Simple and BABOR are two distinct skincare lines established in the mid-twentieth century, with the former known for gentle moisturizers, makeup removers, cleansers, and toners crafted with niacinamide and glycerin, and the latter beloved for its refined exfoliants and rich moisturizers that elevate daily routines. While the British brand suits acne-prone skin and skin with dark spots best, the German brand is ideal for dry, normal, and combination skin types. Both offer thoughtful formulations, but they differ in their core ingredients and targeted skin needs, providing specialized care for diverse complexions.
Simple is a British skincare brand founded in 1960 and owned by Unilever PLC since 2011.
This page compares some of the most popular Simple and BABOR products; for every product of both brands, with a fit score for your own skin, use the Lovi app.
Simple features UK-made, budget-friendly cleansers and moisturizers with no fragrance, while BABOR offers German luxury skincare like the Enzyme Cleanser, which Lovi rates as a Superior fit across all skin types. Simple products contain ingredients like glycerin, which helps hydrate the skin.
Simple or BABOR: which moisturizer is better?
For a moisturizer, BABOR's Hydra Plus has a High to Superior Lovi fit for dry and dry sensitive skin, whereas Simple's moisturizers have an Average fit for those skin types. Glycerin in Simple helps hydrate the skin.
Which is more affordable, Simple or BABOR?
Simple products on this page are known for being lightweight and value-friendly moisturizers, making them a more budget-friendly option compared to BABOR.
Which causes fewer breakouts, Simple or BABOR?
Simple may cause breakouts or irritations according to reviewers, whereas BABOR's Enzyme Cleanser has a Superior Lovi fit level for acne-prone skin.
Which brand has been around longer, Simple or BABOR?
BABOR has been around slightly longer, having been founded in Germany in 1956, while Simple was founded in the United Kingdom in 1960.
Do any products from Simple or BABOR contain fragrance?
Every product from Simple on this page lists no fragrance in its ingredients, while BABOR has fragrance in Hydra Plus and no fragrance in Enzyme Cleanser.
Which brand's Enzyme Cleanser has a superior fit for acne-prone skin?
BABOR's Enzyme Cleanser has a superior fit for acne-prone skin.
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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.
