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SK-II vs Augustinus Bader

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SK-II and Augustinus Bader are luxury skincare lines known for nourishing moisturizers and targeted serums, with the former anchored by pitera and the latter powered by sophisticated formulas. The Japanese brand suits dry skin and acne-prone skin best, utilizing ingredients that improve pore area, roughness, and redness, while the German brand suits dry skin and dry sensitive skin best with deeply hydrating compositions. Ultimately, both offer distinct solutions like essences and rich creams, differing through their specific ingredient profiles and regional origins.

SK-II is a Japanese skincare brand founded in 1980 and owned by The Procter & Gamble Company since 1991.

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

Popular SK-II vs Augustinus Bader products

People Say

SK-IIAugustinus Bader
  • Improves skin texture Mostly MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “skin feels soft as butter — SK-II Facial Treatment Essence”
    • “pores became miraculously invisible — SK-II Facial Treatment Mask”
    • “Smoother skin — SK-II Facial Treatment Clear Lotion”
    • “Softens fine lines — Augustinus Bader The Rich Cream”
  • Radiance and glow Mostly MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “gives a glass skin look — SK-II Facial Treatment Essence”
    • “leaves me with a red carpet glow — SK-II Facial Treatment Mask”
    • “Instant youthful glow — Augustinus Bader The Rich Cream”
    • “Instantly hydrated — Augustinus Bader The Face Oil”
  • Balances and hydrates Mostly MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “flooded my skin with moisture — SK-II Facial Treatment Mask”
    • “skin feels deeply hydrated, plump, and smoother — SK-II Skinpower Advanced Cream”
    • “Leaves skin soft, feels moisturized, does not dry out skin. — SK-II Facial Treatment Cleansing Oil”
    • “Extremely dry skin saved — Augustinus Bader The Rich Cream”
  • Lightweight and fast absorption 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”
    • “drinks right into the skin — SK-II Facial Treatment Essence”
  • Convenient packaging Rarely NotedSometimes Noted
    • “Luxurious heavy bottle — Augustinus Bader The Rich Cream”
    • “epitome of luxury — Augustinus Bader The Serum”
    • “Pump dispenser is convenient. — SK-II Genoptics Ultraura Essence”
  • High price Mostly MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “way too expensive — SK-II Facial Treatment Essence”
    • “not sure justified by price — Augustinus Bader The Cream”
  • Lack of results Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “did absolutely nothing — SK-II Facial Treatment Essence”
    • “No visible difference — SK-II Facial Treatment Clear Lotion”
    • “didn't see dramatic results — Augustinus Bader The Cream”
    • “minimal results for me — Augustinus Bader The Serum”
  • Breakouts and skin reactions Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “caused tiny red bumps — SK-II Facial Treatment Essence”
    • “dried to a tacky finish — SK-II Facial Treatment Mask”
    • “Caused cystic acne — Augustinus Bader The Rich Cream”
    • “Feels like glue — Augustinus Bader The Rich Cream”
  • Unpleasant scent Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “Smells like old crayons — Augustinus Bader The Rich Cream”
    • “Smells like vegetable oil — Augustinus Bader The Face Oil”
    • “smells like dirty feet — SK-II Facial Treatment Essence”

SK-II vs Augustinus Bader routines for dry skin

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SK-II vs Augustinus Bader routines for oily skin

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SK-II vs Augustinus Bader routines for combination skin

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Questions and answers

SK-II or Augustinus Bader: which is better?

Augustinus Bader is generally better across most skin types on this page, offering superior routines for oily, combination, sensitive, mature, dark spot, and dry sensitive skin. Both brands tie for a superior routine fit on dry and acne-prone skin.

What is the difference between SK-II and Augustinus Bader?

SK-II is founded in Japan and centers its products on Pitera, while Augustinus Bader is founded in Germany and features TFC8. Reviewers note that SK-II does better at improving skin texture and balancing and hydrating, whereas Augustinus Bader offers more lightweight and fast absorption, more convenient packaging, and an absence of unpleasant scent.

SK-II or Augustinus Bader for dry skin?

Both SK-II and Augustinus Bader are great options for dry skin, matching with a Superior routine fit. Shoppers looking to target dry skin can use products like SK-II Facial Treatment Essence, which has a High Lovi fit level for dry skin, or Augustinus Bader The Rich Cream, which has a Superior Lovi fit level.

SK-II or Augustinus Bader: which moisturizer is better?

Augustinus Bader and SK-II both offer moisturizers with great benefits, but Augustinus Bader is often noted by reviewers for providing luxurious moisturizers and deep hydration. Augustinus Bader fits dry skin at a Superior level with The Rich Cream, while SK-II features skin-balancing moisturizers like Skinpower Advanced Cream with a High fit for dry skin.

Which is more affordable, SK-II or Augustinus Bader?

Augustinus Bader products are known for extreme prices, while the page does not provide comparative pricing details to determine which brand is more affordable overall.

Which brand is better for improving skin texture, SK-II or Augustinus Bader?

SK-II does better than Augustinus Bader for improving skin texture based on review themes. Both brands feature products with no fragrance listed in their ingredients.

How do the key ingredients Pitera and TFC8 differ between SK-II and Augustinus Bader?

SK-II relies on Pitera as its key ingredient across the products on this page, whereas Augustinus Bader features TFC8. Every product from both brands lists no fragrance in its ingredients.

Which brand offers better packaging convenience, SK-II or Augustinus Bader?

Augustinus Bader does better than SK-II for convenient packaging. Reviewers on this page often mention packaging issues for SK-II while Augustinus Bader is noted for having more convenient packaging.

SK-II or Augustinus Bader for oily skin?

Augustinus Bader fits oily skin better, reaching a Superior Lovi fit level compared to the High fit level of SK-II. Reviewers also note that Augustinus Bader offers lighter weight moisturizers.

SK-II or Augustinus Bader for sensitive skin?

Augustinus Bader is a better choice for sensitive skin because Lovi rates its routine fit as Superior, compared to High for SK-II. Reviewers also note that Augustinus Bader provides lightweight moisturizers and radiance and glow.

SK-II or Augustinus Bader for acne-prone skin?

Both brands achieve a Superior Lovi fit for acne-prone skin. Reviewers note that SK-II does better at improving skin texture and balancing skin.

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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