# Skintific vs grace & stella

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Skintific and grace & stella are two popular skincare labels offering daily care for varied complexions. Skintific features moisturizers, [serums](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/ingredients/serum), and sunscreens utilizing targeted ingredients that suit oily, acne-prone, and combination skin best. Meanwhile, grace & stella is a Canadian brand known for nourishing eye products and moisturizers with carefully crafted formulas designed for all skin types. While both brands help maintain a balanced complexion, they differ in their specific focal points and ideal skin matches.

grace & stella is a Canadian skincare brand founded in 2016 and owned by Gravitiq since 2022.

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This page compares some of the most popular Skintific and grace & stella 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=pg51d3b3a158).

### Popular Skintific vs grace & stella products

#### grace & stella

- [Under Eye Mask](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/p/grace-and-stella/under-eye-mask/for/oily-skin) — Superior fit
- [Hyaluronic Acid Serum](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/p/grace-and-stella/hyaluronic-acid-serum/for/dry-sensitive-skin) — High fit

#### Skintific

- [5X Ceramide Barrier Moisture Gel](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/p/skintific/5x-ceramide-barrier-moisture-gel/for/dry-sensitive-skin) — High fit — [S$17.22 at YesStyle](https://www.yesstyle.com/en/skintific-5x-ceramide-barrier-moisture-gel-30g/info.html/pid.1136489178?curr=SGD&rco=SG)
- [MUGWORT](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/p/skintific/mugwort/for/dry-skin) — Average fit — [S$13.39 at YesStyle](https://www.yesstyle.com/en/skintific-mugwort-acne-clay-stick-40g/info.html/pid.1136489187?curr=SGD&rco=SG)
- [All Day Light Sunscreen Mist](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/p/skintific/all-day-light-sunscreen-mist/for/dark-spots) — High fit
- [AHA BHA PHA LHA Peeling Solution](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/p/skintific/aha-bha-pha-lha-peeling-solution/for/oily-acne-prone-skin) — High fit — [S$19.53 at YesStyle](https://www.yesstyle.com/en/skintific-12-aha-bha-pha-lha-peeling-solution-30ml/info.html/pid.1136493068?curr=SGD&rco=SG)
- [MATE FIT](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/p/skintific/mate-fit/for/oily-acne-prone-skin) — High fit — [S$16.34 at YesStyle](https://www.yesstyle.com/en/skintific-matte-fit-serum-sunscreen-spf50-pa-50g/info.html/pid.1136493008?curr=SGD&rco=SG)

## Questions and answers

### Skintific or grace & stella: which is better?

grace & stella has a High or Superior Lovi fit across all skin types for its Under Eye Mask, while Skintific offers more targeted options like the 5X Ceramide Barrier Moisture Gel, which has a High fit for dry skin and dry sensitive skin. Both brands have no fragrance in the products on this page.

[Scientific Reports, 2022](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35340018/) [International Journal of Dermatology, 2008](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/18717861/)

### What is the difference between Skintific and grace & stella?

Skintific is a newer brand founded in 2021 that features a wide range of products including moisturizers and [serums](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/ingredients/serum) with a High fit for oily acne-prone skin, while grace & stella was founded earlier in 2016 in Canada and offers targeted items like its Under Eye Mask which achieves a Superior fit for oily skin. Both brands offer products on this page that contain no fragrance in their ingredients.

### Skintific or grace & stella: which moisturizer is better?

For moisturizers, Skintific offers multiple options like 5X Ceramide Barrier Moisture Gel and [MUGWORT](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/ingredients/mugwort), while grace & stella features its [Hyaluronic Acid](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/ingredients/hyaluronic-acid) Serum. Lovi rates the Skintific 5X Ceramide Barrier Moisture Gel as High for dry skin and dry sensitive skin, and the grace & stella Hyaluronic Acid Serum also achieves a High fit for dry and dry sensitive skin.

[Scientific Reports, 2022](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35340018/) [Dermatologic Therapy, 2022](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36200921/)

### Which is more affordable, Skintific or grace & stella?

The products on this page do not list pricing information, so a comparison of affordability between Skintific and grace & stella cannot be made from the available details.

### Which causes fewer breakouts, Skintific or grace & stella?

grace & stella fits acne-prone skin well with products like its Under Eye Mask and Hyaluronic Acid Serum, which Lovi rates as High, while Skintific's range includes options rated from Caution to High for acne-prone skin.

### Which brand was founded earlier and in which country?

grace & stella was founded earlier in 2016 in Canada, while Skintific was founded in 2021.

### Do any products from Skintific or grace & stella contain fragrance?

Every product from Skintific and grace & stella listed on this page features no fragrance in its ingredients.

### How does the Lovi fit level for dry skin compare between the 5X Ceramide Barrier Moisture Gel and the Hyaluronic Acid Serum?

For dry skin, the 5X Ceramide Barrier Moisture Gel has a High Lovi fit level, and the Hyaluronic Acid Serum also has a High Lovi fit level. Both products help hydrate the skin barrier, as topical ceramides and sodium hyaluronate improve skin hydration and moisture retention.

[Dermatologic Therapy, 2022](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36200921/) [Scientific Reports, 2022](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35340018/)

## Research behind their key ingredients

- [Benefits of topical hyaluronic acid for skin quality and signs of skin aging: From literature review to clinical evidence](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36200921/) Sodium hyaluronate · Dermatologic Therapy, 2022
- [Topical use of dexpanthenol in skin disorders](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12113650/) Panthenol · American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2002
- [Moisturizing and Antiinflammatory Properties of Cosmetic Formulations Containing Centella asiatica Extract](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27168678/) Centella asiatica extract · Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2016
- [Topical Application of Centella asiatica in Wound Healing: Recent Insights into Mechanisms and Clinical Efficacy](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39458583/) Centella asiatica extract · Pharmaceutics, 2024
- [Alteration of barrier properties, stratum corneum ceramides and microbiome composition in response to lotion application on cosmetic dry skin](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35340018/) Ceramide · Scientific Reports, 2022
- [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, Ceramide eop · International Journal of 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
- [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
- [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
- [Microneedling by dermapen and glycolic acid peel for the treatment of acne scars: Comparative study](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30548170/) Glycolic acid · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2019
- [High molecular compounds (polysaccharides and proanthocyanidins) from Hamamelis virginiana bark: influence on human skin keratinocyte proliferation and differentiation and influence on irritated skin](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/11684194/) Witch hazel extract · Phytochemistry, 2001
- [Efficacy of a topical gel containing chitosan, chlorhexidine, allantoin and dexpanthenol for pain and inflammation control after third molar surgery: A randomized and placebo-controlled clinical trial](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32683390/) Allantoin · Medicina Oral, Patologia Oral Y Cirugia Bucal, 2020
- [The efficacy of glycolic acid, salicylic acid, gluconolactone, and licochalcone A combined with 0.1% adapalene vs adapalene monotherapy in mild-to-moderate acne vulgaris: a double-blinded within-person comparative study](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30858720/) Glycolic acid · Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2019
- [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 extract · Molecules, 2023
- [The pivotal role of Bifida Ferment Lysate on reinforcing the skin barrier function and maintaining homeostasis of skin defenses in vitro](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37218728/) Bifida ferment filtrate, Bifida lysate ferment · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 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
- [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
- [Efficacy and Tolerability of Topical Nicotinamide Plus Antibacterial Adhesive Agents and Zinc-Pyrrolidone Carboxylic Acid Versus Placebo as an Adjuvant Treatment for Moderate Acne Vulgaris in Indonesia: A Multicenter, Double-blind, Randomized, Controlled Trial](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32983333/) Zinc pca · The Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology, 2020
- [In vivo and in vitro evaluation of octyl methoxycinnamate liposomes](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24376350/) Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate · International Journal of Nanomedicine, 2013
- [Lactobionic acid in a natural alkylpolyglucoside-based vehicle: assessing safety and efficacy aspects in comparison to glycolic acid](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/20367666/) Lactobionic acid · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2010
- [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
- [A 10% Lactobionic acid-containing moisturizer reduces skin surface pH without irritation-An in vivo/in vitro study](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30859734/) Lactobionic acid · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2019
- [Functional properties and skin care effects of sodium trehalose sulfate](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38606717/) Trehalose · Skin Research and Technology, 2024
- [Facial disbiosis and UV filters](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39499337/) Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate · Archives of Dermatological Research, 2024
- [Efficacy of a Topical Formulation on Skin Hydration and Barrier Function in Individuals With Xerosis: A 28-Day Randomized, Split-Leg, Untreated-Controlled Trial](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42108609/) Dipotassium glycyrrhizate · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2026
- [Low-temperature extracted Portulaca oleracea L. as a functional ingredient in facial masks for photorejuvenation of sensitive skin](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41182319/) Portulaca oleracea extract · Cutaneous and Ocular Toxicology, 2025
- [Retrospective Review of Dermal Safety Studies of Organic Sunscreens](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40911743/) Homosalate · Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2025

## The brands

- Skincare: [Skintific](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/brands/skintific)
- Canadian skincare: [grace & stella](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/brands/grace-and-stella)

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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.

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