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Simple vs Augustinus Bader

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Simple and Augustinus Bader are skin care brands that offer different paths for daily care. The British line founded in 1960 provides gentle moisturizers, makeup removers, cleansers, and toners with niacinamide and glycerin that suit oily skin and acne-prone skin best. Meanwhile, the German brand established in 2018 creates moisturizers, serums, and eye products that suit dry skin and mature skin best. Both makers differ through their specific formulations, key ingredients, and targeted skin types.

Simple is a British skincare brand founded in 1960 and owned by Unilever PLC since 2011.

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

Popular Simple vs Augustinus Bader products

People Say

SimpleAugustinus Bader
  • Hydration and moisture Mostly MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “banished dryness within days — Simple Replenishing Rich Moisturiser”
    • “Instantly boosts skin's hydration... face doesn't feel dry and tight. — Simple Micellar Cleansing Water”
    • “Instantly hydrated — Augustinus Bader The Face Oil”
    • “Extremely dry skin saved — Augustinus Bader The Rich Cream”
  • Lightweight and non-greasy 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”
    • “sinks in instantly — Simple Water Boost Hydrating Gel Cream”
  • Gentle on sensitive skin Mostly MentionedNot noted
    • “Does not cause any form of irritation on the skin which I love. — Simple Micellar Cleansing Water”
    • “The only cleanser that doesn't turn my face red. — Simple Micellar Water”
    • “no artificial perfume — Simple Hydrating Light Moisturiser”
  • Affordable price point and value Often MentionedNot noted
    • “great value for money — Simple Kind to Skin Soothing Facial Toner”
    • “super affordable — Simple Hydrating Light Moisturiser”
    • “Can't beat the price for the quality. — Simple Micellar Water”
  • Visible radiance and glow Not notedOften Mentioned
    • “Instant youthful glow — Augustinus Bader The Rich Cream”
    • “skin is smoother — Augustinus Bader The 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”
  • Exorbitant and high price Not notedMostly Mentioned
  • Caused breakouts or skin reactions Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
    • “Gave me tiny bumps on my forehead. — Simple Micellar Water”
    • “caused major breakouts — Simple Hydrating Light Moisturiser”
    • “Caused cystic acne — Augustinus Bader The Rich Cream”
    • “bumps on forehead — Augustinus Bader The Cream”
  • Packaging and leaking issues Rarely NotedOften Mentioned
    • “Worried about the snap top bottle leaking when travelling. — Simple Micellar Cleansing Water”
    • “The cap broke off immediately. — Simple Micellar Water”
    • “hard to get last bit out — Simple Replenishing Rich Moisturiser”
    • “excessive packaging — Augustinus Bader The Serum”

Simple vs Augustinus Bader routines for dry skin

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Simple vs Augustinus Bader routines for oily skin

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Simple vs Augustinus Bader routines for combination skin

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Questions and answers

Simple or Augustinus Bader: which is better?

Simple and Augustinus Bader both perform very well, with Lovi rating their routines as Superior across every skin type. Simple is better for an affordable price point and being gentle on sensitive skin, whereas Augustinus Bader is better for visible radiance and lightweight, non-greasy texture.

What is the difference between Simple and Augustinus Bader?

Simple offers budget-friendly products that are gentle on sensitive skin, while Augustinus Bader provides luxurious formulas focused on deep hydration, radiance, and texture improvement. Reviewers note that Simple products on this page provide great value, whereas Augustinus Bader is known for delivering visible glow and anti-aging benefits at a much higher price point.

Simple or Augustinus Bader for dry skin?

Simple and Augustinus Bader both work well for dry skin, with Lovi giving Simple an Average fit level for products like Hydrating Light Moisturiser and Augustinus Bader a Superior routine fit. Niacinamide helps improve skin hydration and barrier function across the products on this page.

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Simple or Augustinus Bader: which moisturizer is better?

Simple offers budget-friendly, lightweight moisturizers, while Augustinus Bader provides luxurious, high-end options known for delivering deep hydration and visible radiance. Reviewers note that Simple products on this page are value-friendly, whereas Augustinus Bader moisturizers come with an exorbitant price point.

Which is more affordable, Simple or Augustinus Bader?

Simple is more affordable, as reviewers on the page frequently mention its value-friendly moisturizers and lower price point compared to Augustinus Bader's exorbitant prices.

Where and when were Simple and Augustinus Bader founded, and who owns them?

Simple was founded in 1960 in the United Kingdom and has been owned by Unilever PLC since 2011, while Augustinus Bader was founded in 2018 in Germany and is independently owned.

What are the key ingredients used across Simple and Augustinus Bader products?

Simple relies on key ingredients like niacinamide and glycerin across the products on this page, which helps control skin aging and pigmentation. Augustinus Bader features TFC8 across its line.

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How do reviewers compare the fragrances and scent profiles of Simple and Augustinus Bader?

Reviewers note that every product on this page for both Simple and Augustinus Bader lists no fragrance in its ingredients. However, Augustinus Bader has some reviewers who mention an unpleasant scent as a downside.

Simple or Augustinus Bader for oily skin?

For oily skin, both Simple and Augustinus Bader are great choices, as Lovi rates the routine fit for both brands as Superior. Simple provides value-friendly options with key ingredients like niacinamide, whereas Augustinus Bader offers luxurious formulas featuring TFC8.

The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002Antioxidants, 2021

Simple or Augustinus Bader for sensitive skin?

For sensitive skin, Simple is particularly gentle while Augustinus Bader offers a superior routine fit on Lovi. Both brands list no fragrance in the products on this page.

Simple or Augustinus Bader for acne-prone skin?

Simple is gentler on sensitive skin and provides an affordable, value-friendly option, while Augustinus Bader helps improve texture and radiance. For acne-prone skin, Lovi rates both brands as High.

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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