# A+ vs Trilogy

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A+ and Trilogy are established skincare brands known for their thoughtful moisturizers, gentle cleansers, and high-performing formulas. The Indian brand, founded in 1990, relies on mild compositions that suit sensitive skin best, while its counterpart also serves dry and balanced skin types well. Both offer standout options for specific concerns, such as the 345 Relief Cream and the [Vitamin C](https://lovi.care/skincare/ingredients/vitamin-c) Ceramide Night Cream for acne-prone skin, alongside solutions for dark spots and mature skin. They primarily differ in their geographic origin and the breadth of their specialized product ranges.

A+ is an Indian skincare brand founded in 1990.

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This page compares some of the most popular A+ and Trilogy 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=pgbcbab4d76f).

### Popular A+ vs Trilogy products

#### Trilogy

- [Rosehip Cream Cleanser](https://lovi.care/skincare/p/trilogy/rosehip-cream-cleanser/for/sensitive-skin) — High fit
- [Line Smoothing Day Cream](https://lovi.care/skincare/p/trilogy/line-smoothing-day-cream/for/dry-skin) — High fit
- [Vitamin C Ceramide Night Cream](https://lovi.care/skincare/p/trilogy/vitamin-c-ceramide-night-cream/for/mature-skin) — High fit

#### A+

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

## Questions and answers

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

Trilogy fits dry sensitive skin at a High level across multiple products on this page, whereas A+ fits the same skin type at an Average level. Trilogy also offers hydrating and brightening moisturizers, though reviewers frequently mention product performance and formulation complaints.

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

Trilogy offers a wider range of products on this page with High Lovi fits for dry, sensitive, and mature skin, whereas every A+ product on this page has an Average fit across those skin types. Additionally, every A+ product on this page lists no fragrance, while two of the three Trilogy products list fragrance.

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

Trilogy has higher Lovi fit levels for moisturizers like the [Vitamin C](https://lovi.care/skincare/ingredients/vitamin-c) Ceramide Night Cream, which achieves High fits for mature, dry sensitive, dark spot, and dry skin, whereas A+ only has Average fits across all skin types for its 345 Relief Cream.

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

This page does not provide pricing or affordability information for either A+ or Trilogy.

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

A+ has an Average fit for acne-prone skin, while Trilogy products on this page have a High to Average fit for it. Lovi rates A+ as Average for acne-prone skin and Trilogy products as Average.

### Which brand has more fragrance-free products, A+ or Trilogy?

A+ has more fragrance-free products, as every product on this page from A+ lists no fragrance in its ingredients, whereas only 1 of 3 Trilogy products on this page is fragrance-free.

### Which brand was founded earlier, A+ or Trilogy?

A+ was founded earlier in 1990, whereas Trilogy was founded in 2002.

### Which company is owned by CITIC Capital Holdings Limited, A+ or Trilogy?

Trilogy is owned by CITIC Capital Holdings Limited.

## 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/) 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
- [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
- [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
- [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
- [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
- [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
- [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
- [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
- [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
- [Clay jojoba oil facial mask for lesioned skin and mild acne--results of a prospective, observational pilot study](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22585103/) Jojoba seed oil · Forschende Komplementarmedizin, 2012
- [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
- [Topical application of jojoba (Simmondsia chinensis L.) wax enhances the synthesis of pro-collagen III and hyaluronic acid and reduces inflammation in the ex-vivo human skin organ culture model](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38344180/) Jojoba seed oil · Frontiers in Pharmacology, 2024
- [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
- [Topical Almond Oil for Prevention of Pressure Injuries: A Single-Blinded Comparison Study](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32379165/) Prunus amygdalus dulcis oil · Journal of Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Nursing, 2020
- [A randomized controlled trial to compare the effectiveness and safety of adsorbent lotion containing tapioca starch, spent grain wax, Butyrospermum parkii extract, argania spinosa kernel oil, aloe barbadensis, rosehip oil, and allantoin with a low-potency topical corticosteroid in the treatment of intertrigo](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33811776/) Shea butter · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2022
- [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
- [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
- [Monocentric, Vehicle-Controlled, Double-Blind Study to Assess the Short- and Long-Term Effects of a Ceramide NP C15-Containing Emollient on the Skin Microbiome and the Skin Barrier Function in Sensitive Skin](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41758783/) Ceramide iii · Skin Pharmacology and Physiology, 2026

## The brands

- Indian skincare: [A+](https://lovi.care/skincare/brands/a)
- Skincare: [Trilogy](https://lovi.care/skincare/brands/trilogy)

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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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