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Biore vs Augustinus Bader

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

Biore and Augustinus Bader are two distinct skincare lines offering thoughtful daily care and refined creations, respectively. The Japanese brand founded in 1980 and owned by Kao Corporation is beloved for its sunscreens, cleansers, masks, and makeup removers suited best for sensitive and combination skin, featuring standouts like the UV Aqua Rich for acne-prone skin, the Makeup Remover Perfect Oil for dark spots, and the Deep Pore Charcoal Cleanser for mature skin. Conversely, the German brand founded in 2018 is loved for its nourishing moisturizers, targeted serums, and soothing eye products suited best for dry and dry sensitive skin, featuring options like The Serum for acne-prone skin, The Eye Cream for dark spots, and The Rich Cream for mature skin. While the former relies on effective formulas for gentle yet thorough care, the latter utilizes sophisticated, deeply hydrating compositions to support the complexion with measured, graceful efficacy.

Biore is a Japanese skincare brand founded in 1980 and owned by Kao Corporation.

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

Popular Biore vs Augustinus Bader products

People Say

BioreAugustinus Bader
  • Hydration and dewy glow Sometimes NotedMostly Mentioned
    • “Instantly hydrated — Augustinus Bader The Face Oil”
    • “Extremely dry skin saved — Augustinus Bader The Rich Cream”
    • “skin is smoother — Augustinus Bader The Cream”
    • “feels like a moisturizer — Biore UV Aqua Rich”
  • Lightweight texture and absorption 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”
    • “melts into skin — Biore UV Aqua Rich”
  • Immediate and visible results Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “Satisfying to see results — Biore Deep Cleansing Pore Strips”
    • “Helped clear my blackheads — Biore Deep Pore Charcoal Cleanser”
    • “Instant youthful glow — Augustinus Bader The Rich Cream”
  • Deep cleaning and debris removal Mostly MentionedNot noted
    • “Gets the gunk out — Biore Deep Cleansing Pore Strips”
    • “Face feels squeaky clean — Biore Deep Pore Charcoal Cleanser”
  • Skin texture improvement Sometimes 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”
    • “Leaves skin feeling clean — Biore Deep Cleansing Pore Strips”
  • Ease of use and application Often MentionedNot noted
    • “Minimal effort required — Biore Deep Cleansing Pore Strips”
    • “Works in shower, effective on wet hands/face. — Biore Makeup Remover Perfect Oil”
  • High price and exorbitant cost Not notedMostly Mentioned
  • Skin irritation and eye discomfort Mostly MentionedRarely Noted
    • “caused small bumps — Augustinus Bader The Eye Cream”
    • “stings eyes — Biore UV Aqua Rich”
  • Alcohol scent and fragrance issues Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “Smells like old crayons — Augustinus Bader The Rich Cream”
    • “Smells like vegetable oil — Augustinus Bader The Face Oil”
    • “smells like alcohol — Biore UV Aqua Rich”
  • Breakouts and acne Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
    • “caused cystic acne — Biore UV Aqua Rich”
    • “Caused breakouts, closed comedones, cystic acne. — Biore Makeup Remover Perfect Oil”
    • “Caused cystic acne — Augustinus Bader The Rich Cream”
  • Pump and packaging issues Not notedOften Mentioned
    • “excessive packaging — Augustinus Bader The Serum”

Biore vs Augustinus Bader routines for dry skin

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Biore vs Augustinus Bader routines for oily skin

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Biore vs Augustinus Bader routines for combination skin

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Questions and answers

Biore or Augustinus Bader: which is better?

Augustinus Bader has superior routine fits for dry, mature, and dry sensitive skin on this page, while Biore products on this page list no fragrance.

What is the difference between Biore and Augustinus Bader?

Augustinus Bader provides superior moisturizers like The Rich Cream and high fit levels for dry and mature skin on this page, whereas Biore focuses on everyday options like UV Aqua Rich and cleansing products.

Biore or Augustinus Bader for dry skin?

Augustinus Bader has a Superior Lovi fit for dry skin with products like The Rich Cream, while Biore achieves a High Lovi fit for dry skin routines on this page. Reviewers note that Augustinus Bader provides deep hydration and radiance, whereas Biore products on this page list no fragrance in their ingredients.

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Which is more affordable, Biore or Augustinus Bader?

Biore is more affordable than Augustinus Bader, since reviewers note high prices and exorbitant costs as a drawback for Biore while extreme price is mostly mentioned for Augustinus Bader.

Biore or Augustinus Bader for oily skin?

For oily skin, Augustinus Bader is rated Superior by Lovi, while Biore is rated High. Reviewers note that Augustinus Bader provides better hydration and dewy glow as well as texture improvement, though the products on this page may cause high price concerns.

Biore or Augustinus Bader for sensitive skin?

For sensitive skin, both brands work well since Lovi rates sensitive skin as High for the products on this page. Augustinus Bader brings superior results for this skin type with routines like The Rich Cream, though reviewers note high prices and occasional packaging issues.

Biore or Augustinus Bader for acne-prone skin?

For acne-prone skin, Lovi rates both Biore and the products on this page from Augustinus Bader as High fit.

Biore or Augustinus Bader for mature skin?

For mature skin, Augustinus Bader is the better choice because Lovi rates its products on this page as Superior for this skin type, whereas Biore's products on this page are rated as Average. Augustinus Bader helps provide intense hydration and improve skin texture, though it may come with a high price.

Biore or Augustinus Bader for skin with dark spots?

For skin with dark spots, Augustinus Bader fits best with a Superior Lovi rating for The Rich Cream, The Serum, The Eye Cream, and The Face Oil, while the products on this page from Biore have an Average fit.

Biore or Augustinus Bader for dry sensitive skin?

For dry sensitive skin, Lovi rates Augustinus Bader as Superior and Biore as a mix of High to Caution across the products on this page. Augustinus Bader's The Rich Cream achieves a Superior fit for dry sensitive skin, whereas Biore's UV Aqua Rich sunscreen has a Caution fit for dry skin.

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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