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SK-II vs Augustinus Bader

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

SK-II and Augustinus Bader are luxury skincare lines known for nourishing moisturizers and targeted serums, with the former anchored by pitera and the latter powered by sophisticated formulas. The Japanese brand suits dry skin and acne-prone skin best, utilizing ingredients that improve pore area, roughness, and redness, while the German brand suits dry skin and dry sensitive skin best with deeply hydrating compositions. Ultimately, both offer distinct solutions like essences and rich creams, differing through their specific ingredient profiles and regional origins.

SK-II is a Japanese skincare brand founded in 1980 and owned by The Procter & Gamble Company since 1991.

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

Popular SK-II vs Augustinus Bader products

People Say

SK-IIAugustinus Bader
  • Improves skin texture Mostly MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “skin feels soft as butter — SK-II Facial Treatment Essence”
    • “pores became miraculously invisible — SK-II Facial Treatment Mask”
    • “Smoother skin — SK-II Facial Treatment Clear Lotion”
    • “Softens fine lines — Augustinus Bader The Rich Cream”
  • Radiance and glow Mostly MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “gives a glass skin look — SK-II Facial Treatment Essence”
    • “leaves me with a red carpet glow — SK-II Facial Treatment Mask”
    • “Instant youthful glow — Augustinus Bader The Rich Cream”
    • “Instantly hydrated — Augustinus Bader The Face Oil”
  • Balances and hydrates Mostly MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “flooded my skin with moisture — SK-II Facial Treatment Mask”
    • “skin feels deeply hydrated, plump, and smoother — SK-II Skinpower Advanced Cream”
    • “Leaves skin soft, feels moisturized, does not dry out skin. — SK-II Facial Treatment Cleansing Oil”
    • “Extremely dry skin saved — Augustinus Bader The Rich Cream”
  • Lightweight and fast absorption Sometimes NotedMostly Mentioned
    • “light but nourishing — Augustinus Bader The Cream”
    • “sinks in instantly — Augustinus Bader The Serum”
    • “light gel texture — Augustinus Bader The Eye Cream”
    • “drinks right into the skin — SK-II Facial Treatment Essence”
  • Convenient packaging Rarely NotedSometimes Noted
    • “Luxurious heavy bottle — Augustinus Bader The Rich Cream”
    • “epitome of luxury — Augustinus Bader The Serum”
    • “Pump dispenser is convenient. — SK-II Genoptics Ultraura Essence”
  • High price Mostly MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “way too expensive — SK-II Facial Treatment Essence”
    • “hard to justify $17 for one use — SK-II Facial Treatment Mask”
    • “Not worth $300 — Augustinus Bader The Rich Cream”
    • “not sure justified by price — Augustinus Bader The Cream”
  • Lack of results Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “did absolutely nothing — SK-II Facial Treatment Essence”
    • “No visible difference — SK-II Facial Treatment Clear Lotion”
    • “didn't see dramatic results — Augustinus Bader The Cream”
    • “minimal results for me — Augustinus Bader The Serum”
  • Breakouts and skin reactions Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “caused tiny red bumps — SK-II Facial Treatment Essence”
    • “dried to a tacky finish — SK-II Facial Treatment Mask”
    • “Caused cystic acne — Augustinus Bader The Rich Cream”
    • “Feels like glue — Augustinus Bader The Rich Cream”
  • Unpleasant scent Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “Smells like old crayons — Augustinus Bader The Rich Cream”
    • “Smells like vegetable oil — Augustinus Bader The Face Oil”
    • “smells like dirty feet — SK-II Facial Treatment Essence”

SK-II vs Augustinus Bader routines for dry skin

Buy Augustinus Bader routine · $611.67 · 98% fitBuy SK-II routine · $591.97 · 91% fitSee multi-brand routine · 99% fit

SK-II vs Augustinus Bader routines for oily skin

Buy Augustinus Bader routine · $687.96 · 93% fitBuy SK-II routine · $713.54 · 89% fitSee multi-brand routine · 98% fit

SK-II vs Augustinus Bader routines for combination skin

Buy Augustinus Bader routine · $679.55 · 93% fitBuy SK-II routine · $714.65 · 89% fitSee multi-brand routine · 97% fit

Questions and answers

SK-II or Augustinus Bader: which is better?

Augustinus Bader provides a Superior routine fit for more skin types on this page, whereas SK-II fits best for dry, acne-prone, and oily skin. Reviewers note that Augustinus Bader delivers lightweight moisturizers and radiance, while SK-II improves skin texture and balances hydration better.

What is the difference between SK-II and Augustinus Bader?

SK-II relies on Pitera and is best for dry, acne-prone, and oily skin, whereas Augustinus Bader utilizes TFC8 and is best for dry, dry sensitive, and mature skin. Lovi rates Augustinus Bader as Superior for oily, combination, sensitive, mature, skin with dark spots, dry sensitive, and oily acne-prone skin, while SK-II gets High or Average ratings for those same skin types.

SK-II or Augustinus Bader for dry skin?

Both SK-II and Augustinus Bader are great options for dry skin, as Lovi rates both brands as having a Superior routine fit for this skin type. SK-II uses Pitera across the products on this page, while Augustinus Bader relies on TFC8.

SK-II or Augustinus Bader: which moisturizer is better?

When comparing moisturizers, Augustinus Bader offers superior or high Lovi fit levels across most skin types like dry, mature, and dry sensitive skin with products such as The Rich Cream. SK-II also achieves a high Lovi fit for dry skin with its Facial Treatment Essence and Skinpower Advanced Cream. Reviewers often mention that Augustinus Bader provides lightweight moisturizers and radiance, while SK-II products on this page use Pitera as a key ingredient and list no fragrance.

Which is more affordable, SK-II or Augustinus Bader?

When it comes to affordability, the products on this page for both SK-II and Augustinus Bader share a high price.

Which brand has a better routine fit for mature skin, SK-II or Augustinus Bader?

Augustinus Bader has a better routine fit for mature skin, achieving a Superior fit compared to SK-II's High fit level. Both brands formulate their products on this page without added fragrance.

What are the key ingredients used across SK-II and Augustinus Bader products?

The products on this page by SK-II feature Pitera as their key ingredient, while Augustinus Bader products rely on TFC8.

How do the founding countries and parent companies of SK-II and Augustinus Bader compare?

SK-II was founded in Japan in 1980 and is owned by The Procter & Gamble Company, whereas Augustinus Bader was founded in Germany in 2018 and is independently owned.

SK-II or Augustinus Bader for oily skin?

For oily skin, Augustinus Bader achieves a Superior routine fit on Lovi, while SK-II reaches a High fit level. Augustinus Bader also offers lightweight and fast-absorbing products on this page.

SK-II or Augustinus Bader for sensitive skin?

For sensitive skin, Lovi rates Augustinus Bader as Superior and SK-II as High. Reviewers note that Augustinus Bader offers lightweight and fast absorption, while SK-II features products formulated with no fragrance.

SK-II or Augustinus Bader for acne-prone skin?

For acne-prone skin, both brands work well because Lovi rates the routine fit for SK-II as Superior and Augustinus Bader as Superior. Reviewers note that SK-II is better at improving skin texture and balancing and hydrating, while Augustinus Bader offers more lightweight and fast absorption.

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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