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Simple vs Augustinus Bader

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Simple and Augustinus Bader are skin care brands that offer distinct approaches to daily regimens. Simple features gentle moisturizers, makeup removers, cleansers, and toners with niacinamide and glycerin that suit oily and acne-prone skin best, while the German brand offers nourishing moisturizers, targeted serums, and soothing eye products that suit dry and dry sensitive skin best. The British brand relies on niacinamide to reduce hyperpigmentation and improve aging signs, whereas Augustinus Bader utilizes sophisticated, deeply hydrating compositions. Ultimately, both differ through their tailored ingredient formulations and targeted benefits.

Simple is a British skincare brand founded in 1960 and owned by Unilever PLC since 2011.

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

Popular Simple vs Augustinus Bader products

People Say

SimpleAugustinus Bader
  • Hydration and moisture Mostly MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “banished dryness within days — Simple Replenishing Rich Moisturiser”
    • “Instantly boosts skin's hydration... face doesn't feel dry and tight. — Simple Micellar Cleansing Water”
    • “Instantly hydrated — Augustinus Bader The Face Oil”
    • “Extremely dry skin saved — Augustinus Bader The Rich Cream”
  • Lightweight and non-greasy 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”
    • “sinks in instantly — Simple Water Boost Hydrating Gel Cream”
  • Gentle on sensitive skin Mostly MentionedNot noted
    • “Does not cause any form of irritation on the skin which I love. — Simple Micellar Cleansing Water”
    • “The only cleanser that doesn't turn my face red. — Simple Micellar Water”
    • “no artificial perfume — Simple Hydrating Light Moisturiser”
  • Affordable price point and value Often MentionedNot noted
    • “great value for money — Simple Kind to Skin Soothing Facial Toner”
    • “super affordable — Simple Hydrating Light Moisturiser”
    • “Can't beat the price for the quality. — Simple Micellar Water”
  • Visible radiance and glow Not notedOften Mentioned
    • “Instant youthful glow — Augustinus Bader The Rich Cream”
    • “skin is smoother — Augustinus Bader The Cream”
  • Texture improvement Not notedOften Mentioned
    • “Softens fine lines — Augustinus Bader The Rich Cream”
    • “skin felt noticeably firmer — Augustinus Bader The Serum”
    • “Smoother skin — Augustinus Bader The Face Oil”
  • Exorbitant and high price Not notedMostly Mentioned
  • Caused breakouts or skin reactions Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
    • “Gave me tiny bumps on my forehead. — Simple Micellar Water”
    • “caused major breakouts — Simple Hydrating Light Moisturiser”
    • “Caused cystic acne — Augustinus Bader The Rich Cream”
    • “bumps on forehead — Augustinus Bader The Cream”
  • Packaging and leaking issues Rarely NotedOften Mentioned
    • “Worried about the snap top bottle leaking when travelling. — Simple Micellar Cleansing Water”
    • “The cap broke off immediately. — Simple Micellar Water”
    • “hard to get last bit out — Simple Replenishing Rich Moisturiser”
    • “excessive packaging — Augustinus Bader The Serum”

Simple vs Augustinus Bader routines for dry skin

Buy Augustinus Bader routine · AED 2,226.81 · 95% fitBuy Simple routine · AED 455.14 · 83% fitSee multi-brand routine · 96% fit

Simple vs Augustinus Bader routines for oily skin

Buy Augustinus Bader routine · AED 3,142.18 · 92% fitBuy Simple routine · AED 790.31 · 88% fitSee multi-brand routine · 97% fit

Simple vs Augustinus Bader routines for combination skin

Buy Augustinus Bader routine · AED 3,031.12 · 92% fitBuy Simple routine · AED 644.67 · 85% fitSee multi-brand routine · 96% fit

Questions and answers

Simple or Augustinus Bader: which is better?

Simple offers better affordability, while Augustinus Bader excels in texture improvement and radiance. The products on this page list no fragrance in their ingredients.

What is the difference between Simple and Augustinus Bader?

Simple offers budget-friendly, value-driven skincare that reviewers find gentle on sensitive skin, while Augustinus Bader provides luxurious, high-end products known for improving skin texture and radiance. Key ingredients like niacinamide in Simple products help reduce pigmentation and support skin aging.

The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002Antioxidants, 2021

Simple or Augustinus Bader for dry skin?

Augustinus Bader has a Superior Lovi fit for dry skin, whereas Simple has an Average fit for most of its moisturizers on this page. Reviewers note that Augustinus Bader delivers deep hydration, while the products on this page for Simple feature key ingredients like niacinamide and glycerin to help support skin moisture.

The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002Antioxidants, 2021

Simple or Augustinus Bader: which moisturizer is better?

Simple offers lightweight and value-friendly moisturizers, while Augustinus Bader provides luxurious, deep hydration with texture improvement. For Lovi fit levels, Simple moisturizers generally have Average fits across skin types, whereas Augustinus Bader includes highly rated options like The Rich Cream with a Superior fit for dry and mature skin.

Which is more affordable, Simple or Augustinus Bader?

Simple is more affordable, offering budget-friendly daily moisturizers and cleansers, whereas Augustinus Bader is known for its exorbitant and high price point.

Where and when were Simple and Augustinus Bader founded?

Simple was founded in 1960 in the United Kingdom, while Augustinus Bader was founded in 2018 in Germany.

What are the key ingredients used across Simple and Augustinus Bader products?

Simple uses key ingredients such as niacinamide and glycerin across the products on this page, while Augustinus Bader utilizes TFC8. Niacinamide helps reduce skin pigmentation and aging signs.

The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002Antioxidants, 2021

How do the brands differ regarding fragrance in their products?

Both brands are similar regarding fragrance, as every product on this page lists no fragrance in its ingredients.

Simple or Augustinus Bader for oily skin?

For oily skin, Lovi rates Simple as High and Augustinus Bader as Superior. Reviewers note that Augustinus Bader delivers a more lightweight and non-greasy texture, while Simple is valued for being more affordable.

Simple or Augustinus Bader for sensitive skin?

Simple is the better choice for sensitive skin because it is noted for being gentle, whereas Augustinus Bader is rated Superior in Lovi fit levels for sensitive skin. Niacinamide helps reduce cutaneous pigmentation.

The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002Antioxidants, 2021

Simple or Augustinus Bader for acne-prone skin?

For acne-prone skin, Simple is Lovi High and Augustinus Bader is Lovi Superior. Reviewers note that Simple offers gentle, sensitive-skin-friendly makeup removers, while Augustinus Bader provides deep hydration and texture improvement.

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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