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Shiseido vs Augustinus Bader

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Shiseido and Augustinus Bader are distinguished skincare brands rooted in different traditions. The Japanese house, founded in 1872, is beloved for its sophisticated moisturizers, gentle cleansers, protective sunscreens, nourishing serums, and more, all formulated with key ingredients like glycerin to suit sensitive and oily skin best. Meanwhile, the German label, founded in 2018, is loved for its moisturizers, serums, and eye products, as well as its formulas, which suit mature skin and oily acne-prone skin best. While both offer standout solutions like targeted treatments for acne-prone skin, dark spots, and mature skin, they differ in their heritage and specific ingredient approaches.

Shiseido is a Japanese skincare brand founded in 1872 and owned by Shiseido Company, Limited.

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

Popular Shiseido vs Augustinus Bader products

People Say

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  • Luxurious and lightweight textures Mostly MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “Lightweight, silky, non-sticky, sinks in instantly. — Shiseido Ultimune Power Infusing Concentrate”
    • “silky smooth, rich but non-greasy, absorbs quickly, melts into skin — Shiseido VITAL PERFECTION”
    • “light but nourishing — Augustinus Bader The Cream”
    • “sinks in instantly — Augustinus Bader The Serum”
  • Deep hydration and moisture Mostly MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “Immediate sensation of comfort — Shiseido Benefiance Wrinkle Smoothing Eye Cream”
    • “skin feels plump, soft and nourished, eliminates dryness, bouncy feel — Shiseido VITAL PERFECTION”
    • “Instantly hydrated — Augustinus Bader The Face Oil”
    • “Extremely dry skin saved — Augustinus Bader The Rich Cream”
  • Radiance and brightening Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “Skin looks brighter, more radiant, and "glowy." — Shiseido Ultimune Power Infusing Concentrate”
    • “faded pimple marks — Shiseido White Lucent Brightening Gel Cream”
    • “Eyes look more awake — Shiseido Benefiance Wrinkle Smoothing Eye Cream”
    • “Instant youthful glow — Augustinus Bader The Rich Cream”
  • Anti-aging and skin smoothing Often MentionedRarely Noted
    • “Smoothed out crow's feet — Shiseido Benefiance Wrinkle Smoothing Eye Cream”
    • “tighter jawline, lifted appearance, improved elasticity, less sagging — Shiseido VITAL PERFECTION”
    • “Velvety smooth — Shiseido FUTURE SOLUTION LX”
    • “crow's feet softened — Augustinus Bader The Eye Cream”
  • Absorption and application versatility Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “Sinks in immediately — Augustinus Bader The Rich Cream”
    • “works well for oily skin — Augustinus Bader The Cream”
    • “calms redness — Augustinus Bader The Cream”
    • “sinks in quickly — Shiseido Eudermine Revitalizing Essence”
  • Refillable and luxurious packaging Rarely NotedSometimes Noted
    • “Luxurious heavy bottle — Augustinus Bader The Rich Cream”
    • “epitome of luxury — Augustinus Bader The Serum”
    • “beautiful glass bottle — Shiseido Eudermine Revitalizing Essence”
  • High price and cost concerns Mostly MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “Very expensive for the size — Shiseido Benefiance Wrinkle Smoothing Eye Cream”
    • “Expensive, pricey, high cost for the amount. — Shiseido Ultimune Power Infusing Concentrate”
    • “expensive, investment piece, pricey for the amount, luxury cost — Shiseido VITAL PERFECTION”
  • Strong fragrance and scent issues Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “Smells like old crayons — Augustinus Bader The Rich Cream”
    • “Smells like vegetable oil — Augustinus Bader The Face Oil”
    • “old lady smell — Shiseido Eudermine Revitalizing Essence”
  • Packaging issues and design Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “heavy to travel — Shiseido Eudermine Revitalizing Essence”
    • “Heavy bottle but plastic pump, cannot see remaining product, straw too short to get last drops. — Shiseido Ultimune Power Infusing Concentrate”
    • “heavy jar, waste of plastic, faulty pump (on dispenser versions) — Shiseido VITAL PERFECTION”
    • “excessive packaging — Augustinus Bader The Serum”
  • Skin irritation and breakouts Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “Caused some irritation — Shiseido Bio-Performance Advanced Super Revitalizing Cream”
    • “Caused burning and redness — Shiseido Benefiance Wrinkle Smoothing Eye Cream”
    • “Caused breakouts, redness, or exacerbated oiliness for some. — Shiseido Ultimune Power Infusing Concentrate”
    • “Caused cystic acne — Augustinus Bader The Rich Cream”

Shiseido vs Augustinus Bader routines for dry skin

Buy Augustinus Bader routine · A$1,207.97 · 92% fitBuy Shiseido routine · A$515.52 · 74% fitSee multi-brand routine · 97% fit

Shiseido vs Augustinus Bader routines for oily skin

Buy Augustinus Bader routine · A$1,428.44 · 91% fitBuy Shiseido routine · A$737.92 · 84% fitSee multi-brand routine · 96% fit

Shiseido vs Augustinus Bader routines for combination skin

Buy Augustinus Bader routine · A$1,371.92 · 91% fitBuy Shiseido routine · A$614.44 · 81% fitSee multi-brand routine · 95% fit

Questions and answers

Shiseido or Augustinus Bader: which is better?

Augustinus Bader is better suited overall for dry, oily, acne-prone, and mature skin types with its superior routine fit. Shiseido also offers strong hydration and brightening effects, but features more products with fragrance.

What is the difference between Shiseido and Augustinus Bader?

Augustinus Bader provides a Superior routine fit for dry skin, whereas Shiseido offers an Average routine fit for dry skin. Additionally, topical hyaluronic acid helps improve skin quality and signs of skin aging.

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Shiseido or Augustinus Bader for dry skin?

Augustinus Bader is the better choice for dry skin, offering a Superior routine fit compared to Shiseido's Average fit on this page. Augustinus Bader's products like The Rich Cream and The Serum provide deep hydration and radiance with a completely fragrance-free formula.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

Shiseido or Augustinus Bader: which moisturizer is better?

Augustinus Bader is better for moisturizers on this page, as the products on this page provide superior routine fit for dry, mature, and acne-prone skin compared to Shiseido.

Which is more affordable, Shiseido or Augustinus Bader?

Shiseido is generally more affordable than Augustinus Bader, as reviewers frequently note extreme price concerns for Augustinus Bader while high price points are only one of several factors for Shiseido on this page.

Do Shiseido products contain fragrance, and how does that compare to Augustinus Bader?

Shiseido products on this page often contain fragrance, with only 5 of 20 products listing no fragrance in their ingredients. In comparison, Augustinus Bader products on this page all list no fragrance.

Which brand performs better for anti-aging and skin smoothing, Shiseido or Augustinus Bader?

Shiseido does better for anti-aging and skin smoothing among the products on this page, while Augustinus Bader is rated Superior for mature skin routine fit.

What are the main key ingredients found across Shiseido and Augustinus Bader products?

Shiseido products feature key ingredients like glycerin and hyaluronic acid, while Augustinus Bader relies on its signature TFC8. Topical hyaluronic acid helps improve skin quality and signs of aging.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

Shiseido or Augustinus Bader for oily skin?

Augustinus Bader is better suited for oily skin, offering a Superior routine fit compared to Shiseido's High fit.

Shiseido or Augustinus Bader for sensitive skin?

Both brands fit sensitive skin well, as Lovi rates Shiseido High and Augustinus Bader High for this skin type. Shiseido features glycerin and hyaluronic acid across its products on this page, while Augustinus Bader lists no fragrance in any of its formulations.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

Shiseido or Augustinus Bader for acne-prone skin?

Augustinus Bader is a better fit for acne-prone skin, offering a Superior routine fit compared to Shiseido's High fit on this page. Topical hyaluronic acid, a key ingredient found in products across the Shiseido range, helps improve skin quality and signs of aging.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

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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