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Augustinus Bader vs KORRES

Rated by Lovi · Unbiased, science-based skincare AI trained on real user outcomes · How the Fit score works

Augustinus Bader and KORRES are two distinct skincare lines offering nourishing moisturizers, targeted serums, soothing eye products, and gentle cleansers. The German skincare brand founded in 2018 relies on sophisticated formulas to suit dry skin and dry sensitive skin best, featuring standout options like The Serum for acne-prone skin, The Eye Cream for skin with dark spots, and The Rich Cream for mature skin. Conversely, the botanical brand draws on a rich heritage of botanical formulas to suit sensitive skin and dry skin best, providing reliable daily care through offerings such as the Santorini Grape Poreless Skin Cream for acne-prone skin, the Greek Yoghurt Foaming Cream Cleanser for skin with dark spots, and the Bounce Firming Moisturizer for mature skin. While both brands support the complexion with measured, graceful efficacy or a balanced and healthy complexion, they differ in their foundational compositions and specific targeted treatments.

Augustinus Bader is a German skincare brand founded in 2018.

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This page compares some of the most popular Augustinus Bader and KORRES products; for every product of both brands, with a fit score for your own skin, use the Lovi app.

Popular Augustinus Bader vs KORRES products

People Say

Augustinus BaderKORRES
  • Texture and Absorption Mostly MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “feels like velvet — KORRES Velvet Skin Drink”
    • “absorbs instantly — KORRES Santorini Grape Poreless Skin Cream”
    • “Luxurious foam — KORRES Foaming Cream Cleanser”
    • “Softens fine lines — Augustinus Bader The Rich Cream”
  • Hydration and Glow Mostly MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “Instant youthful glow — Augustinus Bader The Rich Cream”
    • “light but nourishing — Augustinus Bader The Cream”
    • “sinks in instantly — Augustinus Bader The Serum”
    • “saved my dry skin — KORRES Velvet Skin Drink”
  • Balances and Calms Skin Rarely NotedMostly Mentioned
    • “Leaves skin soft — KORRES Foaming Cream Cleanser”
    • “leaves face soft and smooth — KORRES Greek Yoghurt Foaming Cream Cleanser”
    • “Calms redness — KORRES Foaming Cream Cleanser”
    • “works well for oily skin — Augustinus Bader The Cream”
  • Effective Makeup Removal Not notedOften Mentioned
    • “removes liquid eyeliner — KORRES Greek Yoghurt Foaming Cream Cleanser”
    • “Melts away makeup — KORRES Foaming Cream Cleanser”
  • High Price Mostly MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “jar is very small — KORRES Santorini Grape Poreless Skin Cream”
    • “Expensive for cleanser — KORRES Foaming Cream Cleanser”
    • “priciest face cleanser — KORRES Greek Yoghurt Foaming Cream Cleanser”
  • Unpleasant Scent Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “Smells like old crayons — Augustinus Bader The Rich Cream”
    • “Smells like vegetable oil — Augustinus Bader The Face Oil”
    • “smells like babies — KORRES Greek Yoghurt Foaming Cream Cleanser”
  • Packaging Issues Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “Needs a pump — KORRES Foaming Cream Cleanser”
    • “hard to control amount — KORRES Greek Yoghurt Foaming Cream Cleanser”
    • “excessive packaging — Augustinus Bader The Serum”
  • Breakouts and Irritation Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “broke me out — KORRES Greek Yoghurt Foaming Cream Cleanser”
    • “caused tiny bumps — KORRES Velvet Skin Drink”
    • “burns sensitive skin — KORRES Bounce Firming Moisturizer”
    • “Caused cystic acne — Augustinus Bader The Rich Cream”

Augustinus Bader vs KORRES routines for dry skin

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Augustinus Bader vs KORRES routines for oily skin

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Augustinus Bader vs KORRES routines for combination skin

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Questions and answers

Augustinus Bader or KORRES: which is better?

Both Augustinus Bader and KORRES are great choices, as Lovi rates their routine fits as equal across almost all skin types. Augustinus Bader excels in hydration and glow, while KORRES offers gentler cleansers and better texture and absorption.

What is the difference between Augustinus Bader and KORRES?

Augustinus Bader and KORRES both fit dry, mature, and sensitive skin well, but Augustinus Bader is noted for hydration and glow while KORRES does better with texture, calming, and makeup removal. Every Augustinus Bader product on this page lists no fragrance, whereas all KORRES products on this page include fragrance.

Augustinus Bader or KORRES for dry skin?

Both Augustinus Bader and KORRES are a Superior fit for dry skin on this page. Lovi rates the routine fit for dry skin as Superior for both brands.

Augustinus Bader or KORRES: which moisturizer is better?

Both Augustinus Bader and KORRES offer effective moisturizers, with Augustinus Bader delivering superior hydration and glow according to reviewers. Lovi rates the routine fit for moisturizers from both brands as equal for dry, oily, combination, sensitive, mature, dark spot, dry sensitive, and oily acne-prone skin, while KORRES is rated superior for acne-prone skin.

Which is more affordable, Augustinus Bader or KORRES?

Both brands face complaints regarding high prices, though the products on this page show that Augustinus Bader is known for extreme pricing while KORRES involves high price and value concerns.

Which brand has better fragrance options, Augustinus Bader or KORRES?

Augustinus Bader has better fragrance options because every product on this page lists no fragrance in its ingredients, whereas all 5 KORRES products on this page include fragrance.

How do the founding years and current ownership of Augustinus Bader and KORRES compare?

Augustinus Bader was founded in 2018 in Germany and is independently owned, whereas KORRES was founded earlier in 1996 and has been owned by Halcyon Equity Partners and Giorgos Korres since 2024.

Which brand performs better for hydration and glow according to reviewers?

Augustinus Bader performs better for hydration and glow according to reviewers.

Augustinus Bader or KORRES for oily skin?

For oily skin, Augustinus Bader and KORRES offer an equal Lovi routine fit of Superior. Reviewers note that Augustinus Bader focuses on radiance and glow, while KORRES excels in texture and absorption.

Augustinus Bader or KORRES for sensitive skin?

For sensitive skin, both Augustinus Bader and KORRES achieve a Superior routine fit level on Lovi. Every product on the Augustinus Bader page lists no fragrance, whereas all five products on the KORRES page include fragrance.

Augustinus Bader or KORRES for acne-prone skin?

For acne-prone skin, KORRES has a Superior routine fit on this page, whereas Augustinus Bader has a High routine fit.

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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