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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 targeted daily routines, with the British company established in 2009 and the Indian label founded in 1990. The former brand offers serums, moisturizers, eye products, toners, and more built around hyaluronic acid, while the latter is widely beloved for gentle moisturizers and thoughtfully calibrated formulas. Both names suit drier or sensitive complexions best through mild compositions and hyaluronic acid that lengthens the toxin wrinkle effect duration, yet they differ because Medik8 also targets acne, dark spots, and mature skin with specific items, whereas A+ reliably supports 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 provides a much wider selection of products on this page and generally achieves higher Lovi fit levels across skin types than A+, which only features a single moisturizer. Medik8 features specialized serums that help with deep hydration using hyaluronic acid.

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What is the difference between Medik8 and A+?

Medik8 offers a wide range of products featuring key ingredients like hyaluronic acid, whereas A+ lists only the 345 Relief Cream on this page. Medik8 is best suited for dry and sensitive skin types according to Lovi fit ratings.

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Medik8 or A+: which moisturizer is better?

Medik8 provides better moisturizer options, with Hydr8 B5 Intense rated Superior for dry skin and High for mature and dry sensitive skin, while A+ offers only the 345 Relief Cream, which has an Average fit for those skin types.

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Which is more affordable, Medik8 or A+?

Medik8 features a high price point among its reviews, whereas the page lists no pricing details for A+ to make a direct comparison.

Which causes fewer breakouts, Medik8 or A+?

Medik8 provides a range of products that can help with acne-prone skin, such as Surface Radiance Cleanse achieving a Superior fit level for acne-prone skin, whereas the A+ range on this page features only the 345 Relief Cream with an Average fit level for acne-prone skin.

Which brand has been owned by L'Oréal Groupe since 2025, Medik8 or A+?

Medik8 has been owned by L'Oréal Groupe since 2025. The products on this page for this brand feature key ingredients like hyaluronic acid, which helps provide deep hydration and anti-aging benefits.

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How many products contain fragrance in Medik8 compared to A+?

In Medik8, 1 of the 12 products on this page lists fragrance, which is the Total Moisture Daily Facial Cream, while A+ has every product on this page listing no fragrance. Hyaluronic acid is a key ingredient across the products.

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Which brand offers a serum with a Superior fit level for dry skin, Medik8 or A+?

Medik8 offers a serum with a Superior fit level for dry skin through its Bakuchiol Peptides product.

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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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