# Azclear vs BABOR

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Azclear and BABOR are distinguished skincare lines that offer thoughtful formulations to nurture and balance the complexion. Azclear is deeply appreciated for its soothing [serums](https://lovi.care/skincare/it/ingredients/serum) and carefully balanced formulas, including the standout Medicated Lotion, suiting sensitive, acne-prone, and reactive skin best. Meanwhile, the German brand BABOR is deeply loved for its refined exfoliants and rich moisturizers, such as the Enzyme Cleanser and Hydra Plus, suiting dry, normal, and combination skin best. While both bring a sense of calm through their gentle yet effective nature, they differ in their targeted skin types and key ingredients.

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 Azclear and BABOR 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=pgce9052b2f9).

### Popular Azclear vs BABOR products

#### BABOR

- [Enzyme Cleanser](https://lovi.care/skincare/it/p/babor/enzyme-cleanser/for/sensitive-skin) — Superior fit — [€29.97 at Amazon](https://www.amazon.it/dp/B0BPSJ3LT4?tag=lovi-care-web-product09-21&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1)
- [Hydra Plus](https://lovi.care/skincare/it/p/babor/hydra-plus/for/dry-sensitive-skin) — Superior fit

#### Azclear

- [Medicated Lotion](https://lovi.care/skincare/it/p/azclear/medicated-lotion/for/oily-acne-prone-skin) — High fit

## Questions and answers

### Azclear or BABOR: which is better?

BABOR fits most skin types with a Superior level, while Azclear achieves at best a High level for oily acne-prone skin on the products on this page. BABOR also offers options like the Enzyme Cleanser with no fragrance, whereas Hydra Plus contains fragrance.

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

BABOR has a Superior Lovi fit for more skin types with its products on this page compared to Azclear, which reaches a High fit for oily acne-prone skin. Azclear lists no fragrance across all its products on this page, whereas BABOR includes fragrance in Hydra Plus.

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

Neither Azclear nor BABOR can be compared for affordability because price information is not available on this page.

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

BABOR has a Superior Lovi fit for acne-prone skin with its Enzyme Cleanser, while Azclear has an Average fit with its Medicated Lotion. [Azelaic acid](https://lovi.care/skincare/it/ingredients/azelaic-acid) helps manage acne, and the products on this page by Azclear list no fragrance.

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

### Which brand has been established longer, Azclear or BABOR?

BABOR has been established longer, having been founded in Germany in 1956, whereas Azclear was founded much later in 2010.

### Do both Azclear and BABOR offer products that are completely free of fragrance?

Yes, both Azclear and BABOR offer products that are completely free of fragrance. Every product on the Azclear page lists no fragrance in its ingredients, and 1 of 2 products on the BABOR page is also fragrance-free.

### How does the Lovi fit level for dry skin compare between Azclear's Medicated Lotion and BABOR's Hydra Plus?

For dry skin, BABOR's Hydra Plus has a High Lovi fit level, whereas Azclear's Medicated Lotion has a Low fit level. [Glycerin](https://lovi.care/skincare/it/ingredients/glycerin) helps moisturize dry skin.

[Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28860834/)

## 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/) Sodium hyaluronate · Dermatologic Therapy, 2022
- [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
- [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
- [Inhibition of TRPV1 prevented skin irritancy induced by phenoxyethanol. A preliminary in vitro and in vivo study](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27168163/) Phenoxyethanol · International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 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
- [Borage Oil Treated with Immobilized Lipase Inhibits Melanogenesis](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33128473/) Lipase · Lipids, 2020
- [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
- [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

- Skincare: [Azclear](https://lovi.care/skincare/it/brands/azclear)
- German skincare: [BABOR](https://lovi.care/skincare/it/brands/babor)

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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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