# BABOR vs Carotone

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BABOR and Carotone are distinct skincare lines created for specific complexions. The German brand founded in 1956 is deeply loved for its refined exfoliants and rich moisturizers, while the second label is known for its targeted [serums](https://lovi.care/skincare/ingredients/serum) and carefully crafted formulas. Both brands suit dry, normal, and combination skin best, owing to their gentle yet effective nature. They differ primarily in their heritage and precise active ingredients, with the former offering thoughtful formulas to elevate daily routines and the latter supporting a radiant and even complexion through regular use.

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

[en.babor-beauty-group.com](https://en.babor-beauty-group.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2025/03/BABOR-BEAUTY-GROUP_Overview-_-eng2026-1.pdf) [de.wikipedia.org](https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Babor) [us.babor.com](https://us.babor.com/393/service/babor/about/about-babor)

This page compares some of the most popular BABOR 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=pg519e8bccce).

### Popular BABOR vs Carotone products

#### BABOR

- [Enzyme Cleanser](https://lovi.care/skincare/p/babor/enzyme-cleanser/for/sensitive-skin) — Superior fit — [$40.00 at Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BPSJ3LT4?tag=lovi-care-web-product-20&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1)
- [Hydra Plus](https://lovi.care/skincare/p/babor/hydra-plus/for/dry-sensitive-skin) — Superior fit

#### Carotone

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

## Questions and answers

### BABOR or Carotone: which is better?

BABOR is better than Carotone, as Lovi rates its Enzyme Cleanser as a Superior fit across all listed skin types. Meanwhile, Carotone only achieves an Average fit for its products on this page.

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

BABOR products on this page achieve a Superior fit for multiple skin types, whereas Carotone achieves an Average fit across the board. Lovi rates BABOR's Enzyme Cleanser as a Superior fit for sensitive skin.

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

This public Lovi page does not mention prices for either BABOR or Carotone, so it is not possible to tell which brand is more affordable.

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

BABOR products on this page achieve a Superior fit for acne-prone skin, while Carotone achieves an Average fit. For sensitive skin, BABOR offers a Superior fit with its Enzyme Cleanser, whereas Carotone achieves an Average fit.

### When were BABOR and Carotone founded and who owns them?

BABOR was founded in Germany in 1956 and has been owned by BABOR BEAUTY GROUP since 1962, while Carotone was founded in 2009 and is owned by Nouvelle Parfumerie Gandour.

### Which products from BABOR and Carotone contain fragrance according to their pages?

Among the products on this page, only BABOR Hydra Plus contains fragrance, while the BABOR Enzyme Cleanser and Carotone Brightening Cream list no fragrance.

### How does the Lovi fit level for dry skin compare between BABOR's Enzyme Cleanser and Carotone's Brightening Cream?

For dry skin, BABOR has a Superior Lovi fit with its Enzyme Cleanser, while Carotone's Brightening Cream reaches an Average fit.

## Research behind their key ingredients

- [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
- [Bacterial cellulose membranes as drug delivery systems: an in vivo skin compatibility study](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23973717/) Cellulose · European Journal of Pharmaceutics and Biopharmaceutics, 2014
- [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
- [Vitamin C mesotherapy versus topical application for gingival hyperpigmentation: a clinical and histopathological study](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33966113/) Ascorbic acid · Clinical Oral Investigations, 2021
- [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
- [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 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
- [Borage Oil Treated with Immobilized Lipase Inhibits Melanogenesis](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33128473/) Lipase · Lipids, 2020
- [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
- [Glycerol crosslinked vitamin E loaded xanthan gum and gellan gum nanoemulgels for topical management of dry skin](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41224059/) Xanthan gum · International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, 2025
- [A novel facial moisturizer containing Saccharide isomerate accelerates skin barrier restoration following intense pulsed light treatment: a randomized split-face study](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41211697/) Saccharide isomerate · The Journal of Dermatological Treatment, 2025
- [Efficacy and safety of combination cream of stimu-tex AS™ (spent grain wax, Argania Spinosa Kernel oil, Butyrospermum Parkii (shea butter) extract), and saccharide isomerate after fractional CO2 laser procedure: split-face, double blinded, randomized controlled trial](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41134387/) Saccharide isomerate · Lasers in Medical Science, 2025
- [Saccharide isomerate ameliorates cosmetic scalp conditions in a Chinese study population](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35279940/) Saccharide isomerate · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2023

## The brands

- German skincare: [BABOR](https://lovi.care/skincare/brands/babor)
- Skincare: [Carotone](https://lovi.care/skincare/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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