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The Ordinary vs Augustinus Bader

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The Ordinary and Augustinus Bader are two distinct skincare lines established in Canada in 2016 and Germany in 2018, respectively. The Canadian brand offers serums, moisturizers, cleansers, and toners built around hyaluronic acid, glycerin, and squalane, while the German brand is loved for its moisturizers, serums, and eye products built around its proprietary formulas. Both suits dry skin best, though the former also fits sensitive skin, acne-prone skin, dark spots, and mature skin, and the latter additionally suits mature skin. They differ fundamentally in their formulations and targeted approaches to hydration, barrier function, and collagen production.

The Ordinary is a Canadian skincare brand founded in 2016 and owned by The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. since 2021.

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

Popular The Ordinary vs Augustinus Bader products

People Say

The OrdinaryAugustinus Bader
  • Makeup Compatibility and Application 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”
    • “Sinks in immediately — The Ordinary Multi-Peptide + Copper Peptides 1% Serum”
  • Texture and Pores Improvement Mostly MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “glass skin effect — The Ordinary Glycolic Acid 7% Toning Solution”
    • “pores look significantly smaller — The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1%”
    • “Softens fine lines — Augustinus Bader The Rich Cream”
    • “skin is smoother — Augustinus Bader The Cream”
  • Hydration and Moisture Often MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “Instantly hydrated — Augustinus Bader The Face Oil”
    • “Extremely dry skin saved — Augustinus Bader The Rich Cream”
    • “healthy glow — Augustinus Bader The Serum”
    • “skin feels immediately hydrated — The Ordinary Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5”
  • Value and Pricing Mostly MentionedNot noted
    • “lasts forever — The Ordinary Glycolic Acid 7% Toning Solution”
    • “eliminated armpit odor — The Ordinary Glycolic Acid 7% Toning Solution”
    • “can't beat the price — The Ordinary Salicylic Acid 2% Solution”
  • Acne and Blemish Clearing Often MentionedNot noted
    • “pimples disappear within a day — The Ordinary Salicylic Acid 2% Solution”
    • “scars and hormonal acne faded — The Ordinary Azelaic Acid Suspension 10%”
    • “faded dark spots — The Ordinary Glycolic Acid 7% Toning Solution”
  • Gentle and Sensitive Skin Friendly Often MentionedRarely Noted
    • “never had any reaction to it with my sensitive skin — The Ordinary Mandelic Acid 10% + HA”
    • “Finally a cleanser that doesn't sting my face. — The Ordinary Squalane Cleanser”
    • “No irritation at all — The Ordinary Natural Moisturizing Factors + HA”
    • “calms redness — Augustinus Bader The Cream”
  • High Price Point Rarely NotedMostly Mentioned
    • “Expensive for Ordinary — The Ordinary Multi-Peptide + Copper Peptides 1% Serum”
  • Packaging and Dispensing Issues Rarely NotedOften Mentioned
    • “The 50ml tube runs out way too fast. — The Ordinary Squalane Cleanser”
    • “Wish it came in a pump — The Ordinary Natural Moisturizing Factors + HA”
    • “excessive packaging — Augustinus Bader The Serum”
  • Lack of Results Rarely NotedOften Mentioned
    • “not a miracle worker overnight — The Ordinary Mandelic Acid 10% + HA”
    • “Didn't do anything special — The Ordinary Alpha Arbutin 2% + HA”
    • “didn't see dramatic results — Augustinus Bader The Cream”
  • Breakouts and Skin Purging Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
    • “broke me out in cysts — The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1%”
    • “broke me out in cysts — The Ordinary Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5”
    • “gave me cystic acne — The Ordinary Glycolic Acid 7% Toning Solution”
    • “Caused cystic acne — Augustinus Bader The Rich Cream”

The Ordinary vs Augustinus Bader routines for dry skin

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The Ordinary vs Augustinus Bader routines for oily skin

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The Ordinary vs Augustinus Bader routines for combination skin

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Questions and answers

The Ordinary or Augustinus Bader: which is better?

Both The Ordinary and Augustinus Bader provide products on this page that achieve a superior routine fit across all skin types. Shoppers note that Augustinus Bader delivers better hydration and radiance, while The Ordinary offers better value and blemish clearing.

What is the difference between The Ordinary and Augustinus Bader?

The Ordinary offers budget-friendly skincare focused on straightforward ingredients like hyaluronic acid and squalane, while Augustinus Bader provides luxurious formulas built around its proprietary TFC8 complex. Reviewers find that The Ordinary does better for value, acne, and sensitive skin, whereas Augustinus Bader excels in hydration and makeup compatibility.

The Ordinary or Augustinus Bader for dry skin?

Both The Ordinary and Augustinus Bader provide a Superior routine fit for dry skin. Reviewers note that Augustinus Bader offers deep hydration and luxurious moisturizers, while the products on this page from The Ordinary are known for affordability and great value serums.

The Ordinary or Augustinus Bader: which moisturizer is better?

When comparing moisturizers, both The Ordinary and Augustinus Bader offer products on this page that achieve a Superior fit level for dry skin. Shoppers often praise Augustinus Bader for deep hydration and luxurious formulas, while noting that The Ordinary provides exceptional value.

Which is more affordable, The Ordinary or Augustinus Bader?

The Ordinary offers better value and pricing compared to Augustinus Bader, as noted by reviewers who frequently praise its affordable serums.

How do the founding years and ownership of The Ordinary and Augustinus Bader compare?

The Ordinary was founded in Canada in 2016 and is owned by The Estée Lauder Companies Inc., whereas Augustinus Bader was founded in Germany in 2018 and is independently owned.

Which brand performs better for hydration and moisture according to the review themes?

Augustinus Bader performs better for hydration and moisture according to the review themes.

What are the key ingredients featured across products from each brand?

The products on this page from The Ordinary feature hyaluronic acid, glycerin, and squalane as their key ingredients. Augustinus Bader features TFC8 as the key ingredient across its products.

The Ordinary or Augustinus Bader for oily skin?

Both The Ordinary and Augustinus Bader offer routines with a Superior routine fit for oily skin. The products on this page help provide good options depending on whether you want budget-friendly acne care or luxury hydration.

The Ordinary or Augustinus Bader for sensitive skin?

Both The Ordinary and Augustinus Bader provide a Superior routine fit for sensitive skin. Shoppers often note that The Ordinary stands out as more gentle and sensitive skin-friendly.

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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