Augustinus Bader and Aēsop are two distinct skincare collections that offer thoughtful approaches to daily routines. The German brand, founded in 2018, is loved for its moisturizers, serums, and eye products built around proprietary formulas that suit dry and mature skin best, with standout items including The Serum for acne-prone skin, The Eye Cream for dark spots, and The Rich Cream for mature skin. Conversely, the botanical-driven maker is widely loved for its thoughtfully formulated moisturizers, cleansers, and serums that suit balanced, combination, and sensitive skin best, offering targeted solutions such as the B Triple C Facial Balancing Gel, the Parsley Seed Anti-Oxidant Intense Serum, and the Damascan Rose Facial Treatment. While both brands support overall skin health and resilience through their key ingredients, they differ significantly in their foundational compositions and ideal skin types.
Augustinus Bader is a German skincare brand founded in 2018.
This page compares some of the most popular Augustinus Bader and Aēsop products; for every product of both brands, with a fit score for your own skin, use the Lovi app.
“not sure justified by price — Augustinus Bader The Cream”
“quantity is too small — Aēsop Damascan Rose Facial Treatment”
“The price is quite steep. — Aēsop B Triple C Facial Balancing Gel”
–Packaging and dispensing issuesOften MentionedOften Mentioned
“excessive packaging — Augustinus Bader The Serum”
“pump clogs easily — Augustinus Bader The Eye Cream”
“The downside is the pump. — Aēsop Parsley Seed Facial Cleanser”
“pipette means potential contamination — Aēsop Damascan Rose Facial Treatment”
–Heavy or difficult textureRarely NotedOften Mentioned
“Feels like glue — Augustinus Bader The Rich Cream”
“Thick, almost honey-like, and needs a moment to melt in. — Aēsop B Triple C Facial Balancing Gel”
–Unpleasant scentSometimes NotedSometimes Noted
“Smells like old crayons — Augustinus Bader The Rich Cream”
“Smells like vegetable oil — Augustinus Bader The Face Oil”
“smells like carrots — Aēsop Damascan Rose Facial Treatment”
“Nasty smell... would not buy again. — Aēsop Parsley Seed Facial Cleanser”
–Lack of results or subtle effectsOften MentionedNot noted
“didn't see dramatic results — Augustinus Bader The Cream”
Questions and answers
Augustinus Bader or Aēsop: which is better?
Augustinus Bader is better for dry, mature, and dry sensitive skin, where Lovi fit levels reach Superior across multiple products on this page. Reviewers frequently note that Augustinus Bader delivers radiance, glow, and texture improvement, while Aēsop excels in deep hydration.
What is the difference between Augustinus Bader and Aēsop?
Augustinus Bader focuses on lightweight formulas and radiance, fitting dry and mature skin best with a Superior Lovi fit, while Aēsop excels at deep hydration and balancing with options like its Parsley Seed Anti-Oxidant Intense Serum. Reviewers frequently note extreme prices for both brands, alongside packaging issues.
Augustinus Bader or Aēsop: which moisturizer is better?
Augustinus Bader stands out for dry and mature skin, where Lovi rates its moisturizers like The Rich Cream as Superior, while Aēsop works well for balanced hydration. Reviewers note that Augustinus Bader delivers better radiance and texture improvement, though both brands come with a high price.
Which is more affordable, Augustinus Bader or Aēsop?
Both Augustinus Bader and Aēsop are noted for having a high price, with review themes showing that a high price point is a negative point for both brands.
Which causes fewer breakouts, Augustinus Bader or Aēsop?
Augustinus Bader has breakouts sometimes noted by reviewers, while Aēsop has no breakouts mentioned on this page. Lovi rates Augustinus Bader as Average for oily acne-prone skin and Aēsop ranges from Caution to High depending on the product.
Which brand was founded earlier and who currently owns them?
Aasop was founded earlier in 1987, while Augustinus Bader was founded in Germany in 2018. Augustinus Bader is owned by an independent company, whereas Aasop has been owned by L'Oreal Groupe since 2023.
Do Augustinus Bader and Aēsop products contain added fragrance?
Every product on this page from both Augustinus Bader and Aēsop lists no fragrance in its ingredients.
Which brand's products feature TFC8 as a key ingredient?
Augustinus Bader products feature TFC8 as a key ingredient across the products on this page.
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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.
