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RoC vs A+

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

RoC and A+ are established skincare brands offering distinct approaches to daily complexion care. Founded in France in 1957, the former is deeply loved for its targeted serums, eye products, moisturizers, and cleansers thoughtfully formulated with skin-loving glycerin and retinol, making it suit mature skin and acne-prone skin best. Founded in India in 1990, the latter is widely beloved for its gentle moisturizers and thoughtfully calibrated formulas that suit sensitive skin best because of their mild composition. These choices differ primarily through the French brand utilizing proven retinol and glycerin to address specific concerns like dark spots and fine wrinkles, while the Indian brand reliably supports daily moisture balance.

RoC is a French skincare brand founded in 1957 and owned by Bridgepoint Group plc since 2024.

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

Popular RoC vs A+ products

Questions and answers

RoC or A+: which is better?

RoC is better for a wider variety of skin types, since the products on this page feature key ingredients like retinol and vitamin C that help reduce wrinkles and boost radiance. A+ offers just one fragrance-free relief cream, which has lower fit levels for oily and combination skin.

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What is the difference between RoC and A+?

RoC offers a wide range of products including many with retinol that helps reduce fine lines, whereas A+ is an independent Indian brand featuring just one product on this page, the 345 Relief Cream. Lovi rates RoC with High fit for mature, acne-prone, and dry skin on this page, while the A+ cream shows lower fit levels like Low for combination and oily skin.

The Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 2000Archives of Dermatology, 2007

RoC or A+: which moisturizer is better?

For moisturizers, RoC offers options like its Retinol Correxion Line Smoothing Max Hydration Cream, which Lovi rates as High for mature skin and skin with dark spots, while the A+ moisturizer on this page is the 345 Relief Cream. Reviewers note that RoC products help reduce fine lines, though some report skin irritation.

The Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 2000Archives of Dermatology, 2007

Which is more affordable, RoC or A+?

Reviews note that RoC offers good value, while the products on this page for A+ do not have pricing mentioned.

Which causes fewer breakouts, RoC or A+?

When it comes to breakouts, RoC offers the products on this page with High fit levels for acne-prone skin, whereas A+ has an Average fit level for acne-prone skin. Reviewers note that RoC helps reduce wrinkles and smooths texture, though some users experience skin irritation.

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

RoC has been around longer than A+, having been founded in France in 1957 compared to A+, which was established in India in 1990.

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

Yes, 10 of the 12 RoC products on this page list no fragrance, while the Retinol Correxion Deep Wrinkle Serum and Multi Correxion Revive + Glow Daily Serum do. In comparison, every product on the A+ page lists no fragrance in its ingredients.

Which brand offers products specifically tailored for mature skin?

RoC offers multiple products on this page tailored for mature skin, which Lovi rates as a High fit for items like the Retinol Correxion Line Smoothing Eye Cream and BARRIER RENEW AM MOISTURIZER SPF 30. Its key ingredients include retinol, which helps stimulate collagen accumulation in naturally aged human skin.

The Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 2000Archives of Dermatology, 2007

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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