# A+ vs Hanhoo

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A+ and Hanhoo are established skincare brands known for their carefully balanced formulas and reliable daily care. The Indian brand, founded in 1990, is widely beloved for its gentle moisturizers featuring mild compositions that suit sensitive skin best, with the 345 Relief Cream standing out for acne-prone skin. Meanwhile, the latter brand is widely loved for its targeted [serums](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/ingredients/serum) tailored to sensitive, dry, and combination skin, featuring the Blemish Patch for acne and the T-Zone Pore Patch for dark spots. While both support moisture balance through thoughtful offerings, A+ emphasizes mild daily hydration, whereas Hanhoo specializes in targeted patches and serums.

A+ is an Indian skincare brand founded in 1990.

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This page compares some of the most popular A+ and Hanhoo 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=pgcf31c65421).

### Popular A+ vs Hanhoo products

#### A+

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

#### Hanhoo

- [Blemish Patch](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/p/hanhoo/blemish-patch/for/acne-prone-skin) — High fit
- [T-Zone Pore Patch](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/p/hanhoo/t-zone-pore-patch/for/dark-spots) — Average fit

## Questions and answers

### A+ or Hanhoo: which is better?

Hanhoo is better because its Blemish Patch achieves a High Lovi fit for acne-prone skin, whereas the A+ 345 Relief Cream only reaches an Average fit. Every product on this page for both brands lists no fragrance in its ingredients.

### What is the difference between A+ and Hanhoo?

Hanhoo fits dry sensitive skin best with its Blemish Patch, rated High by Lovi, whereas A+ fits that skin type with Average capability for its 345 Relief Cream. Furthermore, the products on this page for both brands list no fragrance.

### Which is more affordable, A+ or Hanhoo?

Neither brand can be called more affordable because pricing details are not included on this page.

### Which causes fewer breakouts, A+ or Hanhoo?

Hanhoo fits acne-prone skin with a High Lovi rating for its Blemish Patch, whereas A+ products on this page have an Average fit for acne-prone skin.

### Which brand was founded earlier, A+ or Hanhoo?

A+ was founded earlier in 1990, while Hanhoo was founded in 2008.

### How does the Lovi fit level of A+'s 345 Relief Cream compare to Hanhoo's Blemish Patch for sensitive skin?

Hanhoo's Blemish Patch fits sensitive skin at a High level, whereas A+'s 345 Relief Cream fits it at an Average level.

### Do any of the products from A+ or Hanhoo contain fragrance in their ingredients?

Every product on this page from both A+ and Hanhoo lists no fragrance in its ingredients.

## 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
- [Topical use of dexpanthenol in skin disorders](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12113650/) Panthenol · American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2002
- [The efficacy of 5% topical tea tree oil gel in mild to moderate acne vulgaris: a randomized, double-blind placebo-controlled study](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/17314442/) Melaleuca alternifolia tree oil leaf · Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology, 2007
- [Treatment of acne with a combination of propolis, tea tree oil, and Aloe vera compared to erythromycin cream: two double-blind investigations](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30588129/) Melaleuca alternifolia tree oil leaf, Aloe barbadensis leaf extract · Clinical Pharmacology, 2018
- [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
- [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
- [Comparison of clinical and histological effects between lactobacillus-fermented Chamaecyparis obtusa and tea tree oil for the treatment of acne: an eight-week double-blind randomized controlled split-face study](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25228478/) Melaleuca alternifolia tree oil leaf · Dermatology, 2014
- [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
- [A topical gel of tea tree oil nanoemulsion containing adapalene versus adapalene marketed gel in patients with acne vulgaris: a randomized clinical trial](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34251536/) Melaleuca alternifolia tree oil leaf · Archives of Dermatological Research, 2022
- [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
- [Botulinum toxin injection as a single or combined treatment with non-cross-linked high molecular weight and low molecular weight hyaluronic acid gel for neck rejuvenation: A randomized clinical trial](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35775872/) Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid · Dermatologic Therapy, 2022
- [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
- [Tandem repeated irritation in aged skin induces distinct barrier perturbation and cytokine profile in vivo](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22578221/) Toluene · The British Journal of Dermatology, 2012
- [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 Tolerability of Stable Hybrid Cooperative Complexes of High- and Low-Molecular Weight Hyaluronic Acid in Asian Patients: An Open-Label Study](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40921777/) Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid · Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, 2026
- [The tandem repeated irritation test: a new method to assess prevention of irritant combination damage to the skin](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12125960/) Toluene · Acta Dermato-venereologica, 2002
- [Nanocomplex of quaternized cyclodextrin grafted chitosan and hyaluronic acid for a skin delivery](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36279763/) Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid · Colloids and Surfaces. B, Biointerfaces, 2022
- [Protection from combination exposure](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/17312361/) Toluene · Current Problems in Dermatology, 2007

## The brands

- Indian skincare: [A+](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/brands/a)
- Skincare: [Hanhoo](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/brands/hanhoo)

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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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