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Biore vs Augustinus Bader

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Biore and Augustinus Bader are a Japanese skincare brand founded in 1980 and a German skincare brand founded in 2018, respectively. The Japanese brand is globally loved for its sunscreens, cleansers, masks, and makeup removers, while Augustinus Bader is loved for its nourishing moisturizers, targeted serums, and soothing eye products. The first brand suits oily skin and combination skin best, and the second suits dry skin and dry sensitive skin best. They differ because their balanced and sophisticated formulas provide distinct daily care through targeted or deeply hydrating compositions.

Biore is a Japanese skincare brand founded in 1980 and owned by Kao Corporation.

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

Popular Biore vs Augustinus Bader products

People Say

BioreAugustinus Bader
  • Hydration and dewy glow Sometimes NotedMostly Mentioned
    • “Instantly hydrated — Augustinus Bader The Face Oil”
    • “Extremely dry skin saved — Augustinus Bader The Rich Cream”
    • “skin is smoother — Augustinus Bader The Cream”
    • “feels like a moisturizer — Biore UV Aqua Rich”
  • Lightweight texture and absorption 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”
    • “melts into skin — Biore UV Aqua Rich”
  • Immediate and visible results Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “Satisfying to see results — Biore Deep Cleansing Pore Strips”
    • “Helped clear my blackheads — Biore Deep Pore Charcoal Cleanser”
    • “Instant youthful glow — Augustinus Bader The Rich Cream”
  • Deep cleaning and debris removal Mostly MentionedNot noted
    • “Gets the gunk out — Biore Deep Cleansing Pore Strips”
    • “Face feels squeaky clean — Biore Deep Pore Charcoal Cleanser”
  • Skin texture improvement Sometimes 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”
    • “Leaves skin feeling clean — Biore Deep Cleansing Pore Strips”
  • Ease of use and application Often MentionedNot noted
    • “Minimal effort required — Biore Deep Cleansing Pore Strips”
    • “Works in shower, effective on wet hands/face. — Biore Makeup Remover Perfect Oil”
  • High price and exorbitant cost Not notedMostly Mentioned
    • “Not worth $300 — Augustinus Bader The Rich Cream”
  • Skin irritation and eye discomfort Mostly MentionedRarely Noted
    • “caused small bumps — Augustinus Bader The Eye Cream”
    • “stings eyes — Biore UV Aqua Rich”
  • Alcohol scent and fragrance issues Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “Smells like old crayons — Augustinus Bader The Rich Cream”
    • “Smells like vegetable oil — Augustinus Bader The Face Oil”
    • “smells like alcohol — Biore UV Aqua Rich”
  • Breakouts and acne Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
    • “caused cystic acne — Biore UV Aqua Rich”
    • “Caused breakouts, closed comedones, cystic acne. — Biore Makeup Remover Perfect Oil”
    • “Caused cystic acne — Augustinus Bader The Rich Cream”
  • Pump and packaging issues Not notedOften Mentioned
    • “excessive packaging — Augustinus Bader The Serum”

Biore vs Augustinus Bader routines for dry skin

Buy Augustinus Bader routine · $611.67 · 98% fitBuy Biore routine · $141.68 · 89% fitSee multi-brand routine · 99% fit

Biore vs Augustinus Bader routines for oily skin

Buy Biore routine · $315.98 · 94% fitBuy Augustinus Bader routine · $687.96 · 93% fitSee multi-brand routine · 98% fit

Biore vs Augustinus Bader routines for combination skin

Buy Biore routine · $307.57 · 94% fitBuy Augustinus Bader routine · $679.55 · 93% fitSee multi-brand routine · 97% fit

Questions and answers

Biore or Augustinus Bader: which is better?

Both brands perform well, but Augustinus Bader is a Superior fit for dry and dry sensitive skin, while the products on this page for Biore best fit oily, combination, and acne-prone skin.

What is the difference between Biore and Augustinus Bader?

Augustinus Bader is best suited for dry and mature skin with superior moisturizing benefits, whereas Biore focuses on oily and combination skin types. Reviewers mention that Augustinus Bader provides deep hydration and texture improvement, while Biore is noted for ease of use and immediate results.

Biore or Augustinus Bader for dry skin?

Augustinus Bader has a Superior Lovi fit level for dry skin, whereas the products on this page for Biore have a Caution or Low fit level for dry skin. Augustinus Bader helps provide deep hydration, which is beneficial for dry skin.

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Which is more affordable, Biore or Augustinus Bader?

Biore is more affordable than Augustinus Bader. Augustinus Bader reviewers frequently mention extreme price as a drawback for the products on this page.

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

Biore was founded in 1980 in Japan and is owned by the Kao Corporation, whereas Augustinus Bader was founded in 2018 in Germany and is independently owned.

What key ingredient is featured across Augustinus Bader products, and do Biore products contain fragrance?

Augustinus Bader features TFC8 across its products, while every Biore product on this page lists no fragrance in its ingredients.

Which brand performs better in terms of hydration and dewy glow according to reviewers?

Augustinus Bader performs better in terms of hydration and dewy glow according to reviewers.

Biore or Augustinus Bader for oily skin?

For oily skin, both Biore and Augustinus Bader achieve a Lovi fit level of Superior. The products on this page help manage oil and provide tailored routines for this skin type.

Biore or Augustinus Bader for sensitive skin?

For sensitive skin, both brands achieve a Superior Lovi fit level across the products on this page. Reviewers note that Augustinus Bader may bring radiance and hydration, while Biore offers fragrance-free options.

Biore or Augustinus Bader for acne-prone skin?

For acne-prone skin, both brands offer products on this page that achieve a Lovi fit level of Superior. Reviewers note that Biore helps with deep cleaning and debris removal, while Augustinus Bader helps with radiance and glow.

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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