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celimax vs Augustinus Bader

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celimax and Augustinus Bader are skin-care brands that offer effective serums, moisturizers, toners, and makeup removers alongside nourishing moisturizers, targeted serums, and soothing eye products. The Korean brand, founded in 2019 and owned by ABSORBLAB Co., Ltd., suits skin with dark spots and oily skin best, while the German brand, founded in 2018, suits dry skin and dry sensitive skin best. For acne-prone skin, the former brand provides the Heartleaf BHA Peeling Pad and the latter offers The Serum, whereas for mature skin, they provide the Dual Barrier Creamy Toner and The Rich Cream, respectively. Ultimately, they differ through the distinct compositions and targeted relief each brand delivers to support long-term skin health and grace.

celimax is a Korean skincare brand founded in 2019 and owned by ABSORBLAB Co., Ltd..

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

Popular celimax vs Augustinus Bader products

People Say

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  • Hydration and Glow Sometimes NotedMostly Mentioned
    • “Instant youthful glow — Augustinus Bader The Rich Cream”
    • “Instantly hydrated — Augustinus Bader The Face Oil”
    • “skin is smoother — Augustinus Bader The Cream”
    • “gives a very beautiful glow to your skin — celimax Noni Ampoule”
  • Fast Absorption Rarely NotedMostly Mentioned
    • “light but nourishing — Augustinus Bader The Cream”
    • “sinks in instantly — Augustinus Bader The Serum”
    • “light gel texture — Augustinus Bader The Eye Cream”
    • “absorbs quickly and blends well with makeup — celimax Oil Control Light Sunscreen”
  • Skin Texture Improvement Often MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “Softens fine lines — Augustinus Bader The Rich Cream”
    • “skin is smoother — Augustinus Bader The Cream”
    • “skin felt noticeably firmer — Augustinus Bader The Serum”
    • “glass-like smoothness — celimax RETINAL SHOT”
  • Soothing and Calming Often MentionedRarely Noted
    • “calms my face redness upon application — celimax Noni Ampoule”
    • “Calms irritation — celimax Dual Barrier Creamy Toner”
    • “No stinging on my hypersensitive skin — celimax Dual Barrier Skin Wearable Cream”
    • “calms redness — Augustinus Bader The Cream”
  • Deep Hydration Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “Extremely dry skin saved — Augustinus Bader The Rich Cream”
    • “instantly refreshing — Augustinus Bader The Eye Cream”
    • “Skin stays soft throughout the day — celimax Dual Barrier Creamy Toner”
  • Lightweight Texture Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
    • “absorbs incredibly fast — celimax Pore+Dark Spot Brightening Serum”
    • “sinks right into the skin — celimax Noni Ampoule”
    • “light and non-greasy — celimax Derma Nature Fresh Blackhead Jojoba Cleansing Oil”
    • “Fast-absorbing — Augustinus Bader The Face Oil”
  • Price vs. Size and High Cost Rarely NotedMostly Mentioned
    • “Expensive for only 150ml — celimax Dual Barrier Creamy Toner”
  • Packaging and Dispenser Issues Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “pump shoots out — celimax Derma Nature Fresh Blackhead Jojoba Cleansing Oil”
    • “Getting the product out requires strength — celimax Dual Barrier Skin Wearable Cream”
    • “pads separate easily — celimax Ji.Woo.Gae Cica BHA Blemish Toner Pad”
    • “excessive packaging — Augustinus Bader The Serum”
  • Lack of Results Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “results take time — celimax Pore+Dark Spot Brightening Serum”
    • “didn't see major changes — celimax Pore+Dark Spot Brightening Pad”
    • “didn't notice a difference — celimax Noni Ampoule”
    • “didn't see dramatic results — Augustinus Bader The Cream”
  • Causes Breakouts Rarely NotedSometimes Noted
    • “made me break out in small red pimples — celimax Noni Ampoule”
    • “Caused closed comedones — celimax Dual Barrier Creamy Toner”
    • “tiny bumps — celimax Pore+Dark Spot Brightening Pad”
    • “Caused cystic acne — Augustinus Bader The Rich Cream”

celimax vs Augustinus Bader routines for dry skin

Buy Augustinus Bader routine · CA$527.91 · 98% fitBuy celimax routine · CA$216.93 · 74% fitSee multi-brand routine · 99% fit

celimax vs Augustinus Bader routines for oily skin

Buy Augustinus Bader routine · CA$658.88 · 94% fitBuy celimax routine · CA$328.99 · 83% fitSee multi-brand routine · 96% fit

celimax vs Augustinus Bader routines for combination skin

Buy Augustinus Bader routine · CA$625.97 · 93% fitBuy celimax routine · CA$269.00 · 81% fitSee multi-brand routine · 96% fit

Questions and answers

celimax or Augustinus Bader: which is better?

Augustinus Bader provides superior routine fit across most skin types on this page, including dry, sensitive, and mature skin. Reviewers highlight Augustinus Bader for radiance, deep hydration, and texture improvement, while celimax is noted for soothing and calming benefits.

What is the difference between celimax and Augustinus Bader?

Augustinus Bader fits dry, dry sensitive, and mature skin best with a Superior Lovi routine rating, while celimax excels for skin with dark spots, oily skin, and sensitive skin. Reviewers highlight Augustinus Bader for superior hydration, glow, and texture improvement, whereas celimax is often noted for soothing, calming, and lightweight textures.

celimax or Augustinus Bader for dry skin?

Augustinus Bader provides a Superior Lovi routine fit for dry skin, whereas celimax offers an Average fit for this skin type. Reviewers note that Augustinus Bader excels in deep hydration and radiance, making it a stronger choice for dry skin compared to the products on this page by celimax.

celimax or Augustinus Bader: which moisturizer is better?

Augustinus Bader provides superior moisturizers for dry skin and overall hydration compared to celimax, featuring luxurious formulations that excel in deep hydration and texture improvement. Meanwhile, the products on this page from celimax offer soothing and calming benefits, though reviewers note that Augustinus Bader delivers better results for radiance and glow.

Which is more affordable, celimax or Augustinus Bader?

celimax is the more affordable brand, whereas Augustinus Bader is frequently noted by reviewers for its extreme price. At the same time, celimax faces negative reviews regarding high cost relative to size.

Where and when were celimax and Augustinus Bader founded, and who owns them?

celimax was founded in 2019 in South Korea and is owned by ABSORBLAB Co., Ltd., while Augustinus Bader was founded in 2018 in Germany and is independently owned.

What are some of the main review themes where celimax outperforms Augustinus Bader?

Reviewers note that celimax outperforms Augustinus Bader in being soothing and calming, as well as having a more lightweight texture.

Which key ingredient is found across the products of Augustinus Bader?

The key ingredient found across the products of Augustinus Bader is TFC8.

celimax or Augustinus Bader for oily skin?

Augustinus Bader is the better choice for oily skin, offering a Superior routine fit compared to celimax, which has a High fit for oily skin.

celimax or Augustinus Bader for sensitive skin?

Augustinus Bader is a superior choice for sensitive skin, while celimax has a high fit for this skin type. Augustinus Bader products on this page often provide deep hydration and radiance, whereas celimax is noted for its soothing and calming moisturizers.

celimax or Augustinus Bader for acne-prone skin?

For acne-prone skin, Augustinus Bader is a Superior fit on Lovi, whereas celimax is a High fit. Reviewers note that Augustinus Bader delivers better hydration, glow, and texture improvement, while celimax products on this page list no fragrance.

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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