# Bepantol skincare Page: https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/brands/bepantol The Lovi Fit is the same in every country; only the stores and prices differ, and the ones here are for the United Kingdom. Bepantol is a Swiss skincare brand founded in 1944 and owned by Bayer AG since 2005. [en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bayer) Bepantol is widely loved for its nourishing moisturizers and thoughtful formulas. Its products suit dry, sensitive, and irritated skin best. The standout products for particular concerns include the Derma for acne-prone skin. These offerings provide gentle, reliable care for daily routines. This page covers some of the most popular Bepantol products; for the whole Bepantol 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=pg8c7120e367). ### Bepantol moisturizers #### Moisturizers - [Derma](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/p/bepantol/derma/for/sensitive-skin) — Average fit ## Questions and answers ### Is Bepantol worth it? Yes, Bepantol is worth it because Lovi rates the Bepantol-focused routine Superior for dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin. Additionally, the Bepantol products on this page list no fragrance in their ingredients. ### What are Bepantol's best products? Derma is the moisturizer available on this page from Bepantol. Lovi rates Derma Average for dry, sensitive, and acne-prone skin, and Low for oily skin. ### Which Bepantol moisturizer is best for dry skin? Derma is the only Bepantol moisturizer on this page for dry skin. Lovi rates this product Average for dry skin. ### Does Bepantol cause breakouts? Bepantol is unlikely to cause breakouts for most skin types, as Lovi rates the brand-focused routine Superior for acne-prone skin. The individual Derma moisturizer is rated Average for acne-prone skin. ### Is Bepantol fragrance-free? Yes, the Bepantol products on this page list no fragrance in their ingredients, making them a gentle choice for keeping skin calm. ### What are the key ingredients in Bepantol products? The key ingredients in Bepantol products include [panthenol](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/ingredients/panthenol) and [glycerin](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/ingredients/glycerin), which help keep skin soft and support barrier recovery. Panthenol aids in soothing dry skin, while glycerin helps maintain moisture. [American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2002](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12113650/) ### How do I build a Bepantol skincare routine? To build a Bepantol skincare routine, apply the Derma moisturizer to keep dry, sensitive, oily, and acne-prone skin soft and calm. Lovi rates the Bepantol-focused routine Superior for dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin. [American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2002](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12113650/) ### What are good alternatives to Bepantol? Good alternatives to Bepantol include Galderma, Weleda, La Prairie, NEOCUTIS, Valmont, and Bepanthol, which all have dedicated pages on Lovi. La Prairie is a particularly notable option, as a La Prairie-focused routine achieves a High fit for dry skin, oily skin, combination skin, and acne-prone skin, and a Superior fit for sensitive skin. ### Bepantol vs La Prairie: which is better? Bepantol is better because Lovi rates its routines Superior for dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin, whereas La Prairie routines are rated High for most of those skin types. The Bepantol products on this page are also fragrance-free. ### Who owns Bepantol, and where is it from? Bepantol is a Swiss brand founded in 1944, owned by Bayer AG since 2005. [en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bayer) ### Is Bepantol cruelty-free? PETA, Leaping Bunny, and Cruelty Free International, the registries Lovi checks, do not list Bepantol as cruelty-free. ## Research behind Bepantol'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 - [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 - 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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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