# grace & stella vs the purest

Page: https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/compare/grace-and-stella-vs-the-purest

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grace & stella and the purest are two distinct skincare lines known for gentle daily care, with the Canadian brand offering nourishing eye products, moisturizers, and targeted solutions like the Under Eye Mask and [Hyaluronic Acid](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/ingredients/hyaluronic-acid) [Serum](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/ingredients/serum), while the second is deeply cherished for its gentle moisturizers and thoughtfully composed formulas. Both collections suit various complexions best, with grace & stella catering to all skin types and the purest serving sensitive, dry, and combination skin with reliable daily support. The brands differ primarily in their precise ingredient focuses and origin histories, as the former is a 2016 establishment owned by Gravitiq that addresses specific concerns like acne-prone skin and dark spots, whereas the latter continues to earn praise through consistent, understated performance.

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

[graceandstella.com](https://www.graceandstella.com/pages/faq) [tracxn.com](https://tracxn.com/d/companies/gravitiq/__cAcLAYVXizPoeM7P-lpcSTukNbDz1463zb8cbxeIerY) [pitchbook.com](https://pitchbook.com/profiles/company/484071-94) [preqin.com](https://www.preqin.com/data/profile/asset/gravitiq-holdings--inc-/454659)

This page compares some of the most popular grace & stella and the purest 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=pg4b3ad9c226).

### Popular grace & stella vs the purest 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

#### the purest

- [solutions](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/p/the-purest/solutions/for/sensitive-skin) — High fit

## Questions and answers

### grace & stella or the purest: which is better?

grace & stella is better because the products on this page have a High to Superior Lovi fit across most skin types and list no fragrance, whereas the purest includes fragrance and has lower fit levels for many skin types. [Hyaluronic acid](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/ingredients/hyaluronic-acid) helps improve skin hydration and signs of aging.

[Dermatologic Therapy, 2022](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36200921/)

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

grace & stella offers fragrance-free options with a Superior Lovi fit for oily skin and High fits across other types, while the purest features a fragrance in its solutions moisturizer and generally lower Lovi fit levels for most skin types. Hyaluronic acid helps improve skin quality and signs of aging.

[Dermatologic Therapy, 2022](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36200921/)

### grace & stella or the purest: which moisturizer is better?

For moisturizers, grace & stella is a better fit overall, as its Hyaluronic Acid [Serum](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/ingredients/serum) achieves High fits across most skin types while the purest solutions only reaches a High fit for sensitive skin and Low or Average fits elsewhere. Furthermore, every product on the grace & stella page is fragrance-free, whereas the purest solutions contains fragrance. Hyaluronic acid helps improve skin quality and signs of aging.

[Dermatologic Therapy, 2022](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36200921/)

### Which is more affordable, grace & stella or the purest?

This page does not compare the prices of grace & stella and the purest, so it is not possible to say which brand is more affordable.

### Which causes fewer breakouts, grace & stella or the purest?

grace & stella is the better choice for avoiding breakouts because the products on this page have a High to Superior Lovi fit for oily acne-prone and acne-prone skin, whereas the purest solutions moisturizer has a Low fit for those skin types.

### Between grace & stella and the purest, which brand has products completely free of fragrance?

grace & stella has products on this page that list no fragrance in their ingredients, whereas the purest includes fragrance in its products on this page.

### How do the founding years and parent companies of grace & stella and the purest compare?

grace & stella was founded in Canada in 2016 and is owned by Gravitiq, whereas the purest was founded in 2020 with its founding country not specified and is owned by Evly Pharma Cosmetics.

### Which brand's Under Eye Mask is suitable for oily skin according to its Lovi fit level?

grace & stella has a Superior Lovi fit for oily skin with its Under Eye Mask. Every product on this page by grace & stella also lists no fragrance in its 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/) Hyaluronic acid · Dermatologic Therapy, 2022
- [Topical use of dexpanthenol in skin disorders](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12113650/) Panthenol · American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2002
- [Moisturizing and Antiinflammatory Properties of Cosmetic Formulations Containing Centella asiatica Extract](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27168678/) Centella asiatica · Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2016
- [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
- [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 · 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 · Molecules, 2023
- [Antiaging, Brightening, and Antioxidant Efficacy of Fermented Bilberry Extract (Vaccinium myrtillus): A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39064646/) Vaccinium myrtillus · Nutrients, 2024
- [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
- [Efficacy and safety of combination cream of stimu-tex AS™ (spent grain wax, Argania Spinosa Kernel oil, Butyrospermum Parkii (shea butter) extract), and saccharide isomerate after fractional CO2 laser procedure: split-face, double blinded, randomized controlled trial](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41134387/) Shea butter · Lasers in Medical Science, 2025

## The brands

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

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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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