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Pair vs Aēsop

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

Pair and Aēsop are distinct skincare brands designed to support different complexions with carefully crafted formulas. The Japanese brand founded in 2000 is beloved for targeted serums like its Acne Cream W, suiting acne-prone skin best to address stubborn blemishes effectively. Conversely, the botanical-driven maker is widely loved for its thoughtful moisturizers, cleansers, and serums, such as the B Triple C Facial Balancing Gel, suiting balanced, combination, and sensitive skin best. While both offer gentle preparations that work harmoniously to restore balance and clarity, they differ in their primary ingredients and ideal skin types.

Pair is a Japanese skincare brand founded in 2000 and owned by Lion Corporation since 2004.

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

Popular Pair vs Aēsop products

Questions and answers

Pair or Aēsop: which is better?

Aēsop is better for most shoppers on this page because its range includes highly rated hydrators like Parsley Seed Anti-Oxidant Intense Serum, whereas Pair only offers an Average fit for acne-prone skin.

What is the difference between Pair and Aēsop?

Pair offers a single targeted acne serum, while the products on this page from Aēsop include moisturizers, a cleanser, and a serum that fit a wide range of skin types with high to average Lovi ratings.

Which is more affordable, Pair or Aēsop?

Pair is more affordable, whereas reviewers often note that Aēsop has a high price.

Which causes fewer breakouts, Pair or Aēsop?

Aēsop fits oily acne-prone skin with High or Average levels for the products on this page, while Pair has only Average or Low fit levels for acne-prone skin. Both brands list no fragrance in their ingredients on this page.

When were Pair and Aēsop founded, and who currently owns them?

Pair was founded in Japan in 2000 and is owned by Lion Corporation, while Aēsop was founded in 1987 and is owned by L'Oréal Groupe.

How does the Lovi fit level for dry skin compare between Pair's Acne Cream W and Aēsop's Damascan Rose Facial Treatment?

For dry skin, Lovi gives Pair's Acne Cream W a Caution fit level, whereas Aēsop's Damascan Rose Facial Treatment achieves a High fit level.

What do reviewers say about the scent and price of Aēsop products?

Reviewers frequently mention that Aēsop products have luxurious and refreshing scents, though some note unpleasant scents. Reviewers mostly mention that the brand has a high price.

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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