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COSRX vs Augustinus Bader

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COSRX and Augustinus Bader are two distinct skincare lines established in 2013 and 2018, respectively. The Korean brand is beloved for its thoughtful array of serums, moisturizers, cleansers, and masks formulated with hyaluronic acid, glycerin, and niacinamide, which suit oily and acne-prone skin best by balancing excess oil and soothing irritation. Conversely, the German brand is loved for its nourishing moisturizers, targeted serums, and soothing eye products powered by sophisticated formulas that suit dry and dry sensitive skin best thanks to deeply hydrating compositions. Ultimately, both offer specialized solutions for various concerns, yet they differ fundamentally in their ingredient philosophies and ideal skin types.

COSRX is a Korean skincare brand founded in 2013 and owned by Amorepacific Group since 2024.

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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 COSRX and Augustinus Bader products; for every product of both brands, with a fit score for your own skin, use the Lovi app.

Popular COSRX vs Augustinus Bader products

People Say

COSRXAugustinus Bader
  • Lightweight and fast-absorbing texture 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 like water — COSRX The 6 Peptide Skin Booster Serum”
  • Deep hydration and moisturization Mostly MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “Instantly hydrated — Augustinus Bader The Face Oil”
    • “Extremely dry skin saved — Augustinus Bader The Rich Cream”
    • “healthy glow — Augustinus Bader The Serum”
    • “skin drinks it up — COSRX Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence”
  • Skin texture improvement and smoothness Often MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “gives me that glass skin look — COSRX Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence”
    • “skin feels softer immediately — COSRX The 6 Peptide Skin Booster Serum”
    • “Softens fine lines — Augustinus Bader The Rich Cream”
    • “skin is smoother — Augustinus Bader The Cream”
  • Gentle and non-stripping formulation Often MentionedNot noted
    • “No stinging or irritation — COSRX BHA Blackhead Power Liquid”
    • “perfect for first-time retinol users — COSRX The Retinol 0.1 Cream”
    • “doesn't strip my skin — COSRX Low pH Good Morning Gel Cleanser”
  • Acne and pore control Often MentionedNot noted
    • “extremely gentle — COSRX AHA/BHA Clarifying Treatment Toner”
    • “helped to improve my acne after only 2 weeks — COSRX Salicylic Acid Daily Gentle Cleanser”
    • “cleared up my spots — COSRX Low pH Good Morning Gel Cleanser”
  • Convenient packaging Rarely NotedSometimes Noted
    • “Luxurious heavy bottle — Augustinus Bader The Rich Cream”
    • “epitome of luxury — Augustinus Bader The Serum”
    • “fine mist spray — COSRX AHA/BHA Clarifying Treatment Toner”
  • High price per value Rarely NotedMostly Mentioned
    • “expensive for me — COSRX The Hyaluronic Acid 3 Serum”
  • No visible or slow results Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “Takes a month to work — COSRX BHA Blackhead Power Liquid”
    • “didn't do anything — COSRX AHA/BHA Clarifying Treatment Toner”
    • “did absolutely nothing — COSRX Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence”
    • “didn't see dramatic results — Augustinus Bader The Cream”
  • Packaging and dispensing issues Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
    • “tube cracked on the side — COSRX The Retinol 0.1 Cream”
    • “hate dipping fingers in — COSRX Advanced Snail 92 All in One Cream”
    • “pump clogs easily — Augustinus Bader The Eye Cream”
    • “Pump stopped working — Augustinus Bader The Rich Cream”
  • Medicinal and unpleasant scent Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
    • “smells like chemicals — COSRX Low pH Good Morning Gel Cleanser”
    • “smells like onions — COSRX The Retinol 0.1 Cream”
    • “Smells like old crayons — Augustinus Bader The Rich Cream”
    • “Smells like vegetable oil — Augustinus Bader The Face Oil”

COSRX vs Augustinus Bader routines for dry skin

Buy Augustinus Bader routine · AED 2,226.81 · 95% fitBuy COSRX routine · AED 408.70 · 83% fitSee multi-brand routine · 96% fit

COSRX vs Augustinus Bader routines for oily skin

Buy Augustinus Bader routine · AED 3,142.18 · 92% fitBuy COSRX routine · AED 581.27 · 91% fitSee multi-brand routine · 97% fit

COSRX vs Augustinus Bader routines for combination skin

Buy Augustinus Bader routine · AED 3,031.12 · 92% fitBuy COSRX routine · AED 475.50 · 89% fitSee multi-brand routine · 96% fit

Questions and answers

COSRX or Augustinus Bader: which is better?

Augustinus Bader is better suited for mature or dry skin with its Superior routine fit, while COSRX is better for oily and acne-prone skin.

What is the difference between COSRX and Augustinus Bader?

COSRX is best suited for oily and acne-prone skin with affordable, targeted treatments, whereas Augustinus Bader excels in deep hydration and anti-aging for dry and mature skin using its signature TFC8 complex at a much higher price point.

COSRX or Augustinus Bader for dry skin?

Augustinus Bader is a Superior fit for dry skin, while COSRX is a High fit.

COSRX or Augustinus Bader: which moisturizer is better?

Augustinus Bader is generally better for deep hydration and luxury moisturization, offering superior formulas like The Rich Cream for dry and mature skin, while COSRX offers lightweight, affordable moisturizers like the Advanced Snail 92 All in One Cream that fit oily and acne-prone skin best.

Which is more affordable, COSRX or Augustinus Bader?

COSRX is more affordable than Augustinus Bader, as Augustinus Bader reviewers frequently mention extreme prices.

COSRX or Augustinus Bader for fading dark spots?

Augustinus Bader has a Superior routine fit for skin with dark spots, while COSRX has a High fit. Niacinamide, featured in COSRX products on this page, helps reduce pigmentation by suppressing melanosome transfer.

The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002Antioxidants, 2021

Which brand performs better for deep hydration and moisturization?

Augustinus Bader performs better for deep hydration and moisturization.

COSRX or Augustinus Bader for oily skin?

For oily skin, both COSRX and Augustinus Bader achieve a Superior routine fit on Lovi. COSRX helps with acne and pore control, while Augustinus Bader provides lightweight and fast-absorbing moisturizers.

COSRX or Augustinus Bader for sensitive skin?

Both COSRX and Augustinus Bader are a Superior fit for sensitive skin. COSRX offers gentle, non-stripping formulations using key ingredients like snail mucin and panthenol, while Augustinus Bader provides deeply hydrating moisturizers formulated with TFC8.

American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2002

COSRX or Augustinus Bader for acne-prone skin?

For acne-prone skin, COSRX fits best with a Superior rating on this page, while Augustinus Bader achieves an Average fit. Reviewers note that COSRX provides effective acne control and clearing, whereas Augustinus Bader has been associated with breakouts.

COSRX or Augustinus Bader for mature skin?

Augustinus Bader fits mature skin better as a brand, reaching a Superior routine fit compared to COSRX at High. COSRX features key ingredients like retinol that helps stimulate collagen accumulation in naturally aged skin.

The Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 2000Archives of Dermatology, 2007

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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