# A+ vs Catrice Page: https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/compare/a-vs-catrice The Lovi Fit is the same in every country; only the stores and prices differ, and the ones here are for the Netherlands. A+ and Catrice are skincare brands established in 1990 and 2004, respectively, with A+ originating in India and the German brand Catrice owned by cosnova. The Indian brand is widely beloved for its gentle moisturizers and thoughtfully calibrated formulas, while the German brand is beloved for its refined eye products and advanced formulations. Both offer reliable daily performance through thoughtful compositions, though the former suits sensitive skin best with standouts like the 345 Relief Cream, and the latter suits combination, oily, and normal skin best with standouts like the Under Eye Brightener. A+ is an Indian skincare brand founded in 1990. [pitchbook.com](https://pitchbook.com/profiles/company/554388-85) Catrice is a German skincare brand founded in 2004 and owned by cosnova. [catricecosmetics.com](https://www.catricecosmetics.com/pages/about) This page compares some of the most popular A+ and Catrice 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=pg16dced989d). ### Popular A+ vs Catrice products #### Catrice - [Under Eye Brightener](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/p/catrice/under-eye-brightener/for/dry-skin) — High fit #### A+ - [345 Relief Cream](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/p/a/345-relief-cream/for/sensitive-skin) — Average fit ## Questions and answers ### A+ or Catrice: which is better? Neither A+ nor Catrice is universally better, as Lovi rates their products differently across skin types, with Catrice achieving a High fit for dry and sensitive skin. Additionally, every product listed for both brands on this page contains no fragrance. ### What is the difference between A+ and Catrice? A+ is an independent brand founded in India in 1990, while Catrice is owned by cosnova and was founded in Germany in 2004. Both brands feature fragrance-free products on this page, but they offer completely different skincare items with varying Lovi fit levels for different skin types. ### Which is more affordable, A+ or Catrice? This page does not provide pricing information for either A+ or Catrice, so affordability cannot be compared. ### Which causes fewer breakouts, A+ or Catrice? For acne-prone skin, A+ gets an Average Lovi fit, while the products on this page by Catrice also achieve an Average Lovi fit. ### Where were A+ and Catrice founded and which companies own them? A+ was founded in 1990 in India and is owned by independent, while Catrice was founded in 2004 in Germany and is owned by cosnova. ### Do products from A+ and Catrice contain fragrance? Every product on this page from both A+ and Catrice lists no fragrance in its ingredients. ### How does the Lovi fit level of the A+ 345 Relief Cream compare to the Catrice Under Eye Brightener for dry skin? For dry skin, the Catrice Under Eye Brightener has a High Lovi fit level, whereas the A+ 345 Relief Cream has an Average fit level. ## 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 - [Skin delivery of epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG) and hyaluronic acid loaded nano-transfersomes for antioxidant and anti-aging effects in UV radiation induced skin damage](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28155509/) Sodium hyaluronate · Drug Delivery, 2017 - [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 - [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 - [Effect of a topical antioxidant serum containing vitamin C, vitamin E, and ferulic acid after Q-switched 1064-nm Nd:YAG laser for treatment of environment-induced skin pigmentation](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32052907/) Tocopherol · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020 - [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 - [Whitening effect of alpha-bisabolol in Asian women subjects](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/20642768/) Bisabolol · International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2010 - [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 - [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 - [Efficacy and safety of combination cream of stimu-tex AS™ (spent grain wax, Argania Spinosa Kernel oil, Butyrospermum Parkii (shea butter) extract), and saccharide isomerate after fractional CO2 laser procedure: split-face, double blinded, randomized controlled trial](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41134387/) Butyrospermum parkii butter shea butter · Lasers in Medical Science, 2025 ## The brands - Indian skincare: [A+](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/brands/a) - German skincare: [Catrice](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/brands/catrice) ## More comparisons - [SKIN1004 vs A+](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/compare/skin1004-vs-a) - [SKIN1004 vs Catrice](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/compare/skin1004-vs-catrice) - [Anua vs A+](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/compare/anua-vs-a) - 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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). Page built Nov 8, 2026. 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