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Elemis vs Augustinus Bader

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Elemis and Augustinus Bader are distinguished skincare houses that offer curated selections of nourishing serums, rich moisturizers, gentle cleansers, refining toners, and eye products. The British brand, founded in 1989, weaves together glycerin and shea, while the German brand, founded in 2018, relies on its own distinct formulas. Both brands suit dry skin and mature skin best, though they differ in their specific offerings, such as Elemis providing the Pro-Collagen Marine Cream for mature skin and Augustinus Bader offering The Rich Cream for the same concern.

Elemis is a British skincare brand founded in 1989 and owned by L'Occitane Group since 2019.

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

Popular Elemis vs Augustinus Bader products

People Say

ElemisAugustinus Bader
  • Hydration and Moisture Mostly MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “The cream really hydrates and my face looks amazing. — Elemis Pro-Collagen Night Cream”
    • “Quenches thirsty skin... immediate improvement. — Elemis Pro-Collagen Marine Cream”
    • “Instantly hydrated — Augustinus Bader The Face Oil”
    • “Extremely dry skin saved — Augustinus Bader The Rich Cream”
  • Lightweight and Fast-Absorbing 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 almost immediately, and my skin feels well hydrated all day. — Elemis Pro-Collagen Marine Cream”
  • Skin Texture and Smoothing Mostly MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “baby soft — Elemis Dynamic Resurfacing Facial Pads”
    • “skin feels baby soft — Elemis Papaya Enzyme Peel”
    • “Softens fine lines — Augustinus Bader The Rich Cream”
    • “skin is smoother — Augustinus Bader The Cream”
  • Exfoliation and Radiance Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “non-stripping formula — Elemis Dynamic Resurfacing Facial Wash”
    • “healthy glow — Elemis Dynamic Resurfacing Facial Pads”
    • “non-irritating — Elemis Dynamic Resurfacing Facial Pads”
    • “Instant youthful glow — Augustinus Bader The Rich Cream”
  • Scents and Fragrance Often MentionedNot noted
    • “smells like a spa — Elemis Pro-Collagen Cleansing Balm”
    • “smells like a holiday — Elemis Papaya Enzyme Peel”
    • “smells like a tropical cocktail — Elemis Superfood Midnight Facial”
  • Makeup Compatibility and Base Sometimes NotedRarely Noted
    • “melts waterproof mascara — Elemis Pro-Collagen Cleansing Balm”
    • “Sits nicely under make up... perfect base. — Elemis Pro-Collagen Marine Cream”
    • “concealer sits better — Elemis Peptide4 Eye Recovery Cream”
    • “concealer blends perfectly — Augustinus Bader The Eye Cream”
  • High Price Point and Value Mostly MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “Complete waste of money for me. — Elemis Pro-Collagen Marine Cream”
    • “very expensive — Elemis Pro-Collagen Cleansing Balm”
    • “expensive — Elemis Dynamic Resurfacing Facial Pads”
  • Lack of Results or Ineffectiveness Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “didn't see a difference — Elemis Papaya Enzyme Peel”
    • “didn't see difference — Elemis Dynamic Resurfacing Facial Wash”
    • “Verdict still out. — Elemis Pro-Collagen Night Cream”
    • “didn't see dramatic results — Augustinus Bader The Cream”
  • Strong or Unpleasant Fragrance Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “Smells like old crayons — Augustinus Bader The Rich Cream”
    • “Smells like vegetable oil — Augustinus Bader The Face Oil”
    • “The smell is very strong... could not handle for long. — Elemis Pro-Collagen Marine Cream”
  • Application and Packaging Issues Rarely NotedOften Mentioned
    • “jar looks half empty — Elemis Superfood Midnight Facial”
    • “tube feels half empty — Elemis Papaya Enzyme Peel”
    • “pump broke quickly — Elemis Dynamic Resurfacing Facial Wash”
    • “excessive packaging — Augustinus Bader The Serum”

Elemis vs Augustinus Bader routines for dry skin

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Elemis vs Augustinus Bader routines for oily skin

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Elemis vs Augustinus Bader routines for combination skin

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Questions and answers

Elemis or Augustinus Bader: which is better?

Augustinus Bader is better suited for most shoppers on this page, achieving a Superior routine fit across all skin types compared to Elemis. Augustinus Bader also offers fragrance-free formulas across the products on this page, whereas Elemis includes fragrance in the majority of its products.

What is the difference between Elemis and Augustinus Bader?

Augustinus Bader achieves Superior routine fit across skin types and uses fragrance-free formulas, whereas Elemis offers High routine fit and features a wider variety of products on this page containing fragrance.

Elemis or Augustinus Bader for dry skin?

Augustinus Bader has a Superior Lovi fit for dry skin, while Elemis has a High fit. Reviewers mention that Augustinus Bader provides deep hydration and lightweight moisturizers, though both brands are well-suited for dry skin.

Elemis or Augustinus Bader: which moisturizer is better?

Augustinus Bader achieves a Superior fit level for dry skin moisturizers on this page with The Rich Cream, whereas Elemis features products like the Pro-Collagen Marine Cream with a High fit level for dry skin. Reviewers note that Augustinus Bader provides deep hydration, while Elemis moisturizers often feature strong fragrances.

Which is more affordable, Elemis or Augustinus Bader?

Elemis is generally more affordable than Augustinus Bader, though both brands are frequently noted by reviewers for having high price points.

Which brand has more fragrance-free products, Elemis or Augustinus Bader?

Augustinus Bader has more fragrance-free products since every product on its page lists no fragrance, while only a few Elemis products do.

What are the main key ingredients used across Elemis products compared to Augustinus Bader?

The main key ingredients used across the products on this page for Elemis are glycerin and shea butter, whereas Augustinus Bader relies on TFC8. Both brands focus on delivering hydration and improving skin texture, though Elemis often includes added fragrance in most of its formulas.

Which brand performs better when it comes to exfoliation and radiance according to review themes?

Elemis performs better when it comes to exfoliation and radiance according to the review themes on this page.

Elemis or Augustinus Bader for oily skin?

Augustinus Bader achieves a Superior routine fit for oily skin, whereas Elemis reaches a High fit on the products on this page. Reviewers note that Augustinus Bader offers lighter and more fast-absorbing moisturizers, while Elemis frequently includes fragrance across its formulas.

Elemis or Augustinus Bader for sensitive skin?

Augustinus Bader is better for sensitive skin, as Lovi rates its routine fit as Superior compared to High for Elemis. Every product on the Augustinus Bader page lists no fragrance, whereas most Elemis products contain fragrance.

Elemis or Augustinus Bader for acne-prone skin?

Augustinus Bader has a Superior routine fit for acne-prone skin, whereas Elemis has a High routine fit for it. Reviewers note that Elemis products feature strong fragrance in many formulations, while every Augustinus Bader product on this page lists no fragrance.

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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