# Principia vs Sebamed

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Principia and Sebamed are thoughtful skincare brands recognized for maintaining a healthy, balanced complexion. The former is widely loved for its precise formulas and cleansers, suiting balanced to oily skin best, with standout products like the Gel de Limpeza GL-01 for acne-prone skin. Conversely, the latter is a German brand founded in 1967 and owned by Sebapharma GmbH & Co. KG that is known for its gentle cleansers and moisturizers relying on scientifically balanced formulas to maintain barrier health. Both offer reliable options, though Sebamed suits sensitive, reactive, and problematic skin best because of its skin-neutral pH, featuring standout products like the Facial Cleanser for acne-prone skin and the Clear Face Care Gel for skin with dark spots.

Sebamed is a German skincare brand founded in 1967 and owned by Sebapharma GmbH & Co. KG.

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This page compares some of the most popular Principia and Sebamed 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=pg8984188fa7).

### Popular Principia vs Sebamed products

#### Sebamed

- [Clear Face Care Gel](https://lovi.care/skincare/au/p/sebamed/clear-face-care-gel/for/oily-acne-prone-skin) — High fit
- [Facial Cleanser](https://lovi.care/skincare/au/p/sebamed/facial-cleanser/for/combination-skin) — High fit

#### Principia

- [Gel de Limpeza GL-01](https://lovi.care/skincare/au/p/principia/gel-de-limpeza-gl-01/for/oily-skin) — Average fit

## Questions and answers

### Principia or Sebamed: which is better?

Sebamed is better for oily acne-prone skin, with Lovi giving its Facial Cleanser a High fit compared to an Average fit for Principia's cleanser. Both brands list no fragrance in the products on this page.

### What is the difference between Principia and Sebamed?

Sebamed offers higher Lovi fit levels for oily and acne-prone skin with products like its Facial Cleanser and Clear Face Care Gel, whereas Principia reaches only Average fit for those skin types on this page. Every product listed for both brands contains no fragrance.

### Principia or Sebamed: which cleanser is better?

Sebamed offers a better cleanser for most users, as its Facial Cleanser achieves High fit levels for oily, combination, acne-prone, and sensitive skin types on this page. By comparison, the Principia cleanser achieves only Average fit levels across those same skin types.

### Which is more affordable, Principia or Sebamed?

This page does not contain pricing information for either Principia or Sebamed, so it is not possible to compare their affordability.

### Which causes fewer breakouts, Principia or Sebamed?

Sebamed is a better choice for breakouts because its Facial Cleanser achieves a High Lovi fit for acne-prone and oily acne-prone skin, while Principia has a Low fit for acne-prone skin. Both brands list no fragrance in the products on this page.

### When were Principia and Sebamed founded and where is Sebamed based?

Sebamed was founded in 1967 in Germany, while Principia was founded in 2020.

### Which brand has products with a High Lovi fit level for oily acne-prone skin?

Sebamed has products with a High Lovi fit level for oily acne-prone skin, specifically its Clear Face Care Gel and Facial Cleanser. Principia only reaches an Average fit for this skin type with its Gel de Limpeza GL-01.

### Do any of the products from Principia or Sebamed contain fragrance?

Every product on this page from both Principia and Sebamed lists no fragrance in its ingredients.

## 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
- [The effects of a topical gel containing chitosan, 0,2% chlorhexidine, allantoin and despanthenol on the wound healing process subsequent to impacted lower third molar extraction](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27475700/) Allantoin · Medicina Oral, Patologia Oral Y Cirugia Bucal, 2016
- [Treatment of acne with a combination of propolis, tea tree oil, and Aloe vera compared to erythromycin cream: two double-blind investigations](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30588129/) Aloe barbadensis leaf juice · Clinical Pharmacology, 2018
- [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 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
- [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
- [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
- [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 bark extract · Phytochemistry, 2001
- [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 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
- [Effect of seasonal and geographical differences on skin and effect of treatment with an osmoprotectant: Sorbitol](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23752031/) Sorbitol · Journal of Cosmetic Science, 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
- [Impact of dermal emulsions containing diacyl phospholipids, mono acyl phospholipids, sodium lauryl ether sulfate and polysorbate 80 in combination with UVA irradiation on human skin physiology in vivo: A pilot study](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42617898/) Sodium laureth sulfate · International Journal of Pharmaceutics, 2026

## The brands

- Skincare: [Principia](https://lovi.care/skincare/au/brands/principia)
- German skincare: [Sebamed](https://lovi.care/skincare/au/brands/sebamed)

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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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