
Kind to Skin Hydrating Light Moisturiser — Reddit Reviews
by Simple
Updated October 8, 2026
Niacinamide and mineral-oil light lotion for fast, under-makeup hydration; can feel shiny.
What the community says
A light face lotion with glycerin, niacinamide, and mineral oil that people use as an AM base or first layer under tret. Redditors like it for quick absorption and layering, but shiny finish and occasional sting are real complaints.
What this means for you
What people love
- Fast-absorbing first-layer moisturizer
- Plays nicely under makeup
- Niacinamide plus mineral oil
Watch out for
- Can look shiny fast
- Some people report stinging or burning
- Breakout reports aren’t rare
Product details
Skin Type
Use caution
Product Traits
Key Ingredients
Where to buy
What the science says
Acne
Some evidence
Niacinamide: 6 studies tested it on its own. See all 17 studies
Hyperpigmentation
Some evidence
Niacinamide: 5 studies tested it on its own. See all 20 studies
Anti-Aging
Some evidence
Niacinamide: 3 studies tested it on its own. See all 9 studies
Skin Barrier
Not proven yet
Few or mixed studies. This claim isn't established.
Niacinamide: 1 study tested it on its own. See all 17 studies
Research context, not treatment advice. Studies are about the ingredient, not necessarily this exact product.
Real Reddit threads — 29 mentions across 19 threads
Simple Kind to Skin Hydrating Light Moisturiser on Reddit, in one place — 19 threads from r/SkincareAddiction, r/tretinoin and 6 more, summarized.
“AM: Simple Hydrating Light Moisturiser”
Positive
“PM: Simple Hydrating Light Moisturiser”
Positive
“Pretty basic.”
Positive
“Simple Hydrating Light Moisturiser”
Positive
“AM:”
Positive
“I like to keep my routine quite simple”
Positive
“I use L'Oréal wrinkle expert day and Simple light moisturiser on my face.”
Positive
“Moisturise after wiping your face.”
Positive
“The heavy lotion I use is Vaseline dry rescue.”
Positive
“Simple hydrating light moisturizer (love but still too shiny)”
Cautionary
“I absolutely hate how I get oily throughout the day which kills my makeup.”
Cautionary
“Please recommend a good moisturizer that doesn’t look shiny”
Cautionary
“Tbh I just slather layers of Simple Hydrating Light Moisturizer before putting on SPF during the day...”
Positive
“...I'll put on a heavy layer at night as well.”
Positive
“...my skin became drier than the Sahara...”
Positive
“Simple Hydrating Light Moisturizer”
Mentioned
“Here are a list of leightweight moisturizers that I have personally tried”
Mentioned
“that have helped me through hot and humid times.”
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