Caudalie vs Augustinus Bader
Caudalie and Augustinus Bader are distinguished skincare houses offering specialized solutions for diverse complexions. The French pioneer relies on nutrient-rich vine and grape extracts within botanical-forward serums, toners, moisturizers, and eye products that suit dry and dry sensitive skin best. Conversely, the German innovator features advanced moisturizers, serums, and eye products that serve mature skin and oily acne-prone skin best. While both feature standout remedies for concerns like acne, dark spots, and aging, they differ fundamentally in their botanical versus scientifically engineered approaches.
Caudalie is a French skincare brand founded in 1995.
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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 Caudalie and Augustinus Bader products; for every product of both brands, with a fit score for your own skin, use the Lovi app.
Popular Caudalie vs Augustinus Bader products
People Say
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”
- “milky — Caudalie Resveratrol-Lift Instant Firming 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”
- “Provides intense hydration, smooths fine lines, and gives the skin an even, radiant appearance. — Caudalie Premier Cru The Cream”
Brightening and Glow Sometimes NotedMostly Mentioned
- “Instant youthful glow — Augustinus Bader The Rich Cream”
- “Instantly hydrated — Augustinus Bader The Face Oil”
- “skin is smoother — Augustinus Bader The Cream”
- “skin looks glowier — Caudalie Vinoperfect Radiance Serum”
Skin Texture and Smoothing Sometimes NotedMostly Mentioned
- “Softens fine lines — Augustinus Bader The Rich Cream”
- “skin is smoother — Augustinus Bader The Cream”
- “skin felt noticeably firmer — Augustinus Bader The Serum”
- “skin feels baby soft — Caudalie Instant Detox Mask”
Soothing, Cooling, and Refreshing Mostly MentionedNot noted
- “smells like a spa — Caudalie Beauty Elixir”
- “calms my redness — Caudalie Grape Water”
- “tip feels so cold — Caudalie Vinoperfect Brightening Eye Cream”
Gentle and Non-Irritating Formula Often MentionedRarely Noted
- “great for sensitive skin — Caudalie Vinoperfect Radiance Serum”
- “doesn't dry out my skin — Caudalie Vinoclean Instant Foaming Cleanser”
- “non-irritating — Caudalie Resveratrol-Lift Instant Firming Serum”
- “calms redness — Augustinus Bader The Cream”
High Price and Value Issues Mostly MentionedMostly Mentioned
- “expensive — Caudalie Vinoperfect Radiance Serum”
- “expensive for face water — Caudalie Beauty Elixir”
- “expensive for the size — Caudalie Instant Detox Mask”
Slow or Minimal Results Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
- “takes time — Caudalie Vinoperfect Radiance Serum”
- “did absolutely nothing — Caudalie Vinoperfect Brightening Eye Cream”
- “does not remove make-up — Caudalie Vinoclean Instant Foaming Cleanser”
- “didn't see dramatic results — Augustinus Bader The Cream”
Strong or Unpleasant Fragrance Often MentionedSometimes Noted
- “Smells like old crayons — Augustinus Bader The Rich Cream”
- “Smells like vegetable oil — Augustinus Bader The Face Oil”
- “smell is strong — Caudalie Vinopure Purifying Toner”
Breakouts and Skin Irritation Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
- “burns my eyes — Caudalie Beauty Elixir”
- “bit dry for daily use — Caudalie Vinopure Purifying Toner”
- “Caused cystic acne — Augustinus Bader The Rich Cream”
- “bumps on forehead — Augustinus Bader The Cream”
Caudalie vs Augustinus Bader routines for dry skin
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Cleanser
La Roche-Posay Toleriane Hydrating Gentle Cleanser
Morning · Evening · Once a week
A$26.59
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Hydrating Toner
Pyunkang Yul Calming Deep Moisture Toner
Morning
A$23.99
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Moisturizer
d'Alba First Spray Serum
Morning · Evening · Once a week
A$26.09
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SPF
Bioderma Photoderm Mineral Fluide SPF50+
Morning
A$24.49
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Pre-Cleanser
Vinoclean Makeup Removing Cleansing Oil
Evening · Once a week
A$45.00
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Serum or Treatment
Beauty of Joseon Propolis + Niacinamide Glow Serum
Evening · Once a week
A$16.95
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Enzyme Powder
FANCL Facial Washing Powder
Once a week
A$35.50
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Nourishing Mask
MEDIHEAL Vita Essential Mask
Once a week
A$28.48
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Cleanser
La Roche-Posay Toleriane Hydrating Gentle Cleanser
Morning · Evening · Once a week
A$26.59
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Hydrating Toner
Pyunkang Yul Calming Deep Moisture Toner
Morning
A$23.99
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Moisturizer
The Cream
Morning · Evening · Once a week
A$401.62
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SPF
Bioderma Photoderm Mineral Fluide SPF50+
Morning
A$24.49
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Pre-Cleanser
MISSHA Ultra Hyalon Cleansing Cream
Evening · Once a week
A$27.35
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Serum or Treatment
The Serum
Evening · Once a week
A$639.95
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Enzyme Powder
FANCL Facial Washing Powder
Once a week
A$35.50
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Nourishing Mask
MEDIHEAL Vita Essential Mask
Once a week
A$28.48
Buy Caudalie routine · A$227.09 · 96% fit
Buy Augustinus Bader routine · A$1,207.97 · 92% fitSee multi-brand routine · 97% fit
Caudalie vs Augustinus Bader routines for oily skin
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Cleanser
CeraVe Foaming Facial Cleanser
Morning · Evening · Once a week
A$13.99
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Hydrating Toner
Some By Mi Snail Truecica Miracle Repair Toner
Morning · Once a week
A$34.66
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Moisturizer
COSRX Oil-Free Ultra-Moisturizing Lotion (with Birch Sap)
Morning · Evening · Once a week
A$22.99
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SPF
La Roche-Posay Anthelios Clear Skin Dry Touch Sunscreen SPF 60
Morning
A$27.99
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Pre-Cleanser
Vinoclean Makeup Removing Cleansing Oil
Evening · Once a week
A$45.00
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Cleansing Toner
Vinopure Purifying Toner
Evening
A$75.95
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Serum or Treatment
Beauty of Joseon Propolis + Niacinamide Glow Serum
Evening · Once a week
A$16.95
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Enzyme Powder
FANCL Facial Washing Powder
Once a week
A$35.50
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Cleansing Mask
HERBIVORE Botanicals Blue Tansy BHA and Enzyme Pore Refining Mask
Once a week
A$118.35
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Cleanser
CeraVe Foaming Facial Cleanser
Morning · Evening · Once a week
A$13.99
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Hydrating Toner
Some By Mi Snail Truecica Miracle Repair Toner
Morning · Once a week
A$34.66
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Moisturizer
The Cream
Morning · Evening · Once a week
A$401.62
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SPF
La Roche-Posay Anthelios Clear Skin Dry Touch Sunscreen SPF 60
Morning
A$27.99
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Pre-Cleanser
Shu Uemura Ultime8 Sublime Beauty Cleansing Oil
Evening · Once a week
A$80.43
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Cleansing Toner
Caudalie Vinopure Purifying Toner
Evening
A$75.95
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Serum or Treatment
The Serum
Evening · Once a week
A$639.95
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Enzyme Powder
FANCL Facial Washing Powder
Once a week
A$35.50
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Cleansing Mask
HERBIVORE Botanicals Blue Tansy BHA and Enzyme Pore Refining Mask
Once a week
A$118.35
Buy Caudalie routine · A$391.38 · 93% fit
Buy Augustinus Bader routine · A$1,428.44 · 91% fitSee multi-brand routine · 96% fit
Caudalie vs Augustinus Bader routines for combination skin
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Cleanser
Fresh Soy Face Cleanser
Morning · Evening · Once a week
A$73.61
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Hydrating Toner
Paula's Choice Skin Balancing Pore-Reducing Toner
Morning · Once a week
A$42.00
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Moisturizer
COSRX Oil-Free Ultra-Moisturizing Lotion (with Birch Sap)
Morning · Evening · Once a week
A$22.99
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Pre-Cleanser
Vinoclean Makeup Removing Cleansing Oil
Evening · Once a week
A$45.00
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Cleansing Toner
Vinopure Purifying Toner
Evening
A$75.95
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Serum or Treatment
Beauty of Joseon Propolis + Niacinamide Glow Serum
Evening · Once a week
A$16.95
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Enzyme Powder
FANCL Facial Washing Powder
Once a week
A$35.50
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Cleansing Mask
HERBIVORE Botanicals Blue Tansy BHA and Enzyme Pore Refining Mask
Once a week
A$118.35
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Cleanser
Fresh Soy Face Cleanser
Morning · Evening · Once a week
A$73.61
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Hydrating Toner
Paula's Choice Skin Balancing Pore-Reducing Toner
Morning · Once a week
A$42.00
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Moisturizer
The Cream
Morning · Evening · Once a week
A$401.62
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Pre-Cleanser
Pyunkang Yul Deep Cleansing Oil
Evening · Once a week
A$30.99
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Cleansing Toner
Medicube Zero Pore Pad 2.0
Evening
A$29.90
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Serum or Treatment
The Serum
Evening · Once a week
A$639.95
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Enzyme Powder
FANCL Facial Washing Powder
Once a week
A$35.50
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Cleansing Mask
HERBIVORE Botanicals Blue Tansy BHA and Enzyme Pore Refining Mask
Once a week
A$118.35
Buy Caudalie routine · A$430.35 · 92% fit
Buy Augustinus Bader routine · A$1,371.92 · 91% fitSee multi-brand routine · 95% fit
Questions and answers
Caudalie or Augustinus Bader: which is better?
Both Caudalie and Augustinus Bader achieve a Superior Lovi fit level for most skin types, including dry, oily, combination, acne-prone, mature, dark spot-prone, and dry sensitive skin. Reviewers find Augustinus Bader better for lightweight texture, hydration, glow, and smoothing, whereas Caudalie is better for soothing, gentleness, and lower pricing.
What is the difference between Caudalie and Augustinus Bader?
Caudalie and Augustinus Bader both achieve a Superior routine fit across most skin types on this page, but they differ in focus and formulation. Caudalie is known for gentle, soothing care featuring ingredients like grape and hyaluronic acid, whereas Augustinus Bader relies on TFC8 to deliver deep hydration and texture improvements.
Caudalie or Augustinus Bader for dry skin?
Both Caudalie and Augustinus Bader achieve a Superior Lovi fit level for dry skin. Shoppers often mention deep hydration with Augustinus Bader and gentle, non-irritating formulas with Caudalie.
Caudalie or Augustinus Bader: which moisturizer is better?
Both Caudalie and Augustinus Bader offer moisturizers with a Superior fit level for dry skin on this page. Reviewers note that Augustinus Bader provides deep hydration and lightweight textures, while Caudalie is recognized for gentle, non-irritating formulas.
Which is more affordable, Caudalie or Augustinus Bader?
Caudalie is more affordable, as Augustinus Bader is frequently noted by reviewers for having an extreme price. Caudalie products on this page are also often mentioned by reviewers for high price and value issues.
Between Caudalie and Augustinus Bader, which brand offers better results for mature skin?
Both Caudalie and Augustinus Bader achieve a Superior Lovi fit level for mature skin. Reviewers note that Augustinus Bader excels in hydration and moisture, while Caudalie is recognized for its gentle and non-irritating formulas.
How do the fragrance ingredients compare between Caudalie and Augustinus Bader products?
Caudalie features fragrance in some of its formulas, as 12 of 20 products on this page list no fragrance, while Augustinus Bader products on this page all list no fragrance in their ingredients.
Which brand performs better for hydration and moisture according to reviewer themes?
Augustinus Bader performs better for hydration and moisture according to reviewer themes.
Caudalie or Augustinus Bader for oily skin?
Both Caudalie and Augustinus Bader achieve a Superior routine fit level for oily skin. Reviewers indicate that Caudalie excels in offering soothing and refreshing formulas as well as gentle care, while Augustinus Bader is noted for providing lightweight textures and deep hydration.
Caudalie or Augustinus Bader for sensitive skin?
For sensitive skin, Caudalie has a Superior Lovi routine fit while Augustinus Bader has a High Lovi fit. Reviewers note that Caudalie is generally gentle and non-irritating, whereas Augustinus Bader can sometimes cause strong scents or breakouts.
Caudalie or Augustinus Bader for acne-prone skin?
Both Caudalie and Augustinus Bader achieve a Superior routine fit for acne-prone skin on Lovi. Reviewers indicate that Caudalie tends to provide gentler formulas, whereas Augustinus Bader often delivers better hydration and smoothing results.
Research behind their key ingredients
The effect of niacinamide on reducing cutaneous pigmentation and suppression of melanosome transfer
Topical menthol--a human model for cold pain by activation and sensitization of C nociceptors
Final report on the safety assessment of Benzyl Alcohol, Benzoic Acid, and Sodium Benzoate
Apigenin inhibits UVA-induced cytotoxicity in vitro and prevents signs of skin aging in vivo
Resveratrol as a Multifunctional Topical Hypopigmenting Agent
Vitamin C-squalene bioconjugate promotes epidermal thickening and collagen production in human skin
The topical effect of grape seed extract 2% cream on surgery wound healing
Resveratrol as a factor preventing skin aging and affecting its regeneration
Oleanolic Acid Protects the Skin from Particulate Matter-Induced Aging
Development of Polymeric Micelles of Oleanolic Acid and Evaluation of Their Clinical Efficacy
Microneedling by dermapen and glycolic acid peel for the treatment of acne scars: Comparative study
Fermented pomegranate extracts protect against oxidative stress and aging of skin
Pentacyclic triterpenes from Terminalia arjuna show multiple benefits on aged and dry skin
Oleanolic Acid Nanofibers Attenuated Particulate Matter-Induced Oxidative Stress in Keratinocytes
Design and in vivo evaluation of emulgel formulations including green tea extract and rose oil
Dyspigmentation, skin physiology, and a novel approach to skin lightening
Topical Almond Oil for Prevention of Pressure Injuries: A Single-Blinded Comparison Study
Nanocomplex of quaternized cyclodextrin grafted chitosan and hyaluronic acid for a skin delivery
Targeting Circadian Rhythm for the Regulation of Skin Collagen Metabolism
Saccharide isomerate ameliorates cosmetic scalp conditions in a Chinese study population
The harnessing potential of carboxymethyl beta glucan: A driver of skin repair
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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