# Heliocare vs grace & stella

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Heliocare and grace & stella are two distinct skincare lines originating from Spain and Canada, respectively. Heliocare is known for its protective sunscreens and advanced formulas featuring specialized textures that absorb quickly, suiting sensitive, oily, and blemish-prone skin best. Grace & stella is loved for its nourishing eye products and moisturizers that offer gentle hydration and restorative care, suiting all skin types best. While both deliver targeted defense and consistent maintenance through thoughtful formulations, the former focuses on daily sun protection, whereas the latter emphasizes daily self-care and balanced, healthy-looking skin.

Heliocare is a Spanish skincare brand founded in 2001 and owned by Cantabria Labs.

grace & stella is a Canadian skincare brand founded in 2016 and owned by Gravitiq since 2022.

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This page compares some of the most popular Heliocare 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=pg3959d95724).

### Popular Heliocare vs grace & stella products

#### grace & stella

- [Under Eye Mask](https://lovi.care/skincare/de/p/grace-and-stella/under-eye-mask/for/oily-skin) — Superior fit — [€21.95 at Amazon](https://www.amazon.de/dp/B014E2D6BY?tag=lovi-care-web-product05-21&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1)
- [Hyaluronic Acid Serum](https://lovi.care/skincare/de/p/grace-and-stella/hyaluronic-acid-serum/for/dry-sensitive-skin) — High fit

#### Heliocare

- [360° Gel Oil-Free SPF 50+](https://lovi.care/skincare/de/p/heliocare/360-gel-oil-free-spf-50/for/dark-spots) — High fit

## Questions and answers

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

grace & stella fits more skin types with a Superior rating on oily skin for its Under Eye Mask and lists no fragrance in the products on this page, whereas Heliocare offers High fits for specific concerns like dark spots and acne-prone skin but includes fragrance.

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

grace & stella fits most skin types better overall than Heliocare on this page, earning a Superior fit for oily skin with its Under Eye Mask and featuring fragrance-free formulas across all its products.

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

Neither Heliocare nor grace & stella has pricing information on this page.

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

grace & stella fits acne-prone skin with High or Superior Lovi levels across the products on this page, while Heliocare achieves a High Lovi fit level for acne-prone skin.

### Between Heliocare and grace & stella, which brand was founded earlier and in which country?

Heliocare was founded earlier, in 2001 in Spain, whereas grace & stella was founded in 2016 in Canada.

### Do any of the grace & stella products contain fragrance compared to Heliocare?

Every grace & stella product on this page lists no fragrance, while the Heliocare sunscreen on this page contains fragrance.

### How does the Lovi fit level for dry skin differ between Heliocare's sunscreen and grace & stella's Hyaluronic Acid Serum?

Lovi rates Heliocare's sunscreen as a low fit for dry skin, whereas grace & stella's [Hyaluronic Acid](https://lovi.care/skincare/de/ingredients/hyaluronic-acid) [Serum](https://lovi.care/skincare/de/ingredients/serum) is a high fit.

## 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
- [A topical antioxidant solution containing vitamins C and E stabilized by ferulic acid provides protection for human skin against damage caused by ultraviolet irradiation](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/18603326/) Ferulic acid · Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, 2008
- [Protective effects of a topical antioxidant mixture containing vitamin C, ferulic acid, and phloretin against ultraviolet-induced photodamage in human skin](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19146606/) Ferulic acid · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2008
- [Topical or oral administration with an extract of Polypodium leucotomos prevents acute sunburn and psoralen-induced phototoxic reactions as well as depletion of Langerhans cells in human skin](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/9361129/) Polypodium leucotomos leaf extract · Photodermatology, Photoimmunology & Photomedicine, 1997
- [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/) Ferulic acid · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020
- [Inhibition of ultraviolet-induced formation of reactive oxygen species, lipid peroxidation, erythema and skin photosensitization by polypodium leucotomos](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/8897589/) Polypodium leucotomos leaf extract · Photodermatology, Photoimmunology & Photomedicine, 1996
- [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
- [Clinical Development and Evaluation of a Multi-Component Dissolving Microneedle Patch for Skin Pigmentation Disorders](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37571190/) 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid · Polymers, 2023
- [Fractional microneedle radiofrequency with the application of vitamin C, E, and ferulic acid serum for neck skin rejuvenation: a prospective, double-blinded, split-neck, placebo-controlled trial](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40464749/) Ferulic acid · The Journal of Dermatological Treatment, 2025
- [Antioxidant and membrane-protective effects of the 3-O-ethyl ascorbic acid-cannabigerol system on UVB-irradiated human keratinocytes](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39778604/) 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid · Free Radical Biology & Medicine, 2025
- [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
- [Study of the soothing effects of troxerutin in alleviating skin sensitivity](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38720512/) Troxerutin · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2024
- [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

- Spanish skincare: [Heliocare](https://lovi.care/skincare/de/brands/heliocare)
- Canadian skincare: [grace & stella](https://lovi.care/skincare/de/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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