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Biore vs Augustinus Bader

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Biore and Augustinus Bader are Japanese and German skincare brands founded in 1980 and 2018, respectively. The former is beloved for its thoughtful sunscreens, cleansers, masks, and makeup removers, while the latter is loved for its nourishing moisturizers, targeted serums, and soothing eye products. The first brand suits sensitive skin and oily skin best, featuring standout choices like the UV Aqua Rich for acne-prone skin, the Makeup Remover Perfect Oil for skin with dark spots, and the Deep Pore Charcoal Cleanser for mature skin, whereas the second brand suits dry skin and dry sensitive skin best, offering options including The Serum, The Eye Cream, and The Rich Cream. They differ because both rely on distinct formulas and compositions to support a balanced, refreshed, or graceful complexion.

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 is better for hydration and texture improvement, whereas the products on this page by Biore are better for deep cleaning. Lovi rates Augustinus Bader as Superior for dry skin, while rating Biore as High.

What is the difference between Biore and Augustinus Bader?

Augustinus Bader provides superior hydration and texture improvement with products like The Rich Cream, while Biore is known for offering easier application and deep cleaning.

Biore or Augustinus Bader for dry skin?

For dry skin, Augustinus Bader is the better choice because Lovi rates its routine fit as Superior while Biore achieves High. Reviewers for Augustinus Bader also frequently mention deep hydration and radiance as key benefits of its products on this page.

Which is more affordable, Biore or Augustinus Bader?

Biore is the more affordable option, as Augustinus Bader is noted for its high price and exorbitant cost.

What are the main company backgrounds and founding details of Biore and Augustinus Bader?

Biore was founded in 1980 in Japan and is owned by the Kao Corporation, whereas Augustinus Bader was founded in 2018 in Germany and is independently owned.

How do the review themes and common feedback compare between Biore and Augustinus Bader?

Augustinus Bader does better on hydration and dewy glow, lightweight texture and absorption, and skin texture improvement, while Biore does better on immediate and visible results, deep cleaning and debris removal, and ease of use and application. On the downside, Augustinus Bader sees more complaints about skin irritation and eye discomfort as well as alcohol scent and fragrance issues, whereas Biore draws more criticism for high price and exorbitant cost, breakouts and acne, and pump and packaging issues.

What key ingredients or fragrance profiles are listed for products from Biore and Augustinus Bader?

Every product on this page from both Biore and Augustinus Bader lists no fragrance in its ingredients. Additionally, Augustinus Bader features TFC8 as a key ingredient across its products on this page.

Biore or Augustinus Bader for oily skin?

For oily skin, Augustinus Bader is the better choice because Lovi rates its routine fit as Superior, compared to High for Biore.

Biore or Augustinus Bader for sensitive skin?

Both Biore and Augustinus Bader are great choices, as Lovi rates Biore as Superior and Augustinus Bader as Superior for sensitive skin.

Biore or Augustinus Bader for acne-prone skin?

For acne-prone skin, Augustinus Bader is a better choice because Lovi rates its routine fit as Superior while Biore achieves a High level.

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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