# Asarai vs Heliocare

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Asarai and Heliocare are distinct skincare options, with the former cherished for nutrient-rich [clay](https://lovi.care/skincare/ae/ingredients/clay) masks and deeply restorative formulas, and the latter known for protective sunscreens and advanced formulas. Asarai suits balanced, dry, and combination skin best due to gentle, nourishing botanical bases, while Heliocare suits sensitive, oily, and blemish-prone skin best, thanks to specialized textures that absorb quickly. The two differ primarily through their focus on mindful daily rituals versus targeted daily defense.

Heliocare is a Spanish skincare brand founded in 2001 and owned by Cantabria Labs.

This page compares some of the most popular Asarai and Heliocare 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=pg3bd4866b92).

### Popular Asarai vs Heliocare products

#### Heliocare

- [360° Gel Oil-Free SPF 50+](https://lovi.care/skincare/ae/p/heliocare/360-gel-oil-free-spf-50/for/dark-spots) — High fit

#### Asarai

- [Earth Tones Face Mask](https://lovi.care/skincare/ae/p/asarai/earth-tones-face-mask/for/oily-skin) — Average fit

## Questions and answers

### Asarai or Heliocare: which is better?

Neither brand is universally better, as Heliocare achieves a High Lovi fit for oily and acne-prone skin while Asarai gets an Average fit across all skin types.

### What is the difference between Asarai and Heliocare?

Heliocare products on this page have a High fit for oily and acne-prone skin, whereas Asarai products on this page have an Average fit for those skin types. Additionally, every Asarai product on this page lists no fragrance, while Heliocare's sunscreen contains fragrance.

### Which is more affordable, Asarai or Heliocare?

The public Lovi page for Asarai and Heliocare does not provide pricing or affordability information for either brand.

### Which causes fewer breakouts, Asarai or Heliocare?

Heliocare achieves a High Lovi fit for acne-prone skin with its 360° Gel Oil-Free SPF 50+, whereas Asarai reaches only an Average fit.

### Which brand was founded earlier, Asarai or Heliocare?

Heliocare was founded earlier, in 2001 in Spain, whereas Asarai was founded in 2018.

### Do products from Asarai or Heliocare contain fragrance?

Asarai products on this page list no fragrance in their ingredients, whereas Heliocare includes fragrance in its sunscreen.

### Which brand offers a sunscreen product on this page?

Heliocare offers a sunscreen product on this page, the 360° Gel Oil-Free SPF 50+, which has a High fit on Lovi for acne-prone, oily, and sensitive skin.

## Research behind their key ingredients

- [Formation and stability of oil-in-water nanoemulsions containing rice bran oil: in vitro and in vivo assessments](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21952107/) Rice bran oil · Journal of Nanobiotechnology, 2011
- [A topical antioxidant solution containing vitamins C and E stabilized by ferulic acid provides protection for human skin against damage caused by ultraviolet irradiation](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/18603326/) Ferulic acid · Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, 2008
- [Protective effects of a topical antioxidant mixture containing vitamin C, ferulic acid, and phloretin against ultraviolet-induced photodamage in human skin](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19146606/) Ferulic acid · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2008
- [Topical or oral administration with an extract of Polypodium leucotomos prevents acute sunburn and psoralen-induced phototoxic reactions as well as depletion of Langerhans cells in human skin](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/9361129/) Polypodium leucotomos leaf extract · Photodermatology, Photoimmunology & Photomedicine, 1997
- [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
- [Effect of a topical antioxidant serum containing vitamin C, vitamin E, and ferulic acid after Q-switched 1064-nm Nd:YAG laser for treatment of environment-induced skin pigmentation](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32052907/) Ferulic acid · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020
- [Inhibition of ultraviolet-induced formation of reactive oxygen species, lipid peroxidation, erythema and skin photosensitization by polypodium leucotomos](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/8897589/) Polypodium leucotomos leaf extract · Photodermatology, Photoimmunology & Photomedicine, 1996
- [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
- [A retrospective assessment and comparison of the effectiveness of benzoyl peroxide; the combination of topical niacinamide, gallic acid, and lauric acid; and the combination of benzoyl peroxide and erythromycin in acne vulgaris](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32390309/) Terminalia ferdinandiana fruit extract · Dermatologic Therapy, 2020
- [Synergetic Effects of Aloe Vera Extract with Trimethylglycine for Targeted Aquaporin 3 Regulation and Long-Term Skin Hydration](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38611819/) Betaine · Molecules, 2024
- [Clinical Development and Evaluation of a Multi-Component Dissolving Microneedle Patch for Skin Pigmentation Disorders](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37571190/) 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid · Polymers, 2023
- [Fractional microneedle radiofrequency with the application of vitamin C, E, and ferulic acid serum for neck skin rejuvenation: a prospective, double-blinded, split-neck, placebo-controlled trial](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40464749/) Ferulic acid · The Journal of Dermatological Treatment, 2025
- [The use of different concentrations of betaine as a reducing irritation agent in soaps monitored visually and non-invasively](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12535284/) Betaine · Skin Research and Technology, 2003
- [Antioxidant and membrane-protective effects of the 3-O-ethyl ascorbic acid-cannabigerol system on UVB-irradiated human keratinocytes](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39778604/) 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid · Free Radical Biology & Medicine, 2025
- [Study of the soothing effects of troxerutin in alleviating skin sensitivity](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38720512/) Troxerutin · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2024

## The brands

- Skincare: [Asarai](https://lovi.care/skincare/ae/brands/asarai)
- Spanish skincare: [Heliocare](https://lovi.care/skincare/ae/brands/heliocare)

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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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