# grace & stella vs Carotone

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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 Canada.

grace & stella and Carotone are distinct skincare brands offering carefully crafted formulas designed for daily care. The Canadian brand, founded in 2016 and acquired by Gravitiq in 2022, is loved for its nourishing eye products and moisturizers, while Carotone is known for its targeted [serums](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/ingredients/serum). Both feature standout options for acne-prone skin, including an Under Eye Mask and a Brightening Cream, alongside hydrating treatments for dark spots. Grace & stella suits all skin types best with gentle hydration, whereas the latter works well for dry, normal, and combination skin to support a radiant, even complexion.

grace & stella is a Canadian skincare brand founded in 2016 and owned by Gravitiq since 2022.

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This page compares some of the most popular grace & stella and Carotone 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=pga6e7f19ae0).

### Popular grace & stella vs Carotone products

#### grace & stella

- [Under Eye Mask](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/p/grace-and-stella/under-eye-mask/for/oily-skin) — Superior fit — [CA$27.95 at Amazon](https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B014E2D6BY?tag=lovi-care-web-product01-20&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1)
- [Hyaluronic Acid Serum](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/p/grace-and-stella/hyaluronic-acid-serum/for/dry-sensitive-skin) — High fit

#### Carotone

- [Brightening Cream](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/p/carotone/brightening-cream/for/mature-skin) — Average fit

## Questions and answers

### grace & stella or Carotone: which is better?

grace & stella is generally the better choice because its Under Eye Mask earns a Superior Lovi fit for oily skin and High fits across most other skin types, whereas Carotone only reaches an Average fit for all skin types on this page. Furthermore, the products on this page for both brands are fragrance-free.

### What is the difference between grace & stella and Carotone?

grace & stella features a Canadian brand with Superior and High Lovi fits for its eye masks, while Carotone has Average Lovi fits across its products on this page. Additionally, the products on this page for both brands list no fragrance in their ingredients.

### Which is more affordable, grace & stella or Carotone?

The products on this page for both grace & stella and Carotone do not have pricing information provided, so it is not possible to compare which brand is more affordable.

### Which causes fewer breakouts, grace & stella or Carotone?

grace & stella fits acne-prone skin with a High rating for its Under Eye Mask and High for its [Hyaluronic Acid](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/ingredients/hyaluronic-acid) [Serum](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/ingredients/serum), whereas Carotone rates Average for its Brightening Cream across acne-prone skin. Neither product on this page lists fragrance.

### Which brand has been around longer, grace & stella or Carotone?

Carotone has been around longer, having been founded in 2009 compared to grace & stella, which was founded in 2016.

### Do either grace & stella or Carotone products contain fragrance?

Every product from both grace & stella and Carotone on this page lists no fragrance in its ingredients.

### Which company owns grace & stella, and who owns Carotone?

grace & stella is owned by Gravitiq, while Carotone is owned by Nouvelle Parfumerie Gandour. Both brands offer products on this page that list no fragrance in their ingredients.

## Research behind their key ingredients

- [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
- [Improvement of naturally aged skin with vitamin A (retinol)](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/17515510/) Retinol vitamin a · Archives of Dermatology, 2007
- [Anti-aging and brightening effects of a topical treatment containing vitamin C, vitamin E, and raspberry leaf cell culture extract: A split-face, randomized controlled trial](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31975502/) Ascorbic acid · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020
- [Prospective, randomized, double-blind assessment of topical bakuchiol and retinol for facial photoageing](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29947134/) Retinol vitamin a · The British Journal of Dermatology, 2019
- [Skin barrier disruption by sodium lauryl sulfate-exposure alters the expressions of involucrin, transglutaminase 1, profilaggrin, and kallikreins during the repair phase in human skin in vivo](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/18007579/) Sodium lauryl sulfate · The Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 2008
- [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/) Ascorbic acid · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020
- [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 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
- [Changes in Skin Barrier Function after Repeated Exposition to Phospholipid-Based Surfactants and Sodium Dodecyl Sulfate In Vivo and Corneocyte Surface Analysis by Atomic Force Microscopy](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33804924/) Sodium lauryl sulfate · Pharmaceutics, 2021
- [A novel model of inflammatory pain in human skin involving topical application of sodium lauryl sulfate](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/20358390/) Sodium lauryl sulfate · Inflammation Research, 2010
- [Anatomical site differences of sodium lauryl sulfate-induced irritation: randomized controlled trial](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30637727/) Sodium lauryl sulfate · The British Journal of Dermatology, 2019
- [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
- [Functional properties and skin care effects of sodium trehalose sulfate](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38606717/) Trehalose · Skin Research and Technology, 2024

## The brands

- Canadian skincare: [grace & stella](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/brands/grace-and-stella)
- Skincare: [Carotone](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/brands/carotone)

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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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