# Sand & Sky vs BABOR

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

Sand & Sky and BABOR are distinctive skincare brands that offer dedicated formulations for varying complexions. The former is beloved for its purifying masks and targeted botanical ingredients that gently clarify, suiting combination, oily, and acne-prone skin best. Meanwhile, the German brand founded in 1956 is deeply loved for its refined exfoliants and rich moisturizers, suiting dry, normal, and combination skin best. While both bring balance to the complexion, the former focuses on [Australian Pink Clay](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/ingredients/pink-clay) for acne-prone skin, whereas the latter features standout items like the Enzyme Cleanser and the Hydra Plus.

BABOR is a German skincare brand founded in 1956 and owned by BABOR BEAUTY GROUP since 1962.

[en.babor-beauty-group.com](https://en.babor-beauty-group.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2025/03/BABOR-BEAUTY-GROUP_Overview-_-eng2026-1.pdf) [de.wikipedia.org](https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Babor) [us.babor.com](https://us.babor.com/393/service/babor/about/about-babor)

This page compares some of the most popular Sand & Sky and BABOR 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=pga539bc1eda).

### Popular Sand & Sky vs BABOR products

#### BABOR

- [Enzyme Cleanser](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/p/babor/enzyme-cleanser/for/sensitive-skin) — Superior fit
- [Hydra Plus](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/p/babor/hydra-plus/for/dry-sensitive-skin) — Superior fit

#### Sand & Sky

- [Australian Pink Clay Porefining Face Mask](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/p/sand-and-sky/australian-pink-clay-porefining-face-mask/for/acne-prone-skin) — High fit

## Questions and answers

### Sand & Sky or BABOR: which is better?

BABOR is better than Sand & Sky because Lovi gives the products on this page Superior fit levels for a wider range of skin types, such as sensitive skin and acne-prone skin. Sand & Sky offers High fits for oily and combination skin, but its face mask is rated Average for dry and sensitive skin.

### What is the difference between Sand & Sky and BABOR?

BABOR provides a wider range of products with Superior Lovi fit levels across nearly all skin types, whereas Sand & Sky focuses on a face mask that achieves High fits specifically for acne-prone, oily, and combination skin.

### Which is more affordable, Sand & Sky or BABOR?

Neither Sand & Sky nor BABOR lists price or affordability details for the products on this page.

### Which causes fewer breakouts, Sand & Sky or BABOR?

BABOR is the better fit for acne-prone skin, as Lovi rates its Enzyme Cleanser as Superior and its Hydra Plus as Average, while Sand & Sky's mask is rated High for acne-prone skin. [Aloe barbadensis leaf juice](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/ingredients/aloe-vera) helps treat acne.

[Clinical Pharmacology, 2018](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30588129/)

### When were Sand and Sky and BABOR founded?

Sand & Sky was founded in 2017, while BABOR was founded earlier in 1956 in Germany.

### Which brand offers a facial mask, Sand and Sky or BABOR?

Sand & Sky offers a facial mask among the products on this page, while BABOR does not.

### Do products from Sand and Sky and BABOR contain fragrance?

Yes, products from both Sand & Sky and BABOR contain fragrance. Specifically, the [Australian Pink Clay](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/ingredients/pink-clay) Porefining Face Mask by Sand & Sky and the Hydra Plus moisturizer by BABOR both list fragrance among their ingredients.

## 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
- [Anti-aging and brightening effects of a topical treatment containing vitamin C, vitamin E, and raspberry leaf cell culture extract: A split-face, randomized controlled trial](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31975502/) Ascorbic acid · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020
- [Bacterial cellulose membranes as drug delivery systems: an in vivo skin compatibility study](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23973717/) Cellulose · European Journal of Pharmaceutics and Biopharmaceutics, 2014
- [Treatment of acne with a combination of propolis, tea tree oil, and Aloe vera compared to erythromycin cream: two double-blind investigations](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30588129/) Aloe barbadensis leaf juice · Clinical Pharmacology, 2018
- [Vitamin C mesotherapy versus topical application for gingival hyperpigmentation: a clinical and histopathological study](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33966113/) Ascorbic acid · Clinical Oral Investigations, 2021
- [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](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32052907/) 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](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28860834/) Glycerin · Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017
- [Quaternized carboxymethyl chitosan/organic montmorillonite nanocomposite as a novel cosmetic ingredient against skin aging](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28732847/) Bentonite · Carbohydrate Polymers, 2017
- [High molecular compounds (polysaccharides and proanthocyanidins) from Hamamelis virginiana bark: influence on human skin keratinocyte proliferation and differentiation and influence on irritated skin](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/11684194/) Witch hazel bark extract · Phytochemistry, 2001
- [Borage Oil Treated with Immobilized Lipase Inhibits Melanogenesis](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33128473/) Lipase · Lipids, 2020
- [Glycerol crosslinked vitamin E loaded xanthan gum and gellan gum nanoemulgels for topical management of dry skin](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41224059/) Xanthan gum · International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, 2025
- [Safety assessment on comedogenicity of dermatological products containing d-alpha tocopheryl acetate in Asian subjects: A double-blind randomized controlled trial](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34471722/) Vitamin e tocopheryl acetate · Contemporary Clinical Trials Communications, 2021
- [The Therapeutic Effects of a Bentonite-Based Facial Mask With Alcea sulphurea Extract on Acne Severity and Patient Experience: Add-On Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41347526/) Bentonite · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2025
- [A novel facial moisturizer containing Saccharide isomerate accelerates skin barrier restoration following intense pulsed light treatment: a randomized split-face study](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41211697/) 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](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41134387/) Saccharide isomerate · Lasers in Medical Science, 2025
- [Saccharide isomerate ameliorates cosmetic scalp conditions in a Chinese study population](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35279940/) Saccharide isomerate · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2023

## The brands

- Skincare: [Sand & Sky](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/brands/sand-and-sky)
- German skincare: [BABOR](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/brands/babor)

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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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