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No7 vs Augustinus Bader

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No7 and Augustinus Bader are two established lines offering targeted solutions for mature, dry, and acne-prone skin. The British brand, founded in 1935, delivers serums, eye products, moisturizers, and sunscreens utilizing vitamin C, shea butter, and hyaluronic acid, with shea butter specifically protecting the skin and mitigating erythema. Meanwhile, the German brand, founded in 2018, is loved for its moisturizers, serums, eye products, and specialized formulas. Both brands differ in their heritage and foundational ingredients, while each provides standout products like No7's Protect & Perfect Intense Advanced Night Cream and Augustinus Bader's The Rich Cream for mature skin.

No7 is a British skincare brand founded in 1935 and owned by Sycamore Partners since 2025.

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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 No7 and Augustinus Bader products; for every product of both brands, with a fit score for your own skin, use the Lovi app.

Popular No7 vs Augustinus Bader products

People Say

No7Augustinus Bader
  • Hydration and Skin Feel Mostly MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “Skin feels softer — No7 Future Renew Damage Reversal Serum”
    • “zero irritation — No7 Pure Retinol Eye Cream”
    • “light but nourishing — Augustinus Bader The Cream”
    • “sinks in instantly — Augustinus Bader The Serum”
  • Anti-Aging and Skin Improvement Mostly MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “Softened fine lines — No7 Pure Retinol 1% Night Concentrate”
    • “skin feels velvety — No7 Pure Retinol”
    • “sweeps away dead cells — No7 Total Renewal Micro-Dermabrasion Exfoliator”
    • “Instant youthful glow — Augustinus Bader The Rich Cream”
  • Makeup Compatibility and Versatility Rarely NotedOften Mentioned
    • “Sinks in immediately — Augustinus Bader The Rich Cream”
    • “works well for oily skin — Augustinus Bader The Cream”
    • “concealer blends perfectly — Augustinus Bader The Eye Cream”
    • “Wears well under makeup — No7 Future Renew Damage Reversal Serum”
  • High Price Point Rarely NotedMostly Mentioned
    • “Expensive for amount provided — No7 Future Renew Damage Reversal Serum”
  • Lack of Results Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “No change in wrinkles/spots — No7 Future Renew Damage Reversal Serum”
    • “seen no difference whatsoever — No7 Pure Retinol Eye Cream”
    • “didn't see dramatic results — Augustinus Bader The Cream”
    • “minimal results for me — Augustinus Bader The Serum”
  • Packaging and Size Concerns Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “Runs out quickly (2-3 weeks) — No7 Future Renew Damage Reversal Serum”
    • “Pump breaks — No7 Future Renew Damage Reversal Serum”
    • “excessive packaging — Augustinus Bader The Serum”
    • “pump clogs easily — Augustinus Bader The Eye Cream”
  • Heavy, Greasy, or Fragranced Texture Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “Smells like old crayons — Augustinus Bader The Rich Cream”
    • “Feels like glue — Augustinus Bader The Rich Cream”
    • “Smells like vegetable oil — Augustinus Bader The Face Oil”
    • “Can be drying — No7 Pure Retinol 1% Night Concentrate”

No7 vs Augustinus Bader routines for dry skin

Buy Augustinus Bader routine · A$1,207.97 · 92% fitBuy No7 routine · A$317.45 · 90% fitSee multi-brand routine · 97% fit

No7 vs Augustinus Bader routines for oily skin

Buy Augustinus Bader routine · A$1,428.44 · 91% fitBuy No7 routine · A$534.42 · 84% fitSee multi-brand routine · 96% fit

No7 vs Augustinus Bader routines for combination skin

Buy Augustinus Bader routine · A$1,371.92 · 91% fitBuy No7 routine · A$505.89 · 87% fitSee multi-brand routine · 95% fit

Questions and answers

No7 or Augustinus Bader: which is better?

Both brands perform well, but Augustinus Bader is the better choice for oily, combination, acne-prone skin, and skin with dark spots because Lovi rates its routine fit as Superior compared to No7's High level. For mature, dry, and sensitive skin, both brands offer an equal level of fit on this page.

What is the difference between No7 and Augustinus Bader?

No7 offers a wider range of products featuring ingredients like vitamin C and retinol, which help with anti-aging, while Augustinus Bader relies on TFC8 and is noted for providing superior routine fit levels for oily and acne-prone skin types on this page.

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No7 or Augustinus Bader for dry skin?

Both No7 and Augustinus Bader provide a Superior routine fit for dry skin on the products on this page. No7 features a range of products including the Protect & Perfect Intense Advanced Night Cream with a High fit for dry skin, while Augustinus Bader offers options like The Rich Cream with a Superior fit for dry skin.

No7 or Augustinus Bader: which moisturizer is better?

Augustinus Bader provides a superior routine fit for moisturizers on this page, particularly for dry skin where The Rich Cream achieves a Superior Lovi fit level. No7 also offers options like the Protect & Perfect Intense Advanced Night Cream with a Superior mature skin fit, though reviewer feedback notes that some No7 moisturizers may cause heavy texture complaints.

Which is more affordable, No7 or Augustinus Bader?

No7 is more affordable than Augustinus Bader, as high price point is noted as a negative review theme for No7 while extreme price is mostly mentioned for Augustinus Bader.

Which brand has more fragrance-free products, No7 or Augustinus Bader?

Augustinus Bader has more fragrance-free products on this page, as every product from the brand lists no fragrance. In contrast, 10 of the 13 No7 products on this page list no fragrance.

Between No7 and Augustinus Bader, which brand is better for mature skin?

Both No7 and Augustinus Bader achieve a Superior Lovi fit for mature skin among the products on this page. No7 is noted for anti-aging and line reduction as well as eye product hydration and firmness, while Augustinus Bader provides radiance and glow alongside deep hydration.

Which brand performs better for anti-aging and skin improvement according to review themes?

According to the review themes on the products on this page, No7 performs better for anti-aging and skin improvement.

No7 or Augustinus Bader for oily skin?

For oily skin, Augustinus Bader fits better than No7, offering a Superior routine level compared to No7's High fit.

No7 or Augustinus Bader for sensitive skin?

Both No7 and Augustinus Bader are a High fit for sensitive skin on Lovi. Reviewers note that No7 features fragrance in some of the products on this page, while every product from Augustinus Bader on this page lists no fragrance.

No7 or Augustinus Bader for acne-prone skin?

Augustinus Bader is a better choice for acne-prone skin because Lovi rates its routine fit as Superior, compared to High for No7.

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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