# Bepantol skincare Page: https://lovi.care/skincare/brands/bepantol The Lovi Fit is the same in every country; only the stores and prices differ, and the ones here are for the United States. Bepantol is a Swiss skincare brand founded in 1944 and owned by Bayer AG since 2005. [en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bayer) Bepantol is widely loved for its nourishing moisturizers and thoughtful formulas. Its products suit dry, sensitive, and irritated skin best. The standout products for particular concerns include the Derma for acne-prone skin. These offerings provide gentle, reliable care for daily routines. This page covers some of the most popular Bepantol products; for the whole Bepantol range, with a fit score for every product, [use the Lovi app](https://app.pora.ai/vqqJ/j1xj2b6o?af_sub2=brand&af_sub3=selection_note&af_sub4=pgf08b041525). ### Bepantol moisturizers #### Moisturizers - [Derma](https://lovi.care/skincare/p/bepantol/derma/for/sensitive-skin) — Average fit ## Questions and answers ### Is Bepantol worth it? Bepantol is worth it because Lovi rates the brand's routines Superior for dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin. Every Bepantol product on this page is fragrance-free, and [panthenol](https://lovi.care/skincare/ingredients/panthenol) helps keep skin soft and smooth. [American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2002](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12113650/) [The Journal of Dermatological Treatment, 2017](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27425824/) ### What are Bepantol's best products? Bepantol does not feature standalone products that stand out as the absolute best, because the Bepantol products on this page are routines built around Derma. Lovi rates the Bepantol-focused routines Superior for dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin. ### Which Bepantol moisturizer is best for dry skin? Derma is the Bepantol moisturizer on this page for dry skin, where Lovi rates it Average. Panthenol helps keep skin soft and smooth by supporting the skin barrier. [American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2002](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12113650/) [The Journal of Dermatological Treatment, 2017](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27425824/) ### Does Bepantol cause breakouts? Bepantol Derma is unlikely to cause breakouts for most people, as Lovi rates it Average for acne-prone skin and oily acne-prone skin. Lovi rates the Bepantol-focused routine Superior for acne-prone skin. ### Is Bepantol fragrance-free? Yes, every one of the Bepantol products on this page lists no fragrance in its ingredients, making them a safe choice for keeping skin calm and comfortable. ### What are the key ingredients in Bepantol products? The key active ingredients in Bepantol products include panthenol and [glycerin](https://lovi.care/skincare/ingredients/glycerin), which help keep skin soft and support skin barrier recovery. Panthenol helps soothe dry skin, while glycerin helps lock in moisture. In addition, the Bepantol products on this page list no fragrance in their ingredients. [American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2002](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12113650/) ### How do I build a Bepantol skincare routine? To build a Bepantol skincare routine, apply the Derma moisturizer to keep skin soft and smooth. Lovi rates Bepantol-focused routines Superior for dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin. [American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2002](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12113650/) ### What are good alternatives to Bepantol? Galderma, Weleda, La Prairie, NEOCUTIS, Valmont, and Bepanthol are similar brands with pages on Lovi. ### Bepantol vs Galderma: which is better? Bepantol and Galderma perform similarly well, as Lovi rates both routines as Superior for dry, oily, combination, and acne-prone skin. For sensitive skin, the Bepantol-focused routine rates Superior while the Galderma-focused routine rates High. ### Who owns Bepantol, and where is it from? Bepantol is a Swiss brand founded in 1944, owned by Bayer AG since 2005. [en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bayer) ### Is Bepantol cruelty-free? PETA, Leaping Bunny, and Cruelty Free International, the registries Lovi checks, do not list Bepantol as cruelty-free. ## Research behind Bepantol's key ingredients - [Topical use of dexpanthenol in skin disorders](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12113650/) Panthenol · American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2002 - [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/) Panthenol · The Journal of Dermatological Treatment, 2017 - [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 ## Similar brands - 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[Dermalogica vs Bepantol](https://lovi.care/skincare/compare/dermalogica-vs-bepantol) - [Good Molecules vs Bepantol](https://lovi.care/skincare/compare/good-molecules-vs-bepantol) ## Popular brands - Korean skincare: [SKIN1004](https://lovi.care/skincare/brands/skin1004) - Korean skincare: [Anua](https://lovi.care/skincare/brands/anua) - Korean skincare: [Medicube](https://lovi.care/skincare/brands/medicube) - Canadian skincare: [The Ordinary](https://lovi.care/skincare/brands/the-ordinary) - Korean skincare: [Beauty of Joseon](https://lovi.care/skincare/brands/beauty-of-joseon) - Korean skincare: [COSRX](https://lovi.care/skincare/brands/cosrx) - American skincare: [CeraVe](https://lovi.care/skincare/brands/cerave) - French skincare: [La Roche-Posay](https://lovi.care/skincare/brands/la-roche-posay) - Korean skincare: [Dr. Althea](https://lovi.care/skincare/brands/dr-althea) - Korean skincare: [Some By Mi](https://lovi.care/skincare/brands/some-by-mi) - Korean skincare: [Torriden](https://lovi.care/skincare/brands/torriden) - 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Lovi rates every product from its 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 these ratings: 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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