# Yepoda vs Sebamed

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Yepoda and Sebamed are German skincare brands offering thoughtful cleansers, [serums](https://lovi.care/skincare/au/ingredients/serum), and moisturizers based on carefully composed or scientifically balanced formulas. The newer brand suits those seeking gentle yet effective daily care, while the 1967 establishment best serves sensitive, reactive, and problematic skin because of its skin-neutral pH. For specific concerns, the former features The Repair Hero and The Bubble Double, whereas the latter relies on the Facial Cleanser and the Clear Face Care Gel. Ultimately, both differentiate through their underlying approaches, with the first supporting the skin with reliable, soothing results and the second maintaining a steady focus on barrier health.

Yepoda is a German skincare brand founded in 2020 and owned by Verlinvest since 2026.

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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 Yepoda 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=pg32301e4f25).

### Popular Yepoda vs Sebamed products

#### Yepoda

- [The Bubble Double](https://lovi.care/skincare/au/p/yepoda/the-bubble-double/for/oily-acne-prone-skin) — High fit
- [The Repair Hero](https://lovi.care/skincare/au/p/yepoda/the-repair-hero/for/acne-prone-skin) — Superior fit

#### 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

## Questions and answers

### Yepoda or Sebamed: which is better?

Both brands offer solid options depending on your skin type, with Lovi rating several of their fragrance-free products on this page as High or Superior for specific concerns like acne and dryness. Neither brand is universally better, as Yepoda stands out with a Superior fit for acne-prone skin using The Repair Hero, while Sebamed provides reliable everyday cleansers and gels.

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

Yepoda and Sebamed both offer fragrance-free German skincare, but Yepoda's The Repair Hero achieves a Superior Lovi fit for acne-prone skin while Sebamed's products on this page reach only High or Average fits across the board.

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

For oily acne-prone skin, Yepoda's The Bubble Due cleanser achieves a High Lovi fit, while Sebamed's Facial Cleanser also reaches a High Lovi fit. Both brands list no fragrance in the products on this page.

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

Neither Yepoda nor Sebamed is stated as more affordable since the provided page facts do not include pricing information for either brand.

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

Both Yepoda and Sebamed offer products on this page that are a High fit for oily acne-prone skin, meaning either brand helps manage breakouts well. The products on this page from both brands list no fragrance in their ingredients.

### Between Yepoda and Sebamed, which brand was founded earlier?

Sebamed was founded earlier in 1967 in Germany, whereas Yepoda was founded later in 2020.

### Do any of the Yepoda or Sebamed products listed on this page contain fragrance?

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

### Which company currently owns the Yepoda brand?

Verlinvest currently owns the Yepoda brand, having acquired it in 2026.

## 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
- [Mechanistic Basis and Clinical Evidence for the Applications of Nicotinamide (Niacinamide) to Control Skin Aging and Pigmentation](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34439563/) Niacinamide · Antioxidants, 2021
- [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
- [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
- [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
- [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
- [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
- [Fermented pomegranate extracts protect against oxidative stress and aging of skin](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34416060/) Punica granatum fruit extract · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2022
- [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
- [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 lysate ferment · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2023
- [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
- [Topical microemulsion containing Punica granatum extract: its control over skin erythema and melanin in healthy Asian subjects](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25610348/) Punica granatum extract · Postepy Dermatologii I Alergologii, 2014
- [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
- [Effects of topical copper tripeptide complex on CO2 laser-resurfaced skin](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/16847171/) Copper tripeptide-1 · Archives of Facial Plastic Surgery, 2006
- [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
- [Photoprotective, Antioxidant and Anti-Inflammatory Effects of Aged Punica granatum Extract: In Vitro and In Vivo Insights](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40755496/) Punica granatum extract · Food Science & Nutrition, 2025
- [Poly-γ-Glutamic Acid from a Novel Bacillus subtilis Strain: Strengthening the Skin Barrier and Improving Moisture Retention in Keratinocytes and a Reconstructed Skin Model](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39940752/) Polyglutamic acid · International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 2025
- [Augmented Skin Beneficial Effects of Thermus Thermophilus and Bacillus Subtilis Mixed-Culture Ferment Extract by Tripeptide GHK-Cu](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42573538/) Copper tripeptide-1 · Skin Research and Technology, 2026

## The brands

- German skincare: [Yepoda](https://lovi.care/skincare/au/brands/yepoda)
- 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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