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Olay vs A+

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

Olay and A+ are trusted skincare lines known for gentle, deeply nourishing formulations that support daily moisture balance. The former offers a thoughtful array of moisturizers, eye products, serums, and cleansers featuring niacinamide and glycerin, which suit dry and acne-prone skin best by improving wrinkles, pigmentation, aging, hydration, and barrier function. Meanwhile, the Indian brand founded in 1990 provides mild compositions that suit sensitive skin best, with the 345 Relief Cream standing out for acne-prone skin. While both share a devotion to gentle care, they differ in their specific ingredient profiles and regional origins.

A+ is an Indian skincare brand founded in 1990.

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This page compares some of the most popular Olay and A+ products; for every product of both brands, with a fit score for your own skin, use the Lovi app.

Popular Olay vs A+ products

Olay vs A+ moisturizers

Questions and answers

Olay or A+: which is better?

Olay offers a much wider selection of products on this page compared to A+, and Lovi gives several of them a Superior fit for mature skin.

What is the difference between Olay and A+?

Olay offers a wide variety of skincare products on this page with many fragrance-free options, whereas A+ lists just a single 345 Relief Cream. Olay's extensive range includes items that Lovi rates as Superior or High for mature, dry, and acne-prone skin, while the A+ cream is rated Average for those same skin types.

Olay or A+: which moisturizer is better?

Olay offers a wide variety of moisturizers with High to Superior Lovi fit levels for skin types like dry, mature, and acne-prone skin, whereas A+ features just one moisturizer, the 345 Relief Cream, which has an Average Lovi fit level for most skin types. Olay utilizes key ingredients such as niacinamide and hyaluronic acid, which help improve hydration and skin texture.

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Which is more affordable, Olay or A+?

The pricing and affordability details for Olay and A+ are not provided in the page facts.

Which causes fewer breakouts, Olay or A+?

Olay features several moisturizers and cleansers that Lovi rates as having a High fit for acne-prone skin, whereas the A+ 345 Relief Cream has an Average fit for this skin type.

Which brand has been around longer, Olay or A+?

Olay has been around longer than A+, having been founded in 1952 compared to A+, which was founded in 1990.

Do any Olay products contain fragrance, and how does that compare to A+?

Yes, 26 out of the 27 Olay products on this page list no fragrance, while the Oil Minimizing Clean Toner is the only one with fragrance. In comparison, every A+ product on this page lists no fragrance in its ingredients.

Which brand offers products specifically formulated for mature skin and dry skin?

Olay offers multiple products on this page that are a Superior or High fit for mature skin and dry skin. By comparison, A+ has only one product on the page, 345 Relief Cream, which is an Average fit for those skin types.

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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