# Bayer vs FRE Page: https://lovi.care/skincare/au/compare/bayer-vs-fre The Lovi Fit is the same in every country; only the stores and prices differ, and the ones here are for Australia. Bayer is a German skincare brand founded in 1863 and owned by Bayer AG. [en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bayer) [de.wikipedia.org](https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bayer_AG) [forbes.com](https://www.forbes.com/companies/bayer/) [prnewswire.com](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/wellspring-consumer-healthcare-acquires-iconic-otc-skin-care-brands-from-bayer-301789173.html) This page compares some of the most popular Bayer and FRE 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=pg347d4ae8e2). ### Popular Bayer vs FRE products #### Bayer - [Skinoren Cream 20%](https://lovi.care/skincare/au/p/bayer/skinoren-cream-20/for/oily-skin) — High fit #### FRE - [Argan Oil](https://lovi.care/skincare/au/p/fre/argan-oil/for/dry-sensitive-skin) — High fit ## Questions and answers ### What is the difference between Bayer and FRE? Bayer is best for oily, acne-prone, and sensitive skin on this page, while FRE fits dry and sensitive skin best. The products on this page from both brands contain no fragrance. [Pharmaceutics, 2021](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33923739/) [International Journal of Nanomedicine, 2014](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25143733/) ### Which is more affordable, Bayer or FRE? This page does not provide pricing or affordability information for either Bayer or FRE. ### Which brand is older, Bayer or FRE? Bayer is much older, having been founded in Germany in 1863, whereas FRE was founded more recently in 2016. ### Do any products from Bayer or FRE contain fragrance? Every product on this page from both Bayer and FRE lists no fragrance in its ingredients. ### Which brand was founded in Germany? Bayer was founded in Germany in 1863, whereas FRE was founded in 2016. ## Research behind their key ingredients - [Efficacy and Safety of Azelaic Acid Nanocrystal-Loaded In Situ Hydrogel in the Treatment of Acne Vulgaris](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33923739/) Azelaic acid · Pharmaceutics, 2021 - [Design, characterization, and clinical evaluation of argan oil nanostructured lipid carriers to improve skin hydration](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25143733/) Argania spinosa kernel oil argan kernel oil · International Journal of Nanomedicine, 2014 - [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 - [Effects of 15% Azelaic Acid Gel in the Management of Post-Inflammatory Erythema and Post-Inflammatory Hyperpigmentation in Acne Vulgaris](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38734843/) Azelaic acid · Dermatology and Therapy, 2024 - [The usefulness of a dermocosmetic containing Myrtus communis extract and azelaic acid for maintenance phase of adult female acne: Results from a randomized exploratory investigator-blinded comparative study](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36729399/) Azelaic acid · Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology, 2023 ## The brands - German skincare: [Bayer](https://lovi.care/skincare/au/brands/bayer) - Skincare: [FRE](https://lovi.care/skincare/au/brands/fre) ## More comparisons - [SKIN1004 vs Bayer](https://lovi.care/skincare/au/compare/skin1004-vs-bayer) - [SKIN1004 vs FRE](https://lovi.care/skincare/au/compare/skin1004-vs-fre) - [Anua vs Bayer](https://lovi.care/skincare/au/compare/anua-vs-bayer) - [Anua vs FRE](https://lovi.care/skincare/au/compare/anua-vs-fre) - [Medicube vs Bayer](https://lovi.care/skincare/au/compare/medicube-vs-bayer) - [Medicube vs FRE](https://lovi.care/skincare/au/compare/medicube-vs-fre) - [The Ordinary vs Bayer](https://lovi.care/skincare/au/compare/the-ordinary-vs-bayer) - [The Ordinary vs FRE](https://lovi.care/skincare/au/compare/the-ordinary-vs-fre) - [Beauty of Joseon vs Bayer](https://lovi.care/skincare/au/compare/beauty-of-joseon-vs-bayer) - [Beauty of Joseon vs FRE](https://lovi.care/skincare/au/compare/beauty-of-joseon-vs-fre) - [COSRX vs Bayer](https://lovi.care/skincare/au/compare/cosrx-vs-bayer) - [COSRX vs FRE](https://lovi.care/skincare/au/compare/cosrx-vs-fre) - [CeraVe vs Bayer](https://lovi.care/skincare/au/compare/cerave-vs-bayer) - [CeraVe vs FRE](https://lovi.care/skincare/au/compare/cerave-vs-fre) - [La Roche-Posay vs Bayer](https://lovi.care/skincare/au/compare/la-roche-posay-vs-bayer) - [La Roche-Posay vs FRE](https://lovi.care/skincare/au/compare/la-roche-posay-vs-fre) - [Dr. Althea vs Bayer](https://lovi.care/skincare/au/compare/dr-althea-vs-bayer) - [Dr. Althea vs FRE](https://lovi.care/skincare/au/compare/dr-althea-vs-fre) - [Some By Mi vs Bayer](https://lovi.care/skincare/au/compare/some-by-mi-vs-bayer) - [Some By Mi vs FRE](https://lovi.care/skincare/au/compare/some-by-mi-vs-fre) ## 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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