# Pair vs Jole

Page: https://lovi.care/skincare/ie/compare/pair-vs-jole

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

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

[ja.wikipedia.org](https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E3%83%A9%E3%82%A4%E3%82%AA%E3%83%B3%E8%A3%BD%E5%93%81%E4%B8%80%E8%A6%A7) [beautymatter.com](https://beautymatter.com/articles/courtin-family-takes-majority-stake-in-pai-skincare)

This page compares some of the most popular Pair and Jole 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=pg1caa3ecfff).

### Popular Pair vs Jole products

#### Jole

- [Azelaic Acid 10% Serum](https://lovi.care/skincare/ie/p/jole/azelaic-acid-10-serum/for/combination-skin) — High fit

#### Pair

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

### Pair vs Jole [serums](https://lovi.care/skincare/ie/ingredients/serum) and treatments

#### Jole

- [Azelaic Acid 10% Serum](https://lovi.care/skincare/ie/p/jole/azelaic-acid-10-serum/for/combination-skin) — High fit

#### Pair

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

## Questions and answers

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

Jole generally gives a High fit for combination and acne-prone skin types, whereas the products on this page from Pair offer an Average fit for those same types. Both brands offer fragrance-free formulas across their page selections. [Azelaic acid](https://lovi.care/skincare/ie/ingredients/azelaic-acid) helps in the management of acne and skin aging.

[Pharmaceutics, 2021](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33923739/)

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

Neither Pair nor Jole is described as more affordable on this page, as pricing information is not provided for either brand.

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

Jole has a High Lovi fit for oily acne-prone skin, whereas Pair only reaches an Average fit, making Jole more effective at helping with breakouts. Azelaic acid helps manage acne vulgaris as shown in clinical studies.

[Pharmaceutics, 2021](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33923739/)

### How do the founding years and ownership of Pair and Jole compare?

Pair was founded in 2000 in Japan and has been owned by Lion Corporation since 2004, whereas Jole was founded in 2019 and is independently owned.

### Which brand offers better Lovi fit levels for sensitive and dry skin types?

Jole offers a High fit level for sensitive skin and an Average fit level for dry skin, whereas Pair only achieves Low or Caution fit levels for those skin types.

### Do either Pair or Jole products contain added fragrances?

Neither Pair nor Jole products on this page contain added fragrance, as every product lists no fragrance in its ingredients.

## 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
- [Effects of glyceryl glucoside on AQP3 expression, barrier function and hydration of human skin](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22584263/) Glyceryl glucoside · Skin Pharmacology and Physiology, 2012
- [Efficacy and Safety of Azelaic Acid Nanocrystal-Loaded In Situ Hydrogel in the Treatment of Acne Vulgaris](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33923739/) Azelaic acid · Pharmaceutics, 2021
- [Treatment of xerosis with a topical formulation containing glyceryl glucoside, natural moisturizing factors, and ceramide](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22916312/) Glyceryl glucoside · The Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology, 2012
- [Effects of 15% Azelaic Acid Gel in the Management of Post-Inflammatory Erythema and Post-Inflammatory Hyperpigmentation in Acne Vulgaris](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38734843/) Azelaic acid · Dermatology and Therapy, 2024
- [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
- [The usefulness of a dermocosmetic containing Myrtus communis extract and azelaic acid for maintenance phase of adult female acne: Results from a randomized exploratory investigator-blinded comparative study](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36729399/) Azelaic acid · Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology, 2023

## The brands

- Japanese skincare: [Pair](https://lovi.care/skincare/ie/brands/pair)
- Skincare: [Jole](https://lovi.care/skincare/ie/brands/jole)

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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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- United Kingdom: https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/compare/pair-vs-jole
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