Bayer vs Augustinus Bader

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Research behind their key ingredients

• The effect of niacinamide on reducing cutaneous pigmentation and suppression of melanosome transfer

  Niacinamide · The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002

• Formation and stability of oil-in-water nanoemulsions containing rice bran oil: in vitro and in vivo assessments

  Rice bran oil · Journal of Nanobiotechnology, 2011

• Benefits of topical hyaluronic acid for skin quality and signs of skin aging: From literature review to clinical evidence

  Sodium hyaluronate · Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

• Topical use of dexpanthenol in skin disorders

  Panthenol · 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

  Ascorbic acid · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020

• Moisturizing and Antiinflammatory Properties of Cosmetic Formulations Containing Centella asiatica Extract

  Centella asiatica stem extract flower leaf, Centella asiatica extract · Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2016

• Resveratrol as a Multifunctional Topical Hypopigmenting Agent

  Resveratrol · International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 2019

• Vitamin C-squalene bioconjugate promotes epidermal thickening and collagen production in human skin

  Squalane · Scientific Reports, 2020

• Effects of Locally Applied Glycerol and Xylitol on the Hydration, Barrier Function and Morphological Parameters of the Skin

  Xylitol · Acta Dermato-venereologica, 2017

• Efficacy and Safety of Azelaic Acid Nanocrystal-Loaded In Situ Hydrogel in the Treatment of Acne Vulgaris

  Azelaic acid · Pharmaceutics, 2021

• Design, characterization, and clinical evaluation of argan oil nanostructured lipid carriers to improve skin hydration

  Argania spinosa kernel oil · International Journal of Nanomedicine, 2014

• Green tea extract reduces induction of p53 and apoptosis in UVB-irradiated human skin independent of transcriptional controls

  Camellia sinensis leaf extract · Experimental Dermatology, 2009

• Systematic Study of Resveratrol Nanoliposomes Transdermal Delivery System for Enhancing Anti-Aging and Skin-Brightening Efficacy

  Resveratrol · Molecules, 2023

• 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

  Glycerin · Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017

• Randomized controlled study for the anti-aging effect of human adipocyte-derived mesenchymal stem cell media combined with niacinamide after laser therapy

  Niacinamide · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2021

• 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

  Panthenol · The Journal of Dermatological Treatment, 2017

• Senomorphic activity of a combination of niacinamide and hyaluronic acid: correlation with clinical improvement of skin aging

  Niacinamide · Scientific Reports, 2024

• Fermented pomegranate extracts protect against oxidative stress and aging of skin

  Punica granatum extract · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2022

• Sunscreens and Cosmetic Formulations Containing Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate and Rice Peptides for the Improvement of Skin Photoaging: A Double-blind, Randomized Placebo-controlled Clinical Study

  Ascorbyl tetraisopalmitate · Photochemistry and Photobiology, 2021

• Clinical evidence of the efficacy and safety of a new 3-in-1 anti-aging topical night serum-in-oil containing melatonin, bakuchiol, and ascorbyl tetraisopalmitate: 103 females treated from 28 to 84 days

  Ascorbyl tetraisopalmitate · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2019

• Systematic Study of Paeonol/Madecassoside Co-Delivery Nanoemulsion Transdermal Delivery System for Enhancing Barrier Repair and Anti-Inflammatory Efficacy

  Centella asiatica stem extract flower leaf, Centella asiatica extract · Molecules, 2023

• Clay jojoba oil facial mask for lesioned skin and mild acne--results of a prospective, observational pilot study

  Jojoba seed oil · Forschende Komplementarmedizin, 2012

• Effects of 15% Azelaic Acid Gel in the Management of Post-Inflammatory Erythema and Post-Inflammatory Hyperpigmentation in Acne Vulgaris

  Azelaic acid · Dermatology and Therapy, 2024

• Antioxidant-based topical formulations influence on the inflammatory response of Japanese skin: A clinical study using non-invasive techniques

  Ascorbyl tetraisopalmitate · European Journal of Pharmaceutics and Biopharmaceutics, 2017

• Topical application of jojoba (Simmondsia chinensis L.) wax enhances the synthesis of pro-collagen III and hyaluronic acid and reduces inflammation in the ex-vivo human skin organ culture model

  Jojoba seed oil · Frontiers in Pharmacology, 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

  Azelaic acid · Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology, 2023

• Antiacne and antiblotch activities of a formulated combination of Aloe barbadensis leaf powder, Garcinia mangostana peel extract, and Camellia sinensis leaf extract

  Camellia sinensis leaf extract · Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2019

• Topical microemulsion containing Punica granatum extract: its control over skin erythema and melanin in healthy Asian subjects

  Punica granatum extract · Postepy Dermatologii I Alergologii, 2014

• Squalane as a Promising Agent Protecting UV-Induced Inhibition of Collagen Biosynthesis and Wound Healing in Human Dermal Fibroblast

  Squalane · Molecules, 2025

• Influence of vitamin E acetate on stratum corneum hydration

  Tocopheryl acetate · Arzneimittel-Forschung, 1998

• 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

  Panthenol · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2025

• The effect of a vitamin A palmitate and antioxidant-containing oil-based moisturizer on photodamaged skin of several body sites

  Retinyl palmitate · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2013

• Propanediol (and) Caprylic Acid (and) Xylitol as a New Single Topical Active Ingredient against Acne: In Vitro and In Vivo Efficacy Assays

  Xylitol · Molecules, 2021

• Prospective randomized double-blind comparative study of topical acetyl zingerone with tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate versus tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate alone on facial photoaging

  Ascorbyl tetraisopalmitate · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2024

• Photoprotective, Antioxidant and Anti-Inflammatory Effects of Aged Punica granatum Extract: In Vitro and In Vivo Insights

  Punica granatum extract · Food Science & Nutrition, 2025

• Nanostructured Lipid Carrier Based Gel Containing α-Tocopherol and α-Tocopheryl Acetate for Synergistic Cutaneous Antiaging Efficacy

  Tocopheryl acetate · Scientific Reports, 2025

• Safety assessment on comedogenicity of dermatological products containing d-alpha tocopheryl acetate in Asian subjects: A double-blind randomized controlled trial

  Tocopheryl acetate · Contemporary Clinical Trials Communications, 2021

• 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

  Argania spinosa kernel oil, Butyrospermum parkii butter shea butter · Lasers in Medical Science, 2025

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