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Estée Lauder vs Augustinus Bader

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Estée Lauder and Augustinus Bader are established skincare houses that offer thoughtful arrays of moisturizers, serums, and eye products. The American line relies on hyaluronic acid and glycerin to suit mature and sensitive skin, while the German brand builds its preparations around proprietary formulas for dry and mature skin. Both brands differ primarily in their founding heritage and targeted compositions, allowing individuals to select treatments that best match their unique complexion needs.

Estée Lauder is an American skincare brand founded in 1946 and owned by The Estée Lauder Companies Inc..

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

Popular Estée Lauder vs Augustinus Bader products

People Say

Estée LauderAugustinus Bader
  • Deep hydration and moisturization Mostly MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “skin drinks it up immediately — Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair”
    • “The formula is incredibly hydrating and leaves my skin feeling smooth. — Estée Lauder Re-Nutriv”
    • “Instantly hydrated — Augustinus Bader The Face Oil”
    • “Extremely dry skin saved — Augustinus Bader The Rich Cream”
  • Lightweight and fast-absorbing feel 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”
    • “Absorbs quickly into the skin — Estée Lauder Revitalizing Supreme+”
  • Smoother texture and skin texture improvement Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “skin feels like a baby's bottom — Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair”
    • “silky smooth — Estée Lauder Micro Essence Treatment Lotion”
    • “Softens fine lines — Augustinus Bader The Rich Cream”
    • “skin felt noticeably firmer — Augustinus Bader The Serum”
  • Radiant glow and enhanced radiance Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “Instant youthful glow — Augustinus Bader The Rich Cream”
    • “skin is smoother — Augustinus Bader The Cream”
    • “gives me that glass skin look — Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair”
  • Gentle cleansing and non-drying formulas Often MentionedNot noted
    • “doesn't strip the skin — Estée Lauder Advanced Night Cleansing Gelée”
    • “Lathers well — Estée Lauder Soft Clean Moisture Rich Foaming Cleanser”
    • “removes all my makeup effortlessly — Estée Lauder Advanced Night Cleansing Gelée”
  • Makeup compatibility and base Sometimes NotedRarely Noted
    • “doesn't pill — Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair Eye Supercharged Gel-Creme”
    • “layers flawlessly under foundation — Estée Lauder DayWear Moisturizer”
    • “Concealer glides over flawlessly. — Estée Lauder Revitalizing Supreme+ Youth Power Eye Balm”
    • “concealer blends perfectly — Augustinus Bader The Eye Cream”
  • High price point and cost Mostly MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “way too expensive for the size — Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair”
    • “too pricey — Estée Lauder Micro Essence Treatment Lotion”
    • “Very expensive for the amount — Estée Lauder Revitalizing Supreme+”
  • Lack of results Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “didn't notice any difference — Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair”
    • “just expensive water — Estée Lauder Micro Essence Treatment Lotion”
    • “Haven't seen the results yet. — Estée Lauder Revitalizing Supreme+ Youth Power Eye Balm”
    • “didn't see dramatic results — Augustinus Bader The Cream”
  • Scent and fragrance complaints Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “Smells like old crayons — Augustinus Bader The Rich Cream”
    • “Smells like vegetable oil — Augustinus Bader The Face Oil”
    • “Scent is too overpowering — Estée Lauder Revitalizing Supreme+”
  • Causes breakouts Rarely NotedSometimes Noted
    • “gave me tiny red bumps — Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair”
    • “Caused small bumps on forehead — Estée Lauder Revitalizing Supreme+”
    • “cystic acne — Estée Lauder Micro Essence Treatment Lotion”
    • “Caused cystic acne — Augustinus Bader The Rich Cream”

Estée Lauder vs Augustinus Bader routines for dry skin

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Estée Lauder vs Augustinus Bader routines for oily skin

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Estée Lauder vs Augustinus Bader routines for combination skin

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Questions and answers

Estée Lauder 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 Estée Lauder's mixed ratings. Reviewers also note that Augustinus Bader does better for lightweight feel and radiant glow.

What is the difference between Estée Lauder and Augustinus Bader?

Augustinus Bader provides superior routine fit across more skin types than Estée Lauder, while Estée Lauder offers better options for gentle cleansing and makeup compatibility. Reviewers note that Augustinus Bader delivers better radiant glow and lightweight feel, whereas Estée Lauder products on this page often come with a high price point and scent complaints.

Estée Lauder or Augustinus Bader for dry skin?

Augustinus Bader is better for dry skin, achieving a Superior routine fit compared to Estée Lauder's Average fit on this page. Hyaluronic acid helps provide deep hydration, which is characteristic of the products on this page.

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Estée Lauder or Augustinus Bader: which moisturizer is better?

Augustinus Bader does better for moisturizers on this page, achieving a Superior routine fit for dry skin compared to the Average and Low fits found among Estée Lauder moisturizers like Revitalizing Supreme+ and Re-Nutriv. Reviewers note that Augustinus Bader provides lightweight and luxurious moisturizers with a radiant glow, while key ingredients like hyaluronic acid in Estée Lauder help with deep hydration.

Journal of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2015Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

Which is more affordable, Estée Lauder or Augustinus Bader?

Estée Lauder is more affordable than Augustinus Bader, as reviewer feedback on this page notes high price points for both brands while Estée Lauder does better on price.

Which brand has better fragrance-free options?

Augustinus Bader has better fragrance-free options because every product on its page lists no fragrance in its ingredients, whereas Estée Lauder features fragrance in some of its products.

Estée Lauder or Augustinus Bader for oily skin?

Augustinus Bader provides a Superior routine fit for oily skin, whereas Estée Lauder achieves a High fit level.

Estée Lauder or Augustinus Bader for sensitive skin?

Augustinus Bader provides a Superior routine fit for sensitive skin, whereas Estée Lauder achieves a High routine fit for the skin type.

Estée Lauder or Augustinus Bader for acne-prone skin?

Augustinus Bader is a better fit than Estée Lauder for acne-prone skin, achieving a Superior routine fit compared to Estée Lauder's High fit. Reviewers also note that Augustinus Bader delivers better radiant glow, while Estée Lauder has more complaints about causing breakouts.

Estée Lauder or Augustinus Bader for mature skin?

Augustinus Bader is better suited for mature skin, achieving a Superior routine fit compared to Estée Lauder's High fit on this page. Reviewers often note that Augustinus Bader delivers better radiance, glow, and lightweight moisturization.

Estée Lauder or Augustinus Bader for skin with dark spots?

Augustinus Bader is the better choice for skin with dark spots, as the products on this page achieve a Superior fit level for this skin type compared to Estée Lauder's Average fit. Reviewers note that Augustinus Bader also delivers better radiance and glow.

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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