# Sebamed vs Carotone

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Sebamed and Carotone are established skincare brands recognized for their distinctive approaches to daily routines. Sebamed offers gentle cleansers and thoughtful moisturizers that suit sensitive, reactive, and problematic skin best, while the second brand provides targeted [serums](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/ingredients/serum) and careful formulations tailored for dry, normal, and combination skin. Although both manufacturers feature reliable options like the Facial Cleanser and Brightening Cream to address acne-prone areas, they differ primarily in their core formulation philosophy. Specifically, the German line emphasizes a skin-neutral pH to support barrier health, whereas its counterpart focuses on achieving a radiant and even complexion.

Sebamed is a German skincare brand founded in 1967 and owned by Sebapharma GmbH & Co. KG.

[sebamed.ae](https://sebamed.ae/en/article/2/Sebapharma) [sebamed.com](https://sebamed.com/en/info/company/about-us/) [en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sebamed) [de.wikipedia.org](https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sebamed)

This page compares some of the most popular Sebamed and Carotone 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=pg1894632ac6).

### Popular Sebamed vs Carotone products

#### Sebamed

- [Clear Face Care Gel](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/p/sebamed/clear-face-care-gel/for/oily-acne-prone-skin) — High fit — [£8.35 at Amazon](https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B003NTJJR0?tag=lovi-care-web-product-21&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1)
- [Facial Cleanser](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/p/sebamed/facial-cleanser/for/combination-skin) — High fit

#### Carotone

- [Brightening Cream](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/p/carotone/brightening-cream/for/mature-skin) — Average fit

## Questions and answers

### Sebamed or Carotone: which is better?

Sebamed has a high fit for oily acne-prone skin with its Clear Face Care Gel and Facial Cleanser, whereas Carotone has an average fit across all skin types for its Brightening Cream. Lovi rates Sebamed higher for acne-prone skin due to these specific product ratings on this page.

### What is the difference between Sebamed and Carotone?

Sebamed has a High Lovi fit for oily acne-prone skin with its Facial Cleanser, whereas Carotone offers the Brightening Cream with an Average fit for all skin types on this page. Every product listed for both Sebamed and the products on this page for Carotone contains no fragrance.

### Which is more affordable, Sebamed or Carotone?

Neither brand's page lists pricing or affordability information for the products on this page.

### Which causes fewer breakouts, Sebamed or Carotone?

Sebamed has a high fit for oily acne-prone skin with the products on this page, whereas Carotone has an average fit for that skin type. Both brands list no fragrance in their products on this page.

### Which brand is older, Sebamed or Carotone, and where were they founded?

Sebamed is older, having been founded in 1967 in Germany, while Carotone was founded in 2009.

### Do any of the products from Sebamed or Carotone contain fragrance?

Every product on this page from both Sebamed and Carotone lists no fragrance in its ingredients, so shoppers can expect them to be fragrance-free.

### Which company owns Carotone and what is its product lineup on this page?

Carotone is owned by Nouvelle Parfumerie Gandour, and the products on this page include the Brightening Cream [serum](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/ingredients/serum).

## 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
- [Improvement of naturally aged skin with vitamin A (retinol)](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/17515510/) Retinol vitamin a · Archives of Dermatology, 2007
- [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
- [Prospective, randomized, double-blind assessment of topical bakuchiol and retinol for facial photoageing](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29947134/) Retinol vitamin a · The British Journal of Dermatology, 2019
- [Skin barrier disruption by sodium lauryl sulfate-exposure alters the expressions of involucrin, transglutaminase 1, profilaggrin, and kallikreins during the repair phase in human skin in vivo](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/18007579/) Sodium lauryl sulfate · The Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 2008
- [The effects of a topical gel containing chitosan, 0,2% chlorhexidine, allantoin and despanthenol on the wound healing process subsequent to impacted lower third molar extraction](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27475700/) Allantoin · Medicina Oral, Patologia Oral Y Cirugia Bucal, 2016
- [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
- [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
- [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
- [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](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32683390/) Allantoin · Medicina Oral, Patologia Oral Y Cirugia Bucal, 2020
- [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
- [Changes in Skin Barrier Function after Repeated Exposition to Phospholipid-Based Surfactants and Sodium Dodecyl Sulfate In Vivo and Corneocyte Surface Analysis by Atomic Force Microscopy](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33804924/) Sodium lauryl sulfate · Pharmaceutics, 2021
- [A novel model of inflammatory pain in human skin involving topical application of sodium lauryl sulfate](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/20358390/) Sodium lauryl sulfate · Inflammation Research, 2010
- [Effect of seasonal and geographical differences on skin and effect of treatment with an osmoprotectant: Sorbitol](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23752031/) Sorbitol · Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2013
- [Anatomical site differences of sodium lauryl sulfate-induced irritation: randomized controlled trial](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30637727/) Sodium lauryl sulfate · The British Journal of Dermatology, 2019
- [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

## The brands

- German skincare: [Sebamed](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/brands/sebamed)
- Skincare: [Carotone](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/brands/carotone)

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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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