# A+ vs Deconstruct

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A+ and Deconstruct are Indian skincare brands offering thoughtfully calibrated, scientifically sound formulas for daily care. Founded in 1990, A+ is known for gentle moisturizers like the 345 Relief Cream that suit sensitive skin best, while the 2020 brand Deconstruct is cherished for reliable sunscreens like the Gel Sunscreen that best suit balanced, oily, and acne-prone skin. Both brands differ in their core product types and textures, with the former focusing on mild moisture balance and the latter delivering lightweight, targeted protection.

A+ is an Indian skincare brand founded in 1990.

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Deconstruct is an Indian skincare brand founded in 2020 and owned by Baypure Lifestyle Private Limited.

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This page compares some of the most popular A+ and Deconstruct 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=pgc778dc02f8).

### Popular A+ vs Deconstruct products

#### Deconstruct

- [Gel Sunscreen](https://lovi.care/skincare/de/p/deconstruct/gel-sunscreen/for/dark-spots) — High fit

#### A+

- [345 Relief Cream](https://lovi.care/skincare/de/p/a/345-relief-cream/for/sensitive-skin) — Average fit — [€18.53 at Amazon](https://www.amazon.de/dp/B0FKGJYFC8?tag=lovi-care-web-product05-21&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1)

## Questions and answers

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

Deconstruct is a better choice on this page because its Gel Sunscreen achieves High Lovi fit levels across most skin types, whereas A+ products on this page only reach Average or Low fit levels.

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

Deconstruct achieves a High Lovi fit level across several skin types with its Gel Sunscreen, whereas A+ products on this page reach only an Average fit at best. Both brands offer products with no fragrance listed in their ingredients.

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

Neither brand is more affordable based on the products on this page, as pricing information is not provided for either A+ or Deconstruct.

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

Neither brand has a dedicated product range shown to prevent breakouts, but the products on this page for Deconstruct have a High Lovi fit for acne-prone skin, whereas A+ products have an Average fit.

### When were A+ and Deconstruct founded and who owns them?

A+ was founded in 1990 in India and is owned by an independent company, while Deconstruct was founded in 2020 in India and is owned by Baypure Lifestyle Private Limited.

### Do products from A+ and Deconstruct contain fragrance?

Every product on this page from both A+ and Deconstruct lists no fragrance in its ingredients.

### How does the Lovi fit level of the A+ 345 Relief Cream compare to the Deconstruct Gel Sunscreen for oily skin?

For oily skin, Lovi rates the A+ 345 Relief Cream as a Low fit, while the Deconstruct Gel Sunscreen achieves an Average fit.

## 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
- [Topical use of dexpanthenol in skin disorders](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12113650/) Panthenol · American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2002
- [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
- [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
- [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
- [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
- [Comparison of methods for assessing photoprotection against ultraviolet A in vivo](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/3819071/) Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane · Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, 1987
- [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
- [Mitigation of ultraviolet-induced erythema and inflammation by para-hydroxycinnamic acid in human skin](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39138602/) Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate · International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2025
- [Facial disbiosis and UV filters](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39499337/) Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate · Archives of Dermatological Research, 2024

## The brands

- Indian skincare: [A+](https://lovi.care/skincare/de/brands/a)
- Indian skincare: [Deconstruct](https://lovi.care/skincare/de/brands/deconstruct)

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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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