each brand?

L'Oreal Paris features hyaluronic acid and glycerin as key ingredients across its products on this page. Simple relies on niacinamide and glycerin as its main shared ingredients.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

L'Oreal Paris or Simple for oily skin?

L'Oreal Paris is a better fit than Simple for oily skin, offering a Superior routine fit compared to Simple's High level. The products on this page for L'Oreal Paris feature key ingredients like hyaluronic acid and glycerin to help provide deep hydration while targeting oily skin.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

L'Oreal Paris or Simple for sensitive skin?

L'Oreal Paris achieves a High fit level and Simple achieves a High fit level for sensitive skin, making both brands equal for this skin type. Reviewers note that Simple is especially gentle on sensitive types, while L'Oreal Paris products on this page often feature hydrating key ingredients like hyaluronic acid.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

L'Oreal Paris or Simple for acne-prone skin?

L'Oreal Paris is a superior fit for acne-prone skin on this page, offering targeted serums and creams.

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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