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Neutrogena vs Augustinus Bader

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Neutrogena and Augustinus Bader are two skincare brands representing distinct approaches to daily care. The American brand, founded in 1930, offers thoughtful moisturizers, sunscreens, cleansers, and toners powered by glycerin, hyaluronic acid, and dimethicone, while the German brand, founded in 2018, provides moisturizers, serums, and eye products built around its proprietary formulas. Both lines suit dry skin and mature skin best, though they differ entirely in their ingredient philosophy and product composition.

Neutrogena is an American skincare brand founded in 1930 and owned by Kimberly-Clark Corporation since 2026.

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

Popular Neutrogena vs Augustinus Bader products

People Say

NeutrogenaAugustinus Bader
  • Lightweight and Fast-Absorbing Mostly 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 instantly without sticky residue — Neutrogena Hydro Boost Water Gel”
  • Hydration and Moisture Mostly MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “Skin looked plumper and radiant — Neutrogena HYDRO BOOST WATER CREAM”
    • “It also hydrates my skin. This cream has been so easy to add to my routine. — Neutrogena Retinol Regenerating Cream”
    • “Instantly hydrated — Augustinus Bader The Face Oil”
    • “Extremely dry skin saved — Augustinus Bader The Rich Cream”
  • Texture and Anti-Aging Improvements Sometimes NotedMostly Mentioned
    • “Softens fine lines — Augustinus Bader The Rich Cream”
    • “skin is smoother — Augustinus Bader The Cream”
    • “skin felt noticeably firmer — Augustinus Bader The Serum”
    • “Skin is looking smoother — Neutrogena Rapid Wrinkle Repair Regenerating Cream”
  • Luxury Packaging and Glow Rarely NotedMostly Mentioned
    • “Instant youthful glow — Augustinus Bader The Rich Cream”
    • “Sinks in immediately — Augustinus Bader The Rich Cream”
    • “Luxurious heavy bottle — Augustinus Bader The Rich Cream”
    • “hasn't caused a single breakout — Neutrogena Hydro Boost Water Gel”
  • Fragrance-Free and Sensitive Skin Often MentionedNot noted
    • “love that it has no scent — Neutrogena Ultra Gentle Daily Cleanser”
    • “calms my acne prone skin — Neutrogena Ultra Gentle Daily Cleanser”
    • “Perfect for sensitive eyes, no stinging — Neutrogena Hydro Boost Eye Gel-Cream”
  • Makeup Compatibility and Base Sometimes NotedRarely Noted
    • “Foundation glides right over it — Neutrogena Hydro Boost Water Gel”
    • “Concealer doesn't cake or get stuck in crevices — Neutrogena Hydro Boost Eye Gel-Cream”
    • “Works well under makeup — Neutrogena HYDRO BOOST WATER CREAM”
    • “concealer blends perfectly — Augustinus Bader The Eye Cream”
  • Price and Value Sometimes NotedMostly Mentioned
    • “Jar is too small for the price — Neutrogena Hydro Boost Water Gel”
    • “Runs out quickly — Neutrogena HYDRO BOOST WATER CREAM”
    • “Tube is tiny for the cost — Neutrogena Hydro Boost Eye Gel-Cream”
  • Packaging and Dispensing Issues Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “The dropper is not efficient. — Neutrogena Hydro Boost Hyaluronic Acid Serum”
    • “Slippery and hard to grab — Neutrogena Hydro Boost Hydrating Hydrogel Mask”
    • “Hate dipping fingers into a jar — Neutrogena Hydro Boost Water Gel”
    • “excessive packaging — Augustinus Bader The Serum”
  • Skin Irritation and Breakouts Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “burns my eyes terribly — Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Dry-Touch Sunscreen”
    • “Made my face very red — Neutrogena HYDRO BOOST WATER CREAM”
    • “Caused cystic acne — Augustinus Bader The Rich Cream”
    • “bumps on forehead — Augustinus Bader The Cream”
  • Lack of Results Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “Did not help at all with under eye circles — Neutrogena Hydro Boost Eye Gel-Cream”
    • “Not rich enough for very dry mature skin — Neutrogena Hydro Boost Eye Gel-Cream”
    • “Did nothing for wrinkles — Neutrogena Rapid Wrinkle Repair Regenerating Cream”
    • “didn't see dramatic results — Augustinus Bader The Cream”

Neutrogena vs Augustinus Bader routines for dry skin

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Neutrogena vs Augustinus Bader routines for oily skin

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Neutrogena vs Augustinus Bader routines for combination skin

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Questions and answers

Neutrogena or Augustinus Bader: which is better?

Augustinus Bader is generally better for texture improvements, radiance, and dry sensitive skin where it achieves a Superior routine fit, whereas Neutrogena offers a wider range of products with better value and strong fragrance-free options for sensitive skin.

What is the difference between Neutrogena and Augustinus Bader?

Neutrogena is an older American brand offering budget-friendly, highly accessible products with many fragrance-free options, while Augustinus Bader is a newer German luxury brand focused on high-end formulations built around its proprietary TFC8 ingredient.

Neutrogena or Augustinus Bader for dry skin?

Augustinus Bader is the better choice for dry skin, as Lovi rates its routine fit as Superior compared to High for Neutrogena. Augustinus Bader also offers luxury moisturizers known for deep hydration, while the products on this page for Neutrogena are mostly known for deep hydration and lightweight formulas.

Neutrogena or Augustinus Bader: which moisturizer is better?

Augustinus Bader offers superior dry-skin moisturization on this page with The Rich Cream, while Neutrogena provides budget-friendly, highly-rated options like Hydro Boost Water Cream. The products on this page help improve hydration, and Neutrogena's formulas often feature hyaluronic acid to support moisture retention.

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Which is more affordable, Neutrogena or Augustinus Bader?

Neutrogena is more affordable than Augustinus Bader, as the products on this page show that Augustinus Bader faces frequent review complaints regarding its extreme price.

Which brand has more products containing fragrance, Neutrogena or Augustinus Bader?

Neutrogena has more products containing fragrance, as 35 of its 39 products on this page are fragrance-free while 4 contain fragrance, whereas every product from Augustinus Bader lists no fragrance.

What are the founding years and home countries of Neutrogena and Augustinus Bader?

Neutrogena was founded in the United States in 1930, while Augustinus Bader was founded in Germany in 2018.

Which brand performs better for fragrance-free and sensitive skin according to review themes?

Neutrogena performs better for fragrance-free and sensitive skin.

Neutrogena or Augustinus Bader for oily skin?

Neutrogena is a better choice for shoppers seeking value, while Augustinus Bader delivers superior texture and anti-aging improvements. For oily skin, Lovi rates Neutrogena High and Augustinus Bader Superior.

Neutrogena or Augustinus Bader for sensitive skin?

Neutrogena is better suited for sensitive skin on this page, as 35 of its 39 products list no fragrance and the brand is noted for fragrance-free and sensitive skin care. Lovi rates the routine fit for sensitive skin as High for Neutrogena and Superior for Augustinus Bader.

Neutrogena or Augustinus Bader for acne-prone skin?

Both brands offer products on this page that are a High fit for acne-prone skin. Neutrogena may be preferred by shoppers looking for fragrance-free options and better value, whereas Augustinus Bader excels in texture improvement and overall 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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