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Simple vs Trilogy

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Simple and Trilogy are British skincare brands known for gentle cleansers, thoughtful moisturizers, and high-performing formulas crafted with ingredients like niacinamide and glycerin. Simple suits acne-prone skin and skin with dark spots best, while the other brand is beloved for dry, balanced, and sensitive skin types. Both offer standout choices for particular concerns, such as the Kind to Skin Soothing Facial Toner and Vitamin C Ceramide Night Cream. Ultimately, they differ through their formulations, with the British skincare brand focusing on niacinamide and glycerin to reduce hyperpigmentation and improve barrier function.

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

Popular Simple vs Trilogy products

People Say

SimpleTrilogy
  • Hydration and moisture Mostly MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “Keeps skin moisturized — Trilogy Vitamin C Ceramide Night Cream”
    • “Leaves skin thoroughly moisturised — Trilogy Line Smoothing Day Cream”
    • “Feels moisturizing — Trilogy Rosehip Cream Cleanser”
    • “banished dryness within days — Simple Replenishing Rich Moisturiser”
  • Gentle on sensitive skin Mostly MentionedMostly 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”
    • “Doesn't irritate my sensitive skin — Trilogy Rosehip Cream Cleanser”
  • Lightweight and non-greasy Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “sinks in instantly — Simple Water Boost Hydrating Gel Cream”
    • “absorbs very quickly — Simple Hydrating Light Moisturiser”
    • “absorbs really well — Simple Replenishing Rich Moisturiser”
    • “Not greasy — Trilogy Line Smoothing Day Cream”
  • Creamy and rich texture Not notedMostly Mentioned
    • “Silky cream consistency — Trilogy Rosehip Cream Cleanser”
    • “Luxuriously rich — Trilogy Vitamin C Ceramide Night Cream”
  • Affordable price point 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”
  • Fragrance-free formula Often MentionedNot noted
    • “Love that it has absolutely no scent. — Simple Micellar Water”
    • “love that it's alcohol-free — Simple Kind to Skin Soothing Facial Toner”
    • “No strong smell — Simple Refreshing Facial Wash”
  • Struggles with makeup removal Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “Not effective for heavy makeup — Trilogy Rosehip Cream Cleanser”
    • “Did not remove my mascara very well at all. — Simple Micellar Cleansing Water”
  • Too thick, heavy, or oily Not notedOften Mentioned
    • “A little bit too thick — Trilogy Vitamin C Ceramide Night Cream”
  • Caused breakouts or skin reactions Sometimes NotedRarely Noted
    • “Sting my skin a little — Trilogy Vitamin C Ceramide Night Cream”
    • “Gave me tiny bumps on my forehead. — Simple Micellar Water”

Questions and answers

Simple or Trilogy: which is better?

Simple is better for value-friendly and fragrance-free formulas, as every product on this page lists no fragrance in its ingredients. Trilogy tends to do better for hydration and moisture, though reviewers note product performance and formulation complaints.

What is the difference between Simple and Trilogy?

Simple stands out for being fragrance-free across the products on this page and better suited for sensitive skin, while Trilogy offers a richer texture with better hydration and moisture. Niacinamide helps reduce skin pigmentation and skin aging.

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Simple or Trilogy: which cleanser is better?

Simple offers more sensitive-skin-friendly and fragrance-free cleansers, while Trilogy provides creamier, more hydrating cleansing options.

Which is more affordable, Simple or Trilogy?

Simple offers an affordable price point, whereas Trilogy is noted for its richer formulas and hydration. Lovi rates Simple as having a High fit for sensitive skin on its products on this page.

Which causes fewer breakouts, Simple or Trilogy?

Simple is noted by reviewers for causing breakouts or irritations, while Trilogy reviewers report caused breakouts or skin reactions.

Which brand is better for sensitive skin, Simple or Trilogy?

Simple is better for sensitive skin because Lovi rates its Kind to Skin Soothing Facial Toner as High for sensitive skin and every product on this page lists no fragrance. Reviewers also note that Simple offers gentle, sensitive-skin-friendly makeup removers.

How do the fragrance options differ between Simple and Trilogy products?

Simple offers fragrance-free options across the products on this page, whereas Trilogy includes fragrance in two out of its three listed products.

Which brand offers a better fit for mature skin?

Trilogy offers a better fit for mature skin, with products like its Vitamin C Ceramide Night Cream rated High. Simple is rated Average for mature skin across its moisturizers, though Lovi rates its Kind to Skin Soothing Facial Toner as Superior for mature skin.

Simple or Trilogy: which moisturizer is better?

Simple offers more lightweight and budget-friendly moisturizers, whereas Trilogy is noted for providing richer hydration and brightening benefits. Lovi rates the moisturizers on this page for Simple as average across skin types, while Trilogy features options rated High for dry and mature skin.

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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