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La Roche-Posay vs Augustinus Bader

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La Roche-Posay and Augustinus Bader are two distinct skincare lines known for nourishing moisturizers, targeted serums, and soothing eye products. The French brand, founded in 1975 and owned by L'Orcal S.A. since 1989, relies on glycerin, thermal water, and niacinamide, while the German brand, founded in 2018, is powered by sophisticated formulas. Both suit dry skin best, though the former also suits mature skin and offers solutions like Anthelios, Pure Vitamin C Cream, and MELA B3 Facial Gel Cleanser, whereas the latter suits dry sensitive skin and offers options like The Serum, The Eye Cream, and The Rich Cream. They differ primarily in their heritage and specific ingredient profiles, with daily use of the French brand's key components actively increasing hydration, calming skin after laser resurfacing, and decreasing hyperpigmentation, while the German brand works harmoniously with measured, graceful efficacy.

La Roche-Posay is a French skincare brand founded in 1975 and owned by L'Oréal S.A. since 1989.

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

Popular La Roche-Posay vs Augustinus Bader products

People Say

La Roche-PosayAugustinus Bader
  • Hydration and Moisture 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”
    • “absorbs instantly — La Roche-Posay Toleriane Double Repair Face Moisturizer”
  • Skin Texture and Smoothing Often MentionedMostly 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 feels smoother — La Roche-Posay Retinol B3 Serum”
  • Good Texture and Glow Rarely NotedMostly Mentioned
    • “Instant youthful glow — Augustinus Bader The Rich Cream”
    • “light but nourishing — Augustinus Bader The Cream”
    • “sinks in instantly — Augustinus Bader The Serum”
    • “lightweight and absorbs quickly — La Roche-Posay Mela B3 Serum”
  • Fragrance-Free and Gentle Formulas Mostly MentionedNot noted
    • “Great retinol for beginners — La Roche-Posay Retinol B3 Serum”
    • “Only cream that doesn't sting — La Roche-Posay Toleriane Dermallergo Eye Cream”
    • “zero scent — La Roche-Posay Toleriane Double Repair Face Moisturizer”
  • Barrier Repair and Soothing Often MentionedRarely Noted
    • “Saved my damaged barrier — La Roche-Posay Cicaplast Baume B5+”
    • “Healed my surgery scar beautifully — La Roche-Posay Cicaplast Gel B5”
    • “Calmed my skin after a chemical peel — La Roche-Posay Thermal Spring Water”
    • “calms redness — Augustinus Bader The Cream”
  • Quality Ingredients and Packaging Rarely NotedSometimes Noted
    • “Luxurious heavy bottle — Augustinus Bader The Rich Cream”
    • “epitome of luxury — Augustinus Bader The Serum”
    • “love the niacinamide — La Roche-Posay Lipikar AP+M Triple Repair Moisturizing Cream”
  • Price and Value Complaints Sometimes NotedMostly Mentioned
    • “expensive for the size — La Roche-Posay Hyalu B5 Serum”
    • “Too expensive for the size — La Roche-Posay Toleriane Dermallergo Eye Cream”
    • “Tube is tiny for the price — La Roche-Posay Cicaplast Gel B5”
    • “Not worth $300 — Augustinus Bader The Rich Cream”
  • Packaging and Pump Issues Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “pump stops working — La Roche-Posay Lipikar AP+M Triple Repair Moisturizing Cream”
    • “Pump stopped working halfway — La Roche-Posay Toleriane Dermallergo Eye Cream”
    • “excessive packaging — Augustinus Bader The Serum”
    • “pump clogs easily — Augustinus Bader The Eye Cream”
  • Ineffectiveness or Lack of Results Rarely NotedOften Mentioned
    • “didn't see any significant improvement — La Roche-Posay Mela B3 Serum”
    • “Weaker retinol product — La Roche-Posay Retinol B3 Serum”
    • “Did nothing for my redness — La Roche-Posay Thermal Spring Water”
    • “didn't see dramatic results — Augustinus Bader The Cream”
  • Fragrance and Scent Complaints Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
    • “Smells like old crayons — Augustinus Bader The Rich Cream”
    • “Smells like vegetable oil — Augustinus Bader The Face Oil”
    • “scent is awful — La Roche-Posay Mela B3 Serum”
  • Texture and Pilling Issues Often MentionedNot noted
    • “pills like crazy — La Roche-Posay Toleriane Double Repair Face Moisturizer”

La Roche-Posay vs Augustinus Bader routines for dry skin

Buy Augustinus Bader routine · $611.67 · 98% fitBuy La Roche-Posay routine · $147.63 · 88% fitSee multi-brand routine · 99% fit

La Roche-Posay vs Augustinus Bader routines for oily skin

Buy Augustinus Bader routine · $687.96 · 93% fitBuy La Roche-Posay routine · $256.94 · 86% fitSee multi-brand routine · 98% fit

La Roche-Posay vs Augustinus Bader routines for combination skin

Buy Augustinus Bader routine · $679.55 · 93% fitBuy La Roche-Posay routine · $264.40 · 86% fitSee multi-brand routine · 97% fit

Questions and answers

La Roche-Posay or Augustinus Bader: which is better?

Augustinus Bader achieves a superior routine fit for dry skin compared to La Roche-Posay, and every product on the page for Augustinus Bader lists no fragrance in its ingredients.

What is the difference between La Roche-Posay and Augustinus Bader?

La Roche-Posay is a French brand owned by L'Oreal S.A. founded in 1975, while Augustinus Bader is an independent German brand founded in 2018. Reviewers find that Augustinus Bader does better for hydration, skin texture, and glow, whereas La Roche-Posay does better for fragrance-free, gentle formulas and barrier repair.

La Roche-Posay or Augustinus Bader for dry skin?

For dry skin, Lovi rates Augustinus Bader as Superior and La Roche-Posay as High. Augustinus Bader helps improve skin texture and hydration, while La Roche-Posay offers gentle, fragrance-free formulas.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

La Roche-Posay or Augustinus Bader: which moisturizer is better?

Both brands offer moisturizers on this page, with Augustinus Bader rated Superior for dry skin compared to High for La Roche-Posay. Reviewers note that Augustinus Bader provides deep hydration and radiance, while La Roche-Posay is recognized for soothing and sensitive-skin friendly formulas.

Which is more affordable, La Roche-Posay or Augustinus Bader?

La Roche-Posay is generally more affordable, while Augustinus Bader is known for extreme price concerns among reviewers. Shoppers frequently mention price and value complaints for La Roche-Posay, but Augustinus Bader is positioned as a much more luxurious option.

La Roche-Posay or Augustinus Bader: which brand is better for barrier repair and soothing?

La Roche-Posay does better for barrier repair and soothing compared to Augustinus Bader. Lovi rates the products on this page for sensitive skin as High for La Roche-Posay and High for Augustinus Bader.

How do the fragrance options and scent issues compare between La Roche-Posay and Augustinus Bader products?

La Roche-Posay offers many products on this page without added fragrance, though some formulas include it, whereas every Augustinus Bader product on this page lists no fragrance. Reviewers note fragrance and scent complaints for Augustinus Bader, while La Roche-Posay sometimes receives complaints about strong scents.

La Roche-Posay or Augustinus Bader: which brand has better skin texture and smoothing results?

Augustinus Bader does better for skin texture and smoothing. Reviewers frequently note positive texture improvement and glow from its formulas.

La Roche-Posay or Augustinus Bader for oily skin?

Both brands have a High fit for oily skin, with Augustinus Bader rated as Superior. La Roche-Posay offers many products on this page featuring niacinamide, which helps regulate oil and reduce pigmentation.

The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002Antioxidants, 2021

La Roche-Posay or Augustinus Bader for sensitive skin?

La Roche-Posay helps provide fragrance-free and gentle formulas, while Augustinus Bader is rated as a Superior routine fit for sensitive skin on Lovi. Lovi gives La Roche-Posay a High fit level for sensitive skin.

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

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    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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