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Shiseido vs Augustinus Bader

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Shiseido and Augustinus Bader are distinguished skincare brands rooted in different heritage and philosophy. The Japanese house, founded in 1872, is beloved for its thoughtful array of moisturizers, cleansers, sunscreens, serums, and more formulated with glycerin, suiting sensitive and mature skin best with gentle daily care like the Treatment Softener, Benefiance Wrinkle Smoothing Day Cream, and Essential Energy Hydrating Cream. Conversely, the German brand founded in 2018 is loved for nourishing moisturizers, targeted serums, and soothing eye products powered by sophisticated formulas, suiting dry and dry sensitive skin best with options like The Serum, The Eye Cream, and The Rich Cream. While both deliver measured, graceful efficacy, they differ in their foundational approaches, as clinical study findings show that Shiseido relies on glycerin to significantly improve stratum corneum hydration.

Shiseido is a Japanese skincare brand founded in 1872 and owned by Shiseido Company, Limited.

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

Popular Shiseido vs Augustinus Bader products

People Say

ShiseidoAugustinus Bader
  • Luxurious and lightweight textures Mostly MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “Lightweight, silky, non-sticky, sinks in instantly. — Shiseido Ultimune Power Infusing Concentrate”
    • “silky smooth, rich but non-greasy, absorbs quickly, melts into skin — Shiseido VITAL PERFECTION”
    • “light but nourishing — Augustinus Bader The Cream”
    • “sinks in instantly — Augustinus Bader The Serum”
  • Deep hydration and moisture Mostly MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “Immediate sensation of comfort — Shiseido Benefiance Wrinkle Smoothing Eye Cream”
    • “skin feels plump, soft and nourished, eliminates dryness, bouncy feel — Shiseido VITAL PERFECTION”
    • “Instantly hydrated — Augustinus Bader The Face Oil”
    • “Extremely dry skin saved — Augustinus Bader The Rich Cream”
  • Radiance and brightening Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “Skin looks brighter, more radiant, and "glowy." — Shiseido Ultimune Power Infusing Concentrate”
    • “faded pimple marks — Shiseido White Lucent Brightening Gel Cream”
    • “Eyes look more awake — Shiseido Benefiance Wrinkle Smoothing Eye Cream”
    • “Instant youthful glow — Augustinus Bader The Rich Cream”
  • Anti-aging and skin smoothing Often MentionedRarely Noted
    • “Smoothed out crow's feet — Shiseido Benefiance Wrinkle Smoothing Eye Cream”
    • “tighter jawline, lifted appearance, improved elasticity, less sagging — Shiseido VITAL PERFECTION”
    • “Velvety smooth — Shiseido FUTURE SOLUTION LX”
    • “crow's feet softened — Augustinus Bader The Eye Cream”
  • Absorption and application versatility Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “Sinks in immediately — Augustinus Bader The Rich Cream”
    • “works well for oily skin — Augustinus Bader The Cream”
    • “calms redness — Augustinus Bader The Cream”
    • “sinks in quickly — Shiseido Eudermine Revitalizing Essence”
  • Refillable and luxurious packaging Rarely NotedSometimes Noted
    • “Luxurious heavy bottle — Augustinus Bader The Rich Cream”
    • “epitome of luxury — Augustinus Bader The Serum”
    • “beautiful glass bottle — Shiseido Eudermine Revitalizing Essence”
  • High price and cost concerns Mostly MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “Very expensive for the size — Shiseido Benefiance Wrinkle Smoothing Eye Cream”
    • “Expensive, pricey, high cost for the amount. — Shiseido Ultimune Power Infusing Concentrate”
    • “expensive, investment piece, pricey for the amount, luxury cost — Shiseido VITAL PERFECTION”
  • Strong fragrance and scent issues Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “Smells like old crayons — Augustinus Bader The Rich Cream”
    • “Smells like vegetable oil — Augustinus Bader The Face Oil”
    • “old lady smell — Shiseido Eudermine Revitalizing Essence”
  • Packaging issues and design Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “heavy to travel — Shiseido Eudermine Revitalizing Essence”
    • “Heavy bottle but plastic pump, cannot see remaining product, straw too short to get last drops. — Shiseido Ultimune Power Infusing Concentrate”
    • “heavy jar, waste of plastic, faulty pump (on dispenser versions) — Shiseido VITAL PERFECTION”
    • “excessive packaging — Augustinus Bader The Serum”
  • Skin irritation and breakouts Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “Caused some irritation — Shiseido Bio-Performance Advanced Super Revitalizing Cream”
    • “Caused burning and redness — Shiseido Benefiance Wrinkle Smoothing Eye Cream”
    • “Caused breakouts, redness, or exacerbated oiliness for some. — Shiseido Ultimune Power Infusing Concentrate”
    • “Caused cystic acne — Augustinus Bader The Rich Cream”

Shiseido vs Augustinus Bader routines for dry skin

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Shiseido vs Augustinus Bader routines for oily skin

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Shiseido vs Augustinus Bader routines for combination skin

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Questions and answers

Shiseido or Augustinus Bader: which is better?

Both brands offer strong options, but Augustinus Bader achieves a Superior Lovi routine fit for dry and mature skin, whereas Shiseido products on this page frequently include fragrance and may carry a risk of skin irritation. Topical hyaluronic acid, a key ingredient in Shiseido products, helps improve skin quality and signs of aging.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

What is the difference between Shiseido and Augustinus Bader?

Shiseido is a Japanese brand founded in 1872 that offers products containing fragrance, whereas Augustinus Bader is an independent German brand founded in 2018 where every product on this page lists no fragrance. For dry skin, the routine fit is Average for Shiseido and Superior for Augustinus Bader.

Shiseido or Augustinus Bader for dry skin?

Augustinus Bader is a Superior fit for dry skin, whereas the products on this page for Shiseido offer an Average routine fit for dry skin. Topical hyaluronic acid, a key ingredient across Shiseido products, helps improve skin hydration and signs of aging.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

Shiseido or Augustinus Bader: which moisturizer is better?

Augustinus Bader provides superior moisturizers for dry skin, while the products on this page for Shiseido offer varied hydration levels. Topical hyaluronic acid helps improve skin quality and signs of skin aging.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

Which is more affordable, Shiseido or Augustinus Bader?

Augustinus Bader and Shiseido both feature extreme or high price points among the products on this page, but neither brand stands out as more affordable than the other.

Which brand has more products containing fragrance, Shiseido or Augustinus Bader?

Shiseido has more products containing fragrance, with fifteen products listing fragrance compared to zero for Augustinus Bader.

How do the founding years and countries of origin compare between Shiseido and Augustinus Bader?

Shiseido was founded in 1872 in Japan, whereas Augustinus Bader was established much later in 2018 in Germany.

What are the key ingredients featured across products for Shiseido versus Augustinus Bader?

Shiseido features glycerin and hyaluronic acid across the products on this page, whereas Augustinus Bader relies on TFC8. Topical hyaluronic acid helps improve skin quality and signs of skin aging.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

Shiseido or Augustinus Bader for oily skin?

Augustinus Bader is a better fit, offering a Superior Lovi fit level for oily skin, whereas the products on this page by Shiseido reach a High fit.

Shiseido or Augustinus Bader for sensitive skin?

For sensitive skin, both brands work well since Lovi rates Shiseido High and Augustinus Bader Superior. Shiseido's products on this page often feature fragrance, whereas every product from Augustinus Bader lists no fragrance in its ingredients.

Shiseido or Augustinus Bader for acne-prone skin?

Both Shiseido and Augustinus Bader fit acne-prone skin well, with Lovi rating Shiseido's routine as High and Augustinus Bader's as Superior. The products on this page for Augustinus Bader contain no added fragrance, while many Shiseido products include fragrance which may sometimes cause skin irritation.

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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