# Shiseido Senka vs A+

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Shiseido Senka and A+ are skincare brands known for gentle formulas and reliable daily support. The Japanese brand, founded in 2003, is beloved for dependable cleansers like the Perfect Whip and suits normal, dry, oily, and combination skin, while the Indian brand, founded in 1990, is known for mild moisturizers like the 345 Relief Cream that suit sensitive skin best. Both options offer thoughtful routines, but they differ primarily in their standout product types and ideal skin compatibility.

Shiseido Senka is a Japanese skincare brand founded in 2003 and owned by Bain Capital since 2026.

[corp.shiseido.com](https://corp.shiseido.com/jp/releimg/1918-j.pdf) [en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shiseido)

A+ is an Indian skincare brand founded in 1990.

[pitchbook.com](https://pitchbook.com/profiles/company/554388-85)

This page compares some of the most popular Shiseido Senka and A+ 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=pgaf39fef740).

### Popular Shiseido Senka vs A+ products

#### Shiseido Senka

- [Perfect Whip](https://lovi.care/skincare/it/p/shiseido-senka/perfect-whip/for/combination-skin) — High fit — [€13.30 at Amazon](https://www.amazon.it/dp/B0BYDLKG3Y?tag=lovi-care-web-product09-21&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1)

#### A+

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

## Questions and answers

### Shiseido Senka or A+: which is better?

Shiseido Senka is the better choice for most skin types, as Lovi rates Perfect Whip as High across every listed skin type, while A+ products on this page receive only Average or Low fit levels. Every product from both brands lists no fragrance in its ingredients.

### What is the difference between Shiseido Senka and A+?

Shiseido Senka offers products that Lovi rates as a High fit across all listed skin types, whereas A+ products on this page get mostly Average or Low fit ratings. Both brands list no fragrance in their products.

### Which is more affordable, Shiseido Senka or A+?

This page does not contain pricing information, so it is not possible to tell whether Shiseido Senka or A+ is more affordable.

### Which causes fewer breakouts, Shiseido Senka or A+?

Shiseido Senka is a better fit for acne-prone skin, as Lovi rates Perfect Whip as High for acne-prone skin, while A+ rates its 345 Relief Cream as Average.

## 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
- [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/) Sodium hyaluronate · Dermatologic Therapy, 2022
- [Topical use of dexpanthenol in skin disorders](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12113650/) Panthenol · American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2002
- [Myristic acid reduces skin inflammation and nociception](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34811755/) Myristic acid · Journal of Food Biochemistry, 2022
- [The safety and efficacy of bacterial nanocellulose wound dressing incorporating sericin and polyhexamethylene biguanide: in vitro, in vivo and clinical studies](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26796543/) Sericin · Archives of Dermatological Research, 2016
- [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
- [Design, preparation, and evaluation of liposomal gel formulations for treatment of acne: in vitro and in vivo studies](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30442066/) Lauric acid · Drug Development and Industrial Pharmacy, 2019
- [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
- [Clinical evaluation of the efficacy of a facial serum containing dioic acid, glycolic acid, salicylic acid, LHA, citric acid, and HEPES in treating post-inflammatory hyperchromia and controlling oily skin in patients with acne vulgaris](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33617668/) Citric acid · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2021
- [A retrospective assessment and comparison of the effectiveness of benzoyl peroxide; the combination of topical niacinamide, gallic acid, and lauric acid; and the combination of benzoyl peroxide and erythromycin in acne vulgaris](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32390309/) Lauric acid · Dermatologic Therapy, 2020
- [Synergistic approach for acne vulgaris treatment using glycerosomes loaded with lincomycin and lauric acid: Formulation, in silico, in vitro, LC-MS/MS skin deposition assay and in vivo evaluation](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37805147/) Lauric acid · International Journal of Pharmaceutics, 2023
- [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
- [Anti-Inflammatory Activity of Babassu Oil and Development of a Microemulsion System for Topical Delivery](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29430254/) Lauric acid · Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine, 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/) Panthenol · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2025

## The brands

- Japanese skincare: [Shiseido Senka](https://lovi.care/skincare/it/brands/shiseido-senka)
- Indian skincare: [A+](https://lovi.care/skincare/it/brands/a)

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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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