# Bayer vs grace & stella

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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)

grace & stella is a Canadian skincare brand founded in 2016 and owned by Gravitiq since 2022.

[graceandstella.com](https://www.graceandstella.com/pages/faq) [tracxn.com](https://tracxn.com/d/companies/gravitiq/__cAcLAYVXizPoeM7P-lpcSTukNbDz1463zb8cbxeIerY) [pitchbook.com](https://pitchbook.com/profiles/company/484071-94) [preqin.com](https://www.preqin.com/data/profile/asset/gravitiq-holdings--inc-/454659)

This page compares some of the most popular Bayer and grace & stella 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=pg016677a5c0).

### Popular Bayer vs grace & stella products

#### grace & stella

- [Under Eye Mask](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/p/grace-and-stella/under-eye-mask/for/oily-skin) — Superior fit — [€18.03 at Amazon](https://www.amazon.nl/dp/B0CYCFRZKD?tag=lovi-care-web-product085-21&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1)
- [Hyaluronic Acid Serum](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/p/grace-and-stella/hyaluronic-acid-serum/for/dry-sensitive-skin) — High fit

#### Bayer

- [Skinoren Cream 20%](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/p/bayer/skinoren-cream-20/for/oily-skin) — High fit

## Questions and answers

### Bayer or grace & stella: which is better?

grace & stella stands out as a better fit because its Under Eye Mask and [Hyaluronic Acid](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/ingredients/hyaluronic-acid) [Serum](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/ingredients/serum) achieve Superior and High Lovi fit levels across nearly all skin types, including dry, sensitive, and mature skin. Both brands offer fragrance-free products on this page.

[Dermatologic Therapy, 2022](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36200921/) [Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28860834/)

### What is the difference between Bayer and grace & stella?

grace & stella fits more skin types well across the products on this page, earning a Superior fit for oily skin and High fits elsewhere, while Bayer earns a High fit for oily, acne-prone, sensitive, and combination skin and lower fits for dry and mature skin.

### Which is more affordable, Bayer or grace & stella?

The provided page facts do not contain pricing information, so neither Bayer nor grace & stella can be identified as more affordable.

### Which causes fewer breakouts, Bayer or grace & stella?

Bayer gets a High Lovi fit for acne-prone skin with its [azelaic acid](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/ingredients/azelaic-acid) cream, while grace & stella achieves a Superior or High fit for acne-prone and oily skin types across the products on this page. Azelaic acid helps manage acne breakouts and blemishes.

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

### Which brand was founded earlier and in which country?

Bayer was founded earlier in 1863 in Germany, whereas grace & stella was founded in 2016 in Canada.

### Do any of the products from either Bayer or grace & stella contain fragrance?

None of the products on this page from either Bayer or grace & stella contain fragrance, as every product lists no fragrance in its ingredients.

### How does the Lovi fit level for oily skin compare between Bayer's Skinoren Cream and grace & stella's Under Eye Mask?

grace & stella's Under Eye Mask has a Superior Lovi fit level for oily skin, whereas Bayer's Skinoren Cream has a High fit level for this skin type.

## 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
- [Topical use of dexpanthenol in skin disorders](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12113650/) Panthenol · American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2002
- [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 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
- [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
- [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
- [Functional properties and skin care effects of sodium trehalose sulfate](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38606717/) Trehalose · Skin Research and Technology, 2024

## The brands

- German skincare: [Bayer](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/brands/bayer)
- Canadian skincare: [grace & stella](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/brands/grace-and-stella)

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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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