# BABOR vs OPTASE

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BABOR and OPTASE are respected skincare lines offering thoughtful formulas that elevate daily routines. The German brand founded in 1956 is deeply loved for its refined exfoliants and rich moisturizers, while the other is deeply loved for its gentle makeup removers and carefully balanced formulas. The first suits dry, normal, and combination skin best, whereas the second suits sensitive, dry, and irritated skin best due to their soothing and restorative qualities. They differ primarily in their standout solutions, with the former offering the Enzyme Cleanser for acne-prone skin and the Hydra Plus for dark spots, and the latter providing the LIFE SENSITIVE EYE MAKEUP REMOVER for acne-prone skin.

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 OPTASE 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=pgdcba6a039c).

### Popular BABOR vs OPTASE products

#### BABOR

- [Enzyme Cleanser](https://lovi.care/skincare/es/p/babor/enzyme-cleanser/for/sensitive-skin) — Superior fit — [€16.15 at Amazon](https://www.amazon.de/dp/B0BPSJ3LT4?tag=lovi-care-web-product05-21&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1)
- [Hydra Plus](https://lovi.care/skincare/es/p/babor/hydra-plus/for/dry-sensitive-skin) — Superior fit

#### OPTASE

- [LIFE SENSITIVE EYE MAKEUP REMOVER](https://lovi.care/skincare/es/p/optase/life-sensitive-eye-makeup-remover/for/sensitive-skin) — High fit

## Questions and answers

### BABOR or OPTASE: which is better?

BABOR is generally better because its products on this page achieve a Superior Lovi fit across multiple skin types, whereas OPTASE ranges from High to Low. BABOR's Hydra Plus helps moisturize dry skin, and topical [hyaluronic acid](https://lovi.care/skincare/es/ingredients/hyaluronic-acid) helps improve skin quality and signs of aging.

[Dermatologic Therapy, 2022](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36200921/)

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

BABOR features a German-founded lineup with Superior and High Lovi fits across many skin types, whereas OPTASE offers a 2016-founded eye makeup remover with High to Low fits depending on the skin type. Furthermore, every product from OPTASE on this page lists no fragrance, while BABOR includes fragrance in its Hydra Plus moisturizer.

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

The products on this page for both BABOR and OPTASE do not have pricing information available, so it is not possible to determine which brand is more affordable.

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

BABOR helps acne-prone skin better, with Lovi rating its Enzyme Cleanser as a Superior fit for acne-prone and oily acne-prone skin, whereas OPTASE features only a makeup remover rated at an Average fit for those skin types.

### How do the founding years and corporate ownership of BABOR and OPTASE compare?

BABOR was founded in Germany in 1956 and has been owned by the BABOR BEAUTY GROUP since 1962, whereas OPTASE was founded more recently in 2016 and is owned by the Scope Health Group.

### Which brand has more fragrance-free products listed on this page, BABOR or OPTASE?

OPTASE has more fragrance-free products on this page, as every OPTASE product lists no fragrance, while only 1 of 2 BABOR products does.

### How does the Lovi fit level of BABOR's Enzyme Cleanser compare to OPTASE's LIFE SENSITIVE EYE MAKEUP REMOVER for sensitive skin?

For sensitive skin, Lovi rates BABOR's Enzyme Cleanser as a Superior fit, whereas OPTASE's LIFE SENSITIVE EYE MAKEUP REMOVER is a High fit. BABOR's product helps exfoliate, while OPTASE's product is fragrance-free.

## 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/) Hyaluronic acid · Dermatologic Therapy, 2022
- [Topical use of dexpanthenol in skin disorders](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12113650/) Vitamin b5 · American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2002
- [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
- [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
- [A new topical panthenol-containing emollient: Results from two randomized controlled studies assessing its skin moisturization and barrier restoration potential, and the effect on skin microflora](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27425824/) Vitamin b5 · The Journal of Dermatological Treatment, 2017
- [Borage Oil Treated with Immobilized Lipase Inhibits Melanogenesis](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33128473/) Lipase · Lipids, 2020
- [Evaluation of the Efficacy and Safety of a Panthenol-Enriched Mask for Skin Barrier Recovery After Facial Laser Treatment: Results of a Double-Blind Randomized Controlled Study](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40613435/) Vitamin b5 · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2025
- [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
- [Investigating the Effects of a Manuka Honey, Royal Jelly, and Bee Venom-Derived Face Serum on Skin Health and Signs of Aging](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40291268/) Manuka honey · Cureus, 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/es/brands/babor)
- Skincare: [OPTASE](https://lovi.care/skincare/es/brands/optase)

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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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