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Torriden vs Simple

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Torriden and Simple are beloved skin care lines known for distinct formulations and targeted benefits. The former features deeply nourishing moisturizers, soothing masks, balancing toners, and potent serums with hyaluronic acid, panthenol, and allantoin, while the latter offers gentle moisturizers, makeup removers, cleansers, and toners formulated with niacinamide and glycerin. Both brands suit different complexions, as the Korean brand best serves dry and mature skin with rich moisture and barrier support, whereas the British brand best comforts oily, acne-prone, and sensitive skin. Ultimately, they differ through their ingredients and origins, providing either advanced hydration and soothing care or a simple, delicate routine for sensitive barriers.

Torriden is a Korean skincare brand founded in 2015 and owned by Torriden Co., Ltd..

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

Popular Torriden vs Simple products

People Say

TorridenSimple
  • Deep hydration and moisture Mostly MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “Plumps skin — Torriden Dive In Serum”
    • “skin looks dewy — Torriden Cellmazing Firming Gel Mask”
    • “Game changer for winter — Torriden SOLID IN Ceramide Cream”
    • “banished dryness within days — Simple Replenishing Rich Moisturiser”
  • Gentle on sensitive skin 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”
    • “no irritation — Torriden Cellmazing Firming Eye Cream”
  • Lightweight and fast absorption Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “3-second serum — Torriden Dive In Serum”
    • “absorbs immediately without stickiness — Torriden Dive-In Toner”
    • “sinks in instantly — Simple Water Boost Hydrating Gel Cream”
    • “absorbs very quickly — Simple Hydrating Light Moisturiser”
  • Soothing, calming, and cooling Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “feels super cooling — Torriden Cellmazing Firming Gel Mask”
    • “calmed down redness — Torriden Balanceful Toner Pad”
    • “instant cooling effect — Torriden DIVE-IN Low Molecule Hyaluronic Acid Multi Pad”
    • “doesn't sting my eyes — Simple Kind to Skin Soothing Facial Toner”
  • Effective daily cleanser and non-drying Not notedOften Mentioned
    • “Takes off any makeup residue and makes my face feel refreshed. — Simple Micellar Cleansing Water”
    • “Instantly boosts skin's hydration... face doesn't feel dry and tight. — Simple Micellar Cleansing Water”
    • “Love that it has absolutely no scent. — Simple Micellar Water”
  • Good value and affordability Rarely 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”
    • “Affordable dupe — Torriden SOLID IN Ceramide Cream”
  • Insufficient moisture for dry skin Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “Feels like water — Torriden Dive In Serum”
    • “not enough for dry skin — Torriden Dive-In Toner”
    • “consistency is just like water — Torriden Dive-In Toner”
    • “not moisturizing enough — Simple Hydrating Light Moisturiser”
  • Causes breakouts and skin reactions Rarely NotedSometimes Noted
    • “Small whiteheads — Torriden Dive In Serum”
    • “caused small whiteheads — Torriden Dive-In Toner”
    • “tingling sensation — Torriden Balanceful Toner Pad”
    • “Gave me tiny bumps on my forehead. — Simple Micellar Water”
  • Slippery or sticky residue Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
    • “slides down — Torriden Cellmazing Firming Gel Mask”
    • “leaves quite a tacky feeling — Torriden CELLMAZING Brightening Ampoule”
    • “Feels slimy on skin — Simple Refreshing Facial Wash”
    • “Still feeling a little bit of a film on my skin. — Simple Micellar Cleansing Water”

Torriden vs Simple routines for dry skin

Buy Torriden routine · S$289.23 · 98% fitBuy Simple routine · S$261.94 · 83% fitSee multi-brand routine · 99% fit

Torriden vs Simple routines for oily skin

Buy Torriden routine · S$522.85 · 92% fitBuy Simple routine · S$459.69 · 85% fitSee multi-brand routine · 96% fit

Torriden vs Simple routines for combination skin

Buy Torriden routine · S$418.75 · 92% fitBuy Simple routine · S$355.99 · 85% fitSee multi-brand routine · 97% fit

Questions and answers

Torriden or Simple: which is better?

Torriden is better for deep hydration and targeting dry or mature skin, while Simple is better for value-friendly, gentle makeup removal. Both brands list no fragrance in their products on this page.

Drug Delivery, 2017

What is the difference between Torriden and Simple?

Torriden is best for deep hydration and soothing care with ingredients like hyaluronic acid, while Simple focuses on gentle, value-friendly cleansing and makeup removal. Lovi gives Torriden a Superior routine fit across all skin types, whereas Simple routines achieve High fits.

Drug Delivery, 2017Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

Torriden or Simple for dry skin?

Torriden is better for dry skin because the products on this page achieve a Superior Lovi fit level for this skin type, compared to Simple which achieves an Average fit level. Torriden relies on key ingredients like hyaluronic acid, which helps improve skin hydration, and ceramides, which support skin barrier repair.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

Torriden or Simple: which moisturizer is better?

Torriden offers moisturizers like the SOLID IN Ceramide Cream that fit dry skin at a Superior level, helping provide deep hydration, while Simple features moisturizers like the Replenishing Rich Moisturiser that achieve an Average fit for dry skin. Topical ceramides and hyaluronic acid help repair the skin barrier and improve moisture retention.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

Which is more affordable, Torriden or Simple?

Simple is more affordable than Torriden, offering good value alongside lightweight moisturizers and gentle makeup removers. Lovi rates Torriden as Superior and Simple as High for routines across skin types.

Which brand has more products that feature no fragrance in their ingredients, Torriden or Simple?

Both Torriden and Simple have an equal number of products on this page that list no fragrance in their ingredients, as every product from both brands is fragrance-free.

What are the key differences between the founding years and locations of Torriden and Simple?

Torriden was founded in 2015 in South Korea, whereas Simple was established earlier in 1960 in the United Kingdom.

How do the review themes compare regarding deep hydration between Torriden and Simple?

Torriden performs better than Simple in review themes regarding deep hydration. The products on this page help deliver deep moisture with key ingredients like hyaluronic acid.

Drug Delivery, 2017Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

Torriden or Simple for oily skin?

Torriden is better for oily skin, achieving a Superior routine fit compared to Simple's High fit on this page. Torriden's products on this page help provide deep hydration without heavy oils, and ingredients like hyaluronic acid help maintain moisture balance.

Drug Delivery, 2017Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

Torriden or Simple for sensitive skin?

For sensitive skin, Torriden has a Superior Lovi fit level across the products on this page, while Simple has a High fit level. Torriden is noted for providing deep hydration and soothing benefits, whereas Simple is often praised for being gentle on sensitive skin.

Torriden or Simple for acne-prone skin?

Torriden is better for acne-prone skin, holding a Lovi fit level of Superior across multiple products on this page compared to Simple's average fit level. Reviewers often note that Torriden helps with deep hydration and soothing, while Simple offers good value and gentle makeup removers.

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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