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Clinique vs A+

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

Clinique and A+ are established skincare brands offering gentle moisturizers and thoughtfully calibrated formulas designed to support daily moisture balance. The former is known for its serums, makeup removers, eye products, and more that combine hyaluronic acid, glycerin, and caffeine, while the latter is widely beloved for its mild composition. Clinique suits dry skin and oily skin best through formulations that balance moisture and control oil effectively, whereas A+ suits sensitive skin best. The two differ primarily in their ingredient profiles and target skin types, offering tailored solutions such as the Clarifying Do-Over Peel, the for Men Oil-Free Moisturizer, the Smart Clinical Repair Lifting Face + Neck Cream, and the 345 Relief Cream.

Clinique is an American skincare brand founded in 1968 and owned by The Estée Lauder Companies Inc..

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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 Clinique 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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Clinique vs A+ moisturizers

Questions and answers

Clinique or A+: which is better?

Clinique is the better choice on this page, as it offers a wide range of fragrance-free products with high Lovi fit levels for dry, oily, and combination skin types. In contrast, A+ features only a single moisturizer with average-to-low fit levels.

What is the difference between Clinique and A+?

Clinique features a large range of fragrance-free products on this page suited for dry, oily, and combination skin, while A+ is an independent Indian brand established in 1990 with only one moisturizer listed. The products on this page from Clinique offer various fit levels depending on the skin type, such as High fit for hydrating moisturizers, whereas A+ provides Average fit levels for sensitive and dry sensitive skin.

Clinique or A+: which moisturizer is better?

Clinique offers a much wider range of moisturizers with higher Lovi fit levels across multiple skin types compared to A+. Reviewers note that Clinique's moisturizers are hydrating, lightweight, and fast-absorbing.

Which is more affordable, Clinique or A+?

The products on this page from Clinique frequently receive reviews mentioning a high price point, whereas A+ has no price information or reviews available.

Which causes fewer breakouts, Clinique or A+?

A+ has no specific breakout feedback on this page, while the products on this page for Clinique sometimes note that they cause breakouts.

Which brand has a wider product selection on the page, Clinique or A+?

Clinique features a much wider product selection on the page with nineteen different skincare items, whereas A+ lists only one product. The products on this page for Clinique include cleansers, moisturizers, serums, and masks, while A+ offers just the 345 Relief Cream.

Do any products from Clinique or A+ contain fragrance in their ingredients?

No, every product on this page from Clinique and A+ lists no fragrance in its ingredients.

When was the company that owns Clinique founded?

The company that owns Clinique was founded in 1968.

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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