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SKIN1004 vs Augustinus Bader

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SKIN1004 and Augustinus Bader are distinguished skincare houses from South Korea and Germany, respectively. The Korean brand is recognized for its toners, moisturizers, sunscreens, and masks featuring centella asiatica, hyaluronic acid, and niacinamide, while the German brand is loved for its moisturizers, serums, and eye products built around proprietary formulas. Both labels suit dry skin best, though the former additionally caters to sensitive skin and the latter favors mature skin. They differ primarily in their founding heritage, core ingredients, and formulation approaches.

SKIN1004 is a Korean skincare brand founded in 2012 and owned by Goodai Global Inc. 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 SKIN1004 and Augustinus Bader products; for every product of both brands, with a fit score for your own skin, use the Lovi app.

Popular SKIN1004 vs Augustinus Bader products

People Say

SKIN1004Augustinus Bader
  • Hydrating and soothing properties Mostly MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “calmed my angry skin — SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Toning Toner”
    • “Gives my dehydrated skin a moisture surge — SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Watergel Sheet Ampoule Mask”
    • “Instantly hydrated — Augustinus Bader The Face Oil”
    • “Extremely dry skin saved — Augustinus Bader The Rich Cream”
  • Lightweight and fast-absorbing texture Mostly MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “sunk in like a dream — SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Hyalu-Cica Water-Fit Sun Serum”
    • “Texture is on the thinner side... surprisingly lightweight. — SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Light Cleansing Oil”
    • “light but nourishing — Augustinus Bader The Cream”
    • “sinks in instantly — Augustinus Bader The Serum”
  • Visible radiance, glow, and texture improvement Not notedMostly Mentioned
    • “Instant youthful glow — Augustinus Bader The Rich Cream”
    • “Softens fine lines — Augustinus Bader The Rich Cream”
    • “skin is smoother — Augustinus Bader The Cream”
  • Suitability for oily or combination skin Sometimes NotedRarely Noted
    • “perfect for oily skin — SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Poremizing Light Gel Cream”
    • “doesn't clog pores — SKIN1004 Hyalu-CICA Blue Serum”
    • “didn't cause new breakouts — SKIN1004 Hyalu-Cica Moisture Cream”
    • “works well for oily skin — Augustinus Bader The Cream”
  • Size, price point, and quantity issues Rarely NotedMostly Mentioned
    • “Price is quite steep — SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Watergel Sheet Ampoule Mask”
    • “wish it came in larger size — SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Poremizing Light Gel Cream”
    • “Pricey for daily use — SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Quick Calming Pad”
  • Packaging, pump, and consistency issues Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “leaked in my travel bag — SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Tone Brightening Cleansing Gel Foam”
    • “drags on skin — SKIN1004 Probio-Cica Bakuchiol Eye Cream”
    • “takes 4-5 pumps for face — SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Hyalu-Cica Water-Fit Sun Serum”
    • “excessive packaging — Augustinus Bader The Serum”
  • Unnoticeable or subtle results Rarely NotedOften Mentioned
    • “didn't notice difference — SKIN1004 Probio-Cica Bakuchiol Eye Cream”
    • “didn't do much — SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Toning Toner”
    • “didn't see dramatic results — Augustinus Bader The Cream”
  • Scent dislike Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
    • “smells like wet dog — SKIN1004 Zombie Pack”
    • “Has a strong herbal/citrus scent I didn't enjoy. — SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Light Cleansing Oil”
    • “Smells like old crayons — Augustinus Bader The Rich Cream”
    • “Smells like vegetable oil — Augustinus Bader The Face Oil”

SKIN1004 vs Augustinus Bader routines for dry skin

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SKIN1004 vs Augustinus Bader routines for oily skin

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SKIN1004 vs Augustinus Bader routines for combination skin

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Questions and answers

SKIN1004 or Augustinus Bader: which is better?

Both brands perform well, but Augustinus Bader is often noted for radiance and texture improvement, whereas SKIN1004 stands out for suitability on oily or combination skin.

What is the difference between SKIN1004 and Augustinus Bader?

SKIN1004 is a South Korean brand focused on sensitive, dry, and oily skin with soothing ingredients like Centella asiatica, while Augustinus Bader is a German brand focused on dry, mature, and sensitive skin using TFC8. Augustinus Bader tends to do better for visible radiance and texture improvement, whereas SKIN1004 offers more products suited for oily or combination skin.

SKIN1004 or Augustinus Bader for dry skin?

Augustinus Bader has a Superior routine fit for dry skin, whereas SKIN1004 has a High routine fit for dry skin. Augustinus Bader also does better for visible radiance, glow, and texture improvement, while SKIN1004 does better on price point.

SKIN1004 or Augustinus Bader: which moisturizer is better?

Augustinus Bader does better for dry and mature skin with moisturizers like The Rich Cream, while SKIN1004 is a good alternative for lightweight, soothing options like the Madagascar Centella Poremizing Light Gel Cream.

Which is more affordable, SKIN1004 or Augustinus Bader?

SKIN1004 is more affordable, whereas Augustinus Bader faces frequent reviewer complaints about its extreme price point.

Which brand performs better for mature skin, SKIN1004 or Augustinus Bader?

Augustinus Bader performs better for mature skin, offering a Superior routine fit compared to SKIN1004's High fit.

What are the key ingredients used across SKIN1004 products compared to Augustinus Bader?

SKIN1004 relies on key ingredients like Centella asiatica, Hyaluronic acid, Niacinamide, and Panthenol across its products on this page. In contrast, Augustinus Bader features TFC8 as its primary key ingredient across the products on this page.

How do the review themes for visible radiance, glow, and texture improvement compare between SKIN1004 and Augustinus Bader?

Augustinus Bader does better than SKIN1004 for visible radiance, glow, and texture improvement based on customer review themes.

SKIN1004 or Augustinus Bader for oily skin?

For oily skin, Lovi finds that SKIN1004 has a High routine fit while Augustinus Bader has a Superior routine fit. SKIN1004 is particularly noted on this page for its suitability for oily or combination skin.

SKIN1004 or Augustinus Bader for sensitive skin?

For sensitive skin, SKIN1004 has a High routine fit on Lovi, while Augustinus Bader has a Superior routine fit. Reviewers note that SKIN1004 offers soothing toners and lightweight moisturizers without added fragrance.

SKIN1004 or Augustinus Bader for acne-prone skin?

Both SKIN1004 and Augustinus Bader offer a high routine fit for acne-prone skin. SKIN1004 is particularly well-suited for oily or combination skin types.

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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