# A+ vs La Prairie

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A+ and La Prairie are luxury skincare lines established in India and Switzerland respectively, offering thoughtfully crafted moisturizers, [serums](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/ingredients/serum), and eye treatments designed to support daily moisture balance and targeted concerns. A+ is known for its gentle formulas featuring mild compositions that suit sensitive skin best, with the 345 Relief Cream serving as a standout product for acne-prone skin. Meanwhile, La Prairie is celebrated for refined products like the Skin [Caviar](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/ingredients/caviar) Luxe Cream, Skin Caviar Liquid Lift, and Skin Caviar Eye Lift, which suit mature skin and dry sensitive skin best. While both cater to delicate complexions, the Indian brand relies on simplified soothing care, whereas the Swiss house utilizes advanced formulations to address aging, dark spots, and firmness.

A+ is an Indian skincare brand founded in 1990.

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La Prairie is a Swiss skincare brand founded in 1978 and owned by maxingvest GmbH & Co. KGaA since 2003.

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This page compares some of the most popular A+ and La Prairie 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=pg798b6caab3).

### Popular A+ vs La Prairie products

#### La Prairie

- [Skin Caviar Luxe Cream](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/p/la-prairie/skin-caviar-luxe-cream/for/mature-skin) — Superior fit — [£1,157.08 at Amazon](https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07L8LW61B?tag=lovi-care-web-product-21&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1)
- [Skin Caviar Liquid Lift](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/p/la-prairie/skin-caviar-liquid-lift/for/mature-skin) — High fit — [£420.00 at Notino](https://www.notino.co.uk/la-prairie/skin-caviar-collection-firming-serum-with-caviar/p-16317798/)
- [Skin Caviar Eye Lift](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/p/la-prairie/skin-caviar-eye-lift/for/mature-skin) — High fit — [£365.00 at Notino](https://www.notino.co.uk/la-prairie/skin-caviar-eye-lift-eye-serum-with-lifting-effect/p-16260282/)
- [Essence of Skin Caviar Eye Complex](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/p/la-prairie/essence-of-skin-caviar-eye-complex/for/sensitive-skin) — High fit
- [Cellular Softening and Balancing Lotion](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/p/la-prairie/cellular-softening-and-balancing-lotion/for/dark-spots) — Average fit — [£157.00 at Notino](https://www.notino.co.uk/la-prairie/cellular-cleansing-emulsion-for-all-types-of-skin/p-91680/)

#### A+

- [345 Relief Cream](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/p/a/345-relief-cream/for/sensitive-skin) — Average fit

## Questions and answers

### A+ or La Prairie: which is better?

La Prairie is a better fit for mature skin, where it reaches a Superior level, while A+ reaches only an Average fit across all skin types. [Panax ginseng root extract](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/ingredients/ginseng) in La Prairie helps provide anti-aging effects.

[Journal of Ginseng Research, 2017](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28123324/)

### What is the difference between A+ and La Prairie?

La Prairie fits mature skin at a Superior level and dry sensitive skin at a High level, whereas the products on this page from A+ fit all listed skin types only at an Average level. Ginseng helps provide anti-aging effects in La Prairie products, and every product on this page from A+ lists no fragrance.

[Journal of Ginseng Research, 2017](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28123324/)

### A+ or La Prairie: which moisturizer is better?

La Prairie Skin [Caviar](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/ingredients/caviar) Luxe Cream is a better moisturizer than the A+ 345 Relief Cream because Lovi rates it High for dry skin and Superior for mature skin, whereas A+ only gets Average fit levels across those skin types. Ginseng in La Prairie may help with anti-aging effects.

[Journal of Ginseng Research, 2017](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28123324/)

### Which is more affordable, A+ or La Prairie?

A+ is more affordable, whereas La Prairie has exorbitant prices noted by reviewers. The products on this page for La Prairie come at a much higher cost.

### Which causes fewer breakouts, A+ or La Prairie?

La Prairie may cause breakouts for some, as its Skin Caviar Luxe Cream has a Caution fit level for oily skin, whereas A+'s moisturizer has an Average fit level for oily acne-prone skin.

### Which brand has more products that are free of fragrance?

A+ has more products on this page that are completely free of fragrance, whereas only one out of five La Prairie products lists no fragrance.

### What are the main criticisms reviewers have about La Prairie products?

Reviewers of the products on this page most often mention exorbitant prices and strong fragrance as main criticisms about La Prairie. They also frequently note subtle or slow results, and sometimes point out potential irritation.

### Which La Prairie products are recommended for mature skin?

For mature skin, Lovi rates Skin Caviar Luxe Cream as Superior, and Skin Caviar Liquid Lift, Skin Caviar Eye Lift, and Essence of Skin Caviar Eye [Complex](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/ingredients/complex) as High. Panax ginseng root extract helps provide anti-aging effects in skin.

[Journal of Ginseng Research, 2017](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28123324/)

## 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
- [Skin delivery of epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG) and hyaluronic acid loaded nano-transfersomes for antioxidant and anti-aging effects in UV radiation induced skin damage](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28155509/) Sodium hyaluronate · Drug Delivery, 2017
- [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
- [Antiaging effects of the mixture of Panax ginseng and Crataegus pinnatifida in human dermal fibroblasts and healthy human skin](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28123324/) Panax ginseng root extract · Journal of Ginseng Research, 2017
- [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
- [Green tea extract reduces induction of p53 and apoptosis in UVB-irradiated human skin independent of transcriptional controls](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/18631247/) Camellia sinensis leaf extract · Experimental Dermatology, 2009
- [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
- [Treatment of human skin with an extract of Fucus vesiculosus changes its thickness and mechanical properties](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/11917251/) Algae extract · Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2002
- [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
- [Structural characterization and in vivo evaluation of retinyl palmitate in non-ionic lamellar liquid crystalline system](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21411295/) Retinyl palmitate · Colloids and Surfaces. B, Biointerfaces, 2011
- [Anti-melanogenic property of ginsenoside Rf from Panax ginseng via inhibition of CREB/MITF pathway in melanocytes and ex vivo human skin](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34803425/) Panax ginseng root extract · Journal of Ginseng Research, 2021
- [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 leaf extract · Phytochemistry, 2001
- [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
- [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
- [Evaluation of dermal extracellular matrix and epidermal-dermal junction modifications using matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionization mass spectrometric imaging, in vivo reflectance confocal microscopy, echography, and histology: effect of age and peptide applications](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25817264/) Palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7 · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2015
- [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
- ['All-natural' anti-wrinkle emulsion serum with Acmella oleracea extract: A design of experiments (DoE) formulation approach, rheology and in vivo skin performance/efficacy evaluation](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34297422/) Acmella oleracea extract · International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2021
- [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
- [Enzyme-Treated Caviar Prevents UVB Irradiation-Induced Skin Photoaging](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36355008/) Caviar extract · Marine Drugs, 2022
- [Investigating the Anti-Aging Effects of Caviar Oil on Human Skin](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37652485/) Caviar extract · In Vivo, 2023
- [Treatment of Postinflammatory Hyperpigmentation Following Acne With Microneedling and Panax Ginseng-Derived Exosomes](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40672793/) Panax ginseng root extract · Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. Global Open, 2025
- [Effects of Investigational Moisturizers on the Skin Barrier and Microbiome following Exposure to Environmental Aggressors: A Randomized Clinical Trial and Ex Vivo Analysis](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37763018/) Yeast extract · Journal of Clinical Medicine, 2023
- [Dyspigmentation, skin physiology, and a novel approach to skin lightening](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24305422/) Yeast extract · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2013
- [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
- [The effect of a vitamin A palmitate and antioxidant-containing oil-based moisturizer on photodamaged skin of several body sites](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23438139/) Retinyl palmitate · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2013
- [Evaluation of the anti-aging effects of Zinc-α2-glycoprotein peptide in clinical and in vitro study](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38419415/) Glycoproteins · Skin Research and Technology, 2024
- [Preliminary safety and in vivo efficacy of Acmella oleracea extract-loaded glycolipid emulsion serum-Effects on ocular irritation, dermal absorption, and facial skin biophysical and microrelief properties](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39617635/) Acmella oleracea extract · International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2025
- [A method for maintaining the clinical results of 4% hydroquinone and 0.025% tretinoin with a cosmeceutical formulation](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25844613/) Yeast extract · Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2015
- [Human Stem Cell-Derived Skin Progenitors Produce Alpha 2-HS Glycoprotein (Fetuin): A Revolutionary Cosmetic Ingredient](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27168267/) Glycoproteins · Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2016
- [Efficacy and safety of combination cream of stimu-tex AS™ (spent grain wax, Argania Spinosa Kernel oil, Butyrospermum Parkii (shea butter) extract), and saccharide isomerate after fractional CO2 laser procedure: split-face, double blinded, randomized controlled trial](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41134387/) Shea butter, Saccharide isomerate · Lasers in Medical Science, 2025
- [Targeting Circadian Rhythm for the Regulation of Skin Collagen Metabolism](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41527525/) Palmitoyl tripeptide-1 · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2026
- [Mechanistic understanding and peptide ingredient screening for type III collagen via biological knowledge graph and molecular docking](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42683869/) Palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7 · International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2026
- [A novel facial moisturizer containing Saccharide isomerate accelerates skin barrier restoration following intense pulsed light treatment: a randomized split-face study](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41211697/) Saccharide isomerate · The Journal of Dermatological Treatment, 2025

## The brands

- Indian skincare: [A+](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/brands/a)
- Swiss skincare: [La Prairie](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/brands/la-prairie)

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## 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).

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