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Augustinus Bader vs Grown Alchemist

Rated by Lovi · Unbiased, science-based skincare AI trained on real user outcomes · How the Fit score works

Augustinus Bader and Grown Alchemist are two distinct skincare lines known for their specialized preparations. Augustinus Bader is loved for its moisturizers, serums, and eye products, which suit dry skin and mature skin best. Grown Alchemist is loved for its cleansers and serums, suiting sensitive, dry, and combination skin best. While both brands feature standout products for various concerns, they differ in their key ingredients and primary skin types.

Augustinus Bader is a German skincare brand founded in 2018.

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This page compares some of the most popular Augustinus Bader and Grown Alchemist products; for every product of both brands, with a fit score for your own skin, use the Lovi app.

Popular Augustinus Bader vs Grown Alchemist products

People Say

Augustinus BaderGrown Alchemist
  • Absorption Mostly MentionedNot noted
    • “light but nourishing — Augustinus Bader The Cream”
    • “sinks in instantly — Augustinus Bader The Serum”
    • “light gel texture — Augustinus Bader The Eye Cream”
  • Radiance and Glow Mostly MentionedNot noted
    • “Instant youthful glow — Augustinus Bader The Rich Cream”
    • “Instantly hydrated — Augustinus Bader The Face Oil”
    • “skin is smoother — Augustinus Bader The Cream”
  • Deep Hydration Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “Extremely dry skin saved — Augustinus Bader The Rich Cream”
    • “instantly refreshing — Augustinus Bader The Eye Cream”
    • “Skin version of chugging water — Grown Alchemist Instant Smoothing Serum”
  • Non-stripping Formula Not notedMostly Mentioned
    • “Doesn't dry out my skin — Grown Alchemist Gentle Gel Facial Cleanser”
    • “doesn't strip at all — Grown Alchemist Hydra-Restore Cream Cleanser”
  • Gentle on Skin Not notedMostly Mentioned
    • “Perfect for sensitive skin — Grown Alchemist Gentle Gel Facial Cleanser”
    • “calms my skin down — Grown Alchemist Hydra-Restore Cream Cleanser”
  • Pleasant Scent Not notedMostly Mentioned
    • “Smells amazing — Grown Alchemist Gentle Gel Facial Cleanser”
    • “smell is divine — Grown Alchemist Hydra-Restore Cream Cleanser”
  • High Price Mostly MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “expensive for what it is — Grown Alchemist Hydra-Restore Cream Cleanser”
    • “A bit pricey — Grown Alchemist Instant Smoothing Serum”
  • Packaging Issues Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “excessive packaging — Augustinus Bader The Serum”
    • “pump clogs easily — Augustinus Bader The Eye Cream”
    • “tube cracks easily — Grown Alchemist Hydra-Restore Cream Cleanser”
    • “Metal tube gets annoying — Grown Alchemist Gentle Gel Facial Cleanser”
  • Lack of Results Often MentionedRarely Noted
    • “Nothing to brag about — Grown Alchemist Instant Smoothing Serum”
    • “didn't see dramatic results — Augustinus Bader The Cream”
  • Not for Makeup Not notedOften Mentioned
    • “Isn't going to be your makeup remover — Grown Alchemist Gentle Gel Facial Cleanser”

Questions and answers

Augustinus Bader or Grown Alchemist: which is better?

Augustinus Bader is better for radiance and glow with products on this page like The Rich Cream, which has a Superior fit for dry skin, though reviewers note its extreme price. Grown Alchemist is better for gentle, non-stripping formulas, but reviewers mention performance and packaging issues.

What is the difference between Augustinus Bader and Grown Alchemist?

Augustinus Bader focuses on anti-aging and radiance with products like The Rich Cream, which has a Superior fit for dry skin, while Grown Alchemist specializes in gentle cleansers like the Hydra-Restore Cream Cleanser, offering a High fit for dry sensitive skin.

Which is more affordable, Augustinus Bader or Grown Alchemist?

Grown Alchemist is more affordable, whereas reviewers mostly mention Augustinus Bader for its extreme price.

Which causes fewer breakouts, Augustinus Bader or Grown Alchemist?

Augustinus Bader may cause breakouts, as reviewers sometimes note this issue, while Grown Alchemist has no breakout complaints mentioned on this page.

Which brand is better suited for mature skin, Augustinus Bader or Grown Alchemist?

Augustinus Bader is better suited for mature skin, as products like The Rich Cream achieve a Superior Lovi fit level for this skin type. Grown Alchemist products on this page only reach an Average fit level for mature skin.

Do both Augustinus Bader and Grown Alchemist products contain fragrance?

Every product on this page from both Augustinus Bader and Grown Alchemist lists no fragrance in its ingredients.

Which brand offers a dedicated eye cream on this page?

Augustinus Bader offers a dedicated eye cream on this page, while Grown Alchemist does not list one.

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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