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Lancôme vs Augustinus Bader

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

Lancôme and Augustinus Bader are established skincare houses recognized for their refined approach to daily care. The French brand offers thoughtful moisturizers, eye products, serums, and toners featuring glycerin, hyaluronic acid, and adenosine, which suit sensitive and mature skin best. Meanwhile, the German brand provides nourishing moisturizers, targeted serums, and soothing eye products powered by sophisticated formulas that suit dry and dry sensitive skin best. While both lines work harmoniously to support the complexion, they differ in their foundational ingredients and specific target skin types.

Lancôme is a French skincare brand founded in 1935 and owned by L'Oréal S.A. since 1964.

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

Popular Lancôme vs Augustinus Bader products

People Say

LancômeAugustinus Bader
  • Deep hydration Mostly MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “gives my skin an instant dewy glow — Lancôme Tonique Confort”
    • “keeps the skin soft and hydrated — Lancôme HYDRA ZEN”
    • “Instantly hydrated — Augustinus Bader The Face Oil”
    • “Extremely dry skin saved — Augustinus Bader The Rich Cream”
  • Lightweight 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 quickly — Lancôme RÉNERGIE”
  • Improves skin texture 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 feels cushiony soft — Lancôme Advanced Génifique Youth Activating Concentrate”
  • Boosts radiance and glow Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
    • “Instant youthful glow — Augustinus Bader The Rich Cream”
    • “Skin looks lit from within — Lancôme Advanced Génifique Youth Activating Concentrate”
  • Makeup compatibility and base Sometimes NotedRarely Noted
    • “concealer applies smoothly — Lancôme Advanced Génifique Eye Cream”
    • “layers beautifully under makeup — Lancôme Génifique Ultimate”
    • “perfect moisturizer to prep your skin before makeup — Lancôme HYDRA ZEN”
    • “concealer blends perfectly — Augustinus Bader The Eye Cream”
  • Soothing and calming Sometimes NotedRarely Noted
    • “instantly soothed my skin — Lancôme Génifique Ultimate”
    • “works great on my sensitive skin — Lancôme HYDRA ZEN”
    • “If you have any redness, it also soothes the irritation too. — Lancôme Hydra Zen Gel Cream”
    • “calms redness — Augustinus Bader The Cream”
  • High price point Mostly MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “super expensive — Lancôme Absolue Precious Oil”
    • “expensive as hell — Lancôme RÉNERGIE”
    • “bit of a splurge — Lancôme Génifique Ultimate”
    • “Not worth $300 — Augustinus Bader The Rich Cream”
  • Subtle or lack of results Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “didn't notice much change in wrinkles — Lancôme Génifique Ultimate”
    • “Did absolutely nothing — Lancôme Advanced Génifique Youth Activating Concentrate”
    • “didn't see major changes — Lancôme Absolue Revitalizing Eye Cream”
    • “didn't see dramatic results — Augustinus Bader The Cream”
  • Strong fragrance and scent Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “Smells like old crayons — Augustinus Bader The Rich Cream”
    • “Smells like vegetable oil — Augustinus Bader The Face Oil”
    • “My only issue with it is the fragrance. — Lancôme Hydra Zen Gel Cream”
  • Packaging issues Not notedOften Mentioned
    • “excessive packaging — Augustinus Bader The Serum”

Lancôme vs Augustinus Bader routines for dry skin

Buy Augustinus Bader routine · $611.67 · 98% fitBuy Lancôme routine · $370.99 · 63% fitSee multi-brand routine · 99% fit

Lancôme vs Augustinus Bader routines for oily skin

Buy Augustinus Bader routine · $687.96 · 93% fitBuy Lancôme routine · $659.39 · 67% fitSee multi-brand routine · 98% fit

Lancôme vs Augustinus Bader routines for combination skin

Buy Augustinus Bader routine · $679.55 · 93% fitBuy Lancôme routine · $493.87 · 66% fitSee multi-brand routine · 97% fit

Questions and answers

Lancôme or Augustinus Bader: which is better?

Augustinus Bader is better suited overall, as Lovi rates its routine fit as Superior across all skin types compared to an Average fit for Lancôme. Reviewers also note that Augustinus Bader does better with texture improvement and radiance, though its products carry an extreme price.

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What is the difference between Lancôme and Augustinus Bader?

Augustinus Bader achieves Superior routine fit levels across various skin types on this page, whereas Lancôme reaches Average fit levels. Glycerin in the products on this page helps provide deep hydration.

Lancôme or Augustinus Bader for dry skin?

Augustinus Bader is the better choice for dry skin because Lovi rates its routine fit as Superior, compared to Average for Lancôme. Topical hyaluronic acid helps provide deep hydration to improve skin quality, and glycerin helps treat dry skin.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

Lancôme or Augustinus Bader: which moisturizer is better?

Augustinus Bader is better for moisturizers because Lovi rates its routine fit as Superior compared to Lancome's Average rating. Reviewers also say Augustinus Bader provides better lightweight textures and radiance.

Which is more affordable, Lancôme or Augustinus Bader?

Lancôme is more affordable than Augustinus Bader, as high price points are noted as a drawback for Lancôme while Augustinus Bader is associated with extreme prices.

How do Lancôme and Augustinus Bader compare regarding fragrance in their products?

Augustinus Bader does better regarding fragrance since every product on this page lists no fragrance, whereas 11 of the 14 Lancôme products on this page list fragrance.

Which brand performs better for soothing and calming skin according to reviewers?

Lancôme does better for soothing and calming skin according to reviewers.

What are the primary key ingredients used across Lancôme and Augustinus Bader products?

Lancôme features glycerin, hyaluronic acid, and adenosine across the products on this page, while Augustinus Bader utilizes TFC8. Glycerin helps provide deep hydration, and hyaluronic acid helps improve skin quality.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

Lancôme or Augustinus Bader for sensitive skin?

Augustinus Bader has a Superior routine fit for sensitive skin, whereas Lancome has an Average routine fit. Reviewers note that Lancome helps soothe sensitive skin, and the products on this page often feature glycerin, which helps provide deep hydration.

Lancôme or Augustinus Bader for acne-prone skin?

For acne-prone skin, Augustinus Bader is the better choice because Lovi rates its routine fit as Superior while Lancôme rates its routine fit as Average. Topical glycerin, found in Lancôme products, helps provide deep hydration.

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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