# Bepanthol skincare

Page: https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/brands/bepanthol

The Lovi Fit is the same in every country; only the stores and prices differ, and the ones here are for the Netherlands.

Bepanthol is a Swiss skincare brand founded in 1944 and owned by Bayer AG since 2004.

[theguardian.com](https://www.theguardian.com/business/2004/jul/20/germany.internationalnews) [bepanthol.es](https://www.bepanthol.es/herencia-dermatologica)

Bepanthol is widely celebrated for its comforting moisturizers and dependable formulas. Its products suit dry, sensitive skin best. The standout choice for acne-prone skin is the Derma. These carefully crafted options help maintain daily skin health.

This page covers some of the most popular Bepanthol products; for the whole Bepanthol 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=pg9a943b1f3f).

### Bepanthol moisturizers

#### Moisturizers

- [Derma](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/p/bepanthol/derma/for/dry-sensitive-skin) — Average fit

## Questions and answers

### Is Bepanthol worth it?

Bepanthol rates Superior for dry skin, oily skin, sensitive skin, combination skin, and acne-prone skin. Lovi rates the Bepanthol-focused routine Superior for dry skin, outperforming the La Prairie-focused routine.

### What are Bepanthol's best products?

Bepanthol Derma is the moisturizer featured on this page for keeping skin soft and smooth. Lovi rates this range Average for dry and sensitive skin.

### Which Bepanthol moisturizer is best for dry skin?

Derma is the only Bepanthol moisturizer on this page, and Lovi rates it Average for dry skin. The Bepanthol products on this page list no fragrance in their ingredients.

### Does Bepanthol cause breakouts?

Derma rates Low for acne-prone skin and Caution for oily skin, so Bepanthol is unlikely to help if you struggle with breakouts. Lovi rates the Bepanthol-focused routine Superior for acne-prone skin.

### Is Bepanthol fragrance-free?

Yes, every Bepanthol product on this page lists no fragrance in its ingredients.

### What are the key ingredients in Bepanthol products?

The key ingredients in Bepanthol products include [panthenol](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/ingredients/panthenol) and [glycerin](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/ingredients/glycerin), which help keep the skin soft and moisturized. Panthenol aids in skin barrier recovery, while glycerin supports long-lasting hydration.

[American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2002](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12113650/)

### How do I build a Bepanthol skincare routine?

To build a Bepanthol skincare routine, apply the Derma moisturizer, which helps keep skin soft and calm. Lovi rates Bepanthol-focused routines Superior for dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin.

[American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2002](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12113650/) [The Journal of Dermatological Treatment, 2017](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27425824/)

### What are good alternatives to Bepanthol?

Good alternatives to Bepanthol that also have brand pages on Lovi include Galderma, Weleda, La Prairie, Bepantol, NEOCUTIS, and Valmont.

### Bepanthol vs La Prairie: which is better?

Bepanthol is better because Lovi rates the Bepanthol-focused routine Superior for dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin, whereas the La Prairie-focused routine is rated High for those skin types.

### Who owns Bepanthol, and where is it from?

Bepanthol is a Swiss brand founded in 1944, owned by Bayer AG since 2004.

[theguardian.com](https://www.theguardian.com/business/2004/jul/20/germany.internationalnews) [bepanthol.es](https://www.bepanthol.es/herencia-dermatologica)

### Is Bepanthol cruelty-free?

PETA, Leaping Bunny, and Cruelty Free International, the registries Lovi checks, do not list Bepanthol as cruelty-free.

## Research behind Bepanthol's key ingredients

- [Topical use of dexpanthenol in skin disorders](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12113650/) Panthenol · American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2002
- [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 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](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27425824/) Panthenol · The Journal of Dermatological Treatment, 2017
- [Comedogenicity in rabbit: some cosmetic ingredients/vehicles](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/18058303/) Isopropyl myristate · Cutaneous and Ocular Toxicology, 2007
- [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](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40613435/) Panthenol · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2025

## Similar brands

- Swiss skincare: [Galderma](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/brands/galderma)
- Swiss skincare: [Weleda](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/brands/weleda)
- Swiss skincare: [La Prairie](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/brands/la-prairie)
- Swiss skincare: [Bepantol](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/brands/bepantol)
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- Swiss skincare: [ELIDEL](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/brands/elidel)

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## 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.

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