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Avène vs A+

Rated by Lovi · Unbiased, science-based skincare AI trained on real user outcomes · How the Fit score works

Avène and A+ are established skincare brands founded in 1990 that offer gentle moisturizers and reliable formulations. The French brand is universally loved for its rich moisturizers, reliable sunscreens, targeted serums, gentle cleansers, and hydrating glycerin, while the Indian counterpart is widely beloved for its mild composition and thoughtfully calibrated formulas. Both lines suit sensitive and acne-prone skin best, as the former relies on science-backed ingredients like glycerin to restore barrier function and the latter supports daily moisture balance. Ultimately, they differ through distinct standout offerings such as the Tolerance Control Soothing Skin Recovery Balm, Cleanance, and Hyaluron Activ B3 Concentrated Plumping Serum compared to the 345 Relief Cream.

Avène is a French skincare brand founded in 1990 and owned by Fondation Pierre Fabre.

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A+ is an Indian skincare brand founded in 1990.

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This page compares some of the most popular Avène and A+ products; for every product of both brands, with a fit score for your own skin, use the Lovi app.

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Questions and answers

Avène or A+: which is better?

Avène is better than A+ because the products on this page offer a much wider selection, including options with a Superior Lovi fit level for dry and sensitive skin, whereas A+ only features a single moisturizer with average or low fit levels.

What is the difference between Avène and A+?

Avene offers a much wider variety of products on this page than A+, which only features the 345 Relief Cream. Avene's products on this page include cleansers, sunscreens, and serums with key ingredients like glycerin and thermal water, whereas A+ has no fragrance in its products.

Avène or A+: which moisturizer is better?

For moisturizers, Avène is a better fit overall on this page, with options like Tolerance Control Soothing Skin Recovery Balm rated Superior for dry skin, while A+ offers only 345 Relief Cream which has an Average fit for most skin types.

Which is more affordable, Avène or A+?

Reviewers note that price point is sometimes a drawback for the products on this page by Avène, whereas no specific affordability information is provided for A+.

Which causes fewer breakouts, Avène or A+?

Avène helps control breakouts better than A+, as the products on this page best fit oily acne-prone and acne-prone skin types. Its range includes targeted options like Cleanance and Cleanance Comedomed Anti-Blemish Concentrate that are formulated to manage blemishes.

Which brand has products that are completely fragrance-free, Avène or A+?

A+ has products that are completely fragrance-free since every product on this page lists no fragrance in its ingredients, whereas Avène has 7 of 15 products on this page that list fragrance.

When comparing the founding country and ownership of Avène and A+, what are the differences?

Avène was founded in France in 1990 and is owned by Fondation Pierre Fabre, whereas A+ was founded in India in 1990 and is independently owned.

How many products from Avène do not contain fragrance according to the page?

According to the page, 7 of the 15 Avène products do not list any fragrance.

Research behind their key ingredients

Behind this comparison

Lovi compares products by their fit scores, calculated from the full ingredient list with brand-independent rules our 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.

  • Nadia Kapleva, MS

    Nadia Kapleva, MS

    Co-founder, Medical Director

    Cosmetic chemist, cosmetologist, aesthetic products developer

  • Alexey Shagraev, PhD

    Alexey Shagraev, PhD

    Co-founder, CEO and CTO

    PhD in computer science, 3x US patent holder, ex-Google, ex-Yandex

  • Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc

    Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc

    Medical Board

    Aesthetic medicine practitioner, MSc in Longevity and Anti-Aging Medicine

  • Aishani Shah, MD

    Aishani Shah, MD

    Medical Board

    Specialist dermatologist, MBBS, MD, IFAAD

  • Asya Zubkova, MS

    Asya Zubkova, MS

    Medical Board

    Cosmetic chemist, SCS, IFSCC member

  • Hanna Kurets, MD

    Hanna Kurets, MD

    Medical Board, Medical Advisor

    Dermatology MD

  • Elina Nazarenko, MD

    Elina Nazarenko, MD

    Medical Board

    Dermatology and diagnostic consultant

  • Victoria Derkova, MS

    Victoria Derkova, MS

    Medical Board

    Cosmetic chemist, cosmetic development technologist

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