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Galderma vs Augustinus Bader

Rated by Lovi · Unbiased, science-based skincare AI trained on real user outcomes · How the Fit score works

Galderma is a Swiss skincare brand founded in 1981 and owned by Galderma Group AG.

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

Popular Galderma vs Augustinus Bader products

People Say

GaldermaAugustinus Bader
  • Clears acne and breakouts Mostly MentionedNot noted
    • “cleared up my skin — Galderma Benzac AC Mild Strength 2.5% Acne Gel”
    • “cystic acne gone — Galderma Epiduo Gel”
    • “stops new pimples — Galderma Epiduo Gel”
  • Visible radiance and glow Not notedMostly Mentioned
    • “Instant youthful glow — Augustinus Bader The Rich Cream”
    • “Instantly hydrated — Augustinus Bader The Face Oil”
    • “skin is smoother — Augustinus Bader The Cream”
  • Lightweight and fast-absorbing Not notedMostly Mentioned
    • “light but nourishing — Augustinus Bader The Cream”
    • “sinks in instantly — Augustinus Bader The Serum”
    • “light gel texture — Augustinus Bader The Eye Cream”
  • Texture improvement Not 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”
  • Deep hydration Not notedOften Mentioned
    • “Extremely dry skin saved — Augustinus Bader The Rich Cream”
    • “instantly refreshing — Augustinus Bader The Eye Cream”
  • Severe dryness and peeling Mostly MentionedNot noted
    • “skin flaking off — Galderma Epiduo Gel”
  • Exorbitant price Not notedMostly Mentioned
    • “Not worth $300 — Augustinus Bader The Rich Cream”
  • Intense burning and stinging Mostly MentionedNot noted
    • “face on fire — Galderma Epiduo Gel”
  • Initial acne purge and peeling Mostly MentionedNot noted
    • “got worse first — Galderma Epiduo Gel”
  • Bleaches fabrics Mostly MentionedNot noted
    • “bleached my towel — Galderma Benzac AC 5”
  • Redness and irritation Often MentionedRarely Noted
    • “caused small bumps — Augustinus Bader The Eye Cream”
    • “red as tomato — Galderma Epiduo Gel”

Galderma vs Augustinus Bader routines for dry skin

Buy Augustinus Bader routine · $611.67 · 98% fitBuy Galderma routine · $153.64 · 90% fitSee multi-brand routine · 99% fit

Galderma vs Augustinus Bader routines for oily skin

Buy Galderma routine · $326.92 · 96% fitBuy Augustinus Bader routine · $687.96 · 93% fitSee multi-brand routine · 98% fit

Galderma vs Augustinus Bader routines for combination skin

Buy Galderma routine · $318.51 · 94% fitBuy Augustinus Bader routine · $679.55 · 93% fitSee multi-brand routine · 97% fit

Questions and answers

Galderma or Augustinus Bader: which is better?

Galderma is better for clearing acne and breakouts, while Augustinus Bader is better for radiance, texture improvement, and deep hydration. Lovi gives Augustinus Bader a Superior fit for sensitive, mature, and dry sensitive skin, and a High fit for skin with dark spots.

The Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, 2020

What is the difference between Galderma and Augustinus Bader?

Galderma is best for oily and acne-prone skin with effective serums, while Augustinus Bader is best for dry, sensitive, and mature skin with deep hydration and radiance. Lovi rates Augustinus Bader as Superior for sensitive and mature skin, and High for Galderma.

The Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, 2020

Galderma or Augustinus Bader for dry skin?

For dry skin, both Galderma and Augustinus Bader achieve a Superior routine fit on Lovi. Augustinus Bader helps deliver deep hydration with products like The Rich Cream, while Galderma focuses its dry-skin routine on hydrating complementary products.

Which is more affordable, Galderma or Augustinus Bader?

Galderma is more affordable than Augustinus Bader, as reviewers often note Augustinus Bader's extreme price. Meanwhile, reviewers cite exorbitant price as a negative for Galderma.

Which brand performs better for texture improvement, Galderma or Augustinus Bader?

Augustinus Bader performs better for texture improvement according to reviewer themes on this page.

Do Galderma products contain any fragrance?

Galderma products on this page list no fragrance in their ingredients. Reviewers note that every product on this page contains no fragrance.

What are the main negative review points for Augustinus Bader compared to Galderma?

The main negative review points for Augustinus Bader compared to Galderma include an exorbitant price, alongside issues with severe dryness and peeling, intense burning and stinging, an initial acne purge and peeling, bleaching fabrics, as well as redness and irritation.

Galderma or Augustinus Bader for oily skin?

For oily skin, both brands work well since Lovi rates Galderma and Augustinus Bader as having an equal routine fit. Galderma helps clear acne and breakouts, while Augustinus Bader provides lightweight and fast-absorbing moisturizers.

The Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, 2020

Galderma or Augustinus Bader for sensitive skin?

For sensitive skin, Augustinus Bader has a Superior Lovi fit, whereas Galderma has a High Lovi fit on this page.

Galderma or Augustinus Bader for acne-prone skin?

For acne-prone skin, both brands work well because Lovi rates Galderma as Superior and Augustinus Bader as Superior. Galderma helps clear acne and breakouts effectively with products on this page.

The Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, 2020

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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