# DHC vs A+

Page: https://lovi.care/skincare/fr/compare/dhc-vs-a

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DHC and A+ are established skincare lines from Japan and India that cater to daily moisture balance. The former offers nourishing cleansers with ingredients tailored for dry, normal, combination, and oily skin, while the latter delivers gentle moisturizers suited best for sensitive skin. Both lines feature standout options for acne-prone care, including the Pore Cleansing Oil and the 345 Relief Cream. Ultimately, the brands differ primarily in their regional origins and the specific formulation weights designed for distinct complexion types.

DHC is a Japanese skincare brand founded in 1980 and owned by ORIX Corporation since 2023.

[dhc-corporate.co.jp](https://dhc-corporate.co.jp/en/company/message/) [en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DHC_Corporation)

A+ is an Indian skincare brand founded in 1990.

[pitchbook.com](https://pitchbook.com/profiles/company/554388-85)

This page compares some of the most popular DHC and A+ 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=pg8d91859b9c).

### Popular DHC vs A+ products

#### DHC

- [Deep Cleansing Oil](https://lovi.care/skincare/fr/p/dhc/deep-cleansing-oil/for/dry-skin) — High fit — [€52.49 at Amazon](https://www.amazon.fr/dp/B0D1Z46P7R?tag=lovi-care-web-product06-21&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1)
- [Pore Cleansing Oil](https://lovi.care/skincare/fr/p/dhc/pore-cleansing-oil/for/sensitive-skin) — Superior fit — [€16.50 at Amazon](https://www.amazon.fr/dp/B0026R8XWM?tag=lovi-care-web-product06-21&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1)

#### A+

- [345 Relief Cream](https://lovi.care/skincare/fr/p/a/345-relief-cream/for/sensitive-skin) — Average fit

## Questions and answers

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

DHC is the better choice because the products on this page achieve High to Superior Lovi fit levels across most skin types, whereas A+ only reaches Average or Low fit. Additionally, every DHC product on this page lists no fragrance.

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

DHC features makeup removers like Deep Cleansing Oil and Pore Cleansing Oil with High to Superior Lovi fits for most skin types, whereas A+ offers the 345 Relief Cream moisturizer which has Average to Low fits across the board. Every product across the products on this page for both brands lists no fragrance in its ingredients.

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

This page does not provide pricing or affordability information for either DHC or A+.

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

DHC causes fewer breakouts because the products on this page have a High fit for acne-prone skin, whereas A+ has only an Average fit.

### Which brand was founded earlier, DHC or A+?

DHC was founded earlier, in 1980 in Japan, while A+ was founded in 1990 in India.

### Are any products from DHC or A+ formulated with fragrance?

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

### How do the ownership backgrounds of DHC and A+ differ?

DHC was founded in Japan in 1980 and has been owned by ORIX Corporation since 2023, while A+ was founded in India in 1990 and remains independently owned.

## 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
- [Anti-aging and brightening effects of a topical treatment containing vitamin C, vitamin E, and raspberry leaf cell culture extract: A split-face, randomized controlled trial](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31975502/) Tocopherol · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020
- [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
- [Efficacy and Tolerability of Topical Nicotinamide Plus Antibacterial Adhesive Agents and Zinc-Pyrrolidone Carboxylic Acid Versus Placebo as an Adjuvant Treatment for Moderate Acne Vulgaris in Indonesia: A Multicenter, Double-blind, Randomized, Controlled Trial](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32983333/) Zinc pca · The Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology, 2020
- [Formulation strategies to modulate the topical delivery of anti-inflammatory compounds](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24139433/) Stearyl glycyrrhetinate · Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2013
- [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
- [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
- [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
- [Effect of an Emollient Emulsion Containing 15.0% of Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride on the Urocanic Acid of the Stratum Corneum](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37109405/) Caprylic capric triglyceride · Life, 2023
- [Efficacy of a Topical Formulation on Skin Hydration and Barrier Function in Individuals With Xerosis: A 28-Day Randomized, Split-Leg, Untreated-Controlled Trial](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42108609/) Dipotassium glycyrrhizate · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2026

## The brands

- Japanese skincare: [DHC](https://lovi.care/skincare/fr/brands/dhc)
- Indian skincare: [A+](https://lovi.care/skincare/fr/brands/a)

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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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