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Kiehl's vs Augustinus Bader

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Kiehl's and Augustinus Bader are distinguished skincare brands that offer thoughtful moisturizers, targeted serums, soothing eye products, and more. Kiehl's incorporates nourishing glycerin and squalane to suit skin with dark spots and combination skin best, while the German brand uses sophisticated formulas to suit dry skin and dry sensitive skin best. The American line relies on standout options like the Calendula Herbal-Extract Toner for acne-prone skin, the Calendula Deep Cleansing Foaming Face Wash for dark spots, and the Ultra Facial Toner for mature skin. Conversely, the newer maker features The Serum for acne-prone skin, The Eye Cream for dark spots, and The Rich Cream for mature skin. Ultimately, they differ through their distinct heritage, proprietary ingredients, and specific hydration profiles.

Kiehl's is an American skincare brand founded in 1851 and owned by L'Oréal S.A. since 2000.

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

Popular Kiehl's vs Augustinus Bader products

People Say

Kiehl'sAugustinus Bader
  • Lightweight 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”
    • “feels like nothing — Kiehl's Better Screen UV Serum”
  • Deep hydration Often MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “Instantly hydrated — Augustinus Bader The Face Oil”
    • “Extremely dry skin saved — Augustinus Bader The Rich Cream”
    • “healthy glow — Augustinus Bader The Serum”
    • “Keeps skin moisturized for 24+ hours — Kiehl's Ultra Facial Cream”
  • Skin barrier and texture improvement Often MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “Softens fine lines — Augustinus Bader The Rich Cream”
    • “skin is smoother — Augustinus Bader The Cream”
    • “skin felt noticeably firmer — Augustinus Bader The Serum”
    • “leaves skin feeling silky — Kiehl's Powerful-Strength Line-Reducing Concentrate”
  • Brightening and dark spots Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
    • “Acne marks are gone — Kiehl's Clearly Corrective™ Dark Spot Solution”
    • “Skin looks radiant — Kiehl's Clearly Corrective™ Dark Spot Solution”
    • “Instant youthful glow — Augustinus Bader The Rich Cream”
  • Makeup compatibility Sometimes NotedRarely Noted
    • “concealer glides on smoothly — Kiehl's Creamy Eye Treatment with Avocado”
    • “no pilling — Kiehl's Ultra Facial Cream”
    • “no pilling — Kiehl's Better Screen UV Serum”
    • “concealer blends perfectly — Augustinus Bader The Eye Cream”
  • Gentle for sensitive skin Often MentionedNot noted
    • “experienced zero irritation — Kiehl's Retinol Skin-Renewing Daily Micro-Dose Serum”
    • “fragrance-free — Kiehl's Ultra Facial Cream”
    • “perfect for retinol newbies — Kiehl's Retinol Skin-Renewing Daily Micro-Dose Serum”
  • High price point Mostly MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “pricy daily staple — Kiehl's Ultra Facial Cream”
    • “Very expensive product — Kiehl's Clearly Corrective™ Dark Spot Solution”
    • “overpriced for what it does — Kiehl's Super Multi-Corrective Cream”
  • Ineffective or slow results Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “Did absolutely nothing — Kiehl's Clearly Corrective™ Dark Spot Solution”
    • “Takes months to see — Kiehl's Clearly Corrective™ Dark Spot Solution”
    • “results were subtle — Kiehl's Retinol Skin-Renewing Daily Micro-Dose Serum”
    • “didn't see dramatic results — Augustinus Bader The Cream”
  • Packaging and dispensing issues Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “dipping fingers is unsanitary — Kiehl's Ultra Facial Cream”
    • “hard to spread — Kiehl's Creamy Eye Treatment with Avocado”
    • “Dropper doesn't reach bottom — Kiehl's Clearly Corrective™ Dark Spot Solution”
    • “excessive packaging — Augustinus Bader The Serum”
  • Breakouts and acne Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
    • “caused cystic acne — Kiehl's Midnight Recovery Concentrate”
    • “cystic acne for some — Kiehl's Ultra Facial Cream”
    • “Caused cystic acne — Augustinus Bader The Rich Cream”
    • “bumps on forehead — Augustinus Bader The Cream”

Kiehl's vs Augustinus Bader routines for dry skin

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Kiehl's vs Augustinus Bader routines for oily skin

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Kiehl's vs Augustinus Bader routines for combination skin

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Questions and answers

Kiehl's or Augustinus Bader: which is better?

Augustinus Bader provides superior results for hydration and texture, while Kiehl's is better suited for makeup compatibility and gentleness on sensitive skin. Lovi rates Augustinus Bader as Superior across all skin types, whereas Kiehl's ranges from Average to High depending on the skin type and products on this page.

What is the difference between Kiehl's and Augustinus Bader?

Kiehl's offers a wide range of targeted serums and cleansers backed by ingredients like vitamin C and retinol, whereas Augustinus Bader focuses on luxury moisturizers and oils powered by its signature TFC8. Reviewers find that Augustinus Bader delivers superior deep hydration and texture improvement, while Kiehl's stands out for better makeup compatibility and options that are gentle for sensitive skin.

Kiehl's or Augustinus Bader for dry skin?

For dry skin, Augustinus Bader offers a superior routine fit compared to Kiehl's. Lovi rates Augustinus Bader as Superior for dry skin, while Kiehl's products on this page achieve a High fit level for dry skin.

Kiehl's or Augustinus Bader: which moisturizer is better?

Augustinus Bader provides superior moisturizers for dry, dry sensitive, and mature skin, while Kiehl's products on this page offer good lightweight hydration and fit the skin well.

Which is more affordable, Kiehl's or Augustinus Bader?

Kiehl's is more affordable, as reviewers often note a high price point for the brand while Augustinus Bader's extreme price is mostly mentioned.

How do the country of origin and parent company differ between Kiehl's and Augustinus Bader?

Kiehl's was founded in the United States in 1851 and has been owned by L'Oréal S.A. since 2000, whereas Augustinus Bader was founded in Germany in 2018 and is independently owned.

Which brand has more products containing fragrance, Kiehl's or Augustinus Bader?

Kiehl's has more products containing fragrance, with two products on this page listing fragrance in their ingredients, while Augustinus Bader lists no fragrance in every product on this page.

What are the signature key ingredients used across Kiehl's products compared to Augustinus Bader?

Kiehl's relies on a variety of key ingredients across its products on this page such as glycerin, vitamin C, squalane, shea butter, and vitamin E, whereas Augustinus Bader centers its formulations around TFC8.

Kiehl's or Augustinus Bader for oily skin?

Both brands offer solid options for oily skin, but Augustinus Bader edges ahead with superior routine fit levels on this page. Reviewers note that Augustinus Bader delivers lighter textures and deeper hydration, while Kiehl's products on this page often come with a higher price point and occasional breakout risks.

Kiehl's or Augustinus Bader for sensitive skin?

Augustinus Bader is rated Superior for sensitive skin, while Kiehl's is rated High. Reviewers note that Kiehl's is often gentler for sensitive skin, whereas Augustinus Bader offers better deep hydration and texture improvement.

Kiehl's or Augustinus Bader for acne-prone skin?

For acne-prone skin, Augustinus Bader is the better choice because Lovi rates its routine as Superior, compared to an Average fit for Kiehl's. Reviewers also note that the products on this page help improve skin texture and provide deep hydration.

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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