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Avène vs A+

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

Avène and A+ are skincare brands founded in 1990. The French brand is universally loved for its versatile moisturizers, reliable sunscreens, targeted serums, and gentle cleansers, all formulated with nourishing glycerin, while the Indian brand is widely beloved for its gentle moisturizers and thoughtfully calibrated formulas. The former suits acne-prone skin and oily acne-prone skin best, offering profound relief without heaviness, and the latter suits sensitive skin best because of its mild composition. They differ because the first brand uses glycerin to improve skin hydration and restore barrier function, whereas the second reliably supports daily moisture balance.

Avène is a French skincare brand founded in 1990 and owned by Fondation Pierre Fabre.

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

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Questions and answers

Avène or A+: which is better?

Avène is generally the better choice for most shoppers on this page, as it offers a wide range of products with High to Superior Lovi fit levels for various skin types, whereas A+ only features a single moisturizer with average or lower fit ratings. Avène's products also provide targeted solutions for concerns like dryness, acne-prone skin, and aging, backed by key ingredients such as glycerin which is shown to support skin hydration.

What is the difference between Avène and A+?

Avene offers fifteen products on this page featuring key ingredients like thermal water and glycerin, whereas A+ lists only one moisturizer, the 345 Relief Cream. Furthermore, Avene has products with High and Superior Lovi fit levels across multiple skin types, while A+ products on this page reach only an Average fit level.

Avène or A+: which moisturizer is better?

Avene offers multiple moisturizers on this page that have a High fit for dry skin, such as Hyaluron Activ B3 Concentrated Plumping Serum and Tolerance Control Soothing Skin Recovery Balm. In contrast, the A+ 345 Relief Cream has an Average fit for dry skin. Glycerin helps improve skin hydration.

Which is more affordable, Avène or A+?

Reviewers of Avène note that price point is sometimes a disadvantage for the brand, while A+ products on this page have no specific affordability mentions. However, neither brand provides exact pricing details on this page to directly compare which one is more affordable.

Which causes fewer breakouts, Avène or A+?

Avene fits acne-prone skin best with products like its Cleanance sunscreen, which achieves a High Lovi fit level for oily acne-prone skin. A+ only features the 345 Relief Cream on this page, which has an Average Lovi fit level for acne-prone skin.

How does the founding year and company background compare between Avène and A+?

Avène was founded in 1990 in France and is owned by Fondation Pierre Fabre, whereas A+ was founded in 1990 in India and is independently owned.

Which brand offers more fragrance-free product options among Avène and A+?

Avène offers more fragrance-free product options on this page, with 7 out of 15 products listing no fragrance, whereas A+ has 1 fragrance-free product.

How many products does each brand currently feature on the comparison page?

Avène features 15 products on this page, while A+ features just 1 product.

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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