BABOR: Ampoules and Skincare from Aachen
BABOR has made skincare since 1956, from Aachen since 1960, and is now run by the third generation of the family. The brand is best known for its glass ampoules: 2 ml of active concentrate for exactly one application. Alongside them come HY-ÖL cleansing oil and face care.
Products
Active Purifier Ampoules
7 BABOR ampoules, 2 ml each, to combat breakouts and shiny skin: Tea tree oil and shale oil have antibacterial properties, babassu seed powder absorbs excess sebum, and panthenol soothes. Immediately mattifies; according to BABOR, a clearer complexion after 7 days. Vegan.
Agathist Soul & Body Scrub
Body scrub made with sugar crystals and cellulose granules from the BABOR Soul & Body line. Oat kernel oil, phyto-squalane, and oil-soluble hyaluronic acid continue to nourish the skin even after rinsing. Agathist fragrance with fig and bergamot; use once or twice a week. 200 ml.
Ampoule Advent Calendar 2026
24 doors, 24 BABOR ampoules (2 ml each): BABOR’s 70th-anniversary Advent calendar combines Hydra Plus, Nutri Restore, Perfect Glow, Lift Express, Active Night, and SOS Calming into a treatment regimen leading up to Christmas Eve.
Broad Spectrum Hydration Serum SPF 50+
Lightweight facial serum with SPF 50+ from the DOCTOR BABOR Solar Defense line. Protects against UVA, UVB, blue light, and infrared rays; moisturizes with squalane, panthenol, and glycerin; and is fragrance-free. For all skin types, 30 ml.
Broad Spectrum Mineral Invisible Balm SPF 30
Mineral sunscreen for the face from DOCTOR BABOR Solar Defense: SPF 30 with zinc oxide only (non-nano), protection against blue light and infrared rays, 4% Pro-Vitamin D Antiox Ferulic Complex, and ectoine. Fragrance-free, lightweight texture. 50 ml.
Collagen Booster Ampoules
Seven BABOR ampoules, each containing 2 ml of a peptide complex, tripeptide, and protein enzymes derived from chlorella and white lupine. They are designed to support the skin’s collagen network and help mature skin look firmer and plumper. One package lasts for one week.
Collagen Peptide Lifting & Rejuvenating Routine
Limited-edition DOCTOR BABOR set in a cosmetic bag: Collagen Peptide Booster Cream (50 ml), Derma Filler Serum (10 ml), and three Rejuvenation ampoules. A three-step regimen with peptides and hyaluronic acid for mature, dry skin that is losing its elasticity.
Dual Eye Solution
Eye care duo from DOCTOR BABOR Lifting in a dual dispenser: Eye Cream Day with hyaluronic acid and caffeine, Eye Cream Night with shea butter and squalane. 2.5% complex of tetrapeptide and gentian root to combat dark circles and puffiness. Vegan, 2 x 15 ml.
HSR Lifting Bi-Phase Face Oil
Two-phase facial oil from the BABOR HSR Lifting line: HSR Lifting Complex, ectoine, and vitamin F with jojoba, almond, macadamia, grape seed, mango, and soybean oils. Shake before use; absorbs quickly and is non-greasy. 30 ml.
HSR Lifting Gifting Set
Gift set from the BABOR HSR Lifting line in a red box: the full-size 50-ml anti-wrinkle cream and the 10-ml travel-size eye cream. For mature skin with wrinkles and fine lines and a tired-looking eye area.
HY-ÖL Cleanser
The cleansing oil that BABOR launched in 1955: hydrophilic oils derived from soy, sesame, and peanuts, combined with quillaja extract, dissolve makeup and impurities and transform into a milky emulsion when mixed with water. Vitamin E and bisabolol protect the skin barrier. 200 ml in a pump bottle.
Hydra Plus Ampoules
Seven BABOR ampoules, each containing 2 ml of 1.5% low-molecular-weight hyaluronic acid, red algae sugar, sugar beet extract, and provitamin B5. For dehydrated, dry skin that needs an instant boost of plumpness. According to BABOR, up to 24 hours of hydration.
Instant Fresh & Smooth Eye Serum + Patches
Eye serum with hyaluronic acid, aloe vera, and glow pigments, plus two reusable eye patches made of medical-grade silicone. The patches are applied to the serum for 10 to 15 minutes to enhance its effects. For a fresher and smoother-looking eye area.
Lift Express Ampoules
7 BABOR ampoules, 2 ml each, with immediate results for mature skin: a marine exopolysaccharide plumps up lines, while a matrix of cellulose and pullulan firms the skin. According to BABOR, skin appears smoother for up to 6 hours—designed for special occasions. Vegan.
Multivitamin Ampoules
7 BABOR ampoules, each containing 2 ml of vitamins A, C, E, and B3 (niacinamide) in a formula with oil pearls, plus hyaluronic acid. For tired, dull, and lipid-deficient skin that needs to look fresher and more vibrant. 7-day treatment, vegan.
Nutri Restore Ampoules
Seven BABOR ampoules, each containing 2 ml, with a micronutrient complex of 19 amino acids, minerals, lipids, and vitamins, plus ectoine, argan oil, and squalane. For dull, stressed, and sensitive skin; vegan. One package lasts for one week.
Oil-Infused Cleansing Wipes
25 100% cotton cleansing wipes infused with a mild cleansing solution containing hyaluronic acid, vitamin E, panthenol, Centella asiatica, and plant oils. Remove makeup and sunscreen without rinsing. Resealable package for on-the-go use.
BABOR at a glance
- Origin
- Aachen, Germany
- Founded
- 1956
- Founded by
- Dr. Michael Babor
- Known for
- Ampoules with 2 ml of active concentrate, HY-ÖL cleansing oil and face care for beauty salons
- Beginnings
- 1956 in Cologne, in Aachen since 1960, fully family-owned since 1965
- Ampoules
- Since 1970, 2 ml in glass melted right before filling
- Production
- Own factory, since 2023 in the BABOR Beauty Cluster in Aachen
- Reach
- In more than 70 countries, Swiss subsidiary in Pfäffikon SZ
About BABOR
Cologne 1956, Aachen since 1960
BABOR is a skincare brand from Aachen, Germany, founded in 1956 in Cologne by the chemist Dr Michael Babor. His first product was HY-ÖL, a cleansing oil made from hydrophilic, water-soluble oils. It is still in the range today. In 1960 the Vossen family took over the company and moved it to Aachen, and it has been fully family-owned since 1965. Today the third generation is in charge: Leo Vossen’s grandchildren, Dr Martin Grablowitz and Isabel Bonacker, sit on the company’s board.
The ampoule as a signature
BABOR launched its first ampoule in 1970, and the idea has barely changed: 2 ml of active concentrate in glass, enough for one application after cleansing and before your cream. According to BABOR, each glass ampoule is melted at 1,000 degrees right before filling, filled under sterile conditions and sealed airtight straight away. Since no jar stands open for weeks, the ampoules need very little preservative. The Ampoule Concentrates line includes Hydra Plus, Multi Vitamin, Nutri Restore and Active Night, usually in boxes of seven for one week.
Made in its own factory
BABOR has developed and produced its products in-house since the 1970s. Since 2023, everything has been made at the BABOR Beauty Cluster in Aachen: 60,000 square metres, around half a million products a day, built to the German KfW 40 energy standard. Besides the ampoules, the range includes HSR Lifting, Sea Creation, Skinovage and DOCTOR BABOR (since 2009).
Grown up in the beauty salon
The brand built its reputation through beauty salons. In 1983 BABOR opened its own training centre for beauticians in Aachen. Today it is represented in more than 70 countries through subsidiaries and distributors, and in Switzerland BABOR Cosmetic AG is based in Pfäffikon SZ.
BABOR x One Horizon
An idea that has barely changed since 1970 has nothing left to prove. That is what we look for: a clear idea and an origin you can check. As a gift, a box of ampoules has an advantage few skincare products share. It is used up after a week instead of sitting half full in the bathroom cabinet for months.
Frequently asked questions about BABOR
Yes. Every product is a genuine BABOR product from Aachen. We ship from Raron; you pay in Swiss francs and there are no customs fees.
From Germany. Chemist Dr Michael Babor founded the company in Cologne in 1956; his first product was the HY-ÖL cleansing oil. In 1960 pharmacist Dr Leo Vossen took over and moved it to Aachen; today BABOR belongs to the third generation of his family.
One ampoule a day, after cleansing and before your cream. Each holds 2 ml of active concentrate for exactly one application, and a box of seven ampoules lasts a week. According to BABOR, the airtight glass means the ampoules need few preservatives.
For dry, dehydrated skin the Hydra Plus Ampoules with 1.5% low-molecular hyaluronic acid. For tired, dull skin the Multivitamin Ampoules with vitamins A, C, E and B3. Both come in boxes of seven.
The cleansing oil BABOR started with. The HY-ÖL Cleanser is made of hydrophilic soy, sesame and peanut oils, removes make-up and turns into a milk with water that rinses off. 200 ml in a pump bottle.
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