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Neutrogena vs Augustinus Bader

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Neutrogena and Augustinus Bader are two distinct skincare lines offering unique benefits for different complexions. The American brand, founded in 1930, is universally loved for its reliable moisturizers, sunscreens, cleansers, and toners formulated with glycerin, hyaluronic acid, and dimethicone, making it best suited for mature skin and combination skin. Meanwhile, the German brand founded in 2018 is loved for its nourishing moisturizers, targeted serums, and soothing eye products powered by sophisticated formulas that suit dry skin and dry sensitive skin best. While both brands support skin health through their refined creations, they differ in their foundational ingredients and specific target audiences.

Neutrogena is an American skincare brand founded in 1930 and owned by Kimberly-Clark Corporation since 2026.

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

Popular Neutrogena vs Augustinus Bader products

People Say

NeutrogenaAugustinus Bader
  • Lightweight and Fast-Absorbing Mostly 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 without sticky residue — Neutrogena Hydro Boost Water Gel”
  • Hydration and Moisture Mostly MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “Skin looked plumper and radiant — Neutrogena HYDRO BOOST WATER CREAM”
    • “It also hydrates my skin. This cream has been so easy to add to my routine. — Neutrogena Retinol Regenerating Cream”
    • “Instantly hydrated — Augustinus Bader The Face Oil”
    • “Extremely dry skin saved — Augustinus Bader The Rich Cream”
  • Texture and Anti-Aging Improvements Sometimes NotedMostly Mentioned
    • “Softens fine lines — Augustinus Bader The Rich Cream”
    • “skin is smoother — Augustinus Bader The Cream”
    • “skin felt noticeably firmer — Augustinus Bader The Serum”
    • “Skin is looking smoother — Neutrogena Rapid Wrinkle Repair Regenerating Cream”
  • Luxury Packaging and Glow Rarely NotedMostly Mentioned
    • “Instant youthful glow — Augustinus Bader The Rich Cream”
    • “Sinks in immediately — Augustinus Bader The Rich Cream”
    • “Luxurious heavy bottle — Augustinus Bader The Rich Cream”
    • “hasn't caused a single breakout — Neutrogena Hydro Boost Water Gel”
  • Fragrance-Free and Sensitive Skin Often MentionedNot noted
    • “love that it has no scent — Neutrogena Ultra Gentle Daily Cleanser”
    • “calms my acne prone skin — Neutrogena Ultra Gentle Daily Cleanser”
    • “Perfect for sensitive eyes, no stinging — Neutrogena Hydro Boost Eye Gel-Cream”
  • Makeup Compatibility and Base Sometimes NotedRarely Noted
    • “Foundation glides right over it — Neutrogena Hydro Boost Water Gel”
    • “Concealer doesn't cake or get stuck in crevices — Neutrogena Hydro Boost Eye Gel-Cream”
    • “Works well under makeup — Neutrogena HYDRO BOOST WATER CREAM”
    • “concealer blends perfectly — Augustinus Bader The Eye Cream”
  • Price and Value Sometimes NotedMostly Mentioned
    • “Jar is too small for the price — Neutrogena Hydro Boost Water Gel”
    • “Runs out quickly — Neutrogena HYDRO BOOST WATER CREAM”
    • “Tube is tiny for the cost — Neutrogena Hydro Boost Eye Gel-Cream”
  • Packaging and Dispensing Issues Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “The dropper is not efficient. — Neutrogena Hydro Boost Hyaluronic Acid Serum”
    • “Slippery and hard to grab — Neutrogena Hydro Boost Hydrating Hydrogel Mask”
    • “Hate dipping fingers into a jar — Neutrogena Hydro Boost Water Gel”
    • “excessive packaging — Augustinus Bader The Serum”
  • Skin Irritation and Breakouts Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “burns my eyes terribly — Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Dry-Touch Sunscreen”
    • “Made my face very red — Neutrogena HYDRO BOOST WATER CREAM”
    • “Caused cystic acne — Augustinus Bader The Rich Cream”
    • “bumps on forehead — Augustinus Bader The Cream”
  • Lack of Results Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “Did not help at all with under eye circles — Neutrogena Hydro Boost Eye Gel-Cream”
    • “Not rich enough for very dry mature skin — Neutrogena Hydro Boost Eye Gel-Cream”
    • “Did nothing for wrinkles — Neutrogena Rapid Wrinkle Repair Regenerating Cream”
    • “didn't see dramatic results — Augustinus Bader The Cream”

Neutrogena vs Augustinus Bader routines for dry skin

Buy Augustinus Bader routine · CA$527.91 · 98% fitBuy Neutrogena routine · CA$95.37 · 75% fitSee multi-brand routine · 99% fit

Neutrogena vs Augustinus Bader routines for oily skin

Buy Augustinus Bader routine · CA$658.88 · 94% fitBuy Neutrogena routine · CA$269.33 · 77% fitSee multi-brand routine · 96% fit

Neutrogena vs Augustinus Bader routines for combination skin

Buy Augustinus Bader routine · CA$625.97 · 93% fitBuy Neutrogena routine · CA$222.43 · 81% fitSee multi-brand routine · 96% fit

Questions and answers

Neutrogena or Augustinus Bader: which is better?

Augustinus Bader achieves a Superior fit across all skin types on this page, whereas Neutrogena offers varied fit levels ranging up to High or Superior depending on the specific skin type.

What is the difference between Neutrogena and Augustinus Bader?

Neutrogena is an American brand founded in 1930 that offers budget-friendly products with key ingredients like retinol and hyaluronic acid, while Augustinus Bader is a German luxury brand founded in 2018 built around its proprietary TFC8 technology. Reviewers note that Augustinus Bader excels in texture and anti-aging improvements, whereas Neutrogena provides better options for fragrance-free and sensitive skin.

The Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 2000Journal of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2015

Neutrogena or Augustinus Bader for dry skin?

Augustinus Bader provides a Superior routine fit for dry skin, whereas Neutrogena products on this page offer a High routine fit for this skin type. Reviewers note that Augustinus Bader excels in providing deep hydration and luxurious moisturizers, while Neutrogena features deeply hydrating moisturizers that help deliver moisture using key ingredients like hyaluronic acid.

Journal of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2015Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

Neutrogena or Augustinus Bader: which moisturizer is better?

Augustinus Bader provides superior moisturizer fit levels for dry skin with products like The Rich Cream, while Neutrogena offers a wider range of options such as Hydro Boost Water Cream with high to average fit levels across different skin types. Both brands feature deep hydration, but Augustinus Bader is noted for texture and anti-aging improvements.

Which is more affordable, Neutrogena or Augustinus Bader?

Neutrogena is more affordable, whereas Augustinus Bader is known for its extreme price. Review themes indicate that price and value are a drawback for Neutrogena.

Which brand has better fragrance-free options, Neutrogena or Augustinus Bader?

Neutrogena has better fragrance-free options because thirty-five of the thirty-nine products on this page list no fragrance, whereas every Augustinus Bader product is fragrance-free.

Which brand performs better for texture and anti-aging improvements?

Augustinus Bader performs better for texture and anti-aging improvements among the products on this page. Neutrogena also helps with anti-aging through ingredients like retinol.

The Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 2000

Neutrogena or Augustinus Bader for oily skin?

Augustinus Bader is rated Superior for oily skin, whereas the products on this page by Neutrogena are rated High.

Neutrogena or Augustinus Bader for sensitive skin?

Augustinus Bader is a Superior fit for sensitive skin, whereas Neutrogena averages an Average fit across the products on this page.

Neutrogena or Augustinus Bader for acne-prone skin?

Augustinus Bader is rated Superior for acne-prone skin, whereas the products on this page from Neutrogena are rated High.

Neutrogena or Augustinus Bader for mature skin?

Augustinus Bader is better for mature skin, achieving a Superior routine fit compared to Neutrogena's High fit on this page.

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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