# A+ skincare

Page: https://lovi.care/skincare/ie/brands/a

The Lovi Fit is the same in every country; only the stores and prices differ, and the ones here are for Ireland.

A+ is an Indian skincare brand founded in 1990.

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

A+ is widely beloved for its gentle moisturizers and thoughtfully calibrated formulas. Its products suit sensitive skin best because of their mild composition. The standout product for acne-prone skin is the 345 Relief Cream. Users appreciate how the brand reliably supports daily moisture balance.

This page covers some of the most popular A+ products; for the whole A+ range, with a fit score for every product, [use the Lovi app](https://app.pora.ai/vqqJ/j1xj2b6o?af_sub2=brand&af_sub3=selection_note&af_sub4=pg448b96df03).

### A+ moisturizers

#### Moisturizers

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

## Questions and answers

### Is A+ worth it?

A+ is worth it because the A+ products on this page achieve a Superior fit for dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin. Every product on this page also lists no fragrance in its ingredients.

### What are A+'s best products?

A+ offers the 345 Relief Cream on this page, which rates Average across all skin types. Lovi rates A+-focused routines Superior for dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin.

### Which A+ moisturizer is best for dry skin?

The only moisturizer on this page for dry skin is 345 Relief Cream, which Lovi rates Average for dry skin. Lovi rates the A+-focused routine for dry skin Superior.

### Does A+ cause breakouts?

A+ is unlikely to cause breakouts because 345 Relief Cream has an average fit for acne-prone skin, and the A+ products on this page are fragrance-free.

### Is A+ fragrance-free?

Yes, every A+ product on this page lists no fragrance in its ingredients, making the range fragrance-free.

### What are the key ingredients in A+ products?

The key ingredients in A+ products include [niacinamide](https://lovi.care/skincare/ie/ingredients/niacinamide), [panthenol](https://lovi.care/skincare/ie/ingredients/panthenol), [glycerin](https://lovi.care/skincare/ie/ingredients/glycerin), ceramide NP, and [Centella asiatica leaf extract](https://lovi.care/skincare/ie/ingredients/centella-asiatica), which help improve skin hydration and barrier function. Lovi rates the A+ routines Superior for dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin.

[The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12100180/) [American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2002](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12113650/)

### How do I build a A+ skincare routine?

To build an A+ skincare routine, you use the 345 Relief Cream. Lovi rates the A+ routine Superior for dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin.

### What are good alternatives to A+?

Good alternatives to A+ include Minimalist, Dot & Key, Deconstruct, and Biluma, which all have dedicated pages on Lovi. For dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin, Minimalist-focused routines achieve a Superior fit level that is comparable to A+-focused routines.

### A+ vs Minimalist: which is better?

Lovi rates the A+-focused routine Superior for dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin, matching the Superior fit of the Minimalist-focused routine for these skin types. The A+ products on this page list no fragrance in their ingredients.

### Is A+ cruelty-free?

PETA, Leaping Bunny, and Cruelty Free International, the registries Lovi checks, do not list A+ as cruelty-free.

## Research behind A+'s 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
- [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
- [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

## Similar brands

- Indian skincare: [Minimalist](https://lovi.care/skincare/ie/brands/minimalist)
- Indian skincare: [DOT & KEY](https://lovi.care/skincare/ie/brands/dot-and-key)
- Indian skincare: [Deconstruct](https://lovi.care/skincare/ie/brands/deconstruct)
- Indian skincare: [Biluma](https://lovi.care/skincare/ie/brands/biluma)

## Compare A+

- [SKIN1004 vs A+](https://lovi.care/skincare/ie/compare/skin1004-vs-a)
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- [Medicube vs A+](https://lovi.care/skincare/ie/compare/medicube-vs-a)
- [The Ordinary vs A+](https://lovi.care/skincare/ie/compare/the-ordinary-vs-a)
- [Beauty of Joseon vs A+](https://lovi.care/skincare/ie/compare/beauty-of-joseon-vs-a)
- [COSRX vs A+](https://lovi.care/skincare/ie/compare/cosrx-vs-a)
- [CeraVe vs A+](https://lovi.care/skincare/ie/compare/cerave-vs-a)
- [La Roche-Posay vs A+](https://lovi.care/skincare/ie/compare/la-roche-posay-vs-a)
- [Dr. Althea vs A+](https://lovi.care/skincare/ie/compare/dr-althea-vs-a)
- [Some By Mi vs A+](https://lovi.care/skincare/ie/compare/some-by-mi-vs-a)
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- [Good Molecules vs A+](https://lovi.care/skincare/ie/compare/good-molecules-vs-a)

## Popular brands

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- American skincare: [CeraVe](https://lovi.care/skincare/ie/brands/cerave)
- French skincare: [La Roche-Posay](https://lovi.care/skincare/ie/brands/la-roche-posay)
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- American skincare: [Cetaphil](https://lovi.care/skincare/ie/brands/cetaphil)
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- Korean skincare: [d'Alba](https://lovi.care/skincare/ie/brands/d-alba)

## About the Lovi Fit

Lovi: Unbiased, science-based skincare AI trained on real user outcomes.

Lovi rates every product from its 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 these ratings: 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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