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Simple vs Lancôme

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Simple and Lancôme are esteemed skincare brands rooted in distinct traditions, with the former recognized for gentle moisturizers, makeup removers, cleansers, and toners, and the latter celebrated for an array of moisturizers, eye products, serums, toners, and more. Simple formulates its products with niacinamide and glycerin to best suit acne-prone skin and skin with dark spots, whereas the French brand utilizes glycerin, hyaluronic acid, and adenosine to best suit sensitive skin and mature skin. Both brands differ in their specific ingredient profiles and target skin concerns, yet each thoughtfully enhances hydration and barrier function.

Simple is a British skincare brand founded in 1960 and owned by Unilever PLC since 2011.

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Lancôme is a French skincare brand founded in 1935 and owned by L'Oréal S.A. since 1964.

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This page compares some of the most popular Simple and Lancôme products; for every product of both brands, with a fit score for your own skin, use the Lovi app.

Popular Simple vs Lancôme products

People Say

SimpleLancôme
  • Hydration and moisture Mostly MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “banished dryness within days — Simple Replenishing Rich Moisturiser”
    • “Instantly boosts skin's hydration... face doesn't feel dry and tight. — Simple Micellar Cleansing Water”
    • “gives my skin an instant dewy glow — Lancôme Tonique Confort”
    • “keeps the skin soft and hydrated — Lancôme HYDRA ZEN”
  • Gentle on sensitive skin Mostly MentionedRarely Noted
    • “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”
    • “I have very sensitive skin and can't use many products... my skin has been 'glass-skin'. — Lancôme Hydra Zen Gel Cream”
  • Lightweight and non-greasy texture Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “sinks in instantly — Simple Water Boost Hydrating Gel Cream”
    • “absorbs very quickly — Simple Hydrating Light Moisturiser”
    • “absorbs quickly — Lancôme RÉNERGIE”
    • “absorbs almost instantly — Lancôme Génifique Ultimate”
  • Effective cleansing and makeup removal Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “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”
    • “Dissolves waterproof mascara instantly — Lancôme Bi-Facil Double Action Eye Makeup Remover”
  • Works well as a makeup base Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
    • “makeup lays well — Simple Hydrating Light Moisturiser”
    • “works well under foundation — Simple Replenishing Rich Moisturiser”
    • “concealer applies smoothly — Lancôme Advanced Génifique Eye Cream”
    • “layers beautifully under makeup — Lancôme Génifique Ultimate”
  • Affordable price point and value Often MentionedNot noted
    • “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”
  • High price point Not notedMostly Mentioned
    • “super expensive — Lancôme Absolue Precious Oil”
  • Struggles with waterproof makeup Often MentionedNot noted
    • “Did not remove my mascara very well at all. — Simple Micellar Cleansing Water”
  • Not enough moisture or hydration Often MentionedRarely Noted
    • “ultimately this moisturizer is a huge let down and dries out my skin — Lancôme HYDRA ZEN”
    • “not moisturizing enough — Simple Hydrating Light Moisturiser”

Simple vs Lancôme routines for dry skin

Buy Simple routine · £136.73 · 83% fitBuy Lancôme routine · £294.78 · 77% fitSee multi-brand routine · 99% fit

Simple vs Lancôme routines for oily skin

Buy Simple routine · £221.50 · 87% fitBuy Lancôme routine · £282.47 · 77% fitSee multi-brand routine · 97% fit

Simple vs Lancôme routines for combination skin

Buy Simple routine · £185.60 · 85% fitBuy Lancôme routine · £331.47 · 74% fitSee multi-brand routine · 96% fit

Questions and answers

Simple or Lancôme: which is better?

Simple offers better value with its affordable price point and fragrance-free formulas, whereas Lancôme focuses on deep hydration and textured serums despite its high price point. Both brands provide good routine fits across multiple skin types on the products on this page.

What is the difference between Simple and Lancôme?

Simple offers affordable, fragrance-free products that are generally gentle on sensitive skin, whereas Lancôme provides higher-priced formulas with frequent fragrances and a focus on deep hydration and serums. Glycerin helps both brands deliver moisture, while niacinamide in Simple and hyaluronic acid in Lancôme target specific skin benefits.

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Simple or Lancôme for dry skin?

Both Simple and Lancôme offer products on this page that provide a High routine fit for dry skin. Glycerin, a key ingredient found in the products on this page, helps support skin hydration.

Simple or Lancôme: which cleanser is better?

Simple offers better cleansers on this page, as they are generally more gentle and effective for makeup removal compared to Lancôme. Reviewers frequently note that Simple provides gentle and effective daily makeup removers, whereas Lancôme cleanser options on this page often receive warnings for various skin types.

Which is more affordable, Simple or Lancôme?

Simple offers a more affordable price point and better value than Lancôme across the products on this page.

Simple or Lancôme: which brand is more gentle on sensitive skin according to reviewers?

Simple is more gentle on sensitive skin according to reviewers, offering products that are generally well-tolerated by sensitive skin types.

Do Simple products contain fragrance like Lancôme products do?

Simple products on this page list no fragrance in their ingredients, whereas 11 of the 14 Lancôme products on the page list fragrance.

Simple or Lancôme: which brand is better suited for mature skin?

Both Simple and Lancôme achieve a High routine fit for mature skin. Simple is often noted for its value-friendly moisturizers, while Lancôme is widely recognized for deep hydration and improving skin texture.

Simple or Lancôme for oily skin?

Simple is a better fit for oily skin, as the products on this page achieve a High routine fit compared to Lanc$$$ome's Average fit. Glycerin in Simple helps provide lightweight moisture without feeling heavy.

Simple or Lancôme: which moisturizer is better?

Simple offers lightweight and value-friendly moisturizers that are fragrance-free and feature key ingredients like glycerin, while Lancôme provides deep hydration with a higher price point and a pleasant scent. Reviewers note that Simple moisturizers may sometimes lack sufficient moisture, whereas Lancôme products offer lightweight and fast-absorbing formulas.

Simple or Lancôme for sensitive skin?

Simple is the better choice for sensitive skin because its products on this page list no fragrance and reviewers note that the brand is gentle and sensitive-skin-friendly. Lancôme also offers options for sensitive skin, but many of its products on this page contain fragrance.

Simple or Lancôme for acne-prone skin?

Simple and Lancôme both offer products on this page that have a High routine fit for acne-prone skin. Simple is often noted for being value-friendly, while Lancôme is known for providing deep 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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