🇮🇪Ireland

Avène vs Augustinus Bader

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

Avène and Augustinus Bader are two distinct skincare lines established to address varied dermatological needs through specialized formulations. The French brand, founded in 1990 and owned by Fondation Pierre Fabre, is loved for its gentle moisturizers, protective sunscreens, targeted serums, and soothing cleansers, all formulated with glycerin, making it best suited for oily, acne-prone, and combination skin. Conversely, the German brand, founded in 2018, is known for its moisturizers, serums, and eye products built around proprietary preparations that suit dry and mature skin best. Ultimately, the two differ in their foundational ingredients, heritage, and targeted skin types.

Avène is a French skincare brand founded in 1990 and owned by Fondation Pierre Fabre.

pierre-fabre.comavene.co.ukaveneusa.com

Augustinus Bader is a German skincare brand founded in 2018.

augustinusbader.combeautymatter.compitchbook.com

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

Popular Avène vs Augustinus Bader products

People Say

AvèneAugustinus Bader
  • Texture and Absorption 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”
    • “absorbs very quickly — Avène Vitamin Activ Cg Radiance Concentrated Serum”
  • 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”
    • “Saves my skin in winter — Avène Cold Cream”
  • Skin Clarity and Smoothing 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”
    • “Keeps me matte for hours — Avène Cleanance Cleansing Gel”
  • Soothing and Calming Mostly MentionedRarely Noted
    • “Calmed my angry red skin overnight — Avène Cicalfate+ Restorative Protective Cream”
    • “Nothing has ever worked to soothe or heal my skin like these before. — Avène Tolerance Control Soothing Skin Recovery Balm”
    • “Perfect cleanser for sensitive skin. — Avène Milk Cleanser”
    • “calms redness — Augustinus Bader The Cream”
  • Price and Value Rarely NotedMostly Mentioned
    • “Its a bit pricey but so worth it!! — Avène Tolerance Control Soothing Skin Recovery Balm”
    • “a bit pricey — Avène Cleanance”
    • “Tiny tube for the money — Avène Cold Cream”
  • Packaging Issues Rarely NotedOften Mentioned
    • “Tube cracked on the side — Avène Cicalfate+ Restorative Protective Cream”
    • “Cap leaks in bag — Avène Cleanance Cleansing Gel”
    • “Good product bad packaging. — Avène RetrinAL EYES”
    • “excessive packaging — Augustinus Bader The Serum”
  • Lack of Results Rarely NotedOften Mentioned
    • “no difference — Avène Antirougeurs Fort Relief Concentrate”
    • “no difference after month — Avène Vitamin Activ Cg Radiance Concentrated Serum”
    • “didn't work for me — Avène Hyaluron Activ B3 Concentrated Plumping Serum”
    • “didn't see dramatic results — Augustinus Bader The Cream”

Avène vs Augustinus Bader routines for dry skin

See multi-brand routine · 98% fit

Avène vs Augustinus Bader routines for oily skin

See multi-brand routine · 96% fit

Avène vs Augustinus Bader routines for combination skin

See multi-brand routine · 95% fit

Questions and answers

Avène or Augustinus Bader: which is better?

Augustinus Bader is better than Avène overall on this page, achieving a Superior Lovi routine fit for most skin types including dry, mature, and sensitive skin. Reviewers note that Augustinus Bader does better in texture, hydration, and skin clarity, though it comes at an extreme price.

What is the difference between Avène and Augustinus Bader?

Augustinus Bader is independently owned and fits dry, mature, and dry sensitive skin best with fragrance-free formulas, while Avène is owned by Fondation Pierre Fabre and focuses routines on oily, combination, and acne-prone skin types.

Avène or Augustinus Bader for dry skin?

For dry skin, Augustinus Bader is the better choice because Lovi rates its routine fit as Superior compared to Avène's High. Reviewers also note that the products on this page from Augustinus Bader provide better hydration and moisture.

Avène or Augustinus Bader: which moisturizer is better?

Augustinus Bader provides the products on this page that are a Superior fit for dry skin moisturization, whereas Avène is an Average to High fit depending on the specific product. Augustinus Bader also does better for overall hydration and moisture, while Avène is better for soothing and calming.

Which is more affordable, Avène or Augustinus Bader?

Avène is more affordable, as reviewers often note Augustinus Bader for its extreme price. Review themes also show Avène does better on price and value.

Which brand has more fragrance-free products, Avène or Augustinus Bader?

Augustinus Bader has more fragrance-free products, as every product on this page lists no fragrance in its ingredients, whereas 7 of 15 Avène products on this page list no fragrance.

How do the founding countries and ownership of Avène and Augustinus Bader differ?

Avène was founded in 1990 in France and is owned by Fondation Pierre Fabre, whereas Augustinus Bader was founded in 2018 in Germany and is independently owned.

Which brand performs better for soothing and calming irritated skin?

Avène performs better for soothing and calming irritated skin, whereas Augustinus Bader excels in hydration, texture, and price-to-value comparisons based on the products on this page.

Avène or Augustinus Bader for oily skin?

For oily skin, Lovi rates Avène High and Augustinus Bader Superior. Reviewers note that the products on this page for Avène offer effective oil control.

Avène or Augustinus Bader for sensitive skin?

For sensitive skin, Avène is a great choice because the products on this page help soothe irritation. Lovi rates Avène's routine fit for sensitive skin as High, while Augustinus Bader is also High.

Avène or Augustinus Bader for acne-prone skin?

For acne-prone skin, Avène is a great choice as Lovi rates its routine as High, while Augustinus Bader is also High. Avène helps soothe irritation and control oil, and the products on this page feature key ingredients like thermal water and glycerin.

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

How does it fit your skin?

Scan your face, then any product: Lovi shows how well it fits you and what fits even better.

QR code: get the Lovi app
Download on theApp Store Get it onGoogle Play