# A+ vs Sebamed

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The Lovi Fit is the same in every country; only the stores and prices differ, and the ones here are for the United Arab Emirates.

A+ and Sebamed are established skincare brands offering gentle moisturizers, thoughtful formulations, and reliable daily care. The Indian brand, founded in 1990, suits sensitive skin best with mild compositions like the 345 Relief Cream for acne-prone complexions, while the German brand, founded in 1967, is known for scientifically balanced cleansers and moisturizers featuring a skin-neutral pH. Both cater to sensitive or reactive needs, but they differ because the former focuses on supporting moisture balance through simple care, whereas the latter centers on barrier health with specialized options like its facial cleanser and clear face care gel.

A+ is an Indian skincare brand founded in 1990.

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Sebamed is a German skincare brand founded in 1967 and owned by Sebapharma GmbH & Co. KG.

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This page compares some of the most popular A+ and Sebamed products; for every product of both brands, with a fit score for your own skin, [use the Lovi app](https://app.pora.ai/vqqJ/j1xj2b6o?af_sub2=compare&af_sub3=selection_note&af_sub4=pge7255a70cf).

### Popular A+ vs Sebamed products

#### Sebamed

- [Clear Face Care Gel](https://lovi.care/skincare/ae/p/sebamed/clear-face-care-gel/for/oily-acne-prone-skin) — High fit — [AED 109.89 at Amazon](https://www.amazon.ae/dp/B003NTJJR0?tag=lovi00-21&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1)
- [Facial Cleanser](https://lovi.care/skincare/ae/p/sebamed/facial-cleanser/for/combination-skin) — High fit

#### A+

- [345 Relief Cream](https://lovi.care/skincare/ae/p/a/345-relief-cream/for/sensitive-skin) — Average fit

## Questions and answers

### A+ or Sebamed: which is better?

Sebamed is generally better for oily and acne-prone skin because the products on this page achieve a High Lovi fit for those skin types, while A+ only reaches an Average or Low fit. Both brands offer fragrance-free products on this page.

### What is the difference between A+ and Sebamed?

Sebamed offers higher Lovi fit for oily and acne-prone skin with products like its Facial Cleanser and Clear Face Care Gel, whereas A+ products on this page list Average or Low fit across skin types. Both brands feature fragrance-free products on this page.

### A+ or Sebamed: which moisturizer is better?

Sebamed is better for oily and acne-prone skin, as its Clear Face Care Gel has a High fit level for oily acne-prone skin while A+ only has an Average fit for that skin type. Both brands offer fragrance-free moisturizers on this page.

### Which is more affordable, A+ or Sebamed?

Neither brand lists product prices on this page, so affordability cannot be compared here.

### Which causes fewer breakouts, A+ or Sebamed?

Sebamed has higher Lovi fit levels for oily and acne-prone skin on this page than A+, making it more likely to help prevent breakouts. Every product from both brands on this page lists no fragrance in its ingredients.

### Which brand has been on the market longer, A+ or Sebamed?

Sebamed has been on the market longer, having been founded in Germany in 1967, whereas A+ was founded in India in 1990.

### Do either A+ or Sebamed products contain added fragrance?

Both brands are free of added fragrance, as every product on this page from A+ and Sebamed lists no fragrance in its ingredients.

### Which Sebamed product has a high fit level for oily acne-prone skin?

Sebamed Facial Cleanser and Clear Face Care Gel both have a high fit level for oily acne-prone skin.

## Research behind their key ingredients

- [The effect of niacinamide on reducing cutaneous pigmentation and suppression of melanosome transfer](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12100180/) Niacinamide · The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002
- [Benefits of topical hyaluronic acid for skin quality and signs of skin aging: From literature review to clinical evidence](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36200921/) Sodium hyaluronate · Dermatologic Therapy, 2022
- [Topical use of dexpanthenol in skin disorders](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12113650/) Panthenol · American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2002
- [The effects of a topical gel containing chitosan, 0,2% chlorhexidine, allantoin and despanthenol on the wound healing process subsequent to impacted lower third molar extraction](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27475700/) Allantoin · Medicina Oral, Patologia Oral Y Cirugia Bucal, 2016
- [Treatment of acne with a combination of propolis, tea tree oil, and Aloe vera compared to erythromycin cream: two double-blind investigations](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30588129/) Aloe barbadensis leaf juice · Clinical Pharmacology, 2018
- [Ceramide 1 and ceramide 3 act synergistically on skin hydration and the transepidermal water loss of sodium lauryl sulfate-irritated skin](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/18717861/) Ceramide np · International Journal of Dermatology, 2008
- [Clinical, biometric and structural evaluation of the long-term effects of a topical treatment with ascorbic acid and madecassoside in photoaged human skin](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/18503551/) Centella asiatica leaf extract · Experimental Dermatology, 2008
- [The 24-hour skin hydration and barrier function effects of a hyaluronic 1%, glycerin 5%, and Centella asiatica stem cells extract moisturizing fluid: an intra-subject, randomized, assessor-blinded study](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28860834/) Glycerin · Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017
- [Randomized controlled study for the anti-aging effect of human adipocyte-derived mesenchymal stem cell media combined with niacinamide after laser therapy](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33103316/) Niacinamide · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2021
- [A new topical panthenol-containing emollient: Results from two randomized controlled studies assessing its skin moisturization and barrier restoration potential, and the effect on skin microflora](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27425824/) Panthenol · The Journal of Dermatological Treatment, 2017
- [Senomorphic activity of a combination of niacinamide and hyaluronic acid: correlation with clinical improvement of skin aging](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39009698/) Niacinamide · Scientific Reports, 2024
- [Efficacy of a topical gel containing chitosan, chlorhexidine, allantoin and dexpanthenol for pain and inflammation control after third molar surgery: A randomized and placebo-controlled clinical trial](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32683390/) Allantoin · Medicina Oral, Patologia Oral Y Cirugia Bucal, 2020
- [High molecular compounds (polysaccharides and proanthocyanidins) from Hamamelis virginiana bark: influence on human skin keratinocyte proliferation and differentiation and influence on irritated skin](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/11684194/) Witch hazel bark extract · Phytochemistry, 2001
- [Systematic Study of Paeonol/Madecassoside Co-Delivery Nanoemulsion Transdermal Delivery System for Enhancing Barrier Repair and Anti-Inflammatory Efficacy](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37446936/) Centella asiatica leaf extract · Molecules, 2023
- [A Lipid Mixture Enriched by Ceramide NP with Fatty Acids of Diverse Chain Lengths Contributes to Restore the Skin Barrier Function Impaired by Topical Corticosteroid](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34348350/) Ceramide np · Skin Pharmacology and Physiology, 2022
- [Efficacy and safety of moisturizer containing 5% panthenol, madecassoside, and copper-zinc-manganese versus 0.02% triamcinolone acetonide cream in decreasing adverse reaction and downtime after ablative fractional carbon dioxide laser resurfacing: A split-face, double-blinded, randomized, controlled trial](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30945430/) Centella asiatica leaf extract · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2019
- [Development of solid lipid microparticles (SLMs) containing asiatic acid for topical treatment of acne: Characterization, stability, in vitro and in vivo anti-acne assessment](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38460769/) Centella asiatica leaf extract · International Journal of Pharmaceutics, 2024
- [Effect of seasonal and geographical differences on skin and effect of treatment with an osmoprotectant: Sorbitol](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23752031/) Sorbitol · Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2013
- [Evaluation of the Efficacy and Safety of a Panthenol-Enriched Mask for Skin Barrier Recovery After Facial Laser Treatment: Results of a Double-Blind Randomized Controlled Study](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40613435/) Panthenol · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2025

## The brands

- Indian skincare: [A+](https://lovi.care/skincare/ae/brands/a)
- German skincare: [Sebamed](https://lovi.care/skincare/ae/brands/sebamed)

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## About the Lovi Fit

Lovi: Unbiased, science-based skincare AI trained on real user outcomes.

Lovi compares products by their fit scores, calculated from the full ingredient list with brand-independent rules its 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. Levels from best to worst: Superior, High, Average, Low, Caution, Warning.

Behind this comparison: Nadia Kapleva, MS (Co-founder, Medical Director); Alexey Shagraev, PhD (Co-founder, CEO and CTO); Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc (Medical Board); Aishani Shah, MD (Medical Board); Asya Zubkova, MS (Medical Board); Hanna Kurets, MD (Medical Board, Medical Advisor); Elina Nazarenko, MD (Medical Board); Victoria Derkova, MS (Medical Board).

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