# Skintific vs A+

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Skintific and A+ are distinct skincare options featuring thoughtful formulations and reliable daily care. Skintific spans targeted moisturizers, potent [serums](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/ingredients/serum), and protective sunscreens, suiting dry skin and dry sensitive skin best through comforting preparations like the All Day Light Sunscreen Mist, 5X Ceramide Barrier Moisture Gel, and [MUGWORT](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/ingredients/mugwort). A+ is an Indian brand founded in 1990, widely beloved for gentle moisturizers and calibrated formulas that suit sensitive skin best alongside the 345 Relief Cream. While both brands reliably support moisture balance, they differ as the former addresses dark spots, acne-prone skin, and mature skin with specific ingredients, whereas the latter emphasizes a mild composition.

A+ is an Indian skincare brand founded in 1990.

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This page compares some of the most popular Skintific and A+ 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=pgf5d4fc99bd).

### Popular Skintific vs A+ products

#### Skintific

- [5X Ceramide Barrier Moisture Gel](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/p/skintific/5x-ceramide-barrier-moisture-gel/for/dry-sensitive-skin) — High fit
- [MUGWORT](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/p/skintific/mugwort/for/dry-skin) — Average fit — [CA$18.23 at Amazon](https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B0DSJQM8PL?tag=lovi-care-web-product01-20&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1)
- [All Day Light Sunscreen Mist](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/p/skintific/all-day-light-sunscreen-mist/for/dark-spots) — High fit
- [AHA BHA PHA LHA Peeling Solution](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/p/skintific/aha-bha-pha-lha-peeling-solution/for/oily-acne-prone-skin) — High fit
- [MATE FIT](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/p/skintific/mate-fit/for/oily-acne-prone-skin) — High fit

#### A+

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

## Questions and answers

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

Skintific is better than A+ on this page because it offers a wider variety of fragrance-free products with higher Lovi fit levels across multiple skin types, including dry and combination skin. Lovi rates Skintific's moisturizers and sunscreens as High for dry skin types, whereas A+ only provides a single moisturizer with average or low fits.

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

Skintific is a newer brand founded in 2021 with multiple moisturizers, sunscreens, and [serums](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/ingredients/serum) on this page, whereas A+ is an independent brand founded in India in 1990 featuring only a single moisturizer. Skintific has a wider range of products that fit dry, dry sensitive, and combination skin best.

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

Skintific is better because its 5X Ceramide Barrier Moisture Gel achieves a High Lovi fit for dry skin and dry sensitive skin, whereas the A+ 345 Relief Cream only achieves an Average fit for those skin types. Both moisturizers contain no fragrance in their ingredients.

[Scientific Reports, 2022](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35340018/) [International Journal of Dermatology, 2008](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/18717861/)

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

The provided page facts do not mention the prices of Skintific or A+ products, so it is not possible to determine which brand is more affordable.

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

Skintific offers a wider variety of products on this page that help with acne-prone skin, including options like the All Day Light Sunscreen Mist which has a High fit according to Lovi. A+ features only the 345 Relief Cream, which has an Average fit for acne-prone skin.

### Between Skintific and A+, which brand has products containing fragrance?

Neither Skintific nor A+ has products containing fragrance, as every product on this page lists no fragrance in its ingredients.

### Which brand offers a sunscreen product, Skintific or A+?

Skintific offers a sunscreen product on this page, the All Day Light Sunscreen Mist, while A+ does not feature any sunscreens.

### Which company was founded more recently, Skintific or A+?

Skintific was founded more recently in 2021, whereas A+ was founded in 1990.

## 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/) 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 extract · Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2016
- [Topical Application of Centella asiatica in Wound Healing: Recent Insights into Mechanisms and Clinical Efficacy](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39458583/) Centella asiatica extract · Pharmaceutics, 2024
- [Alteration of barrier properties, stratum corneum ceramides and microbiome composition in response to lotion application on cosmetic dry skin](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35340018/) Ceramide · Scientific Reports, 2022
- [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
- [A Double-Blinded, Randomized, Vehicle-Controlled Study of the Efficacy of Moisturizer Containing Licochalcone A, Decanediol, L-Carnitine, and Salicylic Acid for Prevention of Acne Relapse in Asian Population](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33150170/) Salicylic acid · BioMed Research International, 2020
- [Microneedling by dermapen and glycolic acid peel for the treatment of acne scars: Comparative study](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30548170/) Glycolic acid · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2019
- [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
- [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 extract · Phytochemistry, 2001
- [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
- [The efficacy of glycolic acid, salicylic acid, gluconolactone, and licochalcone A combined with 0.1% adapalene vs adapalene monotherapy in mild-to-moderate acne vulgaris: a double-blinded within-person comparative study](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30858720/) Glycolic acid · Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2019
- [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
- [The pivotal role of Bifida Ferment Lysate on reinforcing the skin barrier function and maintaining homeostasis of skin defenses in vitro](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37218728/) Bifida ferment filtrate, Bifida lysate ferment · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2023
- [Efficacy of a multitargeted, salicylic acid-based dermocosmetic cream compared to benzoyl peroxide 5% in Acne vulgaris: Results from a randomized study](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37941097/) Salicylic acid · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2024
- [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
- [A Salicylic Acid-Based Dermocosmetic is Effective as an Adjunct to Benzoyl Peroxide for Mild to Moderate Acne and as Monotherapy in Maintenance Post Benzoyl Peroxide](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38051857/) Salicylic acid · Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2023
- [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
- [Efficacy and Tolerability of Topical Nicotinamide Plus Antibacterial Adhesive Agents and Zinc-Pyrrolidone Carboxylic Acid Versus Placebo as an Adjuvant Treatment for Moderate Acne Vulgaris in Indonesia: A Multicenter, Double-blind, Randomized, Controlled Trial](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32983333/) Zinc pca · The Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology, 2020
- [In vivo and in vitro evaluation of octyl methoxycinnamate liposomes](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24376350/) Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate · International Journal of Nanomedicine, 2013
- [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
- [Lactobionic acid in a natural alkylpolyglucoside-based vehicle: assessing safety and efficacy aspects in comparison to glycolic acid](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/20367666/) Lactobionic acid · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2010
- [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
- [A 10% Lactobionic acid-containing moisturizer reduces skin surface pH without irritation-An in vivo/in vitro study](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30859734/) Lactobionic acid · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2019
- [Facial disbiosis and UV filters](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39499337/) Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate · Archives of Dermatological Research, 2024
- [Efficacy of a Topical Formulation on Skin Hydration and Barrier Function in Individuals With Xerosis: A 28-Day Randomized, Split-Leg, Untreated-Controlled Trial](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42108609/) Dipotassium glycyrrhizate · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2026
- [Low-temperature extracted Portulaca oleracea L. as a functional ingredient in facial masks for photorejuvenation of sensitive skin](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41182319/) Portulaca oleracea extract · Cutaneous and Ocular Toxicology, 2025
- [Retrospective Review of Dermal Safety Studies of Organic Sunscreens](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40911743/) Homosalate · Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2025

## The brands

- Skincare: [Skintific](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/brands/skintific)
- Indian skincare: [A+](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/brands/a)

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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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