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Elemis vs Augustinus Bader

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Elemis and Augustinus Bader are distinguished skincare houses offering nourishing serums, rich moisturizers, and soothing eye products. The British brand, founded in 1989 and owned by L'Occitane Group since 2019, anchors its formulations in hydrating glycerin and softening shea, suiting mature and dry skin best. Meanwhile, the German brand, established in 2018, relies on sophisticated, deeply hydrating compositions that cater particularly well to dry and dry sensitive skin. Ultimately, the two lines diverge in their ingredient philosophies and origins, while both provide standout options for specific concerns like acne-prone skin and dark spots.

Elemis is a British skincare brand founded in 1989 and owned by L'Occitane Group since 2019.

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

Popular Elemis vs Augustinus Bader products

People Say

ElemisAugustinus Bader
  • Hydration and Moisture Mostly MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “The cream really hydrates and my face looks amazing. — Elemis Pro-Collagen Night Cream”
    • “Quenches thirsty skin... immediate improvement. — Elemis Pro-Collagen Marine Cream”
    • “Instantly hydrated — Augustinus Bader The Face Oil”
    • “Extremely dry skin saved — Augustinus Bader The Rich Cream”
  • Lightweight and Fast-Absorbing 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”
    • “Absorbs almost immediately, and my skin feels well hydrated all day. — Elemis Pro-Collagen Marine Cream”
  • Skin Texture and Smoothing Mostly MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “baby soft — Elemis Dynamic Resurfacing Facial Pads”
    • “skin feels baby soft — Elemis Papaya Enzyme Peel”
    • “Softens fine lines — Augustinus Bader The Rich Cream”
    • “skin is smoother — Augustinus Bader The Cream”
  • Exfoliation and Radiance Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “non-stripping formula — Elemis Dynamic Resurfacing Facial Wash”
    • “healthy glow — Elemis Dynamic Resurfacing Facial Pads”
    • “non-irritating — Elemis Dynamic Resurfacing Facial Pads”
    • “Instant youthful glow — Augustinus Bader The Rich Cream”
  • Scents and Fragrance Often MentionedNot noted
    • “smells like a spa — Elemis Pro-Collagen Cleansing Balm”
    • “smells like a holiday — Elemis Papaya Enzyme Peel”
    • “smells like a tropical cocktail — Elemis Superfood Midnight Facial”
  • Makeup Compatibility and Base Sometimes NotedRarely Noted
    • “melts waterproof mascara — Elemis Pro-Collagen Cleansing Balm”
    • “Sits nicely under make up... perfect base. — Elemis Pro-Collagen Marine Cream”
    • “concealer sits better — Elemis Peptide4 Eye Recovery Cream”
    • “concealer blends perfectly — Augustinus Bader The Eye Cream”
  • High Price Point and Value Mostly MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “Complete waste of money for me. — Elemis Pro-Collagen Marine Cream”
    • “very expensive — Elemis Pro-Collagen Cleansing Balm”
    • “expensive — Elemis Dynamic Resurfacing Facial Pads”
  • Lack of Results or Ineffectiveness Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “didn't see a difference — Elemis Papaya Enzyme Peel”
    • “didn't see difference — Elemis Dynamic Resurfacing Facial Wash”
    • “Verdict still out. — Elemis Pro-Collagen Night Cream”
    • “didn't see dramatic results — Augustinus Bader The Cream”
  • Strong or Unpleasant Fragrance Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “Smells like old crayons — Augustinus Bader The Rich Cream”
    • “Smells like vegetable oil — Augustinus Bader The Face Oil”
    • “The smell is very strong... could not handle for long. — Elemis Pro-Collagen Marine Cream”
  • Application and Packaging Issues Rarely NotedOften Mentioned
    • “jar looks half empty — Elemis Superfood Midnight Facial”
    • “tube feels half empty — Elemis Papaya Enzyme Peel”
    • “pump broke quickly — Elemis Dynamic Resurfacing Facial Wash”
    • “excessive packaging — Augustinus Bader The Serum”

Elemis vs Augustinus Bader routines for dry skin

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Elemis vs Augustinus Bader routines for oily skin

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Elemis vs Augustinus Bader routines for combination skin

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Questions and answers

Elemis or Augustinus Bader: which is better?

Augustinus Bader is generally better suited for dry, mature, and sensitive skin, earning Superior fit levels where Elemis scores High. Elemis is better for those who prefer scented formulas, as every product on the Augustinus Bader page is fragrance-free.

What is the difference between Elemis and Augustinus Bader?

Augustinus Bader achieves Superior routine fit for dry skin, mature skin, and dry sensitive skin, whereas Elemis products on this page list widespread fragrance while Augustinus Bader lists none.

Elemis or Augustinus Bader for dry skin?

Augustinus Bader is better for dry skin because the routine fit is Superior, compared to High for Elemis. Reviewers note that the products on this page for Augustinus Bader provide deep hydration.

Elemis or Augustinus Bader: which moisturizer is better?

Augustinus Bader achieves a Superior Lovi fit for dry skin with moisturizers like The Rich Cream, whereas Elemis has a High Lovi fit with products like the Pro-Collagen Marine Cream. Reviewers note that both brands offer deep hydration, but Augustinus Bader is often preferred for lightweight, fast-absorbing textures while every product on this page lists no fragrance.

Which is more affordable, Elemis or Augustinus Bader?

Elemis is generally more affordable than Augustinus Bader, although high price points are still a common complaint for both brands among reviewers.

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

Elemis does better for scents and fragrance because every product on the Augustinus Bader page lists no fragrance, whereas Elemis provides a wider range of scented and unscented options.

Elemis or Augustinus Bader: which is better for mature skin?

Augustinus Bader is better for mature skin, as Lovi rates its routine as Superior compared to Elemis at High. Reviewers note that Augustinus Bader frequently provides deep hydration and radiance, while Elemis products on this page often feature added fragrance.

Which brand uses TFC8 as a key ingredient, Elemis or Augustinus Bader?

Augustinus Bader uses TFC8 as a key ingredient across its products, whereas Elemis features ingredients like glycerin and shea butter.

Elemis or Augustinus Bader for oily skin?

Augustinus Bader is a Superior fit for oily skin, whereas Elemis has a High fit level for this skin type. Augustinus Bader may be preferred for a lightweight and fast-absorbing texture.

Elemis or Augustinus Bader for sensitive skin?

Both Elemis and Augustinus Bader fit sensitive skin well, with Lovi fit levels of High for Elemis and Superior for Augustinus Bader. Reviewers note that Elemis has strong fragrance in many of its products on this page, while Augustinus Bader lists no fragrance in every product on this page.

Elemis or Augustinus Bader for acne-prone skin?

Both Elemis and Augustinus Bader fit acne-prone skin at a High level. Elemis helps exfoliation and radiance better, while Augustinus Bader provides more lightweight and fast-absorbing textures.

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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