# Pair vs OPTASE

Page: https://lovi.care/skincare/es/compare/pair-vs-optase

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Pair and OPTASE are respected skincare lines offering targeted [serums](https://lovi.care/skincare/es/ingredients/serum), gentle makeup removers, and meticulously crafted formulas. The Japanese brand, founded in 2000 and owned by Lion Corporation since 2004, suits acne-prone skin best through preparations like the Acne Cream W, which helps address stubborn blemishes and restore clarity. Meanwhile, OPTASE suits sensitive, dry, and irritated skin best due to soothing, restorative qualities seen in the Life Sensitive Eye Makeup Remover. While both support calm and comfortable daily routines, they differ as Pair focuses on blemish care and the other specializes in soothing sensitive areas.

Pair is a Japanese skincare brand founded in 2000 and owned by Lion Corporation since 2004.

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This page compares some of the most popular Pair and OPTASE 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=pgd5c6c05b9f).

### Popular Pair vs OPTASE products

#### OPTASE

- [LIFE SENSITIVE EYE MAKEUP REMOVER](https://lovi.care/skincare/es/p/optase/life-sensitive-eye-makeup-remover/for/sensitive-skin) — High fit

#### Pair

- [Acne Cream W](https://lovi.care/skincare/es/p/pair/acne-cream-w/for/combination-skin) — Average fit

## Questions and answers

### Pair or OPTASE: which is better?

Neither brand is universally better, as OPTASE earns a High Lovi fit for sensitive skin with its LIFE SENSITIVE EYE MAKEUP REMOVER, whereas Pair offers products on this page that achieve only an Average fit for most skin types and a Caution for dry skin.

### What is the difference between Pair and OPTASE?

Pair is owned by Lion Corporation since 2004, whereas OPTASE is owned by Scope Health Group. Lovi gives OPTASE's LIFE SENSITIVE EYE MAKEUP REMOVER a High fit for sensitive skin, while the products on this page by Pair have an Average fit or lower across various skin types.

### Which is more affordable, Pair or OPTASE?

The page facts do not mention the prices of the products on this page for either Pair or OPTASE, so a comparison of affordability is not possible.

### Which causes fewer breakouts, Pair or OPTASE?

Neither brand has products with an above-average fit for oily acne-prone skin on Lovi, as both Pair and OPTASE receive an average fit rating for that skin type.

### Which brand has been established for a longer time, Pair or OPTASE?

Pair has been established for a longer time, having been founded in Japan in 2000, whereas OPTASE was founded later in 2016.

### How does the Lovi fit level for sensitive skin differ between Pair's Acne Cream W and OPTASE's LIFE SENSITIVE EYE MAKEUP REMOVER?

For sensitive skin, Lovi rates OPTASE's LIFE SENSITIVE EYE MAKEUP REMOVER as High, whereas it rates Pair's Acne Cream W as Low.

### Which parent company owns Pair, and which owns OPTASE?

Lion Corporation owns Pair, while Scope Health Group owns OPTASE.

## 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/) Hyaluronic acid · Dermatologic Therapy, 2022
- [Topical use of dexpanthenol in skin disorders](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12113650/) Vitamin b5 · American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2002
- [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/) Vitamin b5 · The Journal of Dermatological Treatment, 2017
- [Effects of 1,3-propanediol associated, or not, with butylene glycol and/or glycerol on skin hydration and skin barrier function](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37699769/) 3-butylene glycol · International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2024
- [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/) Vitamin b5 · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2025
- [Investigating the Effects of a Manuka Honey, Royal Jelly, and Bee Venom-Derived Face Serum on Skin Health and Signs of Aging](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40291268/) Manuka honey · Cureus, 2025

## The brands

- Japanese skincare: [Pair](https://lovi.care/skincare/es/brands/pair)
- Skincare: [OPTASE](https://lovi.care/skincare/es/brands/optase)

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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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