Skintific and BABOR are two distinct skincare lines known for elevating daily routines through thoughtful, effective formulas. The first brand is loved for its moisturizers, serums , and sunscreens featuring soothing and hydrating properties, while the second is deeply appreciated for its refined exfoliants and rich moisturizers. Skintific suits dry sensitive skin and dry skin best, whereas BABOR suits dry, normal, and combination skin best. Ultimately, they differ in their specific standout offerings and targeted ingredients, with both working harmoniously to support overall skin health and resilience.
BABOR is a German skincare brand founded in 1956 and owned by BABOR BEAUTY GROUP since 1962.
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This page compares some of the most popular Skintific and BABOR products; for every product of both brands, with a fit score for your own skin, use the Lovi app .
Popular Skintific vs BABOR products
Questions and answers
Skintific or BABOR: which is better?
BABOR is generally better for your skin type, as Lovi rates its Enzyme Cleanser as a Superior fit across all skin types on this page. Skintific works well too, with its products on this page containing no fragrance.
What is the difference between Skintific and BABOR?
BABOR products on this page generally have a Superior Lovi fit across skin types, whereas Skintific products on this page range from High to Low depending on the formula and skin type.
Skintific or BABOR: which moisturizer is better?
BABOR's Hydra Plus moisturizer achieves a Superior Lovi fit for dry sensitive skin and a High fit for dry skin, while Skintific's moisturizers generally reach High or Average fits. Topically applied hyaluronic acid helps improve skin hydration and quality.
Dermatologic Therapy, 2022
Which is more affordable, Skintific or BABOR?
The page facts do not mention the prices of Skintific and BABOR products, so it is not possible to determine which brand is more affordable.
Which causes fewer breakouts, Skintific or BABOR?
BABOR products on this page have a superior Lovi fit for acne-prone skin, while Skintific products on this page generally have a moderate fit.
Which brand has been established longer, Skintific or BABOR?
BABOR has been established much longer, having been founded in Germany in 1956, whereas Skintific was founded more recently in 2021.
Do Skintific products contain fragrance, and how does that compare to BABOR?
Every product from Skintific on this page lists no fragrance in its ingredients, whereas BABOR includes fragrance in one of its two products.
Which brand offers a peeling solution product, Skintific or BABOR?
Skintific offers a peeling solution product on this page, the AHA BHA PHA LHA Peeling Solution, while BABOR does not.
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Research behind their key ingredients
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Topical Application of Centella asiatica in Wound Healing: Recent Insights into Mechanisms and Clinical Efficacy
Centella asiatica extract · Pharmaceutics, 2024 Alteration of barrier properties, stratum corneum ceramides and microbiome composition in response to lotion application on cosmetic dry skin
Ceramide · Scientific Reports, 2022 Vitamin C mesotherapy versus topical application for gingival hyperpigmentation: a clinical and histopathological study
Ascorbic acid · Clinical Oral Investigations, 2021 Ceramide 1 and ceramide 3 act synergistically on skin hydration and the transepidermal water loss of sodium lauryl sulfate-irritated skin
Ceramide np, Ceramide eop · International Journal of Dermatology, 2008 Effect of a topical antioxidant serum containing vitamin C, vitamin E, and ferulic acid after Q-switched 1064-nm Nd:YAG laser for treatment of environment-induced skin pigmentation
Ascorbic acid · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020 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
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
Panthenol · The Journal of Dermatological Treatment, 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
Salicylic acid · BioMed Research International, 2020 Microneedling by dermapen and glycolic acid peel for the treatment of acne scars: Comparative study
Glycolic acid · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2019 High molecular compounds (polysaccharides and proanthocyanidins) from Hamamelis virginiana bark: influence on human skin keratinocyte proliferation and differentiation and influence on irritated skin
Witch hazel extract · Phytochemistry, 2001 Efficacy of a topical gel containing chitosan, chlorhexidine, allantoin and dexpanthenol for pain and inflammation control after third molar surgery: A randomized and placebo-controlled clinical trial
Allantoin · Medicina Oral, Patologia Oral Y Cirugia Bucal, 2020 The efficacy of glycolic acid, salicylic acid, gluconolactone, and licochalcone A combined with 0.1% adapalene vs adapalene monotherapy in mild-to-moderate acne vulgaris: a double-blinded within-person comparative study
Glycolic acid · Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2019 Systematic Study of Paeonol/Madecassoside Co-Delivery Nanoemulsion Transdermal Delivery System for Enhancing Barrier Repair and Anti-Inflammatory Efficacy
Centella asiatica extract · Molecules, 2023 The pivotal role of Bifida Ferment Lysate on reinforcing the skin barrier function and maintaining homeostasis of skin defenses in vitro
Bifida ferment filtrate, Bifida lysate ferment · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2023 Efficacy of a multitargeted, salicylic acid-based dermocosmetic cream compared to benzoyl peroxide 5% in Acne vulgaris: Results from a randomized study
Salicylic acid · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2024 A Lipid Mixture Enriched by Ceramide NP with Fatty Acids of Diverse Chain Lengths Contributes to Restore the Skin Barrier Function Impaired by Topical Corticosteroid
Ceramide np · Skin Pharmacology and Physiology, 2022 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
Salicylic acid · Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2023 Efficacy and Tolerability of Topical Nicotinamide Plus Antibacterial Adhesive Agents and Zinc-Pyrrolidone Carboxylic Acid Versus Placebo as an Adjuvant Treatment for Moderate Acne Vulgaris in Indonesia: A Multicenter, Double-blind, Randomized, Controlled Trial
Zinc pca · The Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology, 2020 In vivo and in vitro evaluation of octyl methoxycinnamate liposomes
Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate · International Journal of Nanomedicine, 2013 Borage Oil Treated with Immobilized Lipase Inhibits Melanogenesis
Lipase · Lipids, 2020 Lactobionic acid in a natural alkylpolyglucoside-based vehicle: assessing safety and efficacy aspects in comparison to glycolic acid
Lactobionic acid · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2010 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
Panthenol · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2025 A 10% Lactobionic acid-containing moisturizer reduces skin surface pH without irritation-An in vivo/in vitro study
Lactobionic acid · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2019 Glycerol crosslinked vitamin E loaded xanthan gum and gellan gum nanoemulgels for topical management of dry skin
Xanthan gum · International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, 2025 Facial disbiosis and UV filters
Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate · Archives of Dermatological Research, 2024 Efficacy of a Topical Formulation on Skin Hydration and Barrier Function in Individuals With Xerosis: A 28-Day Randomized, Split-Leg, Untreated-Controlled Trial
Dipotassium glycyrrhizate · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2026 Low-temperature extracted Portulaca oleracea L. as a functional ingredient in facial masks for photorejuvenation of sensitive skin
Portulaca oleracea extract · Cutaneous and Ocular Toxicology, 2025 Retrospective Review of Dermal Safety Studies of Organic Sunscreens
Homosalate · Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2025 A novel facial moisturizer containing Saccharide isomerate accelerates skin barrier restoration following intense pulsed light treatment: a randomized split-face study
Saccharide isomerate · The Journal of Dermatological Treatment, 2025 Efficacy and safety of combination cream of stimu-tex AS™ (spent grain wax, Argania Spinosa Kernel oil, Butyrospermum Parkii (shea butter) extract), and saccharide isomerate after fractional CO2 laser procedure: split-face, double blinded, randomized controlled trial
Saccharide isomerate · Lasers in Medical Science, 2025 Saccharide isomerate ameliorates cosmetic scalp conditions in a Chinese study population
Saccharide isomerate · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2023
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Behind this comparison
Lovi compares products by their fit scores, calculated from the full ingredient list with brand-independent rules our 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.
Nadia Kapleva, MS
Co-founder, Medical Director
Cosmetic chemist, cosmetologist, aesthetic products developer
Alexey Shagraev, PhD
Co-founder, CEO and CTO
PhD in computer science, 3x US patent holder, ex-Google, ex-Yandex
Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc
Medical Board
Aesthetic medicine practitioner, MSc in Longevity and Anti-Aging Medicine
Aishani Shah, MD
Medical Board
Specialist dermatologist, MBBS, MD, IFAAD
Asya Zubkova, MS
Medical Board
Cosmetic chemist, SCS, IFSCC member
Hanna Kurets, MD
Medical Board, Medical Advisor
Dermatology MD
Elina Nazarenko, MD
Medical Board
Dermatology and diagnostic consultant
Victoria Derkova, MS
Medical Board
Cosmetic chemist, cosmetic development technologist