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Elemis vs Augustinus Bader

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Elemis and Augustinus Bader are distinguished skincare brands offering distinct approaches to daily ritual and complexion health. The British pioneer founded in 1989 is celebrated for its nourishing serums, rich moisturizers, gentle cleansers, and refining toners that weave together glycerin and shea, while the German creator founded in 2018 is loved for its nourishing moisturizers, targeted serums, and soothing eye products powered by sophisticated formulas. Products from the British house suit dry skin and mature skin best, whereas creations from the latter suit dry skin and dry sensitive skin best. They differ primarily in their heritage and specific ingredient profiles, with both delivering restorative qualities and measured, graceful efficacy.

Elemis is a British skincare brand founded in 1989 and owned by L'Occitane Group since 2019.

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

Popular Elemis vs Augustinus Bader products

People Say

ElemisAugustinus Bader
  • Hydration and Moisture Mostly MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “The cream really hydrates and my face looks amazing. — Elemis Pro-Collagen Night Cream”
    • “Quenches thirsty skin... immediate improvement. — Elemis Pro-Collagen Marine Cream”
    • “Instantly hydrated — Augustinus Bader The Face Oil”
    • “Extremely dry skin saved — Augustinus Bader The Rich Cream”
  • 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 almost immediately, and my skin feels well hydrated all day. — Elemis Pro-Collagen Marine Cream”
  • Skin Texture and Smoothing Mostly MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “baby soft — Elemis Dynamic Resurfacing Facial Pads”
    • “skin feels baby soft — Elemis Papaya Enzyme Peel”
    • “Softens fine lines — Augustinus Bader The Rich Cream”
    • “skin is smoother — Augustinus Bader The Cream”
  • Exfoliation and Radiance Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “non-stripping formula — Elemis Dynamic Resurfacing Facial Wash”
    • “healthy glow — Elemis Dynamic Resurfacing Facial Pads”
    • “non-irritating — Elemis Dynamic Resurfacing Facial Pads”
    • “Instant youthful glow — Augustinus Bader The Rich Cream”
  • Scents and Fragrance Often MentionedNot noted
    • “smells like a spa — Elemis Pro-Collagen Cleansing Balm”
    • “smells like a holiday — Elemis Papaya Enzyme Peel”
    • “smells like a tropical cocktail — Elemis Superfood Midnight Facial”
  • Makeup Compatibility and Base Sometimes NotedRarely Noted
    • “melts waterproof mascara — Elemis Pro-Collagen Cleansing Balm”
    • “Sits nicely under make up... perfect base. — Elemis Pro-Collagen Marine Cream”
    • “concealer sits better — Elemis Peptide4 Eye Recovery Cream”
    • “concealer blends perfectly — Augustinus Bader The Eye Cream”
  • High Price Point and Value Mostly MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “Complete waste of money for me. — Elemis Pro-Collagen Marine Cream”
    • “very expensive — Elemis Pro-Collagen Cleansing Balm”
    • “expensive — Elemis Dynamic Resurfacing Facial Pads”
    • “Not worth $300 — Augustinus Bader The Rich Cream”
  • Lack of Results or Ineffectiveness Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “didn't see a difference — Elemis Papaya Enzyme Peel”
    • “didn't see difference — Elemis Dynamic Resurfacing Facial Wash”
    • “Verdict still out. — Elemis Pro-Collagen Night Cream”
    • “didn't see dramatic results — Augustinus Bader The Cream”
  • Strong or Unpleasant Fragrance Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “Smells like old crayons — Augustinus Bader The Rich Cream”
    • “Smells like vegetable oil — Augustinus Bader The Face Oil”
    • “The smell is very strong... could not handle for long. — Elemis Pro-Collagen Marine Cream”
  • Application and Packaging Issues Rarely NotedOften Mentioned
    • “jar looks half empty — Elemis Superfood Midnight Facial”
    • “tube feels half empty — Elemis Papaya Enzyme Peel”
    • “pump broke quickly — Elemis Dynamic Resurfacing Facial Wash”
    • “excessive packaging — Augustinus Bader The Serum”

Elemis vs Augustinus Bader routines for dry skin

Buy Augustinus Bader routine · $611.67 · 98% fitBuy Elemis routine · $557.99 · 88% fitSee multi-brand routine · 99% fit

Elemis vs Augustinus Bader routines for oily skin

Buy Augustinus Bader routine · $687.96 · 93% fitBuy Elemis routine · $535.50 · 77% fitSee multi-brand routine · 98% fit

Elemis vs Augustinus Bader routines for combination skin

Buy Augustinus Bader routine · $679.55 · 93% fitBuy Elemis routine · $524.50 · 79% fitSee multi-brand routine · 97% fit

Questions and answers

Elemis or Augustinus Bader: which is better?

Augustinus Bader is generally better for a lightweight texture, while Elemis is better for exfoliation and radiance. The products on this page from Augustinus Bader are completely fragrance-free, whereas most Elemis products contain fragrance.

What is the difference between Elemis and Augustinus Bader?

Augustinus Bader is an independent German brand founded in 2018 with completely fragrance-free products, whereas Elemis is a UK-based brand founded in 1989 and owned by the L'Occitane Group where most products on this page contain fragrance. Reviewers note that Augustinus Bader does better for lightweight and fast-absorbing textures, while Elemis stands out for exfoliation, radiance, scents, and makeup compatibility.

Elemis or Augustinus Bader for dry skin?

Augustinus Bader provides a Superior routine fit for dry skin, whereas Elemis offers a High fit. Reviewers mention that Augustinus Bader helps deliver deep hydration and lightweight moisturizers.

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Elemis or Augustinus Bader: which moisturizer is better?

Augustinus Bader provides superior moisturizer fit levels on this page for dry skin compared to Elemis. Reviewers note that Augustinus Bader delivers deep hydration, whereas Elemis moisturizers often feature strong fragrance.

Which is more affordable, Elemis or Augustinus Bader?

Augustinus Bader and Elemis both have high price points as a drawback, but reviewers mention the extreme price for Augustinus Bader and the high price point for Elemis.

Which brand has a stronger fragrance across its products, Elemis or Augustinus Bader?

Elemis has a stronger fragrance across its products, as 18 of its 22 products on this page list fragrance. In contrast, every product on the Augustinus Bader page lists no fragrance in its ingredients.

Which brand is better for exfoliation and radiance, Elemis or Augustinus Bader?

Elemis is better for exfoliation and radiance compared to Augustinus Bader. Reviewers note that Elemis does better in exfoliation and radiance among the products on this page.

Where and when were Elemis and Augustinus Bader founded?

Elemis was founded in 1989 in the United Kingdom, while Augustinus Bader was founded in 2018 in Germany.

Elemis or Augustinus Bader for oily skin?

Augustinus Bader has a Superior routine fit for oily skin, whereas Elemis has a High routine fit for oily skin on this page. Reviewers note that Augustinus Bader does better for lightweight and fast-absorbing textures, while Elemis offers better exfoliation and radiance.

Elemis or Augustinus Bader for sensitive skin?

Augustinus Bader has a Superior Lovi fit for sensitive skin, while Elemis has a High fit. Reviewers note that Augustinus Bader features lightweight moisturizers with deep hydration, whereas Elemis products on this page sometimes note strong fragrance and skin irritation.

Elemis or Augustinus Bader for acne-prone skin?

Augustinus Bader has a Superior routine fit for acne-prone skin on Lovi, while Elemis has a High routine fit.

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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