Allies of Skin vs Augustinus Bader
Allies of Skin and Augustinus Bader are luxury skincare lines celebrated for nourishing moisturizers, targeted serums, and soothing eye products. Allies of Skin relies on powerhouse ingredients like niacinamide, suiting dry and acne-prone skin best with treatments like the Molecular Saviour Probiotics Treatment Mist, Peptides & Antioxidants Firming Daily Treatment, and Peptides & Omegas Firming Eye Cream. Conversely, the German brand founded in 2018 is powered by sophisticated formulas that suit dry and dry sensitive skin best through compositions such as The Serum, The Eye Cream, and The Rich Cream. While both brands offer deeply hydrating options for specific concerns, they differ through distinct active ingredients and targeted formulations.
Augustinus Bader is a German skincare brand founded in 2018.
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This page compares some of the most popular Allies of Skin and Augustinus Bader products; for every product of both brands, with a fit score for your own skin, use the Lovi app.
Popular Allies of Skin vs Augustinus Bader products
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Copper Tripeptide & Ectoin Advanced Repair Serum
AED 601.29
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Tranexamic & Arbutin Advanced Brightening Serum
AED 650.47
- Retinal & Peptides Repair Night Cream
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Peptides & Omegas Firming Eye Cream
AED 378.00
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Peptides & Antioxidants Firming Daily Treatment
AED 230.55
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Molecular Saviour Probiotics Treatment Mist
AED 349.00
People Say
Texture and Absorption Mostly MentionedMostly Mentioned
- “sinks easily into damp skin — Allies of Skin Tranexamic & Arbutin Advanced Brightening Serum”
- “Woke up looking well-rested — Allies of Skin Retinal & Peptides Repair Night Cream”
- “light but nourishing — Augustinus Bader The Cream”
- “sinks in instantly — Augustinus Bader The Serum”
Hydration and Plumping Mostly MentionedMostly Mentioned
- “nourished and hydrated — Allies of Skin Peptides & Omegas Firming Eye Cream”
- “more like a spray serum — Allies of Skin Molecular Saviour Probiotics Treatment Mist”
- “Instantly hydrated — Augustinus Bader The Face Oil”
- “Extremely dry skin saved — Augustinus Bader The Rich Cream”
Soothing and Calming Mostly MentionedRarely Noted
- “Best retinol for sensitive skin — Allies of Skin Retinal & Peptides Repair Night Cream”
- “Redness is less noticeable — Allies of Skin Copper Tripeptide & Ectoin Advanced Repair Serum”
- “feels super soothing, doesn't trigger redness — Allies of Skin Tranexamic & Arbutin Advanced Brightening Serum”
- “calms redness — Augustinus Bader The Cream”
Radiance and Brightening Often MentionedSometimes Noted
- “gives skin an instant dewy glow — Allies of Skin Tranexamic & Arbutin Advanced Brightening Serum”
- “scars visibly lightened after I started using this — Allies of Skin Tranexamic & Arbutin Advanced Brightening Serum”
- “Gives me a nice youthful glow — Allies of Skin Peptides & Antioxidants Firming Daily Treatment”
- “Instant youthful glow — Augustinus Bader The Rich Cream”
Firming and Anti-Aging Often MentionedRarely Noted
- “fix the fine lines — Allies of Skin Peptides & Omegas Firming Eye Cream”
- “Tightened the skin in just a few uses — Allies of Skin Peptides & Antioxidants Firming Daily Treatment”
- “crow's feet softened — Augustinus Bader The Eye Cream”
High Price Mostly MentionedMostly Mentioned
- “Pricey — Allies of Skin Copper Tripeptide & Ectoin Advanced Repair Serum”
- “price definitely hurts — Allies of Skin Tranexamic & Arbutin Advanced Brightening Serum”
- “not sure justified by price — Augustinus Bader The Cream”
Slow or Lack of Results Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
- “still not impressed with the results — Allies of Skin Tranexamic & Arbutin Advanced Brightening Serum”
- “Have not noticed improved skin quality yet — Allies of Skin Copper Tripeptide & Ectoin Advanced Repair Serum”
- “Nothing significant — Allies of Skin Retinal & Peptides Repair Night Cream”
- “didn't see dramatic results — Augustinus Bader The Cream”
Packaging and Dispensing Issues Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
- “pump head is fixed — Allies of Skin Peptides & Omegas Firming Eye Cream”
- “bad spritz mechanism — Allies of Skin Molecular Saviour Probiotics Treatment Mist”
- “Hate the pump — Allies of Skin Peptides & Antioxidants Firming Daily Treatment”
- “excessive packaging — Augustinus Bader The Serum”
Skin Irritation and Reactions Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
- “Slightly irritating... when I first started — Allies of Skin Copper Tripeptide & Ectoin Advanced Repair Serum”
- “rashes popped up on my neck — Allies of Skin Tranexamic & Arbutin Advanced Brightening Serum”
- “Caused cystic acne — Augustinus Bader The Rich Cream”
- “bumps on forehead — Augustinus Bader The Cream”
Allies of Skin vs Augustinus Bader routines for dry skin
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Cleanser
CeraVe Hydrating Facial Cleanser
Morning · Evening · Once a week
AED 32.95
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Moisturizer
Molecular Saviour Probiotics Treatment Mist
Morning · Evening · Once a week
AED 349.00
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SPF
Dr.G Green Mild Up Sun+
Morning
AED 81.00
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Pre-Cleanser
MISSHA Ultra Hyalon Cleansing Cream
Evening · Once a week
AED 35.29
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Cleansing Toner
ROUND LAB 1025 Dokdo Cleansing Water
Evening
AED 38.99
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Serum or Treatment
Peptides & Omegas Firming Eye Cream
Evening · Once a week
AED 378.00
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Enzyme Powder
VT Cica Mild Powder Wash
Once a week
AED 47.62
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Nourishing Mask
Mediheal Watermide Essential Mask
Once a week
AED 65.00
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Cleanser
CeraVe Hydrating Facial Cleanser
Morning · Evening · Once a week
AED 32.95
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Moisturizer
The Rich Cream
Morning · Evening · Once a week
AED 577.96
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SPF
Dr.G Green Mild Up Sun+
Morning
AED 81.00
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Pre-Cleanser
MISSHA Ultra Hyalon Cleansing Cream
Evening · Once a week
AED 35.29
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Cleansing Toner
ROUND LAB 1025 Dokdo Cleansing Water
Evening
AED 38.99
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Serum or Treatment
The Serum
Evening · Once a week
AED 1,348.00
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Enzyme Powder
VT Cica Mild Powder Wash
Once a week
AED 47.62
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Nourishing Mask
Mediheal Watermide Essential Mask
Once a week
AED 65.00
Buy Allies of Skin routine · AED 1,027.85 · 96% fit
Buy Augustinus Bader routine · AED 2,226.81 · 95% fitSee multi-brand routine · 96% fit
Allies of Skin vs Augustinus Bader routines for oily skin
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Cleanser
CeraVe Foaming Facial Cleanser
Morning · Evening · Once a week
AED 49.95
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Hydrating Toner
Some By Mi Snail Truecica Miracle Repair Toner
Morning · Once a week
AED 49.99
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Moisturizer
Peptides & Antioxidants Firming Daily Treatment
Morning · Evening · Once a week
AED 230.55
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SPF
d'Alba UVessence Mild Waterfull Sun Cream SPF 50
Morning
AED 92.70
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Pre-Cleanser
Shu Uemura Ultime8 Sublime Beauty Cleansing Oil
Evening · Once a week
AED 179.45
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Cleansing Toner
Pixi Glow Tonic
Evening
AED 120.00
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Serum or Treatment
Peptides & Omegas Firming Eye Cream
Evening · Once a week
AED 378.00
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Enzyme Powder
Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant
Once a week
AED 101.09
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Cleansing Mask
Revision Skincare Black Mask
Once a week
AED 204.00
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Cleanser
CeraVe Foaming Facial Cleanser
Morning · Evening · Once a week
AED 49.95
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Hydrating Toner
Some By Mi Snail Truecica Miracle Repair Toner
Morning · Once a week
AED 49.99
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Moisturizer
The Eye Cream
Morning · Evening · Once a week
AED 997.00
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SPF
d'Alba UVessence Mild Waterfull Sun Cream SPF 50
Morning
AED 92.70
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Pre-Cleanser
Shu Uemura Ultime8 Sublime Beauty Cleansing Oil
Evening · Once a week
AED 179.45
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Cleansing Toner
Pixi Glow Tonic
Evening
AED 120.00
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Serum or Treatment
The Serum
Evening · Once a week
AED 1,348.00
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Enzyme Powder
Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant
Once a week
AED 101.09
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Cleansing Mask
Revision Skincare Black Mask
Once a week
AED 204.00
Buy Allies of Skin routine · AED 1,405.73 · 93% fit
Buy Augustinus Bader routine · AED 3,142.18 · 92% fitSee multi-brand routine · 97% fit
Allies of Skin vs Augustinus Bader routines for combination skin
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Cleanser
Fresh Soy Face Cleanser
Morning · Evening · Once a week
AED 84.53
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Hydrating Toner
Paula's Choice Skin Balancing Pore-Reducing Toner
Morning · Once a week
AED 145.00
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Moisturizer
Peptides & Antioxidants Firming Daily Treatment
Morning · Evening · Once a week
AED 230.55
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Pre-Cleanser
Shu Uemura Ultime8 Sublime Beauty Cleansing Oil
Evening · Once a week
AED 179.45
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Cleansing Toner
Medicube Zero Pore Pad 2.0
Evening
AED 53.12
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Serum or Treatment
Peptides & Omegas Firming Eye Cream
Evening · Once a week
AED 378.00
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Enzyme Powder
Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant
Once a week
AED 101.09
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Cleansing Mask
KORA Organics Turmeric Brightening & Exfoliating Mask
Once a week
AED 122.93
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Cleanser
Fresh Soy Face Cleanser
Morning · Evening · Once a week
AED 84.53
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Hydrating Toner
Paula's Choice Skin Balancing Pore-Reducing Toner
Morning · Once a week
AED 145.00
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Moisturizer
The Eye Cream
Morning · Evening · Once a week
AED 997.00
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Pre-Cleanser
Shu Uemura Ultime8 Sublime Beauty Cleansing Oil
Evening · Once a week
AED 179.45
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Cleansing Toner
Medicube Zero Pore Pad 2.0
Evening
AED 53.12
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Serum or Treatment
The Serum
Evening · Once a week
AED 1,348.00
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Enzyme Powder
Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant
Once a week
AED 101.09
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Cleansing Mask
KORA Organics Turmeric Brightening & Exfoliating Mask
Once a week
AED 122.93
Buy Allies of Skin routine · AED 1,294.67 · 94% fit
Buy Augustinus Bader routine · AED 3,031.12 · 92% fitSee multi-brand routine · 96% fit
Questions and answers
Allies of Skin or Augustinus Bader: which is better?
Both brands offer products on this page with equivalent routine fits across all skin types, with Allies of Skin doing better for soothing, brightening, and firming. Reviewers note that Allies of Skin features gentle, effective moisturizers and calming serums, while Augustinus Bader is known for radiance and deep hydration.
What is the difference between Allies of Skin and Augustinus Bader?
Allies of Skin is owned by Allies Group Pte. Ltd. and features niacinamide across its products, while Augustinus Bader is an independent brand from Germany centered around TFC8. Both brands achieve superior routine fit levels across all skin types.
Allies of Skin or Augustinus Bader for dry skin?
Both Allies of Skin and Augustinus Bader provide a Superior Lovi routine fit for dry skin. Allies of Skin relies on key ingredients like Niacinamide, while Augustinus Bader utilizes TFC8 in products such as The Rich Cream and The Serum.
Allies of Skin or Augustinus Bader: which moisturizer is better?
Both brands offer moisturizers that achieve a Superior Lovi fit for various skin types on the products on this page. Reviewers note that Allies of Skin provides gentle and effective moisturizers, while Augustinus Bader is known for luxurious and lightweight moisturizers.
Which is more affordable, Allies of Skin or Augustinus Bader?
Reviewers frequently note a high price point for Allies of Skin and an extreme price for Augustinus Bader.
Between Allies of Skin and Augustinus Bader, which brand performs better for firming and anti-aging?
Allies of Skin performs better for firming and anti-aging. Reviewers note that the products on this page provide effective anti-aging and firming results.
How do the key ingredients of Allies of Skin and Augustinus Bader differ across their products?
Allies of Skin features Niacinamide as a key ingredient across its products, which helps reduce cutaneous pigmentation. In contrast, Augustinus Bader relies on TFC8 across its line.
What are the most common reviewer complaints about packaging and dispensing issues for each brand?
Reviewers note that both brands experience packaging and dispensing issues, with Augustinus Bader reporting these problems often and Allies of Skin also frequently noted for them.
Allies of Skin or Augustinus Bader for oily skin?
Both Allies of Skin and Augustinus Bader achieve a Superior routine fit for oily skin. Reviewers note that Allies of Skin features calming serums and effective anti-aging and brightening products, whereas Augustinus Bader offers deep hydration and radiance.
Allies of Skin or Augustinus Bader for sensitive skin?
Both Allies of Skin and Augustinus Bader achieve a Superior Lovi fit level for sensitive skin on the products on this page. Reviewers note that Allies of Skin provides gentle moisturizers and calming serums, while Augustinus Bader offers deep hydration and texture improvement.
Allies of Skin or Augustinus Bader for acne-prone skin?
Both brands achieve a Superior Lovi fit level for acne-prone skin. Allies of Skin is founded on a routine featuring products like the Molecular Saviour Probiotics Treatment Mist, while Augustinus Bader offers options such as The Serum.
Research behind their key ingredients
Resveratrol as a Multifunctional Topical Hypopigmenting Agent
Vitamin C-squalene bioconjugate promotes epidermal thickening and collagen production in human skin
Fermented pomegranate extracts protect against oxidative stress and aging of skin
A comparative study of gluconolactone versus benzoyl peroxide in the treatment of acne
Supramolecular collagen nanoparticles for anti-wrinkle, skin whitening, and moisturizing effects
Clinical efficacy of facial masks containing yoghurt and Opuntia humifusa Raf. (F-YOP)
Targeting Circadian Rhythm for the Regulation of Skin Collagen Metabolism
Effects of a Greek Yoghurt-based Complex on the Human Facial Skin Microbiome
Behind this comparison
Lovi compares products by their fit scores, calculated from the full ingredient list with brand-independent rules our 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.
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Co-founder, Medical Director
Cosmetic chemist, cosmetologist, aesthetic products developer
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Co-founder, CEO and CTO
PhD in computer science, 3x US patent holder, ex-Google, ex-Yandex
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Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc
Medical Board
Aesthetic medicine practitioner, MSc in Longevity and Anti-Aging Medicine
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Medical Board
Specialist dermatologist, MBBS, MD, IFAAD
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Medical Board
Cosmetic chemist, SCS, IFSCC member
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Medical Board, Medical Advisor
Dermatology MD
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Elina Nazarenko, MD
Medical Board
Dermatology and diagnostic consultant
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Victoria Derkova, MS
Medical Board
Cosmetic chemist, cosmetic development technologist
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