# Pair vs grace & stella

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

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Pair and grace & stella are two distinct skincare lines offering carefully crafted formulas designed for daily self-care and restorative care. The Japanese brand is known for its targeted [serums](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/ingredients/serum), like the Acne Cream W, which suits acne-prone skin best by addressing stubborn blemishes and helping to restore balance. Meanwhile, the Canadian brand is loved for its nourishing eye products and moisturizers, featuring standout options such as the Under Eye Mask and [Hyaluronic Acid](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/ingredients/hyaluronic-acid) Serum that suit all skin types. While both brands use gentle preparations to maintain healthy-looking skin, they differ in their primary focus: the former prioritizes targeted blemish control, whereas the latter provides versatile daily hydration.

Pair is a Japanese skincare brand founded in 2000 and owned by Lion Corporation since 2004.

[ja.wikipedia.org](https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E3%83%A9%E3%82%A4%E3%82%AA%E3%83%B3%E8%A3%BD%E5%93%81%E4%B8%80%E8%A6%A7) [beautymatter.com](https://beautymatter.com/articles/courtin-family-takes-majority-stake-in-pai-skincare)

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 Pair and grace & stella 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=pg56a5279b95).

### Popular Pair vs grace & stella 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

#### Pair

- [Acne Cream W](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/p/pair/acne-cream-w/for/combination-skin) — Average fit

## Questions and answers

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

grace & stella offers a much broader range of high and superior Lovi fits across nearly all skin types with its Under Eye Mask and [Hyaluronic Acid](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/ingredients/hyaluronic-acid) [Serum](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/ingredients/serum), whereas Pair only achieves average fits for specific acne-prone and oily profiles with its Acne Cream W. Both brands feature fragrance-free products on this page.

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

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

grace & stella offers a wider range of products on this page with High to Superior Lovi fits for most skin types, whereas Pair has only one product with an Average fit at best. Both brands feature fragrance-free formulas across their products on this page.

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

The page facts do not mention the prices of the products on this page for either Pair or grace & stella, so affordability cannot be compared here.

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

grace & stella offers products on this page that fit acne-prone skin with a High level, whereas Pair achieves an Average fit for acne-prone skin.

### Where were Pair and grace & stella founded and when?

Pair was founded in Japan in 2000, while grace & stella was founded in Canada in 2016.

### Do products from Pair or grace & stella contain fragrance?

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

### Which brand has been owned by its parent company longer, Pair or grace & stella?

Pair has been owned by its parent company longer because it has been with Lion Corporation since 2004, whereas grace & stella was acquired by Gravitiq in 2022.

## 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
- [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
- [Effects of 1,3-propanediol associated, or not, with butylene glycol and/or glycerol on skin hydration and skin barrier function](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37699769/) 3-butylene glycol · International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 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

## The brands

- Japanese skincare: [Pair](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/brands/pair)
- Canadian skincare: [grace & stella](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/brands/grace-and-stella)

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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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