# Bayer vs MAËLYS

Page: https://lovi.care/skincare/de/compare/bayer-vs-maelys

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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)

This page compares some of the most popular Bayer and MAËLYS 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=pg46a6e4e0f4).

### Popular Bayer vs MAËLYS products

#### Bayer

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

#### MAËLYS

- [TOO-FINE](https://lovi.care/skincare/de/p/maelys/too-fine/for/sensitive-skin) — Low fit
- [RE-LURE Tight & Tone Body Serum](https://lovi.care/skincare/de/p/maelys/re-lure-tight-and-tone-body-serum/for/dry-sensitive-skin) — Average fit

### Bayer vs MAËLYS [serums](https://lovi.care/skincare/de/ingredients/serum) and treatments

#### Bayer

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

#### MAËLYS

- [TOO-FINE](https://lovi.care/skincare/de/p/maelys/too-fine/for/sensitive-skin) — Low fit

## Questions and answers

### Bayer or MAËLYS: which is better?

Bayer is generally better because its products on this page achieve High fits for oily, acne-prone, sensitive, and combination skin, whereas MAËLYS products mostly show Low or Caution fits across those same skin types. Additionally, every product on this page from Bayer lists no fragrance.

### What is the difference between Bayer and MAËLYS?

Bayer products on this page are a High fit for sensitive, combination, oily, and acne-prone skin, whereas MAËLYS products range from Low fit to Caution for those skin types. Additionally, every Bayer product on this page lists no fragrance, while one of the two MAËLYS products contains fragrance.

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

Neither Bayer nor MAËLYS can be called more affordable because this page does not list prices for either brand.

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

Bayer products on this page generally fit acne-prone skin at a High level, whereas MAËLYS products on this page fit it at a Low level or Caution. Every product on Bayer's page lists no fragrance, which helps reduce the risk of irritation.

### Which of the two brands has been around longer, Bayer or MAËLYS?

Bayer has been around much longer than MAËLYS, having been founded in Germany in 1863, whereas MAËLYS was established in 2017.

### Do either Bayer or MAËLYS products contain fragrance?

Every product from Bayer on this page lists no fragrance in its ingredients, while MAËLYS includes fragrance in RE-LURE Tight & Tone Body [Serum](https://lovi.care/skincare/de/ingredients/serum).

### How does the Lovi fit level for dry skin compare between Bayer's Skinoren Cream and MAËLYS's products?

Bayer's Skinoren Cream achieves a Low Lovi fit level for dry skin, while MAËLYS offers products with an Average fit level for dry skin. Every product on Bayer's page lists no fragrance, whereas one of MAËLYS's products contains fragrance.

## Research behind their key ingredients

- [Regulatory effects of Lactobacillus plantarum-GMNL6 on human skin health by improving skin microbiome](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33526970/) Lactobacillus · International Journal of Medical Sciences, 2021
- [Treatment of acne with a combination of propolis, tea tree oil, and Aloe vera compared to erythromycin cream: two double-blind investigations](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30588129/) Aloe barbadensis leaf juice · Clinical Pharmacology, 2018
- [Efficacy of probiotic-derived lotion from Lactobacillus paracasei MSMC 39-1 in mild to moderate acne vulgaris, randomized controlled trial](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35384257/) Lactobacillus · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2022
- [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
- [Botulinum toxin injection as a single or combined treatment with non-cross-linked high molecular weight and low molecular weight hyaluronic acid gel for neck rejuvenation: A randomized clinical trial](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35775872/) Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid · Dermatologic Therapy, 2022
- [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
- [Efficacy and Tolerability of Stable Hybrid Cooperative Complexes of High- and Low-Molecular Weight Hyaluronic Acid in Asian Patients: An Open-Label Study](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40921777/) Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid · Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, 2026
- [Evaluation of a retinol containing topical treatment to improve signs of neck aging](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37461826/) Glaucine · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2023
- [Nanocomplex of quaternized cyclodextrin grafted chitosan and hyaluronic acid for a skin delivery](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36279763/) Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid · Colloids and Surfaces. B, Biointerfaces, 2022
- [Clinical and histologic findings after use of a novel combined retinol, tripeptide, and glaucine containing cream in the treatment of photo-aged skin](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37584260/) Glaucine · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2023

## The brands

- German skincare: [Bayer](https://lovi.care/skincare/de/brands/bayer)
- Skincare: [MAËLYS](https://lovi.care/skincare/de/brands/maelys)

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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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