Biore vs Bayer

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Research behind their key ingredients

• Benefits of topical hyaluronic acid for skin quality and signs of skin aging: From literature review to clinical evidence

  Hyaluronic acid · Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

• Anti-aging and brightening effects of a topical treatment containing vitamin C, vitamin E, and raspberry leaf cell culture extract: A split-face, randomized controlled trial

  Tocopherol · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020

• Psychophysical study of the effects of topical application of menthol in healthy volunteers

  Menthol · Pain, 2006

• Topical Formulation Containing Naringenin: Efficacy against Ultraviolet B Irradiation-Induced Skin Inflammation and Oxidative Stress in Mice

  Grapefruit fruit extract · PloS One, 2016

• Effect of a topical antioxidant serum containing vitamin C, vitamin E, and ferulic acid after Q-switched 1064-nm Nd:YAG laser for treatment of environment-induced skin pigmentation

  Tocopherol · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020

• Efficacy and Safety of Azelaic Acid Nanocrystal-Loaded In Situ Hydrogel in the Treatment of Acne Vulgaris

  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

  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

  Salicylic acid · BioMed Research International, 2020

• High molecular compounds (polysaccharides and proanthocyanidins) from Hamamelis virginiana bark: influence on human skin keratinocyte proliferation and differentiation and influence on irritated skin

  Witch hazel leaf 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

  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

  Salicylic acid · Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2023

• Effects of 15% Azelaic Acid Gel in the Management of Post-Inflammatory Erythema and Post-Inflammatory Hyperpigmentation in Acne Vulgaris

  Azelaic acid · Dermatology and Therapy, 2024

• Challenging the safety and efficacy of topically applied chlorogenic acid, apigenin, kaempferol, and naringenin by HET-CAM, HPLC-TBARS-EVSC, and laser Doppler flowmetry

  Grapefruit fruit extract · Frontiers in Chemistry, 2024

• Subclinical, non-erythematous irritation with an open assay model (washing): sodium lauryl sulfate (SLS) versus sodium laureth sulfate (SLES)

  Sodium laureth sulfate · Food and Chemical Toxicology, 2001

• 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

  Azelaic acid · Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology, 2023

• In vivo and in vitro evaluation of octyl methoxycinnamate liposomes

  Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate · International Journal of Nanomedicine, 2013

• Effect of seasonal and geographical differences on skin and effect of treatment with an osmoprotectant: Sorbitol

  Sorbitol · Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2013

• Influence of vitamin E acetate on stratum corneum hydration

  Tocopheryl acetate · Arzneimittel-Forschung, 1998

• Nanostructured Lipid Carrier Based Gel Containing α-Tocopherol and α-Tocopheryl Acetate for Synergistic Cutaneous Antiaging Efficacy

  Tocopheryl acetate · Scientific Reports, 2025

• Safety assessment on comedogenicity of dermatological products containing d-alpha tocopheryl acetate in Asian subjects: A double-blind randomized controlled trial

  Tocopheryl acetate · Contemporary Clinical Trials Communications, 2021

• Mitigation of ultraviolet-induced erythema and inflammation by para-hydroxycinnamic acid in human skin

  Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate · International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2025

• Facial disbiosis and UV filters

  Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate · Archives of Dermatological Research, 2024

• 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

  Sodium laureth sulfate · International Journal of Pharmaceutics, 2026

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