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Dermalogica vs Augustinus Bader

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Dermalogica and Augustinus Bader are distinguished skincare lines that offer targeted solutions for varying complexions. Dermalogica provides gentle cleansers, nourishing moisturizers, targeted serums, and purifying masks featuring hyaluronic acid, glycerin, and salicylic acid, making it best suited for oily and combination skin. Conversely, Augustinus Bader focuses on moisturizers, serums, and eye products built around proprietary preparations that suit dry and mature skin best. Both brands differ in their formulation approaches and primary skin type compatibilities.

Dermalogica is an American skincare brand founded in 1986 and owned by Unilever since 2015.

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

Popular Dermalogica vs Augustinus Bader products

People Say

DermalogicaAugustinus Bader
  • Hydration and Moisture Mostly MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “light but nourishing — Augustinus Bader The Cream”
    • “sinks in instantly — Augustinus Bader The Serum”
    • “Instantly hydrated — Augustinus Bader The Face Oil”
    • “Saved my dry skin — Dermalogica Super Rich Repair”
  • Skin Texture 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”
    • “skin feels smooth as silk — Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant”
  • Soothing and Calming Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “helps calm and nourish my skin — Dermalogica Stabilizing Repair Cream”
    • “The redness is better — Dermalogica Stabilizing Repair Cream”
    • “mini reset — Dermalogica Multivitamin Power Recovery Masque”
    • “calms redness — Augustinus Bader The Cream”
  • Brightening and Radiance Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
    • “immediately brighter looking — Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant”
    • “skin looks amazing — Dermalogica Multivitamin Power Recovery Masque”
    • “Instant youthful glow — Augustinus Bader The Rich Cream”
  • Exfoliation and Cleansing Often MentionedNot noted
    • “gentle enough for daily use — Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant”
    • “Removes stubborn mascara — Dermalogica Precleanse”
    • “doesn't strip skin — Dermalogica Special Cleansing Gel”
  • Makeup Compatibility and Sun Protection Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
    • “SPF 50 works — Dermalogica Dynamic Skin Recovery SPF 50”
    • “doesn't clog pores — Dermalogica Active Moist”
    • “concealer blends perfectly — Augustinus Bader The Eye Cream”
    • “Mix with cream — Augustinus Bader The Face Oil”
  • High Price Point Mostly MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “hefty price tag — Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant”
    • “Expensive for cleanser — Dermalogica Precleanse”
    • “Very expensive — Dermalogica Super Rich Repair”
  • Breakouts and Skin Reactions Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “caused severe peeling — Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant”
    • “Cystic acne flare-ups — Dermalogica Precleanse”
    • “Caused cystic acne — Augustinus Bader The Rich Cream”
    • “bumps on forehead — Augustinus Bader The Cream”
  • Limited Effectiveness or Issues Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “Stings eyes — Dermalogica Precleanse”
    • “powder drops too quickly — Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant”
    • “Didn't clear most blackheads — Dermalogica Blackhead Clearing Fizz Mask”
    • “didn't see dramatic results — Augustinus Bader The Cream”
  • Packaging and Pump Issues Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “Leaky pump — Dermalogica Precleanse”
    • “pump dispenses too much — Dermalogica Special Cleansing Gel”
    • “spout is too big — Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant”
    • “excessive packaging — Augustinus Bader The Serum”
  • Scent and Smell Dislikes Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “Smells like old crayons — Augustinus Bader The Rich Cream”
    • “Smells like vegetable oil — Augustinus Bader The Face Oil”
    • “smells like puke — Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant”

Dermalogica vs Augustinus Bader routines for dry skin

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Dermalogica vs Augustinus Bader routines for oily skin

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Dermalogica vs Augustinus Bader routines for combination skin

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Questions and answers

Dermalogica or Augustinus Bader: which is better?

Augustinus Bader is better suited for dry, mature, and sensitive skin types, while Dermalogica offers stronger options for oil control, exfoliation, and soothing care.

What is the difference between Dermalogica and Augustinus Bader?

Dermalogica is an American brand founded in 1986 and owned by Unilever, whereas Augustinus Bader is a younger, independent German brand founded in 2018. For dry, combination, sensitive, and mature skin, Augustinus Bader achieves a Superior routine fit, while Dermalogica reaches a High fit for those same skin types.

Dermalogica or Augustinus Bader for dry skin?

Augustinus Bader has a Superior routine fit for dry skin, whereas Dermalogica has a High routine fit. Augustinus Bader does better for hydration and moisture, while Dermalogica stands out for soothing and calming.

Dermalogica or Augustinus Bader: which moisturizer is better?

Augustinus Bader is better for moisturizers on this page because the brand wins in hydration and moisture, and its products achieve a Superior fit for dry skin while Dermalogica reaches High. Hyaluronic acid helps provide moisture in Dermalogica formulas.

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Which is more affordable, Dermalogica or Augustinus Bader?

Dermalogica is more affordable, as Augustinus Bader has an extreme price point.

Between Dermalogica and Augustinus Bader, which brand performs better for hydration and moisture?

Augustinus Bader performs better for hydration and moisture, as reviewers mostly mention it for radiance and glow while noting deep hydration. Dermalogica products on this page also offer intense hydration and soothing moisturizers.

How do Dermalogica and Augustinus Bader compare when it comes to soothing and calming the skin?

When it comes to soothing and calming the skin, Dermalogica does better than Augustinus Bader. Lovi rates Dermalogica's routine fit for sensitive skin as High and dry sensitive skin as High.

Which brand offers better options for exfoliation and cleansing based on reviewer feedback?

Dermalogica does better for exfoliation and cleansing according to reviewer feedback. The products on this page feature gentle cleansers and effective exfoliants.

Dermalogica or Augustinus Bader for oily skin?

Both brands offer a Superior routine fit for oily skin. Dermalogica features more exfoliating cleansers and blemish-targeted options, while Augustinus Bader provides lightweight moisturizers.

Dermalogica or Augustinus Bader for sensitive skin?

Augustinus Bader has a Superior Lovi fit level for sensitive skin, while Dermalogica has a High Lovi fit level. Reviewers report that Augustinus Bader does better for hydration and moisture, whereas Dermalogica does better for soothing and calming.

Dermalogica or Augustinus Bader for acne-prone skin?

Both Dermalogica and Augustinus Bader fit acne-prone skin well, with a High routine fit for both brands. Dermalogica focuses best on oily and combination skin types, while Augustinus Bader focuses best on dry and mature 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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