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Pixi vs Augustinus Bader

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Pixi and Augustinus Bader are British and German skincare brands founded in 1999 and 2018, respectively. Pixi is beloved for its thoughtful range of toners, serums, eye products, and moisturizers, crafted with gentle and effective formulas that suit oily skin and sensitive skin best, while the German brand is loved for its nourishing moisturizers, targeted serums, and soothing eye products, powered by sophisticated formulas that suit dry skin and dry sensitive skin best. For specific concerns, the British brand offers standout products including the Glow Tonic for acne-prone skin, the Glow Peel Pads for skin with dark spots, and the Retinol Tonic for mature skin, whereas its counterpart provides options such as The Serum for acne-prone skin, The Eye Cream for skin with dark spots, and The Rich Cream for mature skin. Through these targeted daily offerings and refined creations, both deliver reliable results to support the complexion with measured, graceful efficacy.

Pixi is a British skincare brand founded in 1999.

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

Popular Pixi vs Augustinus Bader products

People Say

PixiAugustinus Bader
  • Radiance and Glow Mostly MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “gives instant glow — Pixi Glow Tonic”
    • “Skin is noticeably brighter — Pixi Glow Peel Pads”
    • “Instant youthful glow — Augustinus Bader The Rich Cream”
    • “Instantly hydrated — Augustinus Bader The Face Oil”
  • Lightweight and Fast-Absorbing 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 — Pixi Hydrating Milky Mist”
  • Hydration and Plumping Mostly MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “Instant surge of hydration — Pixi Hydrating Milky Mist”
    • “deeply hydrates and balances — Pixi Antioxidant Tonic”
    • “leaves under-eyes super soft — Pixi DetoxifEYE Depuffing Eye Patches”
    • “Extremely dry skin saved — Augustinus Bader The Rich Cream”
  • Texture Improvement and Smoothing Sometimes NotedMostly Mentioned
    • “Softens fine lines — Augustinus Bader The Rich Cream”
    • “skin felt noticeably firmer — Augustinus Bader The Serum”
    • “crow's feet softened — Augustinus Bader The Eye Cream”
    • “Skin feels incredible, so smooth — Pixi Glow Peel Pads”
  • Fragrance and Scent Often MentionedNot noted
    • “smells like fresh roses — Pixi Rose Oil Blend”
    • “lovely subtle rose scent — Pixi Rose Tonic”
    • “Smells fresh — Pixi Hydrating Milky Mist”
  • Soothing and Calming Often MentionedRarely Noted
    • “instantly cooling upon application — Pixi DetoxifEYE Depuffing Eye Patches”
    • “calms my redness instantly — Pixi Rose Tonic”
    • “knocks my redness down — Pixi Antioxidant Tonic”
    • “calms redness — Augustinus Bader The Cream”
  • Price and Value Concerns Sometimes NotedMostly Mentioned
    • “Bottle is too small — Pixi Hydrating Milky Mist”
    • “Slight downside is the price — Pixi Glow Peel Pads”
    • “bottle is very small — Pixi Rose Oil Blend”
    • “Not worth $300 — Augustinus Bader The Rich Cream”
  • Packaging and Dispensing Issues Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “slippery and won't stay put — Pixi DetoxifEYE Depuffing Eye Patches”
    • “Spits large droplets — Pixi Hydrating Milky Mist”
    • “excessive packaging — Augustinus Bader The Serum”
    • “pump clogs easily — Augustinus Bader The Eye Cream”
  • Strong or Unpleasant Scent Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “Smells like old crayons — Augustinus Bader The Rich Cream”
    • “Smells like vegetable oil — Augustinus Bader The Face Oil”
    • “smell is overpowering — Pixi Glow Tonic”
  • Breakouts and Skin Irritation Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
    • “burned my face — Pixi Glow Tonic”
    • “Not for those with super-sensitive skin — Pixi Glow Peel Pads”
    • “Caused cystic acne — Augustinus Bader The Rich Cream”
    • “bumps on forehead — Augustinus Bader The Cream”

Pixi vs Augustinus Bader routines for dry skin

Buy Augustinus Bader routine · $611.67 · 98% fitBuy Pixi routine · $178.68 · 94% fitSee multi-brand routine · 99% fit

Pixi vs Augustinus Bader routines for oily skin

Buy Pixi routine · $342.54 · 95% fitBuy Augustinus Bader routine · $687.96 · 93% fitSee multi-brand routine · 98% fit

Pixi vs Augustinus Bader routines for combination skin

Buy Pixi routine · $333.65 · 94% fitBuy Augustinus Bader routine · $679.55 · 93% fitSee multi-brand routine · 97% fit

Questions and answers

Pixi or Augustinus Bader: which is better?

Both Pixi and Augustinus Bader achieve a Superior routine fit for dry skin, oily skin, and all other skin types on this page. Reviewers report that Pixi offers better soothing and deep hydration, while Augustinus Bader excels in lightweight textures and skin smoothing.

What is the difference between Pixi and Augustinus Bader?

Pixi offers budget-friendly skincare founded in 1999 with hero ingredients like aloe vera and hyaluronic acid, whereas Augustinus Bader is a luxury brand founded in 2018 centered around its proprietary TFC8 complex. Reviewers note that Pixi excels in soothing and hydration with many fragrance-free options, while Augustinus Bader is known for lightweight moisturizers and texture improvement despite extreme price concerns.

Pixi or Augustinus Bader for dry skin?

Both Pixi and Augustinus Bader have a Superior Lovi routine fit for dry skin. The products on this page for Pixi provide deep hydration and radiance, while Augustinus Bader offers luxurious moisturizers with fragrance-free formulas.

Pixi or Augustinus Bader: which moisturizer is better?

When comparing the moisturizers on this page, Pixi features options like its Rose Oil Blend which has a high fit for dry skin, while Augustinus Bader offers formulations such as The Rich Cream which achieves a superior fit for dry and dry sensitive skin. Reviewers note that Augustinus Bader provides lightweight moisturizers with texture improvement, whereas Pixi is known for deep hydration.

Which is more affordable, Pixi or Augustinus Bader?

Pixi is more affordable, whereas Augustinus Bader faces extreme price and value concerns among reviewers.

Which brand has a stronger scent or more fragrance issues, Pixi or Augustinus Bader?

Pixi has more fragrance issues, with three products on this page listing fragrance, whereas Augustinus Bader lists no fragrance in any of its products on this page.

Which brand performs better for radiance and glow according to reviewers?

Reviewers find that both brands perform equally well for radiance and glow.

Pixi or Augustinus Bader for oily skin?

Pixi and Augustinus Bader both achieve a Lovi fit level of Superior for oily skin on the products on this page. Reviewers note that Pixi delivers deep hydration while Augustinus Bader offers lightweight and fast-absorbing formulas.

Pixi or Augustinus Bader for sensitive skin?

Both Pixi and Augustinus Bader achieve a Superior Lovi fit level for sensitive skin. Reviewers note that Pixi offers gentle and soothing toners, while Augustinus Bader provides fragrance-free formulations across the products on this page.

Pixi or Augustinus Bader for acne-prone skin?

Both Pixi and Augustinus Bader achieve a Superior routine fit for acne-prone skin on the products on this page. Reviewers note that Pixi helps provide deep hydration and soothing toners, while Augustinus Bader helps improve skin texture.

Pixi or Augustinus Bader for mature skin?

Both Pixi and Augustinus Bader offer a Superior Lovi routine fit for mature skin. Reviewers note that the products on this page for Pixi provide deep hydration and glowing radiance, while Augustinus Bader formulas are frequently praised for texture improvement and lightweight moisturizers.

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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