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Avène vs BABOR

Rated by Lovi · Unbiased, science-based skincare AI trained on real user outcomes · How the Fit score works

Avène and BABOR are two established European skincare brands defined by science-backed formulations and thoughtful daily routines. The French house offers rich moisturizers, reliable sunscreens, targeted serums, gentle cleansers, and hydrating glycerin that suit oily acne-prone and acne-prone skin best, while the German house is known for refined exfoliants and rich moisturizers that suit dry, normal, and combination skin best. While both bring a sense of calm and balance to the complexion, they differ in their heritage, foundational ingredients, and targeted skin types.

Avène is a French skincare brand founded in 1990 and owned by Fondation Pierre Fabre.

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BABOR is a German skincare brand founded in 1956 and owned by BABOR BEAUTY GROUP since 1962.

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This page compares some of the most popular Avène and BABOR products; for every product of both brands, with a fit score for your own skin, use the Lovi app.

Popular Avène vs BABOR products

Questions and answers

Avène or BABOR: which is better?

Both brands offer targeted options, but BABOR's Enzyme Cleanser achieves a Superior Lovi fit across all skin types on this page. Meanwhile, Avène provides a wide range of specialized products featuring key ingredients like thermal water and glycerin, with select items like Eau Thermale Thermal Spring Water also reaching a Superior Lovi fit for dry, dry sensitive, and sensitive skin.

What is the difference between Avène and BABOR?

Avene is a French brand founded in 1990 and owned by Fondation Pierre Fabre, offering a large variety of products on this page such as thermal spring waters and serums, whereas BABOR is a German brand founded in 1956 and owned by the BABOR BEAUTY GROUP with just two products on this page, including the Enzyme Cleanser which has a Superior Lovi fit level for all skin types.

Avène or BABOR: which moisturizer is better?

For moisturizers, Avène provides several options like Tolerance Control Soothing Skin Recovery Balm that Lovi rates as High or Superior for dry skin, whereas BABOR Hydra Plus is rated as High for dry skin. Glycerin, a key ingredient across Avène products, helps support skin hydration.

Which is more affordable, Avène or BABOR?

The products on this page for Avène are sometimes noted by reviewers for their price point, while BABOR does not have pricing feedback mentioned.

Which causes fewer breakouts, Avène or BABOR?

When it comes to breakout control, the products on this page show that both Avène and BABOR feature items suited for acne-prone skin. For instance, Avène offers options like Cleanance Sunscreen and Cleanance Cleansing Gel which have a High Lovi fit level for acne-prone skin.

When were Avène and BABOR founded and in which countries?

Avène was founded in France in 1990, while BABOR was founded in Germany in 1956.

Which products from Avène and BABOR have fragrance listed?

For Avène, the products on this page that list fragrance are Cleanance, Cleanance Cleansing Gel, Hydrance+, Cold Cream, Vitamin Activ Cg Radiance Concentrated Serum, Milk Cleanser, Soothing Radiance Mask, and Ultra Fluid. For BABOR, the product on this page that lists fragrance is Hydra Plus.

How does the Lovi fit level for dry skin compare between Avène's Cold Cream and BABOR's Hydra Plus?

For dry skin, Lovi rates Avène's Cold Cream at an Average fit level, while BABOR's Hydra Plus has a High fit level.

Research behind their key ingredients

Behind this comparison

Lovi compares products by their fit scores, calculated from the full ingredient list with brand-independent rules our 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.

  • Nadia Kapleva, MS

    Nadia Kapleva, MS

    Co-founder, Medical Director

    Cosmetic chemist, cosmetologist, aesthetic products developer

  • Alexey Shagraev, PhD

    Alexey Shagraev, PhD

    Co-founder, CEO and CTO

    PhD in computer science, 3x US patent holder, ex-Google, ex-Yandex

  • Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc

    Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc

    Medical Board

    Aesthetic medicine practitioner, MSc in Longevity and Anti-Aging Medicine

  • Aishani Shah, MD

    Aishani Shah, MD

    Medical Board

    Specialist dermatologist, MBBS, MD, IFAAD

  • Asya Zubkova, MS

    Asya Zubkova, MS

    Medical Board

    Cosmetic chemist, SCS, IFSCC member

  • Hanna Kurets, MD

    Hanna Kurets, MD

    Medical Board, Medical Advisor

    Dermatology MD

  • Elina Nazarenko, MD

    Elina Nazarenko, MD

    Medical Board

    Dermatology and diagnostic consultant

  • Victoria Derkova, MS

    Victoria Derkova, MS

    Medical Board

    Cosmetic chemist, cosmetic development technologist

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