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RoC vs Augustinus Bader

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RoC and Augustinus Bader are distinguished skincare brands that cater to distinct routine preferences and budgets. The French pioneer, founded in 1957, offers expertly formulated serums, eye products, moisturizers, and cleansers enriched with glycerin and retinol, making it especially suited for mature and dry skin. Conversely, the German brand founded in 2018 is celebrated for its targeted moisturizers, serums, and eye products that similarly benefit dry and mature complexions. While both labels provide deeply nourishing care, they differ fundamentally in their heritage, ingredient focus, and price points.

RoC is a French skincare brand founded in 1957 and owned by Bridgepoint Group plc since 2024.

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

Popular RoC vs Augustinus Bader products

People Say

RoCAugustinus Bader
  • Texture and Absorption Mostly 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 nicely — RoC Retinol Correxion Deep Wrinkle Night Cream”
  • Hydration and Moisture Often MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “Instantly hydrated — Augustinus Bader The Face Oil”
    • “Extremely dry skin saved — Augustinus Bader The Rich Cream”
    • “skin is smoother — Augustinus Bader The Cream”
    • “skin is no longer dry — RoC Retinol Correxion Line Smoothing Max Hydration Cream”
  • Wrinkle and Fine Line Reduction Mostly MentionedNot noted
    • “wrinkles look less deep — RoC Retinol Correxion Deep Wrinkle Night Cream”
    • “Fine lines definitely softer — RoC Retinol Correxion Line Smoothing Eye Cream”
    • “diminished my forehead lines — RoC Derm Correxion Fill + Treat Serum”
  • General Product Performance and Glow Rarely NotedMostly Mentioned
    • “Instant youthful glow — Augustinus Bader The Rich Cream”
    • “Softens fine lines — Augustinus Bader The Rich Cream”
    • “works well for oily skin — Augustinus Bader The Cream”
    • “reduces dark spots — RoC Multi Correxion Revive + Glow Daily Serum”
  • Cleansing and Gentle Care Often MentionedNot noted
    • “doesn't leave my skin feeling tight — RoC BARRIER RENEW® GEL-TO-FOAM CLEANSER”
    • “lathers a lot — RoC Daily Resurfacing Disks”
    • “No irritation for me — RoC Retinol Correxion Line Smoothing Eye Cream”
  • Luxurious Packaging and Design Rarely NotedSometimes Noted
    • “Luxurious heavy bottle — Augustinus Bader The Rich Cream”
    • “epitome of luxury — Augustinus Bader The Serum”
    • “love the precision tip — RoC Derm Correxion Fill + Treat Serum”
  • High Price and Value Concerns Rarely NotedMostly Mentioned
    • “small bottle — RoC Multi Correxion Revive + Glow Daily Serum”
  • Lack of Results Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “took 4 weeks to see change — RoC Derm Correxion Fill + Treat Serum”
    • “didn't notice difference — RoC Retinol Correxion Deep Wrinkle Night Cream”
    • “No difference after weeks — RoC Retinol Correxion Line Smoothing Eye Cream”
    • “didn't see dramatic results — Augustinus Bader The Cream”
  • Packaging and Dispensing Issues Rarely NotedOften Mentioned
    • “tube cracks easily — RoC Retinol Correxion Deep Wrinkle Night Cream”
    • “Tube oozes product — RoC Retinol Correxion Line Smoothing Eye Cream”
    • “pump stopped working — RoC Retinol Correxion Deep Wrinkle Serum”
    • “excessive packaging — Augustinus Bader The Serum”
  • Fragrance and Scent Issues Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
    • “Smells like old crayons — Augustinus Bader The Rich Cream”
    • “Smells like vegetable oil — Augustinus Bader The Face Oil”
    • “smells like perfume — RoC Retinol Correxion Deep Wrinkle Night Cream”

RoC vs Augustinus Bader routines for dry skin

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RoC vs Augustinus Bader routines for oily skin

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RoC vs Augustinus Bader routines for combination skin

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Questions and answers

RoC or Augustinus Bader: which is better?

Augustinus Bader achieves better overall ratings for hydration, texture, and radiance across the products on this page, while RoC performs better for wrinkle reduction and value. For dry skin and mature skin, both brands reach a Superior level of routine fit.

The Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 2000Archives of Dermatology, 2007

What is the difference between RoC and Augustinus Bader?

Augustinus Bader provides superior hydration, texture, and glow, whereas RoC excels in wrinkle and fine line reduction and gentle care. For dry skin, both brands achieve a Superior Lovi fit level.

The Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 2000Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

RoC or Augustinus Bader for dry skin?

Both RoC and Augustinus Bader achieve a Superior Lovi routine fit for dry skin. Reviewers note that the products on this page from RoC help with wrinkle and fine line reduction, while Augustinus Bader helps provide deep hydration.

The Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 2000Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

RoC or Augustinus Bader: which moisturizer is better?

Both RoC and Augustinus Bader offer great moisturizers, but Augustinus Bader achieves a Superior Lovi fit for dry and dry sensitive skin compared to RoC's High fit. Reviewers note that Augustinus Bader provides deep hydration and lightweight formulas with no fragrance, whereas RoC features retinol and vitamin C to help reduce fine lines.

The Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 2000Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

Which is more affordable, RoC or Augustinus Bader?

RoC is more affordable than Augustinus Bader, as Augustinus Bader faces frequent reviewer complaints regarding extreme prices. Reviewers also note that RoC offers good value, making it the budget-friendly choice among the products on this page.

Which brand has a better fragrance profile according to reviews?

Augustinus Bader has a better fragrance profile on this page, as every product lists no fragrance in its ingredients. Reviewers of RoC sometimes note strong fragrance and scent issues, while RoC includes fragrance in 2 of its 12 products on this page.

RoC or Augustinus Bader for oily skin?

Augustinus Bader is a superior fit for oily skin, whereas RoC reaches a High fit level for the products on this page.

RoC or Augustinus Bader for sensitive skin?

Augustinus Bader provides a Superior routine fit for sensitive skin, while RoC offers a High routine fit for sensitive skin. Reviewers note that Augustinus Bader features lightweight moisturizers with fragrance-free formulas, whereas RoC reviewers sometimes mention skin irritation and strong fragrance.

RoC or Augustinus Bader for acne-prone skin?

For acne-prone skin, both brands show a High Lovi routine fit level on the products on this page. RoC often helps with wrinkle and fine line reduction and gentle care, while Augustinus Bader provides deep hydration and texture improvement.

RoC or Augustinus Bader for mature skin?

Both RoC and Augustinus Bader are a Superior fit for mature skin. The products on this page for RoC are well-reviewed for wrinkle and fine line reduction, while Augustinus Bader is known for deep hydration and texture improvement.

The Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 2000Archives of Dermatology, 2007

RoC or Augustinus Bader for dry sensitive skin?

Augustinus Bader is a better fit for dry sensitive skin, offering a Superior routine fit compared to RoC's High fit level. The products on this page for Augustinus Bader also benefit from having every product list no fragrance in its ingredients.

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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