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Augustinus Bader vs KORRES

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Augustinus Bader and KORRES are two distinct skincare lines offering targeted solutions for diverse complexions. The German brand, founded in 2018, is loved for its moisturizers, serums, eye products, and formulas that suit mature skin and oily acne-prone skin best. Meanwhile, the second brand is widely loved for its thoughtful moisturizers and gentle cleansers, which draw on the rich heritage of botanical formulas that suit dry, sensitive, normal, and combination skin best. While both feature standout products for specific concerns like acne, dark spots, and aging, they differ fundamentally through Augustinus Bader relying on proprietary technology and KORRES utilizing carefully selected ingredients that work harmoniously to support the natural balance of the complexion.

Augustinus Bader is a German skincare brand founded in 2018.

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

Popular Augustinus Bader vs KORRES products

People Say

Augustinus BaderKORRES
  • Texture and Absorption Mostly MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “feels like velvet — KORRES Velvet Skin Drink”
    • “absorbs instantly — KORRES Santorini Grape Poreless Skin Cream”
    • “Luxurious foam — KORRES Foaming Cream Cleanser”
    • “Softens fine lines — Augustinus Bader The Rich Cream”
  • Hydration and Glow Mostly MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “Instant youthful glow — Augustinus Bader The Rich Cream”
    • “light but nourishing — Augustinus Bader The Cream”
    • “sinks in instantly — Augustinus Bader The Serum”
    • “saved my dry skin — KORRES Velvet Skin Drink”
  • Balances and Calms Skin Rarely NotedMostly Mentioned
    • “Leaves skin soft — KORRES Foaming Cream Cleanser”
    • “leaves face soft and smooth — KORRES Greek Yoghurt Foaming Cream Cleanser”
    • “Calms redness — KORRES Foaming Cream Cleanser”
    • “works well for oily skin — Augustinus Bader The Cream”
  • Effective Makeup Removal Not notedOften Mentioned
    • “removes liquid eyeliner — KORRES Greek Yoghurt Foaming Cream Cleanser”
    • “Melts away makeup — KORRES Foaming Cream Cleanser”
  • High Price Mostly MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “jar is very small — KORRES Santorini Grape Poreless Skin Cream”
    • “Expensive for cleanser — KORRES Foaming Cream Cleanser”
    • “priciest face cleanser — KORRES Greek Yoghurt Foaming Cream Cleanser”
  • Unpleasant Scent Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “Smells like old crayons — Augustinus Bader The Rich Cream”
    • “Smells like vegetable oil — Augustinus Bader The Face Oil”
    • “smells like babies — KORRES Greek Yoghurt Foaming Cream Cleanser”
  • Packaging Issues Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “Needs a pump — KORRES Foaming Cream Cleanser”
    • “hard to control amount — KORRES Greek Yoghurt Foaming Cream Cleanser”
    • “excessive packaging — Augustinus Bader The Serum”
  • Breakouts and Irritation Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “broke me out — KORRES Greek Yoghurt Foaming Cream Cleanser”
    • “caused tiny bumps — KORRES Velvet Skin Drink”
    • “burns sensitive skin — KORRES Bounce Firming Moisturizer”
    • “Caused cystic acne — Augustinus Bader The Rich Cream”

Questions and answers

Augustinus Bader or KORRES: which is better?

Augustinus Bader is better for hydration and glow, whereas KORRES is better for texture, absorption, and balancing the skin. Reviewers often mention that Augustinus Bader offers deep hydration and radiance, while KORRES is praised for its gentle, non-stripping cleansers.

What is the difference between Augustinus Bader and KORRES?

Augustinus Bader offers fragrance-free options and is praised for hydration and glow, while KORRES is noted for texture, absorption, and gentle cleansers that contain fragrance. Reviewers mention that the products on this page from Augustinus Bader provide deep hydration, whereas KORRES provides hydrating and velvety moisturizers.

Augustinus Bader or KORRES: which moisturizer is better?

Augustinus Bader is better for deep hydration and glow with products like The Rich Cream, which Lovi rates as Superior for dry skin, whereas KORRES offers more affordable options.

Which is more affordable, Augustinus Bader or KORRES?

Augustinus Bader has reviewers mostly mentioning extreme prices, while KORRES has reviewers often mentioning high price and value concerns.

Which causes fewer breakouts, Augustinus Bader or KORRES?

Augustinus Bader causes fewer breakouts than KORRES, as breakouts are sometimes noted by reviewers for Augustinus Bader but noted under review themes for KORRES.

Which brand is older, Augustinus Bader or KORRES?

KORRES is older, having been founded in 1996, while Augustinus Bader was founded later in 2018.

Do Augustinus Bader products contain fragrance compared to KORRES?

Augustinus Bader products on this page list no fragrance, whereas all KORRES products on this page contain fragrance.

What are the key ingredients featured in Augustinus Bader products?

The key ingredient featured across the Augustinus Bader products on this page is TFC8.

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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