# Bayer vs Silka Page: https://lovi.care/skincare/it/compare/bayer-vs-silka 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) This page compares some of the most popular Bayer and Silka 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=pgef06e93c3a). ### Popular Bayer vs Silka products #### Bayer - [Skinoren Cream 20%](https://lovi.care/skincare/it/p/bayer/skinoren-cream-20/for/oily-skin) — High fit #### Silka - [Papaya Soap](https://lovi.care/skincare/it/p/silka/papaya-soap/for/dark-spots) — Average fit ### Bayer vs Silka [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 #### Silka - [Papaya Soap](https://lovi.care/skincare/it/p/silka/papaya-soap/for/dark-spots) — Average fit ## Questions and answers ### Bayer or Silka: which is better? Bayer is better for oily, acne-prone, and sensitive skin because Lovi rates its products on this page as High for those types, while Silka only reaches Average or lower. Both brands feature no fragrance across all products on this page. [Pharmaceutics, 2021](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33923739/) ### Which is more affordable, Bayer or Silka? Neither Bayer nor Silka has any pricing information available on this page. Price comparisons cannot be made without cost details for the products. ### Which causes fewer breakouts, Bayer or Silka? Bayer fits acne-prone skin at a High level with the products on this page, whereas Silka fits it at a Low level. [Azelaic acid](https://lovi.care/skincare/it/ingredients/azelaic-acid) helps reduce acne breakouts. [Pharmaceutics, 2021](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33923739/) ### How does the founding year and origin country of Bayer compare to Silka? Bayer was founded in Germany in 1863, whereas Silka was founded in 2001 with its origin country not listed. ### Which company owns Silka skincare, and who owns Bayer? Cosmetique Asia Corporation owns Silka, while Bayer AG owns Bayer. Both brands offer products on this page that list no fragrance in their ingredients. ### Do either Bayer or Silka products contain fragrance in their ingredients? No, every product on this page from both Bayer and Silka lists no fragrance in its ingredients. ## 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 - [A Double-Blinded, Randomized, Vehicle-Controlled Study of the Efficacy of Moisturizer Containing Licochalcone A, Decanediol, L-Carnitine, and Salicylic Acid for Prevention of Acne Relapse in Asian Population](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33150170/) Salicylic acid · BioMed Research International, 2020 - [Efficacy of a multitargeted, salicylic acid-based dermocosmetic cream compared to benzoyl peroxide 5% in Acne vulgaris: Results from a randomized study](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37941097/) Salicylic acid · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2024 - [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 - [A Salicylic Acid-Based Dermocosmetic is Effective as an Adjunct to Benzoyl Peroxide for Mild to Moderate Acne and as Monotherapy in Maintenance Post Benzoyl Peroxide](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38051857/) Salicylic acid · Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2023 - [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 - [Nanostructured Lipid Carrier Based Gel Containing α-Tocopherol and α-Tocopheryl Acetate for Synergistic Cutaneous Antiaging Efficacy](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41309687/) Tocopheryl acetate vitamin e · Scientific Reports, 2025 ## The brands - German skincare: [Bayer](https://lovi.care/skincare/it/brands/bayer) - Skincare: [Silka](https://lovi.care/skincare/it/brands/silka) ## More comparisons - [SKIN1004 vs Bayer](https://lovi.care/skincare/it/compare/skin1004-vs-bayer) - [SKIN1004 vs Silka](https://lovi.care/skincare/it/compare/skin1004-vs-silka) - [Anua vs Bayer](https://lovi.care/skincare/it/compare/anua-vs-bayer) - [Anua vs Silka](https://lovi.care/skincare/it/compare/anua-vs-silka) - [Medicube vs Bayer](https://lovi.care/skincare/it/compare/medicube-vs-bayer) - [Medicube vs Silka](https://lovi.care/skincare/it/compare/medicube-vs-silka) - [The Ordinary vs Bayer](https://lovi.care/skincare/it/compare/the-ordinary-vs-bayer) - [The Ordinary vs Silka](https://lovi.care/skincare/it/compare/the-ordinary-vs-silka) - [Beauty of Joseon vs Bayer](https://lovi.care/skincare/it/compare/beauty-of-joseon-vs-bayer) - [Beauty of Joseon vs Silka](https://lovi.care/skincare/it/compare/beauty-of-joseon-vs-silka) - [COSRX vs Bayer](https://lovi.care/skincare/it/compare/cosrx-vs-bayer) - [COSRX vs Silka](https://lovi.care/skincare/it/compare/cosrx-vs-silka) - [CeraVe vs Bayer](https://lovi.care/skincare/it/compare/cerave-vs-bayer) - [CeraVe vs Silka](https://lovi.care/skincare/it/compare/cerave-vs-silka) - [La Roche-Posay vs Bayer](https://lovi.care/skincare/it/compare/la-roche-posay-vs-bayer) - [La Roche-Posay vs Silka](https://lovi.care/skincare/it/compare/la-roche-posay-vs-silka) - [Dr. Althea vs Bayer](https://lovi.care/skincare/it/compare/dr-althea-vs-bayer) - [Dr. Althea vs Silka](https://lovi.care/skincare/it/compare/dr-althea-vs-silka) - [Some By Mi vs Bayer](https://lovi.care/skincare/it/compare/some-by-mi-vs-bayer) - [Some By Mi vs Silka](https://lovi.care/skincare/it/compare/some-by-mi-vs-silka) ## 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. 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