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Simple vs Augustinus Bader

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Simple and Augustinus Bader are two distinct skincare lines offering tailored approaches to daily health. The British brand, founded in 1960, is known for gentle moisturizers, makeup removers, cleansers, and toners featuring niacinamide and glycerin, which suit acne-prone skin and oily acne-prone skin best. Conversely, the German brand, founded in 2018, is loved for its moisturizers, serums, and eye products, which suit mature skin and oily acne-prone skin best. Ultimately, both differ primarily in their formulation focus and heritage, providing targeted solutions for varied complexions.

Simple is a British skincare brand founded in 1960 and owned by Unilever PLC since 2011.

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

Popular Simple vs Augustinus Bader products

People Say

SimpleAugustinus Bader
  • Hydration and moisture Mostly MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “banished dryness within days — Simple Replenishing Rich Moisturiser”
    • “Instantly boosts skin's hydration... face doesn't feel dry and tight. — Simple Micellar Cleansing Water”
    • “Instantly hydrated — Augustinus Bader The Face Oil”
    • “Extremely dry skin saved — Augustinus Bader The Rich Cream”
  • Lightweight and non-greasy 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”
    • “sinks in instantly — Simple Water Boost Hydrating Gel Cream”
  • Gentle on sensitive skin Mostly MentionedNot noted
    • “Does not cause any form of irritation on the skin which I love. — Simple Micellar Cleansing Water”
    • “The only cleanser that doesn't turn my face red. — Simple Micellar Water”
    • “no artificial perfume — Simple Hydrating Light Moisturiser”
  • Affordable price point and value Often MentionedNot noted
    • “great value for money — Simple Kind to Skin Soothing Facial Toner”
    • “super affordable — Simple Hydrating Light Moisturiser”
    • “Can't beat the price for the quality. — Simple Micellar Water”
  • Visible radiance and glow Not notedOften Mentioned
    • “Instant youthful glow — Augustinus Bader The Rich Cream”
    • “skin is smoother — Augustinus Bader The Cream”
  • Texture improvement Not notedOften Mentioned
    • “Softens fine lines — Augustinus Bader The Rich Cream”
    • “skin felt noticeably firmer — Augustinus Bader The Serum”
    • “Smoother skin — Augustinus Bader The Face Oil”
  • Exorbitant and high price Not notedMostly Mentioned
  • Caused breakouts or skin reactions Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
    • “Gave me tiny bumps on my forehead. — Simple Micellar Water”
    • “caused major breakouts — Simple Hydrating Light Moisturiser”
    • “Caused cystic acne — Augustinus Bader The Rich Cream”
    • “bumps on forehead — Augustinus Bader The Cream”
  • Packaging and leaking issues Rarely NotedOften Mentioned
    • “Worried about the snap top bottle leaking when travelling. — Simple Micellar Cleansing Water”
    • “The cap broke off immediately. — Simple Micellar Water”
    • “hard to get last bit out — Simple Replenishing Rich Moisturiser”
    • “excessive packaging — Augustinus Bader The Serum”

Simple vs Augustinus Bader routines for dry skin

Buy Augustinus Bader routine · A$1,207.97 · 92% fitBuy Simple routine · A$208.81 · 84% fitSee multi-brand routine · 97% fit

Simple vs Augustinus Bader routines for oily skin

Buy Augustinus Bader routine · A$1,428.44 · 91% fitBuy Simple routine · A$388.80 · 86% fitSee multi-brand routine · 96% fit

Simple vs Augustinus Bader routines for combination skin

Buy Augustinus Bader routine · A$1,371.92 · 91% fitBuy Simple routine · A$322.10 · 84% fitSee multi-brand routine · 95% fit

Questions and answers

Simple or Augustinus Bader: which is better?

Simple offers better value and is gentler on sensitive skin, whereas Augustinus Bader delivers better texture improvement and visible radiance. Niacinamide helps reduce cutaneous pigmentation and control skin aging.

The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002Antioxidants, 2021

What is the difference between Simple and Augustinus Bader?

Simple offers budget-friendly, gentle skincare with key ingredients like niacinamide and glycerin, making the products on this page well-suited for sensitive skin. In contrast, Augustinus Bader features luxury formulations centered on TFC8 that frequently deliver visible radiance, glow, and texture improvement.

The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002Antioxidants, 2021

Simple or Augustinus Bader for dry skin?

Augustinus Bader is a Superior fit for dry skin, whereas the products on this page for Simple provide an Average fit. Niacinamide in Simple helps control skin aging and pigmentation.

Antioxidants, 2021The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002

Simple or Augustinus Bader: which moisturizer is better?

Simple offers lightweight, value-friendly moisturizers that are well-suited for everyday hydration, while Augustinus Bader provides luxurious options that reviewers frequently mention for delivering visible radiance and texture improvement. Niacinamide in Simple products helps control skin aging and pigmentation, and the products on this page list no fragrance.

Antioxidants, 2021The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002

Which is more affordable, Simple or Augustinus Bader?

Simple offers a more affordable price point and value compared to Augustinus Bader, which is known for its exorbitant and high price. Niacinamide in Simple products helps reduce cutaneous pigmentation.

The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002Antioxidants, 2021

Which brand performs better for texture improvement according to reviewers?

Augustinus Bader performs better for texture improvement according to reviewers on this page.

Where were Simple and Augustinus Bader founded and who owns them?

Simple was founded in the United Kingdom in 1960 and has been owned by Unilever PLC since 2011. Augustinus Bader was founded in Germany in 2018 and is independently owned.

Simple or Augustinus Bader for oily skin?

For oily skin, both brands offer good choices, as Lovi rates Simple High and Augustinus Bader Superior. Reviewers note that Augustinus Bader provides lightweight and non-greasy textures.

Simple or Augustinus Bader for sensitive skin?

Simple and Augustinus Bader both achieve a High Lovi fit for sensitive skin, with Simple doing better on being gentle on sensitive skin. Key ingredients like niacinamide in Simple help control skin aging and pigmentation.

The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002Antioxidants, 2021

Simple or Augustinus Bader for acne-prone skin?

For acne-prone skin, both brands work well, with Simple achieving a High Lovi fit level and Augustinus Bader reaching a Superior Lovi fit level. Niacinamide, featured across Simple products, helps control skin aging and pigmentation.

Antioxidants, 2021The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002

Simple or Augustinus Bader for mature skin?

For mature skin, Augustinus Bader offers a Superior routine fit with its products on this page, while Simple has a High routine fit. Niacinamide helps reduce signs of skin aging.

Antioxidants, 2021The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002

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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