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Medik8 vs A+

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

Medik8 and A+ are distinct skincare lines created for calm, deliberate routines, with the former originating in Britain in 2009 and the latter in India in 1990. The British brand specializes in serums, moisturizers, eye products, toners, and more, built around hyaluronic acid, while the Indian brand is widely beloved for its gentle moisturizers and thoughtfully calibrated formulas. Both options suit sensitive skin best, though the first also fits dry skin, leaning on ingredients like hyaluronic acid to lengthen toxin wrinkle effect duration. They differ primarily in their regional heritage, founding eras, and specific target areas, such as the first brand offering specialized solutions for acne-prone skin, dark spots, and mature skin, and the second reliably supporting daily moisture balance.

Medik8 is a British skincare brand founded in 2009 and owned by L'Oréal Groupe since 2025.

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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 Medik8 and A+ products; for every product of both brands, with a fit score for your own skin, use the Lovi app.

Popular Medik8 vs A+ products

Questions and answers

Medik8 or A+: which is better?

Medik8 is better than A+ because the products on this page offer a much wider range of options with high Lovi fit levels for dry and sensitive skin. Hyaluronic acid helps provide deep hydration and anti-aging effects.

Drug Delivery, 2017Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

What is the difference between Medik8 and A+?

Medik8 offers a wide range of twelve serums, creams, and cleansers that help with hydration and anti-aging, whereas A+ features only one moisturizer on this page. Medik8 fits dry and sensitive skin best, and hyaluronic acid helps deliver deep hydration across the products on this page.

Drug Delivery, 2017Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

Medik8 or A+: which moisturizer is better?

Medik8 provides a better moisturizer option on this page, with Hydr8 B5 Intense achieving a Superior Lovi fit for dry skin, whereas A+ offers only the 345 Relief Cream which has an Average fit for dry skin. Topical hyaluronic acid, a key ingredient across Medik8 products, helps provide deep hydration and plumping benefits.

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Which is more affordable, Medik8 or A+?

Reviewers on this page frequently mention that Medik8 has a high price point, whereas A+ has a single moisturizer listed without specific pricing complaints. Hyaluronic acid helps provide deep hydration across the products on this page.

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Which causes fewer breakouts, Medik8 or A+?

Medik8 provides a wide range of products on this page with varying fit levels for acne-prone skin, including options like Surface Radiance Cleanse which has a Superior fit, whereas A+ features only one moisturizer, the 345 Relief Cream, which has an Average fit for acne-prone skin.

How do the founding years and corporate ownerships of Medik8 and A+ compare?

Medik8 was founded in the United Kingdom in 2009 and is owned by L'Oréal Groupe, while A+ was founded in India in 1990 and remains independently owned.

Which brand offers fragrance-free products across its range, Medik8 or A+?

A+ and Medik8 both offer fragrance-free products on this page, as every A+ product lists no fragrance and 11 out of 12 Medik8 products on this page do the same.

What are the main pros and cons reported by reviewers for Medik8 products?

Reviewers report that Medik8 products on this page offer gentle and non-irritating serums, deep hydration, and help improve skin texture and glow. However, common drawbacks include a high price point, occasional packaging issues, and slow or delayed results.

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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