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Avène vs A+

Rated by Lovi · Unbiased, science-based skincare AI trained on real user outcomes · How the Fit score works

Avène and A+ are skincare brands founded in 1990. The French brand is universally loved for its versatile moisturizers, reliable sunscreens, targeted serums, and gentle cleansers, all formulated with nourishing glycerin, while the Indian brand is widely beloved for its gentle moisturizers and thoughtfully calibrated formulas. The former suits acne-prone skin and oily acne-prone skin best, offering profound relief without heaviness, and the latter suits sensitive skin best because of its mild composition. They differ because the first brand uses glycerin to improve skin hydration and restore barrier function, whereas the second reliably supports daily moisture balance.

Avène is a French skincare brand founded in 1990 and owned by Fondation Pierre Fabre.

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A+ is an Indian skincare brand founded in 1990.

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This page compares some of the most popular Avène and A+ products; for every product of both brands, with a fit score for your own skin, use the Lovi app.

Popular Avène vs A+ products

Questions and answers

Avène or A+: which is better?

Avène is better for variety, as the products on this page offer multiple options for different skin types with an average Lovi fit of High for dry skin, whereas A+ only features the 345 Relief Cream which has an average Lovi fit of Average for dry skin.

What is the difference between Avène and A+?

Avène offers fifteen products on this page featuring key ingredients like thermal water and glycerin with a range of fit levels, whereas A+ features only one product, the 345 Relief Cream. Additionally, 7 of the 15 products on the Avène page list fragrance, while every product on the A+ page lists no fragrance.

Avène or A+: which moisturizer is better?

For moisturizers, Avène is the better choice because the products on this page offer a High fit for dry and sensitive skin. Lovi rates the Tolerance Control Soothing Skin Recovery Balm as having a Superior fit for dry skin, while A+ offers only an Average fit for its 345 Relief Cream.

Which is more affordable, Avène or A+?

Price point is sometimes noted as a factor for Avène, while pricing details for A+ are not highlighted on this page.

Which causes fewer breakouts, Avène or A+?

Avène offers several products with High Lovi fit levels for acne-prone skin, such as Cleanance and Hyaluron Activ B3 Concentrated Plumping Serum, whereas A+'s 345 Relief Cream has an Average fit for this skin type. Reviewers often note that Avène helps soothe irritation, though its products on this page may sometimes include fragrance.

How do the founding years and countries of origin compare between Avène and A+?

Both Avène and A+ were founded in the same year, 1990. However, Avène originates from France, while A+ originates from India.

Which brand offers a greater variety of products for dry and sensitive skin based on the page?

Avène offers a greater variety of products for dry and sensitive skin on this page, including moisturizers like Tolerance Control Soothing Skin Recovery Balm with a High fit level for dry sensitive skin. A+ only lists one product on this page, 345 Relief Cream, which has an Average fit level for dry sensitive skin.

How does the presence of fragrance differ between Avène and A+ products?

The products on this page from Avène include fragrance in nearly half of their formulas, whereas A+ lists no fragrance in any of its products.

Research behind their key ingredients

Behind this comparison

Lovi compares products by their fit scores, calculated from the full ingredient list with brand-independent rules our 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.

  • Nadia Kapleva, MS

    Nadia Kapleva, MS

    Co-founder, Medical Director

    Cosmetic chemist, cosmetologist, aesthetic products developer

  • Alexey Shagraev, PhD

    Alexey Shagraev, PhD

    Co-founder, CEO and CTO

    PhD in computer science, 3x US patent holder, ex-Google, ex-Yandex

  • Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc

    Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc

    Medical Board

    Aesthetic medicine practitioner, MSc in Longevity and Anti-Aging Medicine

  • Aishani Shah, MD

    Aishani Shah, MD

    Medical Board

    Specialist dermatologist, MBBS, MD, IFAAD

  • Asya Zubkova, MS

    Asya Zubkova, MS

    Medical Board

    Cosmetic chemist, SCS, IFSCC member

  • Hanna Kurets, MD

    Hanna Kurets, MD

    Medical Board, Medical Advisor

    Dermatology MD

  • Elina Nazarenko, MD

    Elina Nazarenko, MD

    Medical Board

    Dermatology and diagnostic consultant

  • Victoria Derkova, MS

    Victoria Derkova, MS

    Medical Board

    Cosmetic chemist, cosmetic development technologist

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