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Olay vs A+

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

Olay and A+ are accessible skincare options built to support daily moisture balance through gentle and nourishing components. Olay is widely loved for its rich portfolio of moisturizers, eye products, serums, cleansers, and more, all carefully formulated with niacinamide and glycerin. Meanwhile, A+ is an Indian skincare brand founded in 1990 that is widely beloved for its gentle moisturizers and thoughtfully calibrated formulas. The brands differ primarily in their range and formulation depth, as the former suits sensitive skin and mature skin best, while the latter suits sensitive skin best.

A+ is an Indian skincare brand founded in 1990.

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This page compares some of the most popular Olay 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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Olay vs A+ moisturizers

Questions and answers

Olay or A+: which is better?

Olay offers a much wider selection of products on this page compared to A+, which features only a single cream. Reviewers of Olay note improved texture, smoothness, and intense hydration across its range.

What is the difference between Olay and A+?

Olay features a broad range of products that are fragrance-free in most cases and include key ingredients like niacinamide and hyaluronic acid, whereas A+ lists only a single moisturizer on this page. Olay fits sensitive, mature, and acne-prone skin best across its routines, while A+ shows average fit levels for those same skin types with its 345 Relief Cream.

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Olay or A+: which moisturizer is better?

Olay offers a much wider range of moisturizers with higher Lovi fit levels across most skin types compared to A+. For dry and mature skin, Olay's Regenerist Micro-Sculpting Cream is rated as Superior, whereas the A+ 345 Relief Cream is rated only as Average.

Which is more affordable, Olay or A+?

This page does not provide pricing information to determine whether Olay or A+ is more affordable.

Which causes fewer breakouts, Olay or A+?

Olay products on this page are generally associated with a range of fit levels for acne-prone skin, such as High fit for Super Eyes Daily Eye Serum, while A+ offers the 345 Relief Cream which has an Average fit for acne-prone skin. Reviewers of Olay also frequently mention a lightweight feel, which helps avoid heavy pore clogging.

Which brand has been around longer, Olay or A+?

Olay has been around longer, having been founded in 1952, whereas A+ was founded in 1990.

How many products from Olay contain fragrance compared to A+?

Olay has 26 products out of 27 on the page that list no fragrance, with only the Oil Minimizing Clean Toner containing fragrance. Meanwhile, every product from A+ on this page lists no fragrance in its ingredients.

What are some key ingredients found across Olay's products?

Olay features several key ingredients across the products on this page, including niacinamide, glycerin, peptide, vitamin E, hyaluronic acid, dimethicone, vitamin C, and aloe vera. Topical niacinamide helps reduce cutaneous pigmentation and melanosome transfer.

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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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