# Yepoda vs Carotone

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Yepoda and Carotone are skincare brands offering carefully crafted formulas and targeted [serums](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/ingredients/serum). The former is a German enterprise founded in 2020 and owned by Verlinvest since 2026, known for thoughtful cleansers and serums that suit those seeking gentle daily care best, including The Repair Hero for acne-prone skin and The Bubble Double for dark spots. Meanwhile, the latter is loved for its targeted serums, suiting dry, normal, and combination skin best, with standout items like the Brightening Cream for acne-prone skin. While both brands support the skin with reliable, soothing results or a radiant and even complexion, they differ primarily in their formulation approaches and ideal skin types.

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

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This page compares some of the most popular Yepoda and Carotone 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=pg45399de9c3).

### Popular Yepoda vs Carotone products

#### Yepoda

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

#### Carotone

- [Brightening Cream](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/p/carotone/brightening-cream/for/mature-skin) — Average fit

## Questions and answers

### Yepoda or Carotone: which is better?

Yepoda is generally better for acne-prone skin, where its [serum](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/ingredients/serum) achieves a superior Lovi fit level, whereas Carotone offers only average fits across all skin types.

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

Yepoda offers higher Lovi fit levels for acne-prone and mature skin with products like The Repair Hero, whereas Carotone provides only Average fits across skin types on this page. Every product on this page from both brands lists no fragrance in its ingredients.

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

The available public Lovi page facts do not provide pricing information to determine whether Yepoda or Carotone is more affordable.

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

Yepoda is a better fit for acne-prone skin, with its cleanser and serum reaching High and Superior fit levels on Lovi.

### Which brand was founded more recently, Yepoda or Carotone?

Yepoda was founded more recently in 2020, while Carotone was founded earlier in 2009.

### Do any products from Yepoda or Carotone contain fragrance?

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

### How does the Lovi fit level for dry skin compare between Yepoda's The Repair Hero and Carotone's Brightening Cream?

Yepoda's The Repair Hero has a High Lovi fit level for dry skin, whereas Carotone's Brightening Cream has an Average fit level.

## 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
- [Improvement of naturally aged skin with vitamin A (retinol)](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/17515510/) Retinol vitamin a · Archives of Dermatology, 2007
- [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](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31975502/) Ascorbic acid · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020
- [Prospective, randomized, double-blind assessment of topical bakuchiol and retinol for facial photoageing](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29947134/) Retinol vitamin a · The British Journal of Dermatology, 2019
- [Skin barrier disruption by sodium lauryl sulfate-exposure alters the expressions of involucrin, transglutaminase 1, profilaggrin, and kallikreins during the repair phase in human skin in vivo](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/18007579/) Sodium lauryl sulfate · The Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 2008
- [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](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32052907/) Ascorbic acid · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020
- [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
- [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 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
- [Changes in Skin Barrier Function after Repeated Exposition to Phospholipid-Based Surfactants and Sodium Dodecyl Sulfate In Vivo and Corneocyte Surface Analysis by Atomic Force Microscopy](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33804924/) Sodium lauryl sulfate · Pharmaceutics, 2021
- [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
- [A novel model of inflammatory pain in human skin involving topical application of sodium lauryl sulfate](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/20358390/) Sodium lauryl sulfate · Inflammation Research, 2010
- [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
- [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
- [Anatomical site differences of sodium lauryl sulfate-induced irritation: randomized controlled trial](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30637727/) Sodium lauryl sulfate · The British Journal of Dermatology, 2019
- [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/ca/brands/yepoda)
- Skincare: [Carotone](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/brands/carotone)

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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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