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Simple vs Augustinus Bader

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Simple and Augustinus Bader are skin care brands that offer distinct approaches to daily regimens. Simple features gentle moisturizers, makeup removers, cleansers, and toners with niacinamide and glycerin that suit oily and acne-prone skin best, while the German brand offers nourishing moisturizers, targeted serums, and soothing eye products that suit dry and dry sensitive skin best. The British brand relies on niacinamide to reduce hyperpigmentation and improve aging signs, whereas Augustinus Bader utilizes sophisticated, deeply hydrating compositions. Ultimately, both differ through their tailored ingredient formulations and targeted benefits.

Simple is a British skincare brand founded in 1960 and owned by Unilever PLC since 2011.

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

Popular Simple vs Augustinus Bader products

People Say

SimpleAugustinus Bader
  • Hydration and moisture Mostly MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “banished dryness within days — Simple Replenishing Rich Moisturiser”
    • “Instantly boosts skin's hydration... face doesn't feel dry and tight. — Simple Micellar Cleansing Water”
    • “Instantly hydrated — Augustinus Bader The Face Oil”
    • “Extremely dry skin saved — Augustinus Bader The Rich Cream”
  • Lightweight and non-greasy 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”
    • “sinks in instantly — Simple Water Boost Hydrating Gel Cream”
  • Gentle on sensitive skin Mostly MentionedNot noted
    • “Does not cause any form of irritation on the skin which I love. — Simple Micellar Cleansing Water”
    • “The only cleanser that doesn't turn my face red. — Simple Micellar Water”
    • “no artificial perfume — Simple Hydrating Light Moisturiser”
  • Affordable price point and value Often MentionedNot noted
    • “great value for money — Simple Kind to Skin Soothing Facial Toner”
    • “super affordable — Simple Hydrating Light Moisturiser”
    • “Can't beat the price for the quality. — Simple Micellar Water”
  • Visible radiance and glow Not notedOften Mentioned
    • “Instant youthful glow — Augustinus Bader The Rich Cream”
    • “skin is smoother — Augustinus Bader The 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”
  • Exorbitant and high price Not notedMostly Mentioned
  • Caused breakouts or skin reactions Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
    • “Gave me tiny bumps on my forehead. — Simple Micellar Water”
    • “caused major breakouts — Simple Hydrating Light Moisturiser”
    • “Caused cystic acne — Augustinus Bader The Rich Cream”
    • “bumps on forehead — Augustinus Bader The Cream”
  • Packaging and leaking issues Rarely NotedOften Mentioned
    • “Worried about the snap top bottle leaking when travelling. — Simple Micellar Cleansing Water”
    • “The cap broke off immediately. — Simple Micellar Water”
    • “hard to get last bit out — Simple Replenishing Rich Moisturiser”
    • “excessive packaging — Augustinus Bader The Serum”

Simple vs Augustinus Bader routines for dry skin

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Simple vs Augustinus Bader routines for oily skin

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Simple vs Augustinus Bader routines for combination skin

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Questions and answers

Simple or Augustinus Bader: which is better?

Simple is better for an affordable price point and being gentle on sensitive skin, whereas Augustinus Bader is better for visible radiance, glow, and lightweight texture improvement. For routine fit, Simple has a High level across all skin types, while Augustinus Bader has a Superior level for dry, mature, and sensitive skin.

What is the difference between Simple and Augustinus Bader?

Simple offers budget-friendly, gentle products that reviewers find great for sensitive skin, whereas Augustinus Bader provides luxury formulations focused on deep hydration and radiance. For dry skin, the routine fit is High for Simple and Superior for Augustinus Bader.

Simple or Augustinus Bader for dry skin?

For dry skin, Augustinus Bader is the better choice because Lovi rates its routine fit as Superior while Simple achieves a High fit level. Reviewers also note that Augustinus Bader delivers deep hydration and a radiant glow.

Simple or Augustinus Bader: which moisturizer is better?

Simple offers lightweight and value-friendly moisturizers on this page, while Augustinus Bader provides luxurious moisturizers that reviewers note for deep hydration and radiance. For dry skin, Lovi rates Augustinus Bader's The Rich Cream as Superior and Simple's moisturizers as Average.

Which is more affordable, Simple or Augustinus Bader?

Simple is more affordable, as reviewers mostly mention its affordable price point and value, compared to Augustinus Bader where an extreme price is mostly mentioned.

Where and when were Simple and Augustinus Bader founded, and who owns them?

Simple was founded in 1960 in the United Kingdom and has been owned by Unilever PLC since 2011, while Augustinus Bader was founded in 2018 in Germany and remains independently owned.

What are the key ingredients found across Simple and Augustinus Bader products?

Simple features key ingredients such as niacinamide and glycerin across the products on this page. Augustinus Bader features TFC8 as its key ingredient across the products on this page.

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How do the routines for dry skin compare between Simple and Augustinus Bader in terms of steps and products used?

Simple features a multi-step dry skin routine including the Refreshing Facial Wash cleanser, Advanced Replenishing Toner, Replenishing Rich Moisturiser, and Daily Soft Touch Sunscreen, while incorporating a pre-cleanser and overnight mask in the evening and weekly regimens. In comparison, Augustinus Bader utilizes the Hydrating Facial Cleanser, Advanced Replenishing Toner, The Rich Cream, and Daily Soft Touch Sunscreen, complemented by the Ultra Hyalon Cleansing Cream and The Serum for evening and weekly steps. Overall, the routine fit for dry skin is High for Simple and Superior for Augustinus Bader.

Simple or Augustinus Bader for oily skin?

For oily skin, both Simple and Augustinus Bader are good options, as Lovi rates Simple High and Augustinus Bader Superior for this skin type. Augustinus Bader may provide better texture improvement and radiance, while Simple offers a more budget-friendly approach with fragrance-free formulations.

Simple or Augustinus Bader for sensitive skin?

Simple is better for sensitive skin because the brand is rated as gentle on sensitive skin compared to Augustinus Bader. Lovi rates Simple as having a High fit for sensitive skin with products like Kind to Skin Soothing Facial Toner.

Simple or Augustinus Bader for acne-prone skin?

Simple and Augustinus Bader both achieve a High Lovi fit for acne-prone skin with the products on this page. Simple provides gentle, sensitive-skin-friendly makeup removers, while Augustinus Bader is noted for delivering radiance and glow.

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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