# Bayer vs SKIN&CO

Page: https://lovi.care/skincare/de/compare/bayer-vs-skin-and-co

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)

This page compares some of the most popular Bayer and SKIN&CO 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=pgcbed7e1977).

### Popular Bayer vs SKIN&CO products

#### Bayer

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

#### SKIN&CO

- [Truffle Therapy Serum](https://lovi.care/skincare/de/p/skin-and-co/truffle-therapy-serum/for/dry-skin) — Average fit

## Questions and answers

### Bayer or SKIN&CO: which is better?

Bayer is better for oily and acne-prone skin because Lovi rates its fit as High, whereas SKIN&CO only achieves an Average fit for those skin types. Additionally, every product on this page from Bayer lists no fragrance in its ingredients.

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

### What is the difference between Bayer and SKIN&CO?

Bayer products on this page have a High fit for oily, acne-prone, sensitive, and combination skin, while SKIN&CO achieves an Average fit across all skin types. Lovi finds that every Bayer product on this page has no fragrance, whereas the SKIN&CO moisturizer contains fragrance.

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

### Which is more affordable, Bayer or SKIN&CO?

I am sorry, but the provided page facts and studies do not contain pricing or affordability information for either Bayer or SKIN&CO.

### How does the founding year of Bayer compare to SKIN&CO?

Bayer was founded in 1863 in Germany, whereas SKIN&CO was founded much later in 2008. Both brands offer products on this page, but they differ significantly in their history.

### Which brand offers products with no fragrance listed in their ingredients?

Bayer offers fragrance-free options because every product on this page lists no fragrance in its ingredients, whereas SKIN&CO includes fragrance in its formulation.

### What is the Lovi fit level of SKIN&CO's Truffle Therapy Serum for dry skin?

Lovi rates SKIN&CO's Truffle Therapy [Serum](https://lovi.care/skincare/de/ingredients/serum) as an Average fit for dry skin.

## Research behind their key ingredients

- [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

## The brands

- German skincare: [Bayer](https://lovi.care/skincare/de/brands/bayer)
- Skincare: [SKIN&CO](https://lovi.care/skincare/de/brands/skin-and-co)

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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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