# Yepoda vs Silka

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Yepoda and Silka are two skincare brands known for thoughtful [serums](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/ingredients/serum) and effective formulas. The German brand founded in 2020 and owned by Verlinvest since 2026 relies on carefully composed formulas, while the second option is beloved for its thoughtful cleansers and effective formulas. Both lines suit balanced, oily, dry, combination, and sensitive skin best, with the first brand suiting those seeking gentle yet effective daily care and the second delivering gentle and reliable care for daily routines. Yepoda features standout products including The Repair Hero for acne-prone skin and The Bubble Double for skin with dark spots, whereas Silka includes the [Papaya](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/ingredients/papaya) Soap for acne-prone skin.

Yepoda is a German skincare brand founded in 2020 and owned by Verlinvest since 2026.

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This page compares some of the most popular Yepoda and Silka 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=pgf3a7ba928d).

### Popular Yepoda vs Silka products

#### Yepoda

- [The Bubble Double](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/p/yepoda/the-bubble-double/for/oily-acne-prone-skin) — High fit — [£19.00 at Amazon](https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B08RC6CJ32?tag=lovi-care-web-product-21&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1)
- [The Repair Hero](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/p/yepoda/the-repair-hero/for/acne-prone-skin) — Superior fit — [£22.00 at Amazon](https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0971LQMQ9?tag=lovi-care-web-product-21&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1)

#### Silka

- [Papaya Soap](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/p/silka/papaya-soap/for/dark-spots) — Average fit

## Questions and answers

### Yepoda or Silka: which is better?

Yepoda is generally better because its products on this page achieve High to Superior Lovi fit levels across multiple skin types, whereas Silka's [Papaya](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/ingredients/papaya) Soap only reaches Average at best. Furthermore, the products on this page from both brands list no fragrance in their ingredients.

### What is the difference between Yepoda and Silka?

Yepoda offers fragrance-free cleansers and [serums](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/ingredients/serum) with high to superior Lovi fit levels for acne-prone and mature skin types, whereas Silka features a papaya soap that achieves only average or lower fit levels for those same concerns. Every product across the page for both brands lists no fragrance in its ingredients.

### Which is more affordable, Yepoda or Silka?

Neither Yepoda nor Silka shows pricing information on this page, so affordability cannot be compared here.

### Which causes fewer breakouts, Yepoda or Silka?

Yepoda offers better options for acne-prone skin on this page, achieving a Superior Lovi fit with The Repair Hero serum, whereas Silka Papaya Soap has a Low fit for acne-prone skin.

### When were Yepoda and Silka founded and who owns them?

Yepoda was founded in Germany in 2020 and is owned by Verlinvest since 2026, while Silka was founded in 2001 and is owned by Cosmetique Asia Corporation.

### Do any of the products from Yepoda or Silka contain fragrance?

Every product on this page from both Yepoda and Silka lists no fragrance in its ingredients.

### How does The Repair Hero serum fit dry skin compared to the Papaya Soap?

For dry skin, Lovi rates The Repair Hero serum as High, while the Papaya Soap on this page is rated as Caution.

## Research behind their key ingredients

- [The effect of niacinamide on reducing cutaneous pigmentation and suppression of melanosome transfer](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12100180/) Niacinamide · The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002
- [Skin delivery of epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG) and hyaluronic acid loaded nano-transfersomes for antioxidant and anti-aging effects in UV radiation induced skin damage](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28155509/) Sodium hyaluronate · Drug Delivery, 2017
- [Mechanistic Basis and Clinical Evidence for the Applications of Nicotinamide (Niacinamide) to Control Skin Aging and Pigmentation](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34439563/) Niacinamide · Antioxidants, 2021
- [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
- [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
- [Randomized controlled study for the anti-aging effect of human adipocyte-derived mesenchymal stem cell media combined with niacinamide after laser therapy](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33103316/) Niacinamide · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2021
- [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](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33150170/) Salicylic acid · BioMed Research International, 2020
- [Senomorphic activity of a combination of niacinamide and hyaluronic acid: correlation with clinical improvement of skin aging](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39009698/) Niacinamide · Scientific Reports, 2024
- [Fermented pomegranate extracts protect against oxidative stress and aging of skin](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34416060/) Punica granatum fruit extract · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2022
- [Efficacy of a multitargeted, salicylic acid-based dermocosmetic cream compared to benzoyl peroxide 5% in Acne vulgaris: Results from a randomized study](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37941097/) Salicylic acid · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2024
- [The pivotal role of Bifida Ferment Lysate on reinforcing the skin barrier function and maintaining homeostasis of skin defenses in vitro](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37218728/) Bifida lysate ferment · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2023
- [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](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38051857/) Salicylic acid · Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2023
- [Topical microemulsion containing Punica granatum extract: its control over skin erythema and melanin in healthy Asian subjects](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25610348/) Punica granatum extract · Postepy Dermatologii I Alergologii, 2014
- [Effects of topical copper tripeptide complex on CO2 laser-resurfaced skin](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/16847171/) Copper tripeptide-1 · Archives of Facial Plastic Surgery, 2006
- [Photoprotective, Antioxidant and Anti-Inflammatory Effects of Aged Punica granatum Extract: In Vitro and In Vivo Insights](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40755496/) Punica granatum extract · Food Science & Nutrition, 2025
- [Poly-γ-Glutamic Acid from a Novel Bacillus subtilis Strain: Strengthening the Skin Barrier and Improving Moisture Retention in Keratinocytes and a Reconstructed Skin Model](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39940752/) Polyglutamic acid · International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 2025
- [Nanostructured Lipid Carrier Based Gel Containing α-Tocopherol and α-Tocopheryl Acetate for Synergistic Cutaneous Antiaging Efficacy](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41309687/) Tocopheryl acetate vitamin e · Scientific Reports, 2025
- [Augmented Skin Beneficial Effects of Thermus Thermophilus and Bacillus Subtilis Mixed-Culture Ferment Extract by Tripeptide GHK-Cu](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42573538/) Copper tripeptide-1 · Skin Research and Technology, 2026

## The brands

- German skincare: [Yepoda](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/brands/yepoda)
- Skincare: [Silka](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/brands/silka)

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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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