# grace & stella vs OPTASE

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grace & stella and OPTASE are respected skincare lines offering thoughtfully developed daily solutions. The Canadian brand, founded in 2016 and acquired by Gravitiq in 2022, is known for nourishing eye products and moisturizers with key ingredients like [hyaluronic acid](https://lovi.care/skincare/it/ingredients/hyaluronic-acid), best suiting all skin types with gentle hydration. Meanwhile, OPTASE is favored for its gentle makeup removers and balanced formulas, which suit sensitive, dry, and irritated skin best through soothing qualities. Ultimately, both differ as the former provides restorative care for general and targeted concerns such as dark spots, while the latter consistently supports calm routines for sensitive skin.

grace & stella is a Canadian skincare brand founded in 2016 and owned by Gravitiq since 2022.

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This page compares some of the most popular grace & stella and OPTASE 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=pg9010a622ed).

### Popular grace & stella vs OPTASE products

#### grace & stella

- [Under Eye Mask](https://lovi.care/skincare/it/p/grace-and-stella/under-eye-mask/for/oily-skin) — Superior fit — [€22.95 at Amazon](https://www.amazon.it/dp/B014E2D6BY?tag=lovi-care-web-product09-21&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1)
- [Hyaluronic Acid Serum](https://lovi.care/skincare/it/p/grace-and-stella/hyaluronic-acid-serum/for/dry-sensitive-skin) — High fit

#### OPTASE

- [LIFE SENSITIVE EYE MAKEUP REMOVER](https://lovi.care/skincare/it/p/optase/life-sensitive-eye-makeup-remover/for/sensitive-skin) — High fit

## Questions and answers

### grace & stella or OPTASE: which is better?

grace & stella fits better overall because its products on this page earn High to Superior Lovi ratings across almost all skin types. OPTASE has only one product on the page, which mostly achieves lower Average or Low fit levels.

### What is the difference between grace & stella and OPTASE?

grace & stella features a wider variety of products on this page, including eye masks and [serums](https://lovi.care/skincare/it/ingredients/serum) that Lovi rates as High to Superior for most skin types, whereas OPTASE offers a single makeup remover with High to Low fit levels. Every product from both brands is formulated without fragrance.

### Which is more affordable, grace & stella or OPTASE?

Neither grace & stella nor OPTASE has pricing details listed on this page, so affordability cannot be compared here. Both brands offer products with no added fragrance across their ranges.

### Which causes fewer breakouts, grace & stella or OPTASE?

grace & stella fits acne-prone skin with High or Average levels depending on the product, whereas OPTASE only reaches an Average fit for acne-prone skin, meaning grace & stella products on this page may better help manage breakouts.

### When were grace & stella and OPTASE founded and who owns them?

grace & stella was founded in Canada in 2016 and is owned by Gravitiq, while OPTASE was founded in 2016 and is owned by Scope Health Group.

### How do grace & stella and OPTASE compare regarding fragrance in their products?

Both grace & stella and OPTASE do not include fragrance in any of the products featured on this page.

### What are the Lovi fit levels for sensitive skin for products from grace & stella versus OPTASE?

For sensitive skin, grace & stella products on this page get a High Lovi fit level, while the OPTASE eye makeup remover gets a High fit level for sensitive skin but only an Average fit level for dry sensitive skin.

## Research behind their key ingredients

- [Benefits of topical hyaluronic acid for skin quality and signs of skin aging: From literature review to clinical evidence](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36200921/) Hyaluronic acid · Dermatologic Therapy, 2022
- [Topical use of dexpanthenol in skin disorders](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12113650/) Vitamin b5 · American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2002
- [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
- [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/) Vitamin b5 · The Journal of Dermatological Treatment, 2017
- [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/) Vitamin b5 · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2025
- [Functional properties and skin care effects of sodium trehalose sulfate](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38606717/) Trehalose · Skin Research and Technology, 2024
- [Investigating the Effects of a Manuka Honey, Royal Jelly, and Bee Venom-Derived Face Serum on Skin Health and Signs of Aging](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40291268/) Manuka honey · Cureus, 2025

## The brands

- Canadian skincare: [grace & stella](https://lovi.care/skincare/it/brands/grace-and-stella)
- Skincare: [OPTASE](https://lovi.care/skincare/it/brands/optase)

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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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