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Augustinus Bader vs KORRES

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Augustinus Bader and KORRES are two distinct skincare lines known for their thoughtful approaches to daily maintenance. The German brand founded in 2018 offers nourishing moisturizers, targeted serums, and soothing eye products powered by sophisticated formulas that suit dry and dry sensitive skin best, while the botanical-focused maker is widely loved for its gentle cleansers and moisturizers that suit dry, sensitive, normal, and combination skin best. While both work harmoniously to support the complexion, Augustinus Bader relies on deeply hydrating compositions to address concerns like acne-prone skin, dark spots, and mature skin, whereas KORRES draws on the rich heritage of its ingredients to balance natural needs.

Augustinus Bader is a German skincare brand founded in 2018.

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This page compares some of the most popular Augustinus Bader and KORRES products; for every product of both brands, with a fit score for your own skin, use the Lovi app.

Popular Augustinus Bader vs KORRES products

People Say

Augustinus BaderKORRES
  • Texture and Absorption Mostly MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “feels like velvet — KORRES Velvet Skin Drink”
    • “absorbs instantly — KORRES Santorini Grape Poreless Skin Cream”
    • “Luxurious foam — KORRES Foaming Cream Cleanser”
    • “Softens fine lines — Augustinus Bader The Rich Cream”
  • Hydration and Glow Mostly MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “Instant youthful glow — Augustinus Bader The Rich Cream”
    • “light but nourishing — Augustinus Bader The Cream”
    • “sinks in instantly — Augustinus Bader The Serum”
    • “saved my dry skin — KORRES Velvet Skin Drink”
  • Balances and Calms Skin Rarely NotedMostly Mentioned
    • “Leaves skin soft — KORRES Foaming Cream Cleanser”
    • “leaves face soft and smooth — KORRES Greek Yoghurt Foaming Cream Cleanser”
    • “Calms redness — KORRES Foaming Cream Cleanser”
    • “works well for oily skin — Augustinus Bader The Cream”
  • Effective Makeup Removal Not notedOften Mentioned
    • “removes liquid eyeliner — KORRES Greek Yoghurt Foaming Cream Cleanser”
    • “Melts away makeup — KORRES Foaming Cream Cleanser”
  • High Price Mostly MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “jar is very small — KORRES Santorini Grape Poreless Skin Cream”
    • “Expensive for cleanser — KORRES Foaming Cream Cleanser”
    • “priciest face cleanser — KORRES Greek Yoghurt Foaming Cream Cleanser”
  • Unpleasant Scent Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “Smells like old crayons — Augustinus Bader The Rich Cream”
    • “Smells like vegetable oil — Augustinus Bader The Face Oil”
    • “smells like babies — KORRES Greek Yoghurt Foaming Cream Cleanser”
  • Packaging Issues Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “Needs a pump — KORRES Foaming Cream Cleanser”
    • “hard to control amount — KORRES Greek Yoghurt Foaming Cream Cleanser”
    • “excessive packaging — Augustinus Bader The Serum”
  • Breakouts and Irritation Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “broke me out — KORRES Greek Yoghurt Foaming Cream Cleanser”
    • “caused tiny bumps — KORRES Velvet Skin Drink”
    • “burns sensitive skin — KORRES Bounce Firming Moisturizer”
    • “Caused cystic acne — Augustinus Bader The Rich Cream”

Questions and answers

Augustinus Bader or KORRES: which is better?

Augustinus Bader and KORRES both have strong points, as Augustinus Bader excels in hydration and glow with products like The Rich Cream offering a Superior Lovi fit for dry skin, while KORRES does better with texture, absorption, and calming the skin.

What is the difference between Augustinus Bader and KORRES?

Augustinus Bader achieves Superior Lovi fit levels for dry and mature skin with its fragrance-free moisturizers and serums featuring TFC8, while KORRES offers gentle cleansers and moisturizers featuring fragrance across the products on this page.

Augustinus Bader or KORRES: which moisturizer is better?

Augustinus Bader provides a Superior fit for dry skin with moisturizers like The Rich Cream, whereas KORRES offers a High fit for dry skin through options such as Bounce Firming Moisturizer. Reviewers note that Augustinus Bader focuses on deep hydration and glow, while KORRES is known for velvety, lightweight moisturizers.

Which is more affordable, Augustinus Bader or KORRES?

KORRES is more affordable, as reviewers often mention high price and value concerns for KORRES, while Augustinus Bader reviewers mostly mention extreme price. The products on this page for Augustinus Bader also carry a much higher price point across the board.

Which causes fewer breakouts, Augustinus Bader or KORRES?

Augustinus Bader causes fewer breakouts than KORRES, as breakouts and irritation are sometimes noted for Augustinus Bader but more frequently mentioned for KORRES.

Which brand offers fragrance-free products, Augustinus Bader or KORRES?

Augustinus Bader offers fragrance-free products, as every product on its page lists no fragrance in its ingredients, whereas 0 of 5 KORRES products on this page list no fragrance.

How do the founding years and ownership of Augustinus Bader and KORRES compare?

Augustinus Bader was founded in Germany in 2018 and is owned by an independent company, whereas KORRES was founded earlier in 1996 and is owned by Halcyon Equity Partners and Giorgos Korres.

Which brand is better suited for mature skin according to their brand-focused routines?

Augustinus Bader is better suited for mature skin because mature skin is one of the skin types the brand fits best by its brand-focused routines, while KORRES does not have any skin types listed as best-fitted by its routines.

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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