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Galderma vs Augustinus Bader

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Galderma and Augustinus Bader are two distinct skincare houses offering targeted formulas for differing complexions. The Swiss brand, established in 1981, centers on specialized serums like Epiduo Gel and Benzac AC variants that suit oily and acne-prone skin best. Meanwhile, the German brand, founded in 2018, is loved for its moisturizers, serums, and eye products—such as The Serum, The Eye Cream, and The Rich Cream—which fit dry and mature skin best. Ultimately, both differ through their unique ingredient properties, product types, and ideal skin types.

Galderma is a Swiss skincare brand founded in 1981 and owned by Galderma Group AG.

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

Popular Galderma vs Augustinus Bader products

People Say

GaldermaAugustinus Bader
  • Clears acne and breakouts Mostly MentionedNot noted
    • “cleared up my skin — Galderma Benzac AC Mild Strength 2.5% Acne Gel”
    • “cystic acne gone — Galderma Epiduo Gel”
    • “stops new pimples — Galderma Epiduo Gel”
  • Visible radiance and glow Not notedMostly Mentioned
    • “Instant youthful glow — Augustinus Bader The Rich Cream”
    • “Instantly hydrated — Augustinus Bader The Face Oil”
    • “skin is smoother — Augustinus Bader The Cream”
  • Lightweight and fast-absorbing Not notedMostly Mentioned
    • “light but nourishing — Augustinus Bader The Cream”
    • “sinks in instantly — Augustinus Bader The Serum”
    • “light gel texture — Augustinus Bader The Eye Cream”
  • Texture improvement Not notedOften Mentioned
    • “Softens fine lines — Augustinus Bader The Rich Cream”
    • “skin felt noticeably firmer — Augustinus Bader The Serum”
    • “Smoother skin — Augustinus Bader The Face Oil”
  • Deep hydration Not notedOften Mentioned
    • “Extremely dry skin saved — Augustinus Bader The Rich Cream”
    • “instantly refreshing — Augustinus Bader The Eye Cream”
  • Severe dryness and peeling Mostly MentionedNot noted
    • “skin flaking off — Galderma Epiduo Gel”
  • Exorbitant price Not notedMostly Mentioned
  • Intense burning and stinging Mostly MentionedNot noted
    • “face on fire — Galderma Epiduo Gel”
  • Initial acne purge and peeling Mostly MentionedNot noted
    • “got worse first — Galderma Epiduo Gel”
  • Bleaches fabrics Mostly MentionedNot noted
    • “bleached my towel — Galderma Benzac AC 5”
  • Redness and irritation Often MentionedRarely Noted
    • “caused small bumps — Augustinus Bader The Eye Cream”
    • “red as tomato — Galderma Epiduo Gel”

Galderma vs Augustinus Bader routines for dry skin

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Galderma vs Augustinus Bader routines for oily skin

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Galderma vs Augustinus Bader routines for combination skin

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Questions and answers

Galderma or Augustinus Bader: which is better?

Galderma and Augustinus Bader both achieve a Superior routine fit for several skin types on this page, but they serve different goals with Galderma focusing on acne and Augustinus Bader on hydration and radiance. Reviewers note that Galderma helps clear acne effectively, while Augustinus Bader provides deep hydration and texture improvement.

The Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, 2020

Galderma or Augustinus Bader for dry skin?

For dry skin, Augustinus Bader achieves a Superior routine fit on Lovi, whereas Galderma achieves a High fit level. Augustinus Bader delivers deep hydration and radiance with products like The Rich Cream, while Galderma focuses primarily on acne-clearing serums.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

Which is more affordable, Galderma or Augustinus Bader?

Galderma is more affordable, whereas Augustinus Bader is noted by reviewers for its exorbitant price.

Galderma or Augustinus Bader for oily skin?

Both brands achieve a Superior routine fit for oily skin. The products on this page from Galderma best fit oily skin, while Augustinus Bader offers lightweight moisturizers that reviewers mostly mention for radiance and glow.

The Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, 2020

Galderma or Augustinus Bader for sensitive skin?

Augustinus Bader has a Superior Lovi fit level for sensitive skin, while Galderma has a High Lovi fit level for sensitive skin.

Galderma or Augustinus Bader for acne-prone skin?

Both brands achieve a Superior Lovi fit level for acne-prone skin, with Galderma offering effective acne-clearing serums on this page, while Augustinus Bader helps improve texture and hydration.

The Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, 2020

Galderma or Augustinus Bader for mature skin?

For mature skin, both Galderma and Augustinus Bader achieve a Superior routine fit on this page, with Augustinus Bader also offering products like The Rich Cream and The Serum rated High to Superior for this skin type. Reviewers note that Augustinus Bader delivers visible radiance and glow as well as deep hydration, while Galderma focuses on effective acne-clearing serums.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

Galderma or Augustinus Bader for skin with dark spots?

For skin with dark spots, both Galderma and Augustinus Bader achieve a Superior routine fit on Lovi. Galderma is a Swiss brand offering effective acne-clearing serums on this page, while the independent German brand Augustinus Bader features key ingredients like TFC8 to provide deep hydration and radiance.

Galderma or Augustinus Bader for dry sensitive skin?

Augustinus Bader is a Superior fit for dry sensitive skin, while Galderma receives a High fit rating for its routine and a Caution level for specific products like Epiduo Gel. Augustinus Bader provides deep hydration and texture improvement, whereas Galderma products on this page may cause severe dryness and peeling.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

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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