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BYOMA vs Augustinus Bader

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BYOMA and Augustinus Bader are two distinct skincare lines tailored to different routines, with the former launched in Britain in 2022 and the latter in Germany in 2018. The British brand is widely loved for its thoughtful range of moisturizers, toners, cleansers, serums, and more, all formulated with a signature tri-ceramide complex and squalane, while the German creator is loved for its nourishing moisturizers, targeted serums, and soothing eye products, all powered by its sophisticated formulas. Both labels suit dry skin best, though the former also suits oily skin and the latter suits dry sensitive skin. They differ significantly in their ingredient approaches and specific formulations, as the former utilizes barrier-supporting complexes to address acne-prone skin, dark spots, and mature skin, whereas the latter deploys deeply hydrating compositions like The Serum, The Eye Cream, and The Rich Cream to support similar concerns with measured efficacy.

BYOMA is a British skincare brand founded in 2022 and owned by Bansk Group since 2025.

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

Popular BYOMA vs Augustinus Bader products

People Say

BYOMAAugustinus Bader
  • Texture and Absorption Mostly MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “Absorbs instantly — BYOMA Moisturizing Gel-Cream”
    • “sinks in quickly — BYOMA Brightening Serum”
    • “light but nourishing — Augustinus Bader The Cream”
    • “sinks in instantly — Augustinus Bader The Serum”
  • Skin Barrier and Hydration Mostly MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “helped heal my barrier — BYOMA Hydrating Serum”
    • “skin feels so hydrated — BYOMA Hydrating Milky Toner”
    • “Instantly hydrated — Augustinus Bader The Face Oil”
    • “Extremely dry skin saved — Augustinus Bader The Rich Cream”
  • Sensitivity and Gentle Formula Mostly MentionedRarely Noted
    • “doesn't strip skin — BYOMA Creamy Jelly Cleanser”
    • “no irritation at all — BYOMA Sensitive Retinol Oil”
    • “Controls oil — BYOMA Moisturizing Gel-Cream”
    • “calms redness — Augustinus Bader The Cream”
  • Radiance and Results Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “Instant youthful glow — Augustinus Bader The Rich Cream”
    • “depuffs morning eyes — Augustinus Bader The Eye Cream”
    • “crow's feet softened — Augustinus Bader The Eye Cream”
    • “breakouts are nearly non existent — BYOMA Clarifying Serum”
  • Value and Price Often MentionedNot noted
    • “budget-friendly — BYOMA Brightening Serum”
    • “Budget-friendly skincare — BYOMA Brightening Toner”
    • “great value for money — BYOMA Hydrating Serum”
  • Packaging Design Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
    • “Luxurious heavy bottle — Augustinus Bader The Rich Cream”
    • “epitome of luxury — Augustinus Bader The Serum”
    • “Hygienic pump — BYOMA Moisturizing Gel-Cream”
  • Packaging and Dispensing Issues Mostly MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “excessive packaging — Augustinus Bader The Serum”
    • “pump clogs easily — Augustinus Bader The Eye Cream”
    • “Pump stopped working — Augustinus Bader The Rich Cream”
    • “Opening is huge — BYOMA Brightening Toner”
  • Skin Reactions and Breakouts Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “Caused cystic acne — Augustinus Bader The Rich Cream”
    • “bumps on forehead — Augustinus Bader The Cream”
    • “caused small bumps — Augustinus Bader The Eye Cream”
    • “caused cystic acne — BYOMA Hydrating Milky Toner”

BYOMA vs Augustinus Bader routines for dry skin

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BYOMA vs Augustinus Bader routines for oily skin

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BYOMA vs Augustinus Bader routines for combination skin

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Questions and answers

BYOMA or Augustinus Bader: which is better?

Both BYOMA and Augustinus Bader provide excellent options, with BYOMA offering better value and Augustinus Bader leading in radiance and packaging design. For sensitive skin and dry sensitive skin, Lovi rates Augustinus Bader as Superior and BYOMA as High.

What is the difference between BYOMA and Augustinus Bader?

BYOMA, founded in 2022 in the United Kingdom, and Augustinus Bader, founded in 2018 in Germany, differ significantly in price and formulation approach, with BYOMA offering better value while Augustinus Bader leads in radiance and results.

BYOMA or Augustinus Bader for dry skin?

For dry skin, both BYOMA and Augustinus Bader achieve a Lovi fit level of Superior. BYOMA features key ingredients like ceramide and squalane, while Augustinus Bader relies on TFC8.

BYOMA or Augustinus Bader: which moisturizer is better?

When comparing moisturizers, BYOMA and Augustinus Bader both offer options that suit various skin needs, though reviewers note that BYOMA provides better value and price. BYOMA features barrier-strengthening moisturizers with key ingredients like ceramides and squalane, while Augustinus Bader centers its line on the patented TFC8 complex.

Which is more affordable, BYOMA or Augustinus Bader?

BYOMA is more affordable than Augustinus Bader, as reviewers often note extreme prices for Augustinus Bader while BYOMA scores better for value and price.

Which brand performs better for sensitivity and gentle formulas, BYOMA or Augustinus Bader?

BYOMA performs better than Augustinus Bader for sensitivity and gentle formulas. Reviewers note that BYOMA does better for sensitivity and gentle formulas, while 16 of the 17 products on its page list no fragrance.

How do the founding years and corporate ownerships of BYOMA and Augustinus Bader compare?

BYOMA was founded in 2022 in the United Kingdom and is owned by Bansk Group as of 2025, while Augustinus Bader was founded in 2018 in Germany and remains independently owned.

Which brand uses TFC8 as a key ingredient across its products?

Augustinus Bader uses TFC8 as a key ingredient across the products on this page.

BYOMA or Augustinus Bader for oily skin?

Both BYOMA and Augustinus Bader have a Superior routine fit for oily skin. Reviewers note that BYOMA offers better value and price, while Augustinus Bader provides better packaging design.

BYOMA or Augustinus Bader for sensitive skin?

Augustinus Bader is better for sensitive skin, as Lovi rates its routine as Superior compared to BYOMA's High fit level.

BYOMA or Augustinus Bader for acne-prone skin?

Both BYOMA and Augustinus Bader are a Superior fit for acne-prone skin on Lovi. BYOMA features key ingredients like ceramide, tri-ceramide complex, squalane, and glycerin.

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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