# A+ vs Heliocare

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A+ and Heliocare are respected skincare brands from India and Spain, respectively, that offer thoughtfully calibrated formulas for daily use. A+ is known for gentle moisturizers suited best for sensitive skin, while the Spanish brand earns devotion for protective sunscreens with advanced, quick-absorbing textures that flatter sensitive, oily, and blemish-prone complexions. Although both cater well to delicate skin types, they differ primarily in their core offerings, with the Indian line focusing on moisture balance through mild compositions and Cantabria Labs specializing in targeted defense.

A+ is an Indian skincare brand founded in 1990.

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Heliocare is a Spanish skincare brand founded in 2001 and owned by Cantabria Labs.

This page compares some of the most popular A+ and Heliocare 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=pg349c40e672).

### Popular A+ vs Heliocare products

#### Heliocare

- [360° Gel Oil-Free SPF 50+](https://lovi.care/skincare/it/p/heliocare/360-gel-oil-free-spf-50/for/dark-spots) — High fit

#### A+

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

## Questions and answers

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

Heliocare fits a High level for most skin types on this page, whereas A+ fits an Average or Low level. Heliocare offers sun protection, while every product on this page by A+ lists no fragrance.

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

A+ has an average Lovi fit for all skin types on its page, while Heliocare has a high fit for most skin types except for dry skin. Every product on the A+ page lists no fragrance, whereas the Heliocare product on this page contains fragrance.

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

Neither A+ nor Heliocare is more affordable because the products on this page do not list pricing information.

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

Heliocare is the better choice for acne-prone skin because the products on this page achieve a High Lovi fit for acne-prone skin, whereas A+ achieves only an Average fit.

### Which brand has products that include fragrance, A+ or Heliocare?

Heliocare has products on this page that include fragrance, while A+ lists no fragrance in every product on this page.

### How does the Lovi fit level of A+ 345 Relief Cream compare for dry skin versus oily skin?

Lovi rates the A+ 345 Relief Cream as an Average fit for dry skin, compared to a Low fit for oily skin.

### Where and when were the companies behind A+ and Heliocare founded?

A+ was founded in India in 1990, while Heliocare was founded in Spain in 2001.

## 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
- [A topical antioxidant solution containing vitamins C and E stabilized by ferulic acid provides protection for human skin against damage caused by ultraviolet irradiation](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/18603326/) Ferulic acid · Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, 2008
- [Protective effects of a topical antioxidant mixture containing vitamin C, ferulic acid, and phloretin against ultraviolet-induced photodamage in human skin](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19146606/) Ferulic acid · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2008
- [Topical or oral administration with an extract of Polypodium leucotomos prevents acute sunburn and psoralen-induced phototoxic reactions as well as depletion of Langerhans cells in human skin](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/9361129/) Polypodium leucotomos leaf extract · Photodermatology, Photoimmunology & Photomedicine, 1997
- [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
- [Effect of a topical antioxidant serum containing vitamin C, vitamin E, and ferulic acid after Q-switched 1064-nm Nd:YAG laser for treatment of environment-induced skin pigmentation](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32052907/) Ferulic acid · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020
- [Inhibition of ultraviolet-induced formation of reactive oxygen species, lipid peroxidation, erythema and skin photosensitization by polypodium leucotomos](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/8897589/) Polypodium leucotomos leaf extract · Photodermatology, Photoimmunology & Photomedicine, 1996
- [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
- [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
- [Fractional microneedle radiofrequency with the application of vitamin C, E, and ferulic acid serum for neck skin rejuvenation: a prospective, double-blinded, split-neck, placebo-controlled trial](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40464749/) Ferulic acid · The Journal of Dermatological Treatment, 2025
- [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
- [Antioxidant and membrane-protective effects of the 3-O-ethyl ascorbic acid-cannabigerol system on UVB-irradiated human keratinocytes](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39778604/) 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid · Free Radical Biology & Medicine, 2025
- [Study of the soothing effects of troxerutin in alleviating skin sensitivity](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38720512/) Troxerutin · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2024

## The brands

- Indian skincare: [A+](https://lovi.care/skincare/it/brands/a)
- Spanish skincare: [Heliocare](https://lovi.care/skincare/it/brands/heliocare)

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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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