Pixi vs Augustinus Bader
Pixi and Augustinus Bader are British and German skincare brands founded in 1999 and 2018, respectively. Pixi is beloved for its thoughtful range of toners, serums, eye products, and moisturizers, crafted with gentle and effective formulas that suit oily skin and sensitive skin best, while the German brand is loved for its nourishing moisturizers, targeted serums, and soothing eye products, powered by sophisticated formulas that suit dry skin and dry sensitive skin best. For specific concerns, the British brand offers standout products including the Glow Tonic for acne-prone skin, the Glow Peel Pads for skin with dark spots, and the Retinol Tonic for mature skin, whereas its counterpart provides options such as The Serum for acne-prone skin, The Eye Cream for skin with dark spots, and The Rich Cream for mature skin. Through these targeted daily offerings and refined creations, both deliver reliable results to support the complexion with measured, graceful efficacy.
Pixi is a British skincare brand founded in 1999.
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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 Pixi and Augustinus Bader products; for every product of both brands, with a fit score for your own skin, use the Lovi app.
Popular Pixi vs Augustinus Bader products
People Say
Radiance and Glow Mostly MentionedMostly Mentioned
- “gives instant glow — Pixi Glow Tonic”
- “Skin is noticeably brighter — Pixi Glow Peel Pads”
- “Instant youthful glow — Augustinus Bader The Rich Cream”
- “Instantly hydrated — Augustinus Bader The Face Oil”
Lightweight and Fast-Absorbing 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 quickly — Pixi Hydrating Milky Mist”
Hydration and Plumping Mostly MentionedOften Mentioned
- “Instant surge of hydration — Pixi Hydrating Milky Mist”
- “deeply hydrates and balances — Pixi Antioxidant Tonic”
- “leaves under-eyes super soft — Pixi DetoxifEYE Depuffing Eye Patches”
- “Extremely dry skin saved — Augustinus Bader The Rich Cream”
Texture Improvement and Smoothing Sometimes NotedMostly Mentioned
- “Softens fine lines — Augustinus Bader The Rich Cream”
- “skin felt noticeably firmer — Augustinus Bader The Serum”
- “crow's feet softened — Augustinus Bader The Eye Cream”
- “Skin feels incredible, so smooth — Pixi Glow Peel Pads”
Fragrance and Scent Often MentionedNot noted
- “smells like fresh roses — Pixi Rose Oil Blend”
- “lovely subtle rose scent — Pixi Rose Tonic”
- “Smells fresh — Pixi Hydrating Milky Mist”
Soothing and Calming Often MentionedRarely Noted
- “instantly cooling upon application — Pixi DetoxifEYE Depuffing Eye Patches”
- “calms my redness instantly — Pixi Rose Tonic”
- “knocks my redness down — Pixi Antioxidant Tonic”
- “calms redness — Augustinus Bader The Cream”
Price and Value Concerns Sometimes NotedMostly Mentioned
- “Bottle is too small — Pixi Hydrating Milky Mist”
- “Slight downside is the price — Pixi Glow Peel Pads”
- “bottle is very small — Pixi Rose Oil Blend”
Packaging and Dispensing Issues Often MentionedOften Mentioned
- “slippery and won't stay put — Pixi DetoxifEYE Depuffing Eye Patches”
- “Spits large droplets — Pixi Hydrating Milky Mist”
- “excessive packaging — Augustinus Bader The Serum”
- “pump clogs easily — Augustinus Bader The Eye Cream”
Strong or Unpleasant Scent Often MentionedSometimes Noted
- “Smells like old crayons — Augustinus Bader The Rich Cream”
- “Smells like vegetable oil — Augustinus Bader The Face Oil”
- “smell is overpowering — Pixi Glow Tonic”
Breakouts and Skin Irritation Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
- “burned my face — Pixi Glow Tonic”
- “Not for those with super-sensitive skin — Pixi Glow Peel Pads”
- “Caused cystic acne — Augustinus Bader The Rich Cream”
- “bumps on forehead — Augustinus Bader The Cream”
Pixi 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
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
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Cleanser
CeraVe Hydrating Facial Cleanser
Morning · Evening · Once a week
AED 32.95
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Hydrating Toner
Hydrating Milky Mist
Morning
AED 93.99
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Moisturizer
SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Probio-Cica Enrich Cream
Morning · Evening · Once a week
AED 34.80
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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
Glow Tonic
Evening
AED 120.00
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Serum or Treatment
Vitamin-C Serum
Evening · Once a week
AED 127.62
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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 Augustinus Bader routine · AED 2,226.81 · 95% fit
Buy Pixi routine · AED 638.27 · 91% fitSee multi-brand routine · 96% fit
Pixi 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
Retinol Tonic
Morning · Once a week
AED 73.14
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Moisturizer
COSRX Oil-Free Ultra-Moisturizing Lotion (with Birch Sap)
Morning · Evening · Once a week
AED 33.40
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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
Glow Tonic
Evening
AED 120.00
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Serum or Treatment
Vitamin-C Serum
Evening · Once a week
AED 127.62
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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 Pixi routine · AED 981.35 · 95% fit
Buy Augustinus Bader routine · AED 3,142.18 · 92% fitSee multi-brand routine · 97% fit
Pixi 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
Retinol Tonic
Morning · Once a week
AED 73.14
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Moisturizer
COSRX Oil-Free Ultra-Moisturizing Lotion (with Birch Sap)
Morning · Evening · Once a week
AED 33.40
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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
Glow Tonic
Evening
AED 120.00
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Serum or Treatment
Vitamin-C Serum
Evening · Once a week
AED 127.62
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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 Pixi routine · AED 842.16 · 93% fit
Buy Augustinus Bader routine · AED 3,031.12 · 92% fitSee multi-brand routine · 96% fit
Questions and answers
Pixi or Augustinus Bader: which is better?
Both Pixi and Augustinus Bader provide an equal routine fit across all skin types on Lovi. Pixi focuses on ingredients like aloe vera and hyaluronic acid, whereas Augustinus Bader utilizes TFC8 across its range.
What is the difference between Pixi and Augustinus Bader?
Pixi is an independent British brand founded in 1999 that focuses on oily, sensitive, and acne-prone skin with key ingredients like aloe vera and hyaluronic acid, whereas Augustinus Bader is an independent German brand founded in 2018 focusing on dry, dry sensitive, and mature skin using its signature TFC8. Reviewers of Pixi note deep hydration and radiant glows alongside strong fragrances and sticky residue, while Augustinus Bader users highlight lightweight moisturizers and texture improvement alongside high prices.
Pixi or Augustinus Bader for dry skin?
Both Pixi and Augustinus Bader fit dry skin well, as Lovi rates their routines for dry skin as Superior. Reviewers note that Pixi helps with deep hydration while Augustinus Bader helps with lightweight moisturizers and texture improvement.
Pixi or Augustinus Bader: which moisturizer is better?
When choosing between moisturizers from the products on this page, Pixi offers options like the Rose Oil Blend, while Augustinus Bader features luxury formulas like The Rich Cream and The Cream. Reviewers often mention deep hydration from Pixi and lightweight moisturizers from Augustinus Bader.
Which is more affordable, Pixi or Augustinus Bader?
Pixi is more affordable than Augustinus Bader, though reviewers note that Pixi has price and value concerns. Meanwhile, Augustinus Bader is frequently mentioned for extreme price issues.
Do Pixi and Augustinus Bader both offer products containing fragrance?
Pixi offers products containing fragrance, whereas Augustinus Bader lists no fragrance in the ingredients of any product on this page. Reviewers note that Pixi has strong fragrance and scent issues, while Augustinus Bader has occasional unpleasant scent complaints.
Which brand focuses on TFC8 as a key ingredient, Pixi or Augustinus Bader?
Augustinus Bader focuses on TFC8 as a key ingredient across the products on this page, whereas Pixi features ingredients like aloe vera and hyaluronic acid.
How do the founding years and countries of origin compare between Pixi and Augustinus Bader?
Pixi was founded in 1999 in the United Kingdom, whereas Augustinus Bader was established later in 2018 in Germany. Both brands are independently owned.
Pixi or Augustinus Bader for oily skin?
Both Pixi and Augustinus Bader fit oily skin well, as Lovi rates their routines as Superior for this skin type. Pixi relies on ingredients like aloe vera to help soothe skin, whereas Augustinus Bader focuses on texture improvement.
Pixi or Augustinus Bader for sensitive skin?
Both Pixi and Augustinus Bader achieve a Superior routine fit level for sensitive skin. Pixi stands out for sensitive skin with its gentle and soothing toners, while Augustinus Bader offers fragrance-free options.
Pixi or Augustinus Bader for acne-prone skin?
Both Pixi and Augustinus Bader achieve a Superior Lovi routine fit for acne-prone skin, though Pixi stands out as a brand best suited for acne-prone skin overall. Pixi also helps with deep hydration and features key ingredients like aloe vera, which may assist with soothing skin issues.
Research behind their key ingredients
The Effect of Aloe Vera Clinical Trials on Prevention and Healing of Skin Wound: A Systematic Review
Molecular basis of retinol anti-ageing properties in naturally aged human skin in vivo
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 Rose Extract Protects the Skin against Stress Mediators: A Potential Role of Olfactory Receptors
Design and in vivo evaluation of emulgel formulations including green tea extract and rose oil
Topical Almond Oil for Prevention of Pressure Injuries: A Single-Blinded Comparison Study
Clinical study of a spray containing birch juice for repairing sensitive skin
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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