# Bayer skincare Page: https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/brands/bayer The Lovi Fit is the same in every country; only the stores and prices differ, and the ones here are for the Netherlands. 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) Bayer's products on this page cover [serums](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/ingredients/serum). For acne-prone skin, Lovi rates the Skinoren Cream 20% highest. This page covers some of the most popular Bayer products; for the whole Bayer range, with a fit score for every product, [use the Lovi app](https://app.pora.ai/vqqJ/j1xj2b6o?af_sub2=brand&af_sub3=selection_note&af_sub4=pgf3fe14572c). ### Bayer [serums](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/ingredients/serum) and treatments #### Serums and treatments - [Skinoren Cream 20%](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/p/bayer/skinoren-cream-20/for/oily-skin) — High fit ## Questions and answers ### Is Bayer worth it? Yes, Bayer is worth it because Lovi rates the brand's routines Superior for dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin. Every product from the brand on this page is also free of added fragrance. ### Is Bayer fragrance-free? Yes, every product from Bayer on this page lists no fragrance in its ingredients. Lovi rates the Bayer-focused routine Superior for sensitive skin, helping users care for easily irritated complexions without added scents. [Pharmaceutics, 2021](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33923739/) ### What are the key ingredients in Bayer products? The key ingredients in the Bayer products on this page are [azelaic acid](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/ingredients/azelaic-acid), benzoic acid, and [glycerin](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/ingredients/glycerin), which help manage blemishes and keep skin hydrated. Lovi rates the Bayer-focused routine Superior for dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin. [Pharmaceutics, 2021](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33923739/) ### What are good alternatives to Bayer? Good alternatives to the Bayer products on this page include Eucerin, NIVEA, Augustinus Bader, Yepoda, Dr. Barbara Sturm, and Sebamed. Lovi rates the Eucerin-focused routine Superior for dry skin, and High for oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin. ### Bayer vs Eucerin: which is better? Bayer is better than Eucerin for oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin, where Lovi rates the Bayer-focused routine Superior and the Eucerin-focused routine High. For dry skin, both brands tie with a Superior routine fit. Every Bayer product on this page lists no fragrance in its ingredients. ### Who owns Bayer, and where is it from? Bayer is a German brand founded in 1863, 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) ### Is Bayer cruelty-free? PETA, Leaping Bunny, and Cruelty Free International, the registries Lovi checks, do not list Bayer as cruelty-free. ## Research behind Bayer's 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 - [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 ## Similar brands - German skincare: [Eucerin](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/brands/eucerin) - German skincare: [NIVEA](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/brands/nivea) - German skincare: [Augustinus Bader](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/brands/augustinus-bader) - German skincare: [Yepoda](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/brands/yepoda) - German skincare: [Dr. Barbara Sturm](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/brands/dr-barbara-sturm) - German skincare: [Sebamed](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/brands/sebamed) - German skincare: [BABOR](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/brands/babor) - German skincare: [NIVEA MEN](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/brands/nivea-men) - German skincare: [Catrice](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/brands/catrice) - German skincare: [Dr. Hauschka](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/brands/dr-hauschka) ## Compare Bayer - [SKIN1004 vs Bayer](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/compare/skin1004-vs-bayer) - [Anua vs Bayer](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/compare/anua-vs-bayer) - [Medicube vs Bayer](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/compare/medicube-vs-bayer) - [The Ordinary vs Bayer](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/compare/the-ordinary-vs-bayer) - [Beauty of Joseon vs Bayer](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/compare/beauty-of-joseon-vs-bayer) - [COSRX vs Bayer](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/compare/cosrx-vs-bayer) - [CeraVe vs Bayer](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/compare/cerave-vs-bayer) - [La Roche-Posay vs Bayer](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/compare/la-roche-posay-vs-bayer) - [Dr. Althea vs Bayer](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/compare/dr-althea-vs-bayer) - [Some By Mi vs Bayer](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/compare/some-by-mi-vs-bayer) - [Torriden vs Bayer](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/compare/torriden-vs-bayer) - [celimax vs Bayer](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/compare/celimax-vs-bayer) - [Purito vs Bayer](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/compare/purito-vs-bayer) - [Cetaphil vs Bayer](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/compare/cetaphil-vs-bayer) - [Paula's Choice vs Bayer](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/compare/paula-s-choice-vs-bayer) - [Neutrogena vs Bayer](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/compare/neutrogena-vs-bayer) - [Kiehl's vs Bayer](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/compare/kiehl-s-vs-bayer) - [Caudalie vs Bayer](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/compare/caudalie-vs-bayer) - [Dermalogica vs Bayer](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/compare/dermalogica-vs-bayer) - [Good Molecules vs Bayer](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/compare/good-molecules-vs-bayer) ## Popular brands - Korean skincare: [SKIN1004](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/brands/skin1004) - Korean skincare: [Anua](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/brands/anua) - Korean skincare: [Medicube](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/brands/medicube) - Canadian skincare: [The Ordinary](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/brands/the-ordinary) - Korean skincare: [Beauty of Joseon](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/brands/beauty-of-joseon) - Korean skincare: [COSRX](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/brands/cosrx) - American skincare: [CeraVe](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/brands/cerave) - French skincare: [La Roche-Posay](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/brands/la-roche-posay) - Korean skincare: [Dr. Althea](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/brands/dr-althea) - Korean skincare: [Some By Mi](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/brands/some-by-mi) - Korean skincare: [Torriden](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/brands/torriden) - Korean skincare: [celimax](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/brands/celimax) - Korean skincare: [Purito](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/brands/purito) - Korean skincare: [ROUND LAB](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/brands/round-lab) - American skincare: [Cetaphil](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/brands/cetaphil) - American skincare: [Paula's Choice](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/brands/paula-s-choice) - American skincare: [Neutrogena](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/brands/neutrogena) - Korean skincare: [AXIS-Y](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/brands/axis-y) - American skincare: [Kiehl's](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/brands/kiehl-s) - Korean skincare: [d'Alba](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/brands/d-alba) ## About the Lovi Fit Lovi: Unbiased, science-based skincare AI trained on real user outcomes. Lovi rates every product from its 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 these ratings: 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/brands/bayer - United Kingdom: https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/brands/bayer - Ireland: https://lovi.care/skincare/ie/brands/bayer - Germany: https://lovi.care/skincare/de/brands/bayer - France: https://lovi.care/skincare/fr/brands/bayer - Italy: https://lovi.care/skincare/it/brands/bayer - Netherlands: https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/brands/bayer (this page) - Spain: https://lovi.care/skincare/es/brands/bayer - Canada: https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/brands/bayer - Australia: https://lovi.care/skincare/au/brands/bayer - Singapore: https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/brands/bayer - Saudi Arabia: https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/brands/bayer - United Arab Emirates: https://lovi.care/skincare/ae/brands/bayer