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NIVEA vs Augustinus Bader

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NIVEA and Augustinus Bader are both German skincare brands that offer nourishing moisturizers and targeted serums. The historic 1911 brand from Maxingvest GmbH and Co. KGaA is loved for its reliable sunscreens formulated with skin-smoothing glycerin, suiting oily acne-prone and oily skin best with lightweight textures. Conversely, the 2018 brand is celebrated for its soothing eye products and sophisticated formulas that suit dry and dry sensitive skin best with deeply hydrating compositions. While the former relies on daily glycerin use to improve stratum corneum hydration and barrier function, the latter works harmoniously through refined creations to support the complexion with measured, graceful efficacy.

NIVEA is a German skincare brand founded in 1911 and owned by maxingvest GmbH & Co. KGaA since 2004.

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

Popular NIVEA vs Augustinus Bader products

People Say

NIVEAAugustinus Bader
  • Softens and Smooths Skin Mostly MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “Makes my face feel smooth and soft. — NIVEA Soft”
    • “skin feels squeaky clean and soft — NIVEA DERMA SKIN CLEAR”
    • “Softens fine lines — Augustinus Bader The Rich Cream”
    • “skin is smoother — Augustinus Bader The Cream”
  • Deep Hydration and Moisture 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”
    • “Smoothed out dry flaky scales on my cheeks overnight — NIVEA Creme”
  • Lightweight and Fast Absorbing Sometimes NotedMostly Mentioned
    • “light but nourishing — Augustinus Bader The Cream”
    • “sinks in instantly — Augustinus Bader The Serum”
    • “light gel texture — Augustinus Bader The Eye Cream”
    • “It's lightweight on the skin and leaves a bit of subtle sheen. — NIVEA Soft”
  • Affordability and Value Often MentionedNot noted
    • “Works better than expensive luxury creams — NIVEA Creme”
    • “Best affordable vegan moisturizer. — NIVEA Soft”
    • “absolute steal for the price — NIVEA DERMA SKIN CLEAR”
  • Versatile and Multi-Purpose Use Often MentionedRarely Noted
    • “Use it on face, body, hands, and feet — NIVEA Creme”
    • “Applying is easy, you can use on your face, hands, and body. — NIVEA Soft”
    • “Mix with cream — Augustinus Bader The Face Oil”
  • Clears and Reduces Blemishes Often MentionedNot noted
    • “cleared my complexion in 7 days — NIVEA DERMA SKIN CLEAR”
    • “reduces blackheads — NIVEA Derma Skin Clear Anti-Blemish Scrub”
  • Exorbitant Price Not notedMostly Mentioned
  • Causes Breakouts and Acne Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
    • “Clogged my pores and caused bad acne — NIVEA Creme”
    • “I noticed some acne breakouts on my chin after using this crème for a while. — NIVEA Soft”
    • “Caused cystic acne — Augustinus Bader The Rich Cream”
    • “bumps on forehead — Augustinus Bader The Cream”
  • Greasy, Oily, or Heavy Residue Often MentionedRarely Noted
    • “Feels like glue — Augustinus Bader The Rich Cream”
    • “Leaves a shiny grease layer that doesn't go away — NIVEA Creme”
  • Strong or Unpleasant Fragrance Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
    • “Smells like old crayons — Augustinus Bader The Rich Cream”
    • “Smells like vegetable oil — Augustinus Bader The Face Oil”
    • “Scent is too overpowering for sensitive noses — NIVEA Creme”

NIVEA vs Augustinus Bader routines for dry skin

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NIVEA vs Augustinus Bader routines for oily skin

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NIVEA vs Augustinus Bader routines for combination skin

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Questions and answers

NIVEA or Augustinus Bader: which is better?

Augustinus Bader is better for deep hydration and radiance, while NIVEA offers better affordability and blemish clearing. For dry skin, Lovi rates Augustinus Bader as Superior and NIVEA as High.

What is the difference between NIVEA and Augustinus Bader?

Augustinus Bader offers superior deep hydration and lightweight textures with fragrance-free formulas, while NIVEA provides more affordable, multi-purpose products that excel at clearing blemishes.

NIVEA or Augustinus Bader for dry skin?

Augustinus Bader is Superior for dry skin on Lovi, while NIVEA has a High fit for the products on this page. Augustinus Bader provides deep hydration and radiance, whereas NIVEA offers greater affordability and versatile multi-use options.

NIVEA or Augustinus Bader: which moisturizer is better?

Augustinus Bader is Lovi fit superior for dry skin compared to NIVEA which has a high fit. The products on this page for Augustinus Bader provide deep hydration and radiance, though reviewers note an exorbitant price.

Which is more affordable, NIVEA or Augustinus Bader?

NIVEA is more affordable, offering products known for affordability and value compared to Augustinus Bader.

How do NIVEA and Augustinus Bader compare in terms of fragrance across their product lines?

Augustinus Bader has no fragrance listed across the products on this page, whereas NIVEA includes fragrance in 6 of its 9 products.

Which brand has a wider variety of sunscreens listed, NIVEA or Augustinus Bader?

NIVEA has a wider variety of sunscreens listed on the products on this page, offering multiple options such as MEN and Protect & Moisture Sun Lotion SPF50+.

What are the key ingredients associated with NIVEA products versus Augustinus Bader products?

NIVEA products feature Glycerin as a key ingredient, whereas Augustinus Bader products rely on TFC8.

NIVEA or Augustinus Bader for oily skin?

Augustinus Bader has a Superior Lovi fit for oily skin, whereas NIVEA has a High Lovi fit. Reviewers note that Augustinus Bader offers deep hydration and lightweight moisturizers, while NIVEA provides good affordability and value.

NIVEA or Augustinus Bader for sensitive skin?

Augustinus Bader has a Superior Lovi fit for sensitive skin, offering deep hydration with fragrance-free products on this page. NIVEA also works well with a High Lovi fit for sensitive skin, though some of its products may include added fragrance.

NIVEA or Augustinus Bader for acne-prone skin?

For acne-prone skin, both brands work well since Lovi rates NIVEA High and Augustinus Bader Superior for this skin type.

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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