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Medicube vs A+

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

Medicube and A+ are skincare brands founded in 2016 and 1990, respectively, that offer moisturizers and targeted formulas. The Korean brand is known for serums, toners, masks, and more using niacinamide, collagen, and hyaluronic acid, while the Indian brand is beloved for gentle moisturizers and mild compositions. Medicube suits dry skin and oily acne-prone skin best, whereas A+ suits sensitive skin best. The brands differ in their key ingredients, foundational origins, and primary skin-type suitability.

Medicube is a Korean skincare brand founded in 2016 and owned by APR Corp..

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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 Medicube and A+ products; for every product of both brands, with a fit score for your own skin, use the Lovi app.

Popular Medicube vs A+ products

Medicube vs A+ moisturizers

Questions and answers

Medicube or A+: which is better?

Medicube is a better fit overall, offering a wide range of products tailored for dry and oily skin types, whereas A+ lists only a single product on this page with lower overall skin fit levels.

What is the difference between Medicube and A+?

Medicube offers a large variety of products featuring key ingredients like niacinamide and hyaluronic acid that fit dry, oily, and oily acne-prone skin best, whereas A+ is a much smaller brand represented on this page by just one moisturizer. Reviewers note that Medicube products help provide deep hydration and a radiant glow, though they may occasionally cause a sticky residue or irritation.

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Medicube or A+: which moisturizer is better?

Medicube offers a wide selection of moisturizers that Lovi rates up to Superior for specific skin types, such as the AGE-R Booster Gel for dry and mature skin, while A+ features only the 345 Relief Cream, which receives an Average or Low fit across skin types. Medicube moisturizers help deliver deep hydration, though reviewers note that some options may leave a sticky residue.

Which is more affordable, Medicube or A+?

Medicube features extensive product options on this page, whereas A+ lists only a single item, but pricing details are not provided.

Which causes fewer breakouts, Medicube or A+?

Medicube offers a wider range of products with varying breakout risks, while A+ only features a single cream on this page. Reviewers note that Medicube products may sometimes cause irritation and breakouts.

Which brand offers products with fragrance, and how many of them contain it?

Medicube offers products with fragrance, and 23 of 25 products on this page list no fragrance, meaning 2 products contain it. A+ has no fragranced products listed.

What are the founding years and countries of origin for Medicube and A+?

Medicube was founded in South Korea in 2016, while A+ was founded in India in 1990.

How does the Lovi fit level for dry skin compare between Medicube's Collagen Jelly Cream and A+'s 345 Relief Cream?

Medicube's Collagen Jelly Cream has a High Lovi fit level for dry skin, while A+'s 345 Relief Cream has an Average fit level.

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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