# Bayer vs Pair Page: https://lovi.care/skincare/it/compare/bayer-vs-pair The Lovi Fit is the same in every country; only the stores and prices differ, and the ones here are for Italy. 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) Pair is a Japanese skincare brand founded in 2000 and owned by Lion Corporation since 2004. [ja.wikipedia.org](https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E3%83%A9%E3%82%A4%E3%82%AA%E3%83%B3%E8%A3%BD%E5%93%81%E4%B8%80%E8%A6%A7) [beautymatter.com](https://beautymatter.com/articles/courtin-family-takes-majority-stake-in-pai-skincare) This page compares some of the most popular Bayer and Pair 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=pgb2215f544c). ### Popular Bayer vs Pair products #### Bayer - [Skinoren Cream 20%](https://lovi.care/skincare/it/p/bayer/skinoren-cream-20/for/oily-skin) — High fit #### Pair - [Acne Cream W](https://lovi.care/skincare/it/p/pair/acne-cream-w/for/combination-skin) — Average fit ### Bayer vs Pair [serums](https://lovi.care/skincare/it/ingredients/serum) and treatments #### Bayer - [Skinoren Cream 20%](https://lovi.care/skincare/it/p/bayer/skinoren-cream-20/for/oily-skin) — High fit #### Pair - [Acne Cream W](https://lovi.care/skincare/it/p/pair/acne-cream-w/for/combination-skin) — Average fit ## Questions and answers ### Bayer or Pair: which is better? Bayer offers better fit levels across most skin types on this page, including High fits for oily, acne-prone, and sensitive skin, compared to Pair which only reaches Average fits for those types. [Azelaic acid](https://lovi.care/skincare/it/ingredients/azelaic-acid) helps manage acne and hyperpigmentation in the products on this page. [Pharmaceutics, 2021](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33923739/) ### Which is more affordable, Bayer or Pair? The products on this page for Bayer and Pair do not have pricing information available, so affordability cannot be compared. ### In what years were the parent companies of Bayer and Pair founded? Bayer was founded in 1863 in Germany, while the parent company of Pair was founded in 2000 in Japan. ### Which countries are Bayer and Pair originally from? Bayer was originally founded in Germany, while Pair originated in Japan. ## 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 - [Effects of 1,3-propanediol associated, or not, with butylene glycol and/or glycerol on skin hydration and skin barrier function](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37699769/) 3-butylene glycol · International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 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/it/brands/bayer) - Japanese skincare: [Pair](https://lovi.care/skincare/it/brands/pair) ## More comparisons - [SKIN1004 vs Bayer](https://lovi.care/skincare/it/compare/skin1004-vs-bayer) - [SKIN1004 vs Pair](https://lovi.care/skincare/it/compare/skin1004-vs-pair) - [Anua vs Bayer](https://lovi.care/skincare/it/compare/anua-vs-bayer) - [Anua vs Pair](https://lovi.care/skincare/it/compare/anua-vs-pair) - [Medicube vs Bayer](https://lovi.care/skincare/it/compare/medicube-vs-bayer) - [Medicube vs Pair](https://lovi.care/skincare/it/compare/medicube-vs-pair) - [The Ordinary vs Bayer](https://lovi.care/skincare/it/compare/the-ordinary-vs-bayer) - [The Ordinary vs Pair](https://lovi.care/skincare/it/compare/the-ordinary-vs-pair) - [Beauty of Joseon vs Bayer](https://lovi.care/skincare/it/compare/beauty-of-joseon-vs-bayer) - [Beauty of Joseon vs Pair](https://lovi.care/skincare/it/compare/beauty-of-joseon-vs-pair) - [COSRX vs Bayer](https://lovi.care/skincare/it/compare/cosrx-vs-bayer) - [COSRX vs Pair](https://lovi.care/skincare/it/compare/cosrx-vs-pair) - [CeraVe vs Bayer](https://lovi.care/skincare/it/compare/cerave-vs-bayer) - [CeraVe vs Pair](https://lovi.care/skincare/it/compare/cerave-vs-pair) - [La Roche-Posay vs Bayer](https://lovi.care/skincare/it/compare/la-roche-posay-vs-bayer) - [La Roche-Posay vs Pair](https://lovi.care/skincare/it/compare/la-roche-posay-vs-pair) - [Dr. Althea vs Bayer](https://lovi.care/skincare/it/compare/dr-althea-vs-bayer) - [Dr. Althea vs Pair](https://lovi.care/skincare/it/compare/dr-althea-vs-pair) - [Some By Mi vs Bayer](https://lovi.care/skincare/it/compare/some-by-mi-vs-bayer) - [Some By Mi vs Pair](https://lovi.care/skincare/it/compare/some-by-mi-vs-pair) ## 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). Page built Nov 8, 2026. More from Lovi: https://lovi.care/skincare/llms.txt ## This page in other countries - United States: https://lovi.care/skincare/compare/bayer-vs-pair - United Kingdom: https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/compare/bayer-vs-pair - Ireland: https://lovi.care/skincare/ie/compare/bayer-vs-pair - Germany: https://lovi.care/skincare/de/compare/bayer-vs-pair - France: https://lovi.care/skincare/fr/compare/bayer-vs-pair - Italy: https://lovi.care/skincare/it/compare/bayer-vs-pair (this page) - Netherlands: https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/compare/bayer-vs-pair - Spain: https://lovi.care/skincare/es/compare/bayer-vs-pair - Canada: https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/compare/bayer-vs-pair - Australia: https://lovi.care/skincare/au/compare/bayer-vs-pair - Singapore: https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/compare/bayer-vs-pair - Saudi Arabia: https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/compare/bayer-vs-pair - United Arab Emirates: https://lovi.care/skincare/ae/compare/bayer-vs-pair