# Bayer vs Heliocare

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The Lovi Fit is the same in every country; only the stores and prices differ, and the ones here are for Germany.

Bayer is a German skincare brand founded in 1863 and owned by Bayer AG.

[en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bayer) [de.wikipedia.org](https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bayer_AG) [forbes.com](https://www.forbes.com/companies/bayer/) [prnewswire.com](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/wellspring-consumer-healthcare-acquires-iconic-otc-skin-care-brands-from-bayer-301789173.html)

Heliocare is a Spanish skincare brand founded in 2001 and owned by Cantabria Labs.

This page compares some of the most popular Bayer and Heliocare 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=pg99d8ef9042).

### Popular Bayer vs Heliocare products

#### Heliocare

- [360° Gel Oil-Free SPF 50+](https://lovi.care/skincare/de/p/heliocare/360-gel-oil-free-spf-50/for/dark-spots) — High fit

#### Bayer

- [Skinoren Cream 20%](https://lovi.care/skincare/de/p/bayer/skinoren-cream-20/for/oily-skin) — High fit

## Questions and answers

### Which is more affordable, Bayer or Heliocare?

Neither Bayer nor Heliocare is more affordable because the products on this page do not list any prices.

### Which causes fewer breakouts, Bayer or Heliocare?

Both Bayer and Heliocare achieve a High Lovi fit for acne-prone skin and oily acne-prone skin with the products on this page. [Azelaic acid](https://lovi.care/skincare/de/ingredients/azelaic-acid) helps manage acne, while Heliocare sunscreen protects skin with dark spots and UV-induced photodamage.

[Pharmaceutics, 2021](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33923739/)

### Which brand has products that are completely free of fragrance, Bayer or Heliocare?

Bayer has products that are completely free of fragrance because every product on this page from Bayer lists no fragrance in its ingredients. In contrast, Heliocare has fragrance in its sunscreen on this page.

### When was the company behind Bayer founded compared to the company behind Heliocare?

The company behind Bayer was founded in 1863, whereas the company behind Heliocare was founded later in 2001.

### Which country are the parent companies of Bayer and Heliocare originally from?

Bayer's parent company is originally from Germany, and Heliocare's parent company is originally from Spain.

## Research behind their key ingredients

- [A topical antioxidant solution containing vitamins C and E stabilized by ferulic acid provides protection for human skin against damage caused by ultraviolet irradiation](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/18603326/) Ferulic acid · Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, 2008
- [Protective effects of a topical antioxidant mixture containing vitamin C, ferulic acid, and phloretin against ultraviolet-induced photodamage in human skin](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19146606/) Ferulic acid · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2008
- [Topical or oral administration with an extract of Polypodium leucotomos prevents acute sunburn and psoralen-induced phototoxic reactions as well as depletion of Langerhans cells in human skin](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/9361129/) Polypodium leucotomos leaf extract · Photodermatology, Photoimmunology & Photomedicine, 1997
- [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/) Ferulic acid · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020
- [Inhibition of ultraviolet-induced formation of reactive oxygen species, lipid peroxidation, erythema and skin photosensitization by polypodium leucotomos](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/8897589/) Polypodium leucotomos leaf extract · Photodermatology, Photoimmunology & Photomedicine, 1996
- [Efficacy and Safety of Azelaic Acid Nanocrystal-Loaded In Situ Hydrogel in the Treatment of Acne Vulgaris](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33923739/) 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](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28860834/) Glycerin · Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017
- [Effects of 15% Azelaic Acid Gel in the Management of Post-Inflammatory Erythema and Post-Inflammatory Hyperpigmentation in Acne Vulgaris](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38734843/) Azelaic acid · Dermatology and Therapy, 2024
- [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](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36729399/) Azelaic acid · Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology, 2023
- [Clinical Development and Evaluation of a Multi-Component Dissolving Microneedle Patch for Skin Pigmentation Disorders](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37571190/) 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid · Polymers, 2023
- [Fractional microneedle radiofrequency with the application of vitamin C, E, and ferulic acid serum for neck skin rejuvenation: a prospective, double-blinded, split-neck, placebo-controlled trial](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40464749/) Ferulic acid · The Journal of Dermatological Treatment, 2025
- [Antioxidant and membrane-protective effects of the 3-O-ethyl ascorbic acid-cannabigerol system on UVB-irradiated human keratinocytes](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39778604/) 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid · Free Radical Biology & Medicine, 2025
- [Study of the soothing effects of troxerutin in alleviating skin sensitivity](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38720512/) Troxerutin · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2024

## The brands

- German skincare: [Bayer](https://lovi.care/skincare/de/brands/bayer)
- Spanish skincare: [Heliocare](https://lovi.care/skincare/de/brands/heliocare)

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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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