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COSRX vs Augustinus Bader

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COSRX and Augustinus Bader are two distinct skincare lines established in 2013 and 2018, respectively. The Korean brand is beloved for its thoughtful array of serums, moisturizers, cleansers, and masks formulated with hyaluronic acid, glycerin, and niacinamide, which suit oily and acne-prone skin best by balancing excess oil and soothing irritation. Conversely, the German brand is loved for its nourishing moisturizers, targeted serums, and soothing eye products powered by sophisticated formulas that suit dry and dry sensitive skin best thanks to deeply hydrating compositions. Ultimately, both offer specialized solutions for various concerns, yet they differ fundamentally in their ingredient philosophies and ideal skin types.

COSRX is a Korean skincare brand founded in 2013 and owned by Amorepacific Group since 2024.

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

Popular COSRX vs Augustinus Bader products

People Say

COSRXAugustinus Bader
  • Lightweight and fast-absorbing 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”
    • “absorbs instantly like water — COSRX The 6 Peptide Skin Booster Serum”
  • Deep hydration and moisturization Mostly MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “Instantly hydrated — Augustinus Bader The Face Oil”
    • “Extremely dry skin saved — Augustinus Bader The Rich Cream”
    • “healthy glow — Augustinus Bader The Serum”
    • “skin drinks it up — COSRX Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence”
  • Skin texture improvement and smoothness Often MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “gives me that glass skin look — COSRX Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence”
    • “skin feels softer immediately — COSRX The 6 Peptide Skin Booster Serum”
    • “Softens fine lines — Augustinus Bader The Rich Cream”
    • “skin is smoother — Augustinus Bader The Cream”
  • Gentle and non-stripping formulation Often MentionedNot noted
    • “No stinging or irritation — COSRX BHA Blackhead Power Liquid”
    • “perfect for first-time retinol users — COSRX The Retinol 0.1 Cream”
    • “doesn't strip my skin — COSRX Low pH Good Morning Gel Cleanser”
  • Acne and pore control Often MentionedNot noted
    • “extremely gentle — COSRX AHA/BHA Clarifying Treatment Toner”
    • “helped to improve my acne after only 2 weeks — COSRX Salicylic Acid Daily Gentle Cleanser”
    • “cleared up my spots — COSRX Low pH Good Morning Gel Cleanser”
  • Convenient packaging Rarely NotedSometimes Noted
    • “Luxurious heavy bottle — Augustinus Bader The Rich Cream”
    • “epitome of luxury — Augustinus Bader The Serum”
    • “fine mist spray — COSRX AHA/BHA Clarifying Treatment Toner”
  • High price per value Rarely NotedMostly Mentioned
    • “expensive for me — COSRX The Hyaluronic Acid 3 Serum”
  • No visible or slow results Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “Takes a month to work — COSRX BHA Blackhead Power Liquid”
    • “didn't do anything — COSRX AHA/BHA Clarifying Treatment Toner”
    • “did absolutely nothing — COSRX Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence”
    • “didn't see dramatic results — Augustinus Bader The Cream”
  • Packaging and dispensing issues Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
    • “tube cracked on the side — COSRX The Retinol 0.1 Cream”
    • “hate dipping fingers in — COSRX Advanced Snail 92 All in One Cream”
    • “pump clogs easily — Augustinus Bader The Eye Cream”
    • “Pump stopped working — Augustinus Bader The Rich Cream”
  • Medicinal and unpleasant scent Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
    • “smells like chemicals — COSRX Low pH Good Morning Gel Cleanser”
    • “smells like onions — COSRX The Retinol 0.1 Cream”
    • “Smells like old crayons — Augustinus Bader The Rich Cream”
    • “Smells like vegetable oil — Augustinus Bader The Face Oil”

COSRX vs Augustinus Bader routines for dry skin

Buy Augustinus Bader routine · CA$527.91 · 98% fitBuy COSRX routine · CA$218.38 · 91% fitSee multi-brand routine · 99% fit

COSRX vs Augustinus Bader routines for oily skin

Buy Augustinus Bader routine · CA$658.88 · 94% fitBuy COSRX routine · CA$288.29 · 92% fitSee multi-brand routine · 96% fit

COSRX vs Augustinus Bader routines for combination skin

Buy Augustinus Bader routine · CA$625.97 · 93% fitBuy COSRX routine · CA$271.24 · 91% fitSee multi-brand routine · 96% fit

Questions and answers

COSRX or Augustinus Bader: which is better?

COSRX is better for budget-friendly acne and pore control as well as gentle formulations, while Augustinus Bader excels in luxury moisturization, radiance, and deep hydration. Both brands achieve a Superior Lovi fit level for dry, oily, combination, sensitive, acne-prone, and dry sensitive skin types.

What is the difference between COSRX and Augustinus Bader?

COSRX is a South Korean brand known for affordable, targeted solutions like snail mucin and acids that excel at acne control and gentle formulations, while Augustinus Bader is a luxury German brand centered on its proprietary TFC8 complex to deliver deep hydration and radiance at a much higher price point.

COSRX or Augustinus Bader for dry skin?

Both COSRX and Augustinus Bader are a Superior fit for dry skin. COSRX offers budget-friendly hydration with ingredients like hyaluronic acid and snail mucin, while Augustinus Bader provides luxurious moisturization powered by TFC8.

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COSRX or Augustinus Bader: which moisturizer is better?

Both COSRX and Augustinus Bader offer popular moisturizers, with COSRX leaning toward accessible hydration and acne control, while Augustinus Bader features luxurious formulas focused on radiance and deep moisturization.

Which is more affordable, COSRX or Augustinus Bader?

COSRX is more affordable, whereas Augustinus Bader is noted for having an extreme price.

Which brand has a better routine fit for dry sensitive skin?

Both COSRX and Augustinus Bader have a Superior routine fit for dry sensitive skin.

COSRX or Augustinus Bader for oily skin?

Both COSRX and Augustinus Bader provide a Superior routine fit level for oily skin. Reviewers note that COSRX excels in acne and pore control, while Augustinus Bader is recognized for its lightweight and fast-absorbing texture.

COSRX or Augustinus Bader for sensitive skin?

Both COSRX and Augustinus Bader achieve a Superior fit level for sensitive skin on Lovi. COSRX features a gentle and non-stripping formulation that helps soothe reactive complexions.

COSRX or Augustinus Bader for acne-prone skin?

Both COSRX and Augustinus Bader achieve a Superior routine fit for acne-prone skin on Lovi. COSRX products on this page often help with acne and pore control, while Augustinus Bader is noted for deep hydration and moisturization.

COSRX or Augustinus Bader for mature skin?

For mature skin, Augustinus Bader achieves a Superior Lovi fit level across the products on this page, whereas COSRX reaches a High level. Reviewers often note that Augustinus Bader provides deep hydration and radiance, though its formulas come with an extreme price.

COSRX or Augustinus Bader for skin with dark spots?

Augustinus Bader has a Superior fit for skin with dark spots, whereas COSRX has a High fit for it. Augustinus Bader also tends to do better for radiance and glow, while COSRX is often noted for acne and pore control.

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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