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Dermalogica vs Simple

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Dermalogica and Simple are two skincare brands owned by Unilever, established in 1986 and 1960 respectively. Dermalogica offers targeted serums, nourishing moisturizers, gentle cleansers, purifying masks, and more with hyaluronic acid, glycerin, and salicylic acid, suiting oily and combination skin best. Simple provides gentle moisturizers, makeup removers, cleansers, and toners crafted with niacinamide and glycerin, which suit acne-prone skin and skin with dark spots best. While both utilize glycerin, they differ in their primary active ingredients and the specific skin types they target.

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”

Dermalogica vs Simple routines for dry skin

Buy Dermalogica routine · £244.49 · 87% fitBuy Simple routine · £136.73 · 83% fitSee multi-brand routine · 99% fit

Dermalogica vs Simple routines for oily skin

Buy Dermalogica routine · £375.97 · 90% fitBuy Simple routine · £221.50 · 87% fitSee multi-brand routine · 97% fit

Dermalogica vs Simple routines for combination skin

Buy Dermalogica routine · £431.36 · 90% fitBuy Simple routine · £185.60 · 85% fitSee multi-brand routine · 96% fit

Questions and answers

Dermalogica or Simple: which is better?

Dermalogica is better for deep hydration, smoothing skin texture, and oily or combination skin, while Simple is better for gentle, value-friendly cleansing and sensitive skin care. Both brands feature fragrance-free products on this page.

What is the difference between Dermalogica and Simple?

Dermalogica generally offers a higher routine fit for oily and combination skin and provides intense hydration, whereas Simple delivers value-friendly, lightweight moisturizers and gentle makeup removers. Both brands offer fragrance-free products on the products on this page.

Dermalogica or Simple for dry skin?

Both Dermalogica and Simple offer a High routine fit for dry skin, with Dermalogica standing out for its deep hydration and moisture among the products on this page. Topical hyaluronic acid helps improve skin quality and signs of skin aging.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

Dermalogica or Simple: which cleanser is better?

Dermalogica features cleansers that fit oily, combination, and acne-prone skin at a Superior level, whereas Simple products on this page achieve an Average fit for these skin types. Niacinamide helps reduce pigmentation.

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Which is more affordable, Dermalogica or Simple?

Simple is more affordable, as reviewers on the products on this page mostly mention its value-friendly moisturizers, whereas a high price point is a commonly noted downside for Dermalogica.

Which brand provides deeper hydration and moisture, Dermalogica or Simple?

Dermalogica does better than Simple for deep hydration and moisture. Topical hyaluronic acid helps improve skin hydration and signs of skin aging.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

Dermalogica or Simple: which brand offers better makeup removers?

Simple offers better makeup removers, as reviewers state they are gentle and effective daily cleansers for sensitive skin. Dermalogica also provides makeup removers on the products on this page, but Simple does better in that area.

Dermalogica or Simple for oily skin?

Dermalogica is the better choice for oily skin, as it achieves a Superior fit level for this skin type compared to Simple's High fit level. The products on this page for Dermalogica also focus heavily on non-greasy moisturizers and oil-managing routines, while topical hyaluronic acid helps provide deep hydration without clogging pores.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

Dermalogica or Simple: which moisturizer is better?

Dermalogica provides deeper hydration and richer options with key ingredients like hyaluronic acid and glycerin, while Simple offers more lightweight and value-friendly moisturizers on this page. Topical hyaluronic acid helps improve skin quality and signs of skin aging.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

Dermalogica or Simple for sensitive skin?

Both Dermalogica and Simple offer a High routine fit for sensitive skin among the products on this page. Reviewers note that Simple is especially gentle on sensitive skin, while Dermalogica provides deep hydration and moisture.

Dermalogica or Simple for acne-prone skin?

Both Dermalogica and Simple offer a High routine fit for acne-prone skin. The products on this page for Dermalogica are best suited for oily, combination, and oily acne-prone skin, while Simple focuses routines on acne-prone skin, skin with dark spots, and oily skin.

Dermalogica or Simple for mature skin?

Dermalogica is the better fit for mature skin, achieving a High routine fit level compared to Simple's Average fit level on this page. Dermalogica's mature-skin products on this page include items like the Phyto Nature Lifting Eye Cream and Precleanse which feature key ingredients such as hyaluronic acid, which helps improve skin quality and signs of aging.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

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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