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No7 vs Augustinus Bader

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No7 and Augustinus Bader are skin care brands that offer serums, eye products, and moisturizers. The British brand, founded in 1935 and owned by Sycamore Partners since 2025, builds its formulas around vitamin C, shea butter, and hyaluronic acid, with shea butter protecting skin and mitigating erythema. The German brand, founded in 2018, is loved for preparations built around its unique formulas. Both brands suit dry skin and mature skin best.

No7 is a British skincare brand founded in 1935 and owned by Sycamore Partners since 2025.

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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 No7 and Augustinus Bader products; for every product of both brands, with a fit score for your own skin, use the Lovi app.

Popular No7 vs Augustinus Bader products

People Say

No7Augustinus Bader
  • Hydration and Skin Feel Mostly MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “Skin feels softer — No7 Future Renew Damage Reversal Serum”
    • “zero irritation — No7 Pure Retinol Eye Cream”
    • “light but nourishing — Augustinus Bader The Cream”
    • “sinks in instantly — Augustinus Bader The Serum”
  • Anti-Aging and Skin Improvement Mostly MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “Softened fine lines — No7 Pure Retinol 1% Night Concentrate”
    • “skin feels velvety — No7 Pure Retinol”
    • “sweeps away dead cells — No7 Total Renewal Micro-Dermabrasion Exfoliator”
    • “Instant youthful glow — Augustinus Bader The Rich Cream”
  • Makeup Compatibility and Versatility Rarely NotedOften Mentioned
    • “Sinks in immediately — Augustinus Bader The Rich Cream”
    • “works well for oily skin — Augustinus Bader The Cream”
    • “concealer blends perfectly — Augustinus Bader The Eye Cream”
    • “Wears well under makeup — No7 Future Renew Damage Reversal Serum”
  • High Price Point Rarely NotedMostly Mentioned
    • “Expensive for amount provided — No7 Future Renew Damage Reversal Serum”
  • Lack of Results Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “No change in wrinkles/spots — No7 Future Renew Damage Reversal Serum”
    • “seen no difference whatsoever — No7 Pure Retinol Eye Cream”
    • “didn't see dramatic results — Augustinus Bader The Cream”
    • “minimal results for me — Augustinus Bader The Serum”
  • Packaging and Size Concerns Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “Runs out quickly (2-3 weeks) — No7 Future Renew Damage Reversal Serum”
    • “Pump breaks — No7 Future Renew Damage Reversal Serum”
    • “excessive packaging — Augustinus Bader The Serum”
    • “pump clogs easily — Augustinus Bader The Eye Cream”
  • Heavy, Greasy, or Fragranced Texture Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “Smells like old crayons — Augustinus Bader The Rich Cream”
    • “Feels like glue — Augustinus Bader The Rich Cream”
    • “Smells like vegetable oil — Augustinus Bader The Face Oil”
    • “Can be drying — No7 Pure Retinol 1% Night Concentrate”

No7 vs Augustinus Bader routines for dry skin

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No7 vs Augustinus Bader routines for oily skin

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No7 vs Augustinus Bader routines for combination skin

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Questions and answers

No7 or Augustinus Bader: which is better?

Both brands perform well for dry skin, mature skin, and dry sensitive skin, but Augustinus Bader achieves a Superior Lovi fit level for oily skin, sensitive skin, and skin with dark spots. No7 does better on anti-aging and skin improvement review themes, while Augustinus Bader leads on makeup compatibility and versatility.

What is the difference between No7 and Augustinus Bader?

No7 and Augustinus Bader both fit dry skin, mature skin, and dry sensitive skin best, but Augustinus Bader is superior for oily skin, sensitive skin, and skin with dark spots. No7 does better for anti-aging and skin improvement, while Augustinus Bader is better for makeup compatibility and versatility.

No7 or Augustinus Bader for dry skin?

Both No7 and Augustinus Bader fit dry skin very well, as Lovi rates the routine fit for dry skin as Superior for both brands. No7 features key ingredients like hyaluronic acid and vitamin C, while Augustinus Bader utilizes TFC8 and includes fragrance-free options across the products on this page.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020

No7 or Augustinus Bader: which moisturizer is better?

Both brands offer strong moisturizers, but Augustinus Bader is the better choice for oily skin where Lovi rates it as Superior compared to No7's High fit level. Reviewers note that Augustinus Bader provides lightweight moisturizers with good radiance, while No7 features options containing key ingredients like shea butter and niacinamide.

The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002Antioxidants, 2021

Which is more affordable, No7 or Augustinus Bader?

No7 does better on price point than Augustinus Bader. Review themes note extreme prices for Augustinus Bader.

Which brand has more fragrance-free products, No7 or Augustinus Bader?

Augustinus Bader has more fragrance-free products than No7, as every product on its page lists no fragrance. In contrast, 10 of 13 products on the No7 page list no fragrance, while three contain fragrance.

No7 or Augustinus Bader for dark spots?

Augustinus Bader is better than No7 for skin with dark spots because Lovi rates its routine fit as Superior, compared to High for No7. Niacinamide in No7 products may also help reduce pigmentation.

The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002Antioxidants, 2021

No7 or Augustinus Bader for oily skin?

Augustinus Bader has a Superior routine fit for oily skin, whereas No7 has a High routine fit.

No7 or Augustinus Bader for sensitive skin?

Augustinus Bader is a better fit for sensitive skin, as Lovi rates its routine fit as Superior while No7 achieves a High level.

No7 or Augustinus Bader for acne-prone skin?

Augustinus Bader has a Superior routine fit for acne-prone skin, whereas No7 is rated Superior for routine fit as well. The products on this page for Augustinus Bader rely on TFC8, while No7 features ingredients like retinol and niacinamide that may help with skin clarity and aging.

The Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 2000The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002

No7 or Augustinus Bader for mature skin?

Both brands achieve a Superior Lovi fit level for mature skin, with products on this page offering great options like No7 Protect & Perfect Intense Advanced Night Cream and Augustinus Bader The Rich Cream. No7 scores better for anti-aging and skin improvement, while Augustinus Bader is noted for its lightweight moisturizers and radiance.

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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