# Sebamed vs the purest

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Sebamed and the purest are two thoughtfully formulated skincare lines celebrated for reliable daily support. The German brand, founded in 1967 and owned by Sebapharma GmbH & Co. KG, offers scientifically balanced cleansers and moisturizers like the Facial Cleanser and Clear Face Care Gel, while the other brand is deeply cherished for its mild moisturizers and composed formulas. Both brands suit sensitive skin best, though the former also targets reactive, problematic, and acne-prone skin with its skin-neutral pH, whereas the latter gracefully cares for dry and combination skin. They ultimately differ through their specific ingredient philosophies, with the former maintaining a steady focus on barrier health and the latter earning praise through consistent, understated performance.

Sebamed is a German skincare brand founded in 1967 and owned by Sebapharma GmbH & Co. KG.

[sebamed.ae](https://sebamed.ae/en/article/2/Sebapharma) [sebamed.com](https://sebamed.com/en/info/company/about-us/) [en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sebamed) [de.wikipedia.org](https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sebamed)

This page compares some of the most popular Sebamed and the purest 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=pg39f244f0da).

### Popular Sebamed vs the purest products

#### Sebamed

- [Clear Face Care Gel](https://lovi.care/skincare/es/p/sebamed/clear-face-care-gel/for/oily-acne-prone-skin) — High fit — [€5.19 at Amazon](https://www.amazon.de/dp/B0GWMZBMSY?tag=lovi-care-web-product05-21&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1)
- [Facial Cleanser](https://lovi.care/skincare/es/p/sebamed/facial-cleanser/for/combination-skin) — High fit

#### the purest

- [solutions](https://lovi.care/skincare/es/p/the-purest/solutions/for/sensitive-skin) — High fit

## Questions and answers

### Sebamed or the purest: which is better?

Sebamed is a better choice for most skin types, as Lovi rates its products on this page as High or Average for skin types like oily acne-prone, combination, and sensitive skin, while the purest only reaches a High fit for sensitive skin. Additionally, every product from Sebamed on this page lists no fragrance.

### What is the difference between Sebamed and the purest?

Sebamed is better for oily acne-prone skin because Lovi rates its products on this page High for that skin type, while the purest gives a Low fit there. Every product on the Sebamed page has no fragrance, whereas the purest includes fragrance in its solutions moisturizer.

### Sebamed or the purest: which moisturizer is better?

Sebamed Clear Face Care Gel has a High Lovi fit for oily acne-prone skin, whereas the purest solutions has a Low fit for acne-prone skin, meaning Sebamed is the better moisturizer for acne-prone routines. [Glycerin](https://lovi.care/skincare/es/ingredients/glycerin) helps maintain skin hydration, and [panthenol](https://lovi.care/skincare/es/ingredients/panthenol) supports skin barrier restoration.

[The Journal of Dermatological Treatment, 2017](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27425824/)

### Which is more affordable, Sebamed or the purest?

This page does not provide pricing information to compare the affordability of Sebamed and the purest.

### Which causes fewer breakouts, Sebamed or the purest?

Sebamed is better for avoiding breakouts because the products on this page get a High Lovi fit for oily acne-prone and acne-prone skin, while the purest gets a Low fit. Every Sebamed product on this page also lists no fragrance.

### When were Sebamed and the purest founded, and which companies own them?

Sebamed was founded in 1967 in Germany and is owned by Sebapharma GmbH & Co. KG, while the purest was founded in 2020 and is owned by Evly Pharma Cosmetics.

### Do all Sebamed products on this page lack fragrance, and what is the fragrance status for the purest?

Yes, every Sebamed product on this page lists no fragrance in its ingredients, whereas the purest includes fragrance in its solutions product.

### How does the Lovi fit level for oily acne-prone skin compare between Sebamed's Clear Face Care Gel and the purest's solutions?

Sebamed has a High Lovi fit level for oily acne-prone skin with its Clear Face Care Gel, whereas the purest's solutions has a Low fit level. Every product on the Sebamed page lists no fragrance, while the purest's solutions contains fragrance.

## 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/) Panthenol · American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2002
- [Moisturizing and Antiinflammatory Properties of Cosmetic Formulations Containing Centella asiatica Extract](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27168678/) Centella asiatica · Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2016
- [The effects of a topical gel containing chitosan, 0,2% chlorhexidine, allantoin and despanthenol on the wound healing process subsequent to impacted lower third molar extraction](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27475700/) Allantoin · Medicina Oral, Patologia Oral Y Cirugia Bucal, 2016
- [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
- [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/) Panthenol · The Journal of Dermatological Treatment, 2017
- [Efficacy of a topical gel containing chitosan, chlorhexidine, allantoin and dexpanthenol for pain and inflammation control after third molar surgery: A randomized and placebo-controlled clinical trial](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32683390/) Allantoin · Medicina Oral, Patologia Oral Y Cirugia Bucal, 2020
- [High molecular compounds (polysaccharides and proanthocyanidins) from Hamamelis virginiana bark: influence on human skin keratinocyte proliferation and differentiation and influence on irritated skin](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/11684194/) Witch hazel · Phytochemistry, 2001
- [Systematic Study of Paeonol/Madecassoside Co-Delivery Nanoemulsion Transdermal Delivery System for Enhancing Barrier Repair and Anti-Inflammatory Efficacy](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37446936/) Centella asiatica · Molecules, 2023
- [Effect of seasonal and geographical differences on skin and effect of treatment with an osmoprotectant: Sorbitol](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23752031/) Sorbitol · Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2013
- [Antiaging, Brightening, and Antioxidant Efficacy of Fermented Bilberry Extract (Vaccinium myrtillus): A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39064646/) Vaccinium myrtillus · Nutrients, 2024
- [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/) Panthenol · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 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/) Shea butter · Lasers in Medical Science, 2025

## The brands

- German skincare: [Sebamed](https://lovi.care/skincare/es/brands/sebamed)
- Skincare: [the purest](https://lovi.care/skincare/es/brands/the-purest)

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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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