ISDIN vs Augustinus Bader
ISDIN and Augustinus Bader are distinguished skincare brands that offer nourishing moisturizers, targeted serums, and soothing eye products driven by expert and sophisticated formulas. The Spanish house founded in 1975 and owned by Puig suits sensitive and mature skin best, whereas the German house founded in 2018 suits dry and dry sensitive skin best. For specific needs, the former provides standout choices like Fusion Water for acne-prone skin, Eryfotona Actinica for dark spots, and K-Ox Eyes for mature skin, while the latter features options such as The Serum, The Eye Cream, and The Rich Cream. Both refine complexions through dedicated care, differing primarily in their foundational origins and precise formulations.
ISDIN is a Spanish skincare brand founded in 1975 and owned by Puig.
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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 ISDIN and Augustinus Bader products; for every product of both brands, with a fit score for your own skin, use the Lovi app.
Popular ISDIN vs Augustinus Bader products
People Say
Lightweight and Fast-Absorbing Texture Mostly MentionedMostly Mentioned
- “absorbs instantly — ISDIN Eryfotona Actinica”
- “ultra-light fluid product, which makes it super easy to apply — ISDIN Fusion Water”
- “light but nourishing — Augustinus Bader The Cream”
- “sinks in instantly — Augustinus Bader The Serum”
Hydrating and Smoothing Mostly MentionedMostly Mentioned
- “Improved moisture and texture — ISDIN Hyaluronic Moisture”
- “skin looks smooth and healthy — ISDIN K-Ox Eyes”
- “Instantly hydrated — Augustinus Bader The Face Oil”
- “Extremely dry skin saved — Augustinus Bader The Rich Cream”
Repairs Sun Damage and Brightens Skin Often MentionedMostly Mentioned
- “Instant youthful glow — Augustinus Bader The Rich Cream”
- “skin is smoother — Augustinus Bader The Cream”
- “healthy glow — Augustinus Bader The Serum”
- “My hyperpigmentation has lightened and skin looks more even, even shines more. — ISDIN Flavo-C Serum”
Sensitive Skin Friendly and Gentle Often MentionedRarely Noted
- “Sensitive/reactive skin tolerates — ISDIN Hyaluronic Moisture”
- “no excessive exfoliation — ISDIN Retinal Intense Serum”
- “doesn't sting eyes — ISDIN Eryfotona Actinica”
- “calms redness — Augustinus Bader The Cream”
Makeup Compatibility Often MentionedRarely Noted
- “acts like a primer — ISDIN Eryfotona Actinica”
- “My skin felt sooo hydrated and looks so plump and dewey. — ISDIN Fusion Water”
- “Great under makeup — ISDIN Hyaluronic Concentrate”
- “concealer blends perfectly — Augustinus Bader The Eye 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”
High Price Point Often MentionedMostly Mentioned
- “very expensive — ISDIN Eryfotona Actinica”
- “My only wish is that ISDIN would make this product in a bigger size bottle. — ISDIN Fusion Water”
- “high cost — ISDIN K-Ox Eyes”
Lack of Results or Slow Efficacy Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
- “don't see result — ISDIN K-Ox Eyes”
- “Not hydrating enough in winter — ISDIN Hyaluronic Concentrate”
- “no noticeable changes yet — ISDIN Retinal Intense Serum”
- “didn't see dramatic results — Augustinus Bader The Cream”
Strong Fragrance and Scent Issues Often MentionedSometimes Noted
- “Smells like old crayons — Augustinus Bader The Rich Cream”
- “Smells like vegetable oil — Augustinus Bader The Face Oil”
- “smell is overpowering — ISDIN Eryfotona Actinica”
ISDIN vs Augustinus Bader routines for dry skin
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Cleanser
CeraVe Hydrating Facial Cleanser
Morning · Evening · Once a week
€8.85
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Hydrating Toner
Paula's Choice Advanced Replenishing Toner
Morning
€34.00
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Moisturizer
The Rich Cream
Morning · Evening · Once a week
€178.25
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SPF
Purito Daily Soft Touch Sunscreen
Morning
€12.98
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Pre-Cleanser
MISSHA Ultra Hyalon Cleansing Cream
Evening · Once a week
€10.97
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Serum or Treatment
The Serum
Evening · Once a week
€333.00
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Nourishing Mask
Abib Rice Probiotics Overnight Mask
Once a week
€15.30
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Cleanser
CeraVe Hydrating Facial Cleanser
Morning · Evening · Once a week
€8.85
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Hydrating Toner
Paula's Choice Advanced Replenishing Toner
Morning
€34.00
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Moisturizer
d'Alba First Spray Serum
Morning · Evening · Once a week
€16.99
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SPF
Fusion Water
Morning
€25.99
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Pre-Cleanser
MISSHA Ultra Hyalon Cleansing Cream
Evening · Once a week
€10.97
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Serum or Treatment
Flavo-C Serum
Evening · Once a week
€44.30
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Nourishing Mask
Abib Rice Probiotics Overnight Mask
Once a week
€15.30
ISDIN vs Augustinus Bader routines for oily skin
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Cleanser
CeraVe Foaming Facial Cleanser
Morning · Evening · Once a week
€20.50
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Hydrating Toner
Paula's Choice Skin Balancing Pore-Reducing Toner
Morning · Once a week
€36.00
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Moisturizer
SKIN1004 Centella Cream
Morning · Evening · Once a week
€17.49
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SPF
Eryfotona Actinica
Morning
€32.49
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Pre-Cleanser
Shu Uemura Ultime8 Sublime Beauty Cleansing Oil
Evening · Once a week
€97.52
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Cleansing Toner
Caudalie Vinopure Purifying Toner
Evening
€16.90
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Serum or Treatment
Flavo-C Serum
Evening · Once a week
€44.30
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Enzyme Powder
Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant
Once a week
€48.55
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Cleansing Mask
VT Cosmetics Cica Purifying Mask
Once a week
€16.79
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Cleanser
CeraVe Foaming Facial Cleanser
Morning · Evening · Once a week
€20.50
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Hydrating Toner
Paula's Choice Skin Balancing Pore-Reducing Toner
Morning · Once a week
€36.00
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Moisturizer
The Cream
Morning · Evening · Once a week
€178.25
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SPF
d'Alba UVessence Mild Waterfull Sun Cream SPF 50
Morning
€16.99
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Pre-Cleanser
Shu Uemura Ultime8 Sublime Beauty Cleansing Oil
Evening · Once a week
€97.52
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Cleansing Toner
Caudalie Vinopure Purifying Toner
Evening
€16.90
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Serum or Treatment
The Serum
Evening · Once a week
€333.00
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Enzyme Powder
Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant
Once a week
€48.55
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Cleansing Mask
VT Cosmetics Cica Purifying Mask
Once a week
€16.79
ISDIN vs Augustinus Bader routines for combination skin
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Cleanser
Fresh Soy Face Cleanser
Morning · Evening · Once a week
€39.80
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Hydrating Toner
Paula's Choice Skin Balancing Pore-Reducing Toner
Morning · Once a week
€36.00
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SPF
Eryfotona Actinica
Morning
€32.49
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Pre-Cleanser
Shu Uemura Ultime8 Sublime Beauty Cleansing Oil
Evening · Once a week
€97.52
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Cleansing Toner
Medicube Zero Pore Pad 2.0
Evening
€16.98
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Serum or Treatment
Flavo-C Serum
Evening · Once a week
€44.30
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Enzyme Powder
Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant
Once a week
€48.55
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Cleansing Mask
Origins Original Skin Retexturizing Mask with Rose Clay
Once a week
€28.50
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Cleanser
Fresh Soy Face Cleanser
Morning · Evening · Once a week
€39.80
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Hydrating Toner
Paula's Choice Skin Balancing Pore-Reducing Toner
Morning · Once a week
€36.00
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Moisturizer
The Cream
Morning · Evening · Once a week
€178.25
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Pre-Cleanser
Shu Uemura Ultime8 Sublime Beauty Cleansing Oil
Evening · Once a week
€97.52
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Cleansing Toner
Medicube Zero Pore Pad 2.0
Evening
€16.98
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Serum or Treatment
The Serum
Evening · Once a week
€333.00
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Enzyme Powder
Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant
Once a week
€48.55
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Cleansing Mask
Origins Original Skin Retexturizing Mask with Rose Clay
Once a week
€28.50
Questions and answers
ISDIN or Augustinus Bader: which is better?
Both brands are great choices, as Lovi rates ISDIN and Augustinus Bader as equal for most skin types, though ISDIN is often preferred for makeup compatibility while Augustinus Bader stands out for brightening and texture improvement.
What is the difference between ISDIN and Augustinus Bader?
Augustinus Bader is better at repairing sun damage and brightening skin and improving texture, while ISDIN is more sensitive-skin friendly and gentle and has better makeup compatibility.
ISDIN or Augustinus Bader for dry skin?
For dry skin, Lovi finds both brands equally a Superior fit, with both offering great hydration options like ISDIN Fusion Water and Augustinus Bader The Rich Cream.
ISDIN or Augustinus Bader: which moisturizer is better?
When it comes to moisturizers, Augustinus Bader achieves a Superior fit for dry skin with The Rich Cream, while the products on this page for ISDIN offer a range of levels including an Average fit for dry skin with Hyaluronic Moisture. Lovi rates Augustinus Bader as having a Superior routine fit for dry skin.
Which is more affordable, ISDIN or Augustinus Bader?
Augustinus Bader products have an extreme price point, while reviewers often note that ISDIN has a high price point.
Which brand performs better for repairing sun damage and brightening skin?
Augustinus Bader performs better for repairing sun damage and brightening skin. The products on this page help improve skin texture and boost radiance.
How do the fragrance profiles and scent issues compare between ISDIN and Augustinus Bader products?
ISDIN has fragrance in 5 of its 8 products on this page and is sometimes noted for a strong fragrance, whereas every product from Augustinus Bader lists no fragrance in its ingredients.
Which brand offers better makeup compatibility according to reviewers?
According to reviewers, ISDIN does better than Augustinus Bader for makeup compatibility.
ISDIN or Augustinus Bader for oily skin?
Both brands achieve a Superior Lovi fit level for oily skin. Reviewers note that ISDIN offers ultralight sunscreens, while Augustinus Bader provides lightweight moisturizers.
ISDIN or Augustinus Bader for sensitive skin?
Both ISDIN and Augustinus Bader provide a Superior routine fit for sensitive skin, but ISDIN is recognized as more sensitive skin friendly and gentle.
ISDIN or Augustinus Bader for acne-prone skin?
For acne-prone skin, Lovi rates ISDIN as Superior and Augustinus Bader as High. ISDIN helps provide lightweight sunscreens and makeup compatibility that fit this skin type well.
Research behind their key ingredients
Resveratrol as a Multifunctional Topical Hypopigmenting Agent
Vitamin C-squalene bioconjugate promotes epidermal thickening and collagen production in human skin
Fermented pomegranate extracts protect against oxidative stress and aging of skin
Comparison of methods for assessing photoprotection against ultraviolet A in vivo
Nanocomplex of quaternized cyclodextrin grafted chitosan and hyaluronic acid for a skin delivery
The clinical efficacy of a new emulsion for acne and conspicuous facial pore amelioration
Retrospective Review of Dermal Safety Studies of Organic Sunscreens
Targeting Circadian Rhythm for the Regulation of Skin Collagen Metabolism
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.
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Co-founder, Medical Director
Cosmetic chemist, cosmetologist, aesthetic products developer
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Co-founder, CEO and CTO
PhD in computer science, 3x US patent holder, ex-Google, ex-Yandex
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Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc
Medical Board
Aesthetic medicine practitioner, MSc in Longevity and Anti-Aging Medicine
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Medical Board
Specialist dermatologist, MBBS, MD, IFAAD
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Medical Board
Cosmetic chemist, SCS, IFSCC member
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Medical Board, Medical Advisor
Dermatology MD
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Elina Nazarenko, MD
Medical Board
Dermatology and diagnostic consultant
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Victoria Derkova, MS
Medical Board
Cosmetic chemist, cosmetic development technologist
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