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Medik8 vs A+

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

Medik8 and A+ are distinct skincare lines created for calm, deliberate routines, with the former originating in Britain in 2009 and the latter in India in 1990. The British brand specializes in serums, moisturizers, eye products, toners, and more, built around hyaluronic acid, while the Indian brand is widely beloved for its gentle moisturizers and thoughtfully calibrated formulas. Both options suit sensitive skin best, though the first also fits dry skin, leaning on ingredients like hyaluronic acid to lengthen toxin wrinkle effect duration. They differ primarily in their regional heritage, founding eras, and specific target areas, such as the first brand offering specialized solutions for acne-prone skin, dark spots, and mature skin, and the second reliably supporting daily moisture balance.

Medik8 is a British skincare brand founded in 2009 and owned by L'Oréal Groupe since 2025.

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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 Medik8 and A+ products; for every product of both brands, with a fit score for your own skin, use the Lovi app.

Popular Medik8 vs A+ products

Questions and answers

Medik8 or A+: which is better?

Medik8 is better than A+ for shoppers wanting a wide selection, as the products on this page offer many targeted serums and moisturizers, while A+ only features a single relief cream. Medik8's formulas help deliver deep hydration with key ingredients like hyaluronic acid.

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What is the difference between Medik8 and A+?

Medik8 offers a wide range of twelve serums, creams, toners, and cleansers that help with anti-aging and hydration, while A+ features just one moisturizer called 345 Relief Cream. For Lovi fit levels, Medik8 achieves a Superior fit for dry skin with products like Hydr8 B5 Intense and Bakuchiol Peptides, whereas A+ shows Average and Low fits across skin types.

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Medik8 or A+: which moisturizer is better?

For a moisturizer, Medik8 offers options like Hydr8 B5 Intense, which has a superior fit for dry skin, whereas the A+ 345 Relief Cream has an average fit for that skin type. Hyaluronic acid helps provide deep hydration and plumping for the skin on these products.

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Which is more affordable, Medik8 or A+?

Reviewers note that Medik8 products on this page have a high price point. There is no pricing information for A+ on this page.

Which causes fewer breakouts, Medik8 or A+?

Medik8 provides a wide range of products with varying breakout-related benefits, whereas A+ offers only one moisturizer on this page with an average fit for acne-prone skin.

Which brand has been owned by L'Oréal Groupe since 2025, Medik8 or A+?

Medik8 has been owned by L'Oréal Groupe since 2025.

Do Medik8 or A+ products contain fragrance?

Most Medik8 products on this page list no fragrance, except for the Total Moisture Daily Facial Cream, whereas every A+ product on this page lists no fragrance in its ingredients.

Which skin types does Medik8 fit best according to its brand-focused routines?

According to its brand-focused routines, Medik8 fits dry skin, sensitive skin, and dry sensitive skin best.

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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