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Avène vs Augustinus Bader

Rated by Lovi · Unbiased, science-based skincare AI trained on real user outcomes · How the Fit score works

Avène and Augustinus Bader are a French skincare brand founded in 1990 and a German skincare brand founded in 2018, respectively. The French line is known for rich moisturizers, reliable sunscreens, targeted serums, gentle cleansers, and hydrating glycerin, while the German line is loved for its moisturizers, serums, eye products, and formulas. Both suit oily acne-prone skin and mature skin best, though the French brand relies on science-backed formulations with glycerin to improve hydration and restore barrier function.

Avène is a French skincare brand founded in 1990 and owned by Fondation Pierre Fabre.

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

Popular Avène vs Augustinus Bader products

People Say

AvèneAugustinus Bader
  • Texture and 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 very quickly — Avène Vitamin Activ Cg Radiance Concentrated Serum”
  • 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”
    • “Saves my skin in winter — Avène Cold Cream”
  • Skin Clarity and Smoothing Often MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “Softens fine lines — Augustinus Bader The Rich Cream”
    • “skin is smoother — Augustinus Bader The Cream”
    • “skin felt noticeably firmer — Augustinus Bader The Serum”
    • “Keeps me matte for hours — Avène Cleanance Cleansing Gel”
  • Soothing and Calming Mostly MentionedRarely Noted
    • “Calmed my angry red skin overnight — Avène Cicalfate+ Restorative Protective Cream”
    • “Nothing has ever worked to soothe or heal my skin like these before. — Avène Tolerance Control Soothing Skin Recovery Balm”
    • “Perfect cleanser for sensitive skin. — Avène Milk Cleanser”
    • “calms redness — Augustinus Bader The Cream”
  • Price and Value Rarely NotedMostly Mentioned
    • “Its a bit pricey but so worth it!! — Avène Tolerance Control Soothing Skin Recovery Balm”
    • “a bit pricey — Avène Cleanance”
    • “Tiny tube for the money — Avène Cold Cream”
  • Packaging Issues Rarely NotedOften Mentioned
    • “Tube cracked on the side — Avène Cicalfate+ Restorative Protective Cream”
    • “Cap leaks in bag — Avène Cleanance Cleansing Gel”
    • “Good product bad packaging. — Avène RetrinAL EYES”
    • “excessive packaging — Augustinus Bader The Serum”
  • Lack of Results Rarely NotedOften Mentioned
    • “no difference — Avène Antirougeurs Fort Relief Concentrate”
    • “no difference after month — Avène Vitamin Activ Cg Radiance Concentrated Serum”
    • “didn't work for me — Avène Hyaluron Activ B3 Concentrated Plumping Serum”
    • “didn't see dramatic results — Augustinus Bader The Cream”

Avène vs Augustinus Bader routines for dry skin

Buy Augustinus Bader routine · A$1,207.97 · 92% fitBuy Avène routine · A$239.08 · 78% fitSee multi-brand routine · 97% fit

Avène vs Augustinus Bader routines for oily skin

Buy Augustinus Bader routine · A$1,428.44 · 91% fitBuy Avène routine · A$394.87 · 87% fitSee multi-brand routine · 96% fit

Avène vs Augustinus Bader routines for combination skin

Buy Augustinus Bader routine · A$1,371.92 · 91% fitBuy Avène routine · A$381.11 · 87% fitSee multi-brand routine · 95% fit

Questions and answers

Avène or Augustinus Bader: which is better?

Augustinus Bader is better for hydration and texture improvement, while Avène is better for soothing irritation and value. Lovi rates Augustinus Bader as Superior for dry skin, whereas Avène is High.

What is the difference between Avène and Augustinus Bader?

Avène and Augustinus Bader differ notably in price, formulation, and performance strengths, with Avène offering better value and soothing benefits, while Augustinus Bader leads in texture improvement, hydration, and overall skin clarity. For routine fit, the products on this page show Augustinus Bader as Superior for dry, oily, combination, acne-prone, mature, dark spot, and dry sensitive skin types, whereas Avène is High for most of these but Average for dry sensitive skin.

Avène or Augustinus Bader for dry skin?

Augustinus Bader is the better choice for dry skin, as Lovi rates its routine fit as Superior compared to High for Avène. Reviewers also note that Augustinus Bader excels in hydration and moisture, while nearly half of Avène products on this page contain fragrance that may irritate dry skin.

Avène or Augustinus Bader: which moisturizer is better?

Augustinus Bader is better for moisturizers because the products on this page achieve a Superior routine fit for dry skin, compared to Avène which has a High fit. Reviewers also note that Augustinus Bader delivers better hydration, moisture, texture, and absorption.

Which is more affordable, Avène or Augustinus Bader?

Avene is more affordable, whereas reviewers note extreme prices for Augustinus Bader.

How do Avène and Augustinus Bader compare for mature skin?

For mature skin, Lovi rates both Avène and Augustinus Bader as High, though Augustinus Bader achieves a Superior routine fit. Reviewers note that Augustinus Bader does better for texture and absorption, hydration and moisture, and skin clarity and smoothing.

Which brand performs better for soothing and calming sensitive skin?

Avène performs better for soothing and calming sensitive skin, as reviewers note it is superior for soothing and calming.

What are the key differences in fragrance and ingredients between Avène and Augustinus Bader products?

Avene products on this page have fragrance in nearly half of their formulas and rely on thermal water and glycerin as key ingredients, whereas every Augustinus Bader product lists no fragrance and features TFC8 as its key ingredient.

Avène or Augustinus Bader for oily skin?

For oily skin, Avène has a Superior Lovi fit level, while Augustinus Bader also offers a Superior Lovi fit level.

Avène or Augustinus Bader for sensitive skin?

Both Avène and Augustinus Bader fit sensitive skin at a High level on Lovi. Avène stands out for soothing and calming, while Augustinus Bader leads in texture and hydration.

Avène or Augustinus Bader for acne-prone skin?

For acne-prone skin, Avène and Augustinus Bader both achieve a High Lovi fit level. Reviewers often note that Avène soothes irritation, while Augustinus Bader helps improve texture.

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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