# Bayer vs OPTASE Page: https://lovi.care/skincare/au/compare/bayer-vs-optase 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 OPTASE 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=pgcd486c4984). ### Popular Bayer vs OPTASE products #### Bayer - [Skinoren Cream 20%](https://lovi.care/skincare/au/p/bayer/skinoren-cream-20/for/oily-skin) — High fit #### OPTASE - [LIFE SENSITIVE EYE MAKEUP REMOVER](https://lovi.care/skincare/au/p/optase/life-sensitive-eye-makeup-remover/for/sensitive-skin) — High fit ## Questions and answers ### Which is more affordable, Bayer or OPTASE? This page does not provide pricing or affordability information for Bayer or OPTASE. ### Which brand was founded earlier, Bayer or OPTASE? Bayer was founded earlier, in 1863 in Germany, whereas OPTASE was founded in 2016. ### Do either Bayer or OPTASE products contain fragrance? Every product on this page from both Bayer and OPTASE lists no fragrance in its ingredients. ### How does the Lovi fit level for sensitive skin differ between Bayer's Skinoren Cream and OPTASE's Life Sensitive Eye Makeup Remover? For sensitive skin, Lovi rates Bayer's Skinoren Cream as High and OPTASE's LIFE SENSITIVE EYE MAKEUP REMOVER as High as well. ## 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/) Hyaluronic acid · Dermatologic Therapy, 2022 - [Topical use of dexpanthenol in skin disorders](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12113650/) Vitamin b5 · American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2002 - [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 - [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/) Vitamin b5 · The Journal of Dermatological Treatment, 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 - [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/) Vitamin b5 · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2025 - [Investigating the Effects of a Manuka Honey, Royal Jelly, and Bee Venom-Derived Face Serum on Skin Health and Signs of Aging](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40291268/) Manuka honey · Cureus, 2025 ## The brands - German skincare: [Bayer](https://lovi.care/skincare/au/brands/bayer) - Skincare: [OPTASE](https://lovi.care/skincare/au/brands/optase) ## More comparisons - [SKIN1004 vs Bayer](https://lovi.care/skincare/au/compare/skin1004-vs-bayer) - [SKIN1004 vs OPTASE](https://lovi.care/skincare/au/compare/skin1004-vs-optase) - [Anua vs Bayer](https://lovi.care/skincare/au/compare/anua-vs-bayer) - [Anua vs OPTASE](https://lovi.care/skincare/au/compare/anua-vs-optase) - [Medicube vs Bayer](https://lovi.care/skincare/au/compare/medicube-vs-bayer) - [Medicube vs OPTASE](https://lovi.care/skincare/au/compare/medicube-vs-optase) - [The Ordinary vs Bayer](https://lovi.care/skincare/au/compare/the-ordinary-vs-bayer) - [The Ordinary vs OPTASE](https://lovi.care/skincare/au/compare/the-ordinary-vs-optase) - [Beauty of Joseon vs Bayer](https://lovi.care/skincare/au/compare/beauty-of-joseon-vs-bayer) - [Beauty of Joseon vs OPTASE](https://lovi.care/skincare/au/compare/beauty-of-joseon-vs-optase) - [COSRX vs Bayer](https://lovi.care/skincare/au/compare/cosrx-vs-bayer) - [COSRX vs OPTASE](https://lovi.care/skincare/au/compare/cosrx-vs-optase) - [CeraVe vs Bayer](https://lovi.care/skincare/au/compare/cerave-vs-bayer) - [CeraVe vs OPTASE](https://lovi.care/skincare/au/compare/cerave-vs-optase) - [La Roche-Posay vs Bayer](https://lovi.care/skincare/au/compare/la-roche-posay-vs-bayer) - [La Roche-Posay vs OPTASE](https://lovi.care/skincare/au/compare/la-roche-posay-vs-optase) - [Dr. Althea vs Bayer](https://lovi.care/skincare/au/compare/dr-althea-vs-bayer) - [Dr. Althea vs OPTASE](https://lovi.care/skincare/au/compare/dr-althea-vs-optase) - [Some By Mi vs Bayer](https://lovi.care/skincare/au/compare/some-by-mi-vs-bayer) - [Some By Mi vs OPTASE](https://lovi.care/skincare/au/compare/some-by-mi-vs-optase) ## 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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