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COSRX vs Augustinus Bader

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COSRX and Augustinus Bader are two distinct skincare lines known for distinct approaches. The Korean brand features serums, moisturizers, cleansers, and masks with hyaluronic acid, glycerin, and niacinamide, suiting oily and sensitive skin best. Conversely, the German brand is loved for moisturizers, serums, eye products, and specialized formulas, suiting mature and oily acne-prone skin best. Ultimately, they differ in their origins, foundational ingredients, and targeted complexions.

COSRX is a Korean skincare brand founded in 2013 and owned by Amorepacific Group since 2024.

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

Popular COSRX vs Augustinus Bader products

People Say

COSRXAugustinus Bader
  • 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”
    • “absorbs instantly like water — COSRX The 6 Peptide Skin Booster Serum”
  • Deep hydration and moisturization Mostly MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “Instantly hydrated — Augustinus Bader The Face Oil”
    • “Extremely dry skin saved — Augustinus Bader The Rich Cream”
    • “healthy glow — Augustinus Bader The Serum”
    • “skin drinks it up — COSRX Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence”
  • Skin texture improvement and smoothness Often MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “gives me that glass skin look — COSRX Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence”
    • “skin feels softer immediately — COSRX The 6 Peptide Skin Booster Serum”
    • “Softens fine lines — Augustinus Bader The Rich Cream”
    • “skin is smoother — Augustinus Bader The Cream”
  • Gentle and non-stripping formulation Often MentionedNot noted
    • “No stinging or irritation — COSRX BHA Blackhead Power Liquid”
    • “perfect for first-time retinol users — COSRX The Retinol 0.1 Cream”
    • “doesn't strip my skin — COSRX Low pH Good Morning Gel Cleanser”
  • Acne and pore control Often MentionedNot noted
    • “extremely gentle — COSRX AHA/BHA Clarifying Treatment Toner”
    • “helped to improve my acne after only 2 weeks — COSRX Salicylic Acid Daily Gentle Cleanser”
    • “cleared up my spots — COSRX Low pH Good Morning Gel Cleanser”
  • Convenient packaging Rarely NotedSometimes Noted
    • “Luxurious heavy bottle — Augustinus Bader The Rich Cream”
    • “epitome of luxury — Augustinus Bader The Serum”
    • “fine mist spray — COSRX AHA/BHA Clarifying Treatment Toner”
  • High price per value Rarely NotedMostly Mentioned
    • “expensive for me — COSRX The Hyaluronic Acid 3 Serum”
  • No visible or slow results Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “Takes a month to work — COSRX BHA Blackhead Power Liquid”
    • “didn't do anything — COSRX AHA/BHA Clarifying Treatment Toner”
    • “did absolutely nothing — COSRX Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence”
    • “didn't see dramatic results — Augustinus Bader The Cream”
  • Packaging and dispensing issues Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
    • “tube cracked on the side — COSRX The Retinol 0.1 Cream”
    • “hate dipping fingers in — COSRX Advanced Snail 92 All in One Cream”
    • “pump clogs easily — Augustinus Bader The Eye Cream”
    • “Pump stopped working — Augustinus Bader The Rich Cream”
  • Medicinal and unpleasant scent Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
    • “smells like chemicals — COSRX Low pH Good Morning Gel Cleanser”
    • “smells like onions — COSRX The Retinol 0.1 Cream”
    • “Smells like old crayons — Augustinus Bader The Rich Cream”
    • “Smells like vegetable oil — Augustinus Bader The Face Oil”

COSRX vs Augustinus Bader routines for dry skin

Buy Augustinus Bader routine · A$1,207.97 · 92% fitBuy COSRX routine · A$239.37 · 91% fitSee multi-brand routine · 97% fit

COSRX vs Augustinus Bader routines for oily skin

Buy COSRX routine · A$330.57 · 92% fitBuy Augustinus Bader routine · A$1,428.44 · 91% fitSee multi-brand routine · 96% fit

COSRX vs Augustinus Bader routines for combination skin

Buy Augustinus Bader routine · A$1,371.92 · 91% fitBuy COSRX routine · A$311.08 · 89% fitSee multi-brand routine · 95% fit

Questions and answers

COSRX or Augustinus Bader: which is better?

COSRX is better for sensitive skin, while Augustinus Bader is better for mature skin and skin with dark spots. Reviewers note that COSRX provides a gentle and non-stripping formulation for acne and pore control, whereas Augustinus Bader offers deep hydration and moisturization with a lightweight, fast-absorbing texture.

What is the difference between COSRX and Augustinus Bader?

COSRX is an affordable South Korean brand founded in 2013 that excels in acne control, gentle formulation, and targeted ingredients like snail mucin and niacinamide. Augustinus Bader is an independent German luxury brand founded in 2018 that focuses on anti-aging and deep moisturization using its signature TFC8 complex. Lovi rates COSRX as Superior for sensitive and dry sensitive skin, while Augustinus Bader is rated Superior for mature skin and skin with dark spots.

The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002Antioxidants, 2021

COSRX or Augustinus Bader for dry skin?

Both COSRX and Augustinus Bader achieve a Superior routine fit for dry skin. The products on this page help deliver deep hydration, though Augustinus Bader is noted for lightweight moisturizers.

COSRX or Augustinus Bader: which moisturizer is better?

Both COSRX and Augustinus Bader offer moisturizers with a Superior routine fit for dry skin, with COSRX leaning on ingredients like hyaluronic acid and snail mucin while Augustinus Bader features its proprietary TFC8 complex. Reviewers frequently note that Augustinus Bader provides deep hydration and lightweight moisturizers, whereas COSRX is often praised for gentle, non-irritating formulas and effective moisture retention.

Journal of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2015Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

Which is more affordable, COSRX or Augustinus Bader?

COSRX is more affordable, whereas Augustinus Bader has an extreme price that is mostly mentioned by reviewers.

Between COSRX and Augustinus Bader, which brand is better suited for mature skin?

Augustinus Bader is better suited for mature skin, achieving a Superior routine fit compared to COSRX which has a High fit. Augustinus Bader's products on this page often help provide radiance and deep hydration.

How do COSRX and Augustinus Bader compare when treating skin with dark spots?

For treating skin with dark spots, Augustinus Bader achieves a superior Lovi fit level, while COSRX reaches a high Lovi fit level across the products on this page. Augustinus Bader does better in review themes for radiance and glow, whereas COSRX offers key ingredients like niacinamide that help reduce cutaneous pigmentation.

The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002Antioxidants, 2021

Which brand performs better for dry sensitive skin according to the review themes?

For dry sensitive skin, both COSRX and Augustinus Bader perform equally well, achieving a Superior routine fit level.

COSRX or Augustinus Bader for oily skin?

Both COSRX and Augustinus Bader achieve a Superior Lovi fit level for oily skin. Reviewers note that COSRX provides gentle and non-stripping formulations alongside effective acne and pore control, while Augustinus Bader is recognized for lightweight moisturizers.

COSRX or Augustinus Bader for sensitive skin?

COSRX has a Superior Lovi fit level for sensitive skin, while Augustinus Bader has a High Lovi fit level. COSRX is often noted by reviewers for its gentle and non-stripping formulation.

COSRX or Augustinus Bader for acne-prone skin?

Both COSRX and Augustinus Bader achieve a Superior routine fit for acne-prone skin. COSRX is noted for its effective acne control and clearing, while Augustinus Bader provides deep hydration.

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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