# A+ vs Principia Page: https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/compare/a-vs-principia The Lovi Fit is the same in every country; only the stores and prices differ, and the ones here are for Singapore. A+ and Principia are two skincare brands known for their thoughtful formulas. The former is an Indian brand founded in 1990, beloved for gentle moisturizers and mild compositions that suit sensitive skin best, with the 345 Relief Cream standing out for acne-prone skin. Meanwhile, the latter is widely loved for thoughtful cleansers and precise formulas that suit balanced to oily skin best, featuring the Gel de Limpeza GL-01 as a standout for acne-prone skin. While both help maintain a healthy, balanced complexion, the first reliably supports daily moisture balance. A+ is an Indian skincare brand founded in 1990. [pitchbook.com](https://pitchbook.com/profiles/company/554388-85) This page compares some of the most popular A+ and Principia products; for every product of both brands, with a fit score for your own skin, [use the Lovi app](https://app.pora.ai/vqqJ/j1xj2b6o?af_sub2=compare&af_sub3=selection_note&af_sub4=pg2763f509f9). ### Popular A+ vs Principia products #### A+ - [345 Relief Cream](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/p/a/345-relief-cream/for/sensitive-skin) — Average fit #### Principia - [Gel de Limpeza GL-01](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/p/principia/gel-de-limpeza-gl-01/for/oily-skin) — Average fit ## Questions and answers ### A+ or Principia: which is better? Neither A+ nor Principia is universally better, as Lovi rates both brands as having average fit for most skin types on this page. Every product on this page from both brands also lists no fragrance in its ingredients. ### What is the difference between A+ and Principia? A+ was founded in 1990 in India by an independent owner, while Principia was founded in 2020 by Viziera Participacoes Ltda. Lovi rates the 345 Relief Cream by A+ as average for dry skin and low for combination skin, whereas the Gel de Limpeza GL-01 by Principia is rated average for combination skin and caution for dry skin. ### Which is more affordable, A+ or Principia? This page does not provide pricing or affordability information for A+ or Principia. ### Which causes fewer breakouts, A+ or Principia? A+ products on this page get an Average Lovi fit for acne-prone skin, while Principia's Gel de Limpeza GL-01 gets a Low fit. [Salicylic acid](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/ingredients/salicylic-acid) helps prevent acne relapse. [BioMed Research International, 2020](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33150170/) ### Which brand is older, A+ or Principia? A+ is older, having been founded in 1990 in India, while Principia was founded more recently in 2020. ### Who owns Principia compared to A+? Principia is owned by Viziera Participações Ltda., whereas A+ is owned by an independent owner. ### How do the Lovi fit levels for oily acne-prone skin compare between A+ 345 Relief Cream and Principia Gel de Limpeza GL-01? For oily acne-prone skin, Lovi rates A+ 345 Relief Cream as Average and Principia Gel de Limpeza GL-01 as Average. ## Research behind their key ingredients - [The effect of niacinamide on reducing cutaneous pigmentation and suppression of melanosome transfer](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12100180/) Niacinamide · The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002 - [Topical use of dexpanthenol in skin disorders](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12113650/) Panthenol · American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2002 - [Ceramide 1 and ceramide 3 act synergistically on skin hydration and the transepidermal water loss of sodium lauryl sulfate-irritated skin](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/18717861/) Ceramide np · International Journal of Dermatology, 2008 - [Clinical, biometric and structural evaluation of the long-term effects of a topical treatment with ascorbic acid and madecassoside in photoaged human skin](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/18503551/) Centella asiatica leaf extract · Experimental Dermatology, 2008 - [The 24-hour skin hydration and barrier function effects of a hyaluronic 1%, glycerin 5%, and Centella asiatica stem cells extract moisturizing fluid: an intra-subject, randomized, assessor-blinded study](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28860834/) Glycerin · Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017 - [Randomized controlled study for the anti-aging effect of human adipocyte-derived mesenchymal stem cell media combined with niacinamide after laser therapy](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33103316/) Niacinamide · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2021 - [A new topical panthenol-containing emollient: Results from two randomized controlled studies assessing its skin moisturization and barrier restoration potential, and the effect on skin microflora](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27425824/) Panthenol · The Journal of Dermatological Treatment, 2017 - [Senomorphic activity of a combination of niacinamide and hyaluronic acid: correlation with clinical improvement of skin aging](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39009698/) Niacinamide · Scientific Reports, 2024 - [A Double-Blinded, Randomized, Vehicle-Controlled Study of the Efficacy of Moisturizer Containing Licochalcone A, Decanediol, L-Carnitine, and Salicylic Acid for Prevention of Acne Relapse in Asian Population](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33150170/) Salicylic acid · BioMed Research International, 2020 - [Systematic Study of Paeonol/Madecassoside Co-Delivery Nanoemulsion Transdermal Delivery System for Enhancing Barrier Repair and Anti-Inflammatory Efficacy](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37446936/) Centella asiatica leaf extract · Molecules, 2023 - [Efficacy of a multitargeted, salicylic acid-based dermocosmetic cream compared to benzoyl peroxide 5% in Acne vulgaris: Results from a randomized study](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37941097/) Salicylic acid · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2024 - [A Lipid Mixture Enriched by Ceramide NP with Fatty Acids of Diverse Chain Lengths Contributes to Restore the Skin Barrier Function Impaired by Topical Corticosteroid](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34348350/) Ceramide np · Skin Pharmacology and Physiology, 2022 - [Efficacy and safety of moisturizer containing 5% panthenol, madecassoside, and copper-zinc-manganese versus 0.02% triamcinolone acetonide cream in decreasing adverse reaction and downtime after ablative fractional carbon dioxide laser resurfacing: A split-face, double-blinded, randomized, controlled trial](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30945430/) Centella asiatica leaf extract · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2019 - [A Salicylic Acid-Based Dermocosmetic is Effective as an Adjunct to Benzoyl Peroxide for Mild to Moderate Acne and as Monotherapy in Maintenance Post Benzoyl Peroxide](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38051857/) Salicylic acid · Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2023 - [Development of solid lipid microparticles (SLMs) containing asiatic acid for topical treatment of acne: Characterization, stability, in vitro and in vivo anti-acne assessment](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38460769/) Centella asiatica leaf extract · International Journal of Pharmaceutics, 2024 - [Evaluation of the Efficacy and Safety of a Panthenol-Enriched Mask for Skin Barrier Recovery After Facial Laser Treatment: Results of a Double-Blind Randomized Controlled Study](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40613435/) Panthenol · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2025 - [Impact of dermal emulsions containing diacyl phospholipids, mono acyl phospholipids, sodium lauryl ether sulfate and polysorbate 80 in combination with UVA irradiation on human skin physiology in vivo: A pilot study](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42617898/) Sodium laureth sulfate · International Journal of Pharmaceutics, 2026 ## The brands - Indian skincare: [A+](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/brands/a) - Skincare: [Principia](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/brands/principia) ## More comparisons - [SKIN1004 vs A+](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/compare/skin1004-vs-a) - [SKIN1004 vs Principia](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/compare/skin1004-vs-principia) - [Anua vs A+](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/compare/anua-vs-a) - [Anua vs Principia](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/compare/anua-vs-principia) - [Medicube vs A+](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/compare/medicube-vs-a) - [Medicube vs Principia](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/compare/medicube-vs-principia) - [The Ordinary vs A+](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/compare/the-ordinary-vs-a) - 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[Some By Mi vs Principia](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/compare/some-by-mi-vs-principia) ## About the Lovi Fit Lovi: Unbiased, science-based skincare AI trained on real user outcomes. Lovi compares products by their fit scores, calculated from the full ingredient list with brand-independent rules its 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. Levels from best to worst: Superior, High, Average, Low, Caution, Warning. Behind this comparison: Nadia Kapleva, MS (Co-founder, Medical Director); Alexey Shagraev, PhD (Co-founder, CEO and CTO); Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc (Medical Board); Aishani Shah, MD (Medical Board); Asya Zubkova, MS (Medical Board); Hanna Kurets, MD (Medical Board, Medical Advisor); Elina Nazarenko, MD (Medical Board); Victoria Derkova, MS (Medical Board). Page built Nov 8, 2026. 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