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Bioderma vs Augustinus Bader

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Bioderma and Augustinus Bader are two distinct skincare lines created to support various complexions through thoughtful, science-backed compositions. Bioderma is a French brand founded in 1977 and owned by the Jean-Noël Thorel Foundation since 2018, beloved for its moisturizers, makeup removers, serums, and cleansers anchored by hydration-boosting glycerin that suits acne-prone and sensitive skin best. Augustinus Bader is a German brand founded in 2018, loved for its nourishing moisturizers, targeted serums, and soothing eye products powered by sophisticated formulas that suit dry and dry sensitive skin best. While both offer dedicated options for mature skin, dark spots, and acne-prone skin, they differ fundamentally in their origins, core ingredients, and ideal skin types.

Bioderma is a French skincare brand founded in 1977 and owned by Jean-Noël Thorel Foundation since 2018.

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Augustinus Bader is a German skincare brand founded in 2018.

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This page compares some of the most popular Bioderma and Augustinus Bader products; for every product of both brands, with a fit score for your own skin, use the Lovi app.

Popular Bioderma vs Augustinus Bader products

People Say

BiodermaAugustinus Bader
  • Hydration and Moisture Often MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “Instantly hydrated — Augustinus Bader The Face Oil”
    • “Extremely dry skin saved — Augustinus Bader The Rich Cream”
    • “healthy glow — Augustinus Bader The Serum”
    • “healed my dry skin — Bioderma Sébium Hydra”
  • Lightweight Texture and Fast Absorption Often MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “light but nourishing — Augustinus Bader The Cream”
    • “sinks in instantly — Augustinus Bader The Serum”
    • “light gel texture — Augustinus Bader The Eye Cream”
    • “absorbs instantly — Bioderma Hydrabio Serum”
  • Skin Texture and Glow Improvement Often MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “Instant youthful glow — Augustinus Bader The Rich Cream”
    • “Softens fine lines — Augustinus Bader The Rich Cream”
    • “skin is smoother — Augustinus Bader The Cream”
    • “redness drastically reduced — Bioderma Sensibio AR”
  • Gentle and Non-Irritating Mostly MentionedRarely Noted
    • “doesn't sting my eyes — Bioderma Sensibio H2O”
    • “doesn't cause any irritation — Bioderma Sensibio Micellar Cleansing Oil”
    • “mildest face wash I've tried — Bioderma Sensibio Gel Moussant”
    • “calms redness — Augustinus Bader The Cream”
  • Versatile and Additional Benefits Often MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “Luxurious heavy bottle — Augustinus Bader The Rich Cream”
    • “works well for oily skin — Augustinus Bader The Cream”
    • “epitome of luxury — Augustinus Bader The Serum”
    • “doesn't clog pores — Bioderma Sébium Hydra”
  • Makeup Base and Primer Qualities Often MentionedRarely Noted
    • “Foundation didn't settle into pores — Bioderma Sébium Pore Refiner”
    • “Noticeable difference in size of pores — Bioderma Sébium Pore Refiner”
    • “My skin feels fresh, balanced and less greasy after each wash. — Bioderma Sébium Gel moussant”
    • “concealer blends perfectly — Augustinus Bader The Eye Cream”
  • High Price Point and Value Sometimes NotedMostly Mentioned
    • “pricier than other brands — Bioderma Sensibio Gel Moussant”
    • “finished too quickly — Bioderma Hydrabio Serum”
    • “pricey for water — Bioderma Sensibio H2O”
  • Lack of Results or Suboptimal Performance Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “requires a thorough follow-up — Bioderma Sensibio Micellar Cleansing Oil”
    • “won't budge waterproof mascara — Bioderma Sensibio H2O”
    • “didn't see dramatic results — Augustinus Bader The Cream”
    • “minimal results for me — Augustinus Bader The Serum”
  • Breakouts and Skin Irritation Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “broke me out — Bioderma Atoderm Intensive Baume”
    • “Skin looks like sandpaper — Bioderma Sébium Pore Refiner”
    • “Caused cystic acne — Augustinus Bader The Rich Cream”
    • “bumps on forehead — Augustinus Bader The Cream”

Bioderma vs Augustinus Bader routines for dry skin

Buy Augustinus Bader routine · AED 2,226.81 · 95% fitBuy Bioderma routine · AED 660.76 · 83% fitSee multi-brand routine · 96% fit

Bioderma vs Augustinus Bader routines for oily skin

Buy Augustinus Bader routine · AED 3,142.18 · 92% fitBuy Bioderma routine · AED 872.70 · 81% fitSee multi-brand routine · 97% fit

Bioderma vs Augustinus Bader routines for combination skin

Buy Augustinus Bader routine · AED 3,031.12 · 92% fitBuy Bioderma routine · AED 603.70 · 82% fitSee multi-brand routine · 96% fit

Questions and answers

Bioderma or Augustinus Bader: which is better?

Augustinus Bader is generally considered better for hydration, texture, and glow, while Bioderma is better for gentle, non-irritating care. Lovi rates Augustinus Bader as Superior for dry skin routines and Bioderma as High.

What is the difference between Bioderma and Augustinus Bader?

Augustinus Bader is better for hydration and texture improvement, whereas Bioderma is better for gentle and non-irritating care. The products on this page from Augustinus Bader fit dry, dry sensitive, and mature skin best, while Bioderma is best for acne-prone, sensitive, and oily acne-prone skin.

Bioderma or Augustinus Bader for dry skin?

Augustinus Bader is well suited for dry skin, with Lovi giving the products on this page a Superior fit for that skin type compared to Bioderma. Reviewers note that Augustinus Bader provides deep hydration and texture improvement.

Bioderma or Augustinus Bader: which moisturizer is better?

Augustinus Bader provides better moisturizers on this page for achieving deep hydration, radiance, and a lightweight texture, earning a Superior fit for dry skin compared to Bioderma's High fit. Reviewers note that Augustinus Bader delivers superior texture and moisture improvements, although its products come with an extreme price point.

Which is more affordable, Bioderma or Augustinus Bader?

Bioderma is more affordable than Augustinus Bader, as Augustinus Bader has an extreme price while Bioderma reviewers only sometimes note a high price point.

Which brand has a wider selection of fragrance-free products, Bioderma or Augustinus Bader?

Augustinus Bader has a wider selection of fragrance-free products, as every product on this page lists no fragrance. In comparison, only 9 of the 20 products on this page from Bioderma list no fragrance.

How do the founding years and ownership structures of Bioderma and Augustinus Bader compare?

Bioderma was founded in France in 1977 and has been owned by the Jean-Noël Thorel Foundation since 2018, whereas Augustinus Bader was founded as an independent brand in Germany in 2018.

Which brand offers better results for skin texture and glow improvement according to reviewers?

Augustinus Bader offers better results for skin texture and glow improvement according to reviewers. The products on this page help deliver radiance and glow as well as texture improvement.

Bioderma or Augustinus Bader for oily skin?

Both brands are great options for oily skin, as Lovi rates Augustinus Bader as Superior and Bioderma as High for this skin type. Reviewers note that Augustinus Bader delivers better hydration and texture improvement, whereas Bioderma is recognized for being gentle and non-irritating.

Bioderma or Augustinus Bader for sensitive skin?

Both brands offer solid options for sensitive skin, with Lovi giving Bioderma a High fit and Augustinus Bader a High fit for The Rich Cream. Reviewers note that Bioderma is particularly gentle and non-irritating.

Bioderma or Augustinus Bader for acne-prone skin?

Augustinus Bader is rated Superior for acne-prone skin, whereas Bioderma is rated High. Bioderma is often noted for being gentle and non-irritating, while Augustinus Bader is frequently recognized for providing lightweight texture and fast absorption.

Research behind their key ingredients

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.

  • Nadia Kapleva, MS

    Nadia Kapleva, MS

    Co-founder, Medical Director

    Cosmetic chemist, cosmetologist, aesthetic products developer

  • Alexey Shagraev, PhD

    Alexey Shagraev, PhD

    Co-founder, CEO and CTO

    PhD in computer science, 3x US patent holder, ex-Google, ex-Yandex

  • Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc

    Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc

    Medical Board

    Aesthetic medicine practitioner, MSc in Longevity and Anti-Aging Medicine

  • Aishani Shah, MD

    Aishani Shah, MD

    Medical Board

    Specialist dermatologist, MBBS, MD, IFAAD

  • Asya Zubkova, MS

    Asya Zubkova, MS

    Medical Board

    Cosmetic chemist, SCS, IFSCC member

  • Hanna Kurets, MD

    Hanna Kurets, MD

    Medical Board, Medical Advisor

    Dermatology MD

  • Elina Nazarenko, MD

    Elina Nazarenko, MD

    Medical Board

    Dermatology and diagnostic consultant

  • Victoria Derkova, MS

    Victoria Derkova, MS

    Medical Board

    Cosmetic chemist, cosmetic development technologist

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