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NIVEA vs A+

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

NIVEA and A+ are established skincare brands offering dependable moisturizers and targeted formulas designed to support daily barrier function. The German brand, founded in 1911, is known for sunscreens, serums, and nourishing moisturizers featuring glycerin, suiting sensitive skin and dark spots best. Conversely, the Indian brand, founded in 1990, is widely beloved for gentle moisturizers with mild compositions tailored for sensitive skin. Both lines differ primarily in their specific target concerns, with the former addressing acne, dark spots, and mature skin, while the latter focuses on daily moisture balance.

NIVEA is a German skincare brand founded in 1911 and owned by maxingvest GmbH & Co. KGaA since 2004.

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

Popular NIVEA vs A+ products

Questions and answers

NIVEA or A+: which is better?

NIVEA is better suited for specific skin concerns on this page, fitting best for sensitive skin, skin with dark spots, and acne-prone skin, while A+ features fewer options. Glycerin helps provide intense deep hydration across NIVEA products.

What is the difference between NIVEA and A+?

NIVEA offers a wide range of moisturizers, sunscreens, and serums featuring ingredients like glycerin, whereas A+ lists just one product on this page, the 345 Relief Cream. NIVEA has products on this page rated High for dry skin and acne-prone skin, while A+ achieves average fit levels for those skin types.

NIVEA or A+: which moisturizer is better?

For moisturizers, NIVEA has products on this page like Creme that reach a High fit for dry skin, whereas A+ offers the 345 Relief Cream which has an Average fit for dry skin. Glycerin helps provide hydration in these formulas.

Which is more affordable, NIVEA or A+?

This page does not provide pricing information to compare the affordability of NIVEA and A+.

Which causes fewer breakouts, NIVEA or A+?

A+ has no products rated for breakout risks on this page, whereas NIVEA includes items like Creme that Lovi rates with caution for acne-prone skin.

Which NIVEA sunscreen has a high Lovi fit level for acne-prone skin?

UV Deep Protect & Care Gel and Protect & Moisture Sun Lotion SPF50+ are the NIVEA sunscreens that have a high Lovi fit level for acne-prone skin.

How many NIVEA products on the page list no fragrance compared to A+?

Three NIVEA products on this page list no fragrance, compared to every A+ product on the page.

What is an example NIVEA-focused evening routine for dry skin?

An example NIVEA-focused evening routine for dry skin starts with a pre-cleanser of Ultra Hyalon Cleansing Cream, followed by Toleriane Hydrating Gentle Cleanser and 1025 Dokdo Cleansing Water. Next, it uses Derma Skin Clear Anti-Blemish Scrub as a treatment, and finishes with Creme as a moisturizer.

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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