Augustinus Bader and Luna Nectar are distinctive skincare options founded in Germany in 2018 and Canada in 2017, respectively. The German brand is loved for its moisturizers, serums , and eye products built around proprietary formulas, suiting dry and mature skin best. Meanwhile, the Canadian brand is cherished for its nutrient-rich serums and meticulously blended formulations, which suit sensitive, dry, and mature skin. Both lines offer targeted relief, differing primarily in their specific ingredient profiles and regional origins.
Augustinus Bader is a German skincare brand founded in 2018.
augustinusbader.com beautymatter.com pitchbook.com
Luna Nectar is a Canadian skincare brand founded in 2017 and owned by Luna Nectar Organics Inc..
tracxn.com pitchbook.com
This page compares some of the most popular Augustinus Bader and Luna Nectar products; for every product of both brands, with a fit score for your own skin, use the Lovi app .
Popular Augustinus Bader vs Luna Nectar products
Questions and answers
Augustinus Bader or Luna Nectar: which is better?
Augustinus Bader is better suited for a wider variety of skin types and concerns, as the products on this page achieve Superior and High Lovi fit levels across dry, mature, and sensitive skin. In contrast, Luna Nectar only offers a single serum with High to Average fit levels.
What is the difference between Augustinus Bader and Luna Nectar?
Augustinus Bader offers a much wider range of products on this page, with fit levels reaching Superior for dry and mature skin, whereas Luna Nectar features just one serum with a High fit for dry and dry sensitive skin.
Which is more affordable, Augustinus Bader or Luna Nectar?
Augustinus Bader has reviewers mostly mentioning extreme prices, whereas Luna Nectar is not noted for high costs on this page.
Which causes fewer breakouts, Augustinus Bader or Luna Nectar?
Augustinus Bader has breakouts sometimes noted by reviewers, while Luna Nectar has no breakout data on this page.
Which brand has more product options listed on the page, Augustinus Bader or Luna Nectar?
Augustinus Bader has more product options listed on the page with five distinct products, while Luna Nectar has only one.
When were Augustinus Bader and Luna Nectar founded, and in which countries?
Augustinus Bader was founded in 2018 in Germany, while Luna Nectar was founded in 2017 in Canada.
Do any products from Augustinus Bader or Luna Nectar contain fragrance?
No, every product on this page from both Augustinus Bader and Luna Nectar lists no fragrance in its ingredients.
2 more questions
Research behind their key ingredients
37 more studies
Anti-aging and brightening effects of a topical treatment containing vitamin C, vitamin E, and raspberry leaf cell culture extract: A split-face, randomized controlled trial
Ascorbic acid · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020 Prospective, randomized, double-blind assessment of topical bakuchiol and retinol for facial photoageing
Bakuchiol · The British Journal of Dermatology, 2019 Apigenin inhibits UVA-induced cytotoxicity in vitro and prevents signs of skin aging in vivo
Chamomile extract · International Journal of Molecular Medicine, 2016 Moisturizing and Antiinflammatory Properties of Cosmetic Formulations Containing Centella asiatica Extract
Centella asiatica stem extract flower leaf, Centella asiatica extract · Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2016 Resveratrol as a Multifunctional Topical Hypopigmenting Agent
Resveratrol · International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 2019 Vitamin C-squalene bioconjugate promotes epidermal thickening and collagen production in human skin
Squalane · Scientific Reports, 2020 Treatment of acne with a combination of propolis, tea tree oil, and Aloe vera compared to erythromycin cream: two double-blind investigations
Aloe barbadensis extract · Clinical Pharmacology, 2018 Effects of Locally Applied Glycerol and Xylitol on the Hydration, Barrier Function and Morphological Parameters of the Skin
Xylitol · Acta Dermato-venereologica, 2017 Design, characterization, and clinical evaluation of argan oil nanostructured lipid carriers to improve skin hydration
Argania spinosa kernel oil · International Journal of Nanomedicine, 2014 Green tea extract reduces induction of p53 and apoptosis in UVB-irradiated human skin independent of transcriptional controls
Camellia sinensis leaf extract · Experimental Dermatology, 2009 Systematic Study of Resveratrol Nanoliposomes Transdermal Delivery System for Enhancing Anti-Aging and Skin-Brightening Efficacy
Resveratrol · Molecules, 2023 The 24-hour skin hydration and barrier function effects of a hyaluronic 1%, glycerin 5%, and Centella asiatica stem cells extract moisturizing fluid: an intra-subject, randomized, assessor-blinded study
Glycerin · Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017 Randomized controlled study for the anti-aging effect of human adipocyte-derived mesenchymal stem cell media combined with niacinamide after laser therapy
Niacinamide · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2021 A new topical panthenol-containing emollient: Results from two randomized controlled studies assessing its skin moisturization and barrier restoration potential, and the effect on skin microflora
Panthenol · The Journal of Dermatological Treatment, 2017 Senomorphic activity of a combination of niacinamide and hyaluronic acid: correlation with clinical improvement of skin aging
Niacinamide · Scientific Reports, 2024 Fermented pomegranate extracts protect against oxidative stress and aging of skin
Punica granatum extract · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2022 Sunscreens and Cosmetic Formulations Containing Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate and Rice Peptides for the Improvement of Skin Photoaging: A Double-blind, Randomized Placebo-controlled Clinical Study
Ascorbyl tetraisopalmitate · Photochemistry and Photobiology, 2021 Clinical evidence of the efficacy and safety of a new 3-in-1 anti-aging topical night serum-in-oil containing melatonin, bakuchiol, and ascorbyl tetraisopalmitate: 103 females treated from 28 to 84 days
Ascorbyl tetraisopalmitate · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2019 Systematic Study of Paeonol/Madecassoside Co-Delivery Nanoemulsion Transdermal Delivery System for Enhancing Barrier Repair and Anti-Inflammatory Efficacy
Centella asiatica stem extract flower leaf, Centella asiatica extract · Molecules, 2023 Clay jojoba oil facial mask for lesioned skin and mild acne--results of a prospective, observational pilot study
Jojoba oil · Forschende Komplementarmedizin, 2012 Antioxidant-based topical formulations influence on the inflammatory response of Japanese skin: A clinical study using non-invasive techniques
Ascorbyl tetraisopalmitate · European Journal of Pharmaceutics and Biopharmaceutics, 2017 A dermocosmetic containing bakuchiol, Ginkgo biloba extract and mannitol improves the efficacy of adapalene in patients with acne vulgaris: result from a controlled randomized trial
Bakuchiol · Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2015 Topical application of jojoba (Simmondsia chinensis L.) wax enhances the synthesis of pro-collagen III and hyaluronic acid and reduces inflammation in the ex-vivo human skin organ culture model
Jojoba seed oil · Frontiers in Pharmacology, 2024 Antiacne and antiblotch activities of a formulated combination of Aloe barbadensis leaf powder, Garcinia mangostana peel extract, and Camellia sinensis leaf extract
Camellia sinensis leaf extract · Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2019 Topical microemulsion containing Punica granatum extract: its control over skin erythema and melanin in healthy Asian subjects
Punica granatum extract · Postepy Dermatologii I Alergologii, 2014 Squalane as a Promising Agent Protecting UV-Induced Inhibition of Collagen Biosynthesis and Wound Healing in Human Dermal Fibroblast
Squalane · Molecules, 2025 Influence of vitamin E acetate on stratum corneum hydration
Tocopheryl acetate · Arzneimittel-Forschung, 1998 Evaluation of the Efficacy and Safety of a Panthenol-Enriched Mask for Skin Barrier Recovery After Facial Laser Treatment: Results of a Double-Blind Randomized Controlled Study
Panthenol · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2025 The effect of a vitamin A palmitate and antioxidant-containing oil-based moisturizer on photodamaged skin of several body sites
Retinyl palmitate · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2013 Propanediol (and) Caprylic Acid (and) Xylitol as a New Single Topical Active Ingredient against Acne: In Vitro and In Vivo Efficacy Assays
Xylitol · Molecules, 2021 Prospective randomized double-blind comparative study of topical acetyl zingerone with tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate versus tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate alone on facial photoaging
Ascorbyl tetraisopalmitate · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2024 Photoprotective, Antioxidant and Anti-Inflammatory Effects of Aged Punica granatum Extract: In Vitro and In Vivo Insights
Punica granatum extract · Food Science & Nutrition, 2025 Nanostructured Lipid Carrier Based Gel Containing α-Tocopherol and α-Tocopheryl Acetate for Synergistic Cutaneous Antiaging Efficacy
Tocopheryl acetate · Scientific Reports, 2025 Safety assessment on comedogenicity of dermatological products containing d-alpha tocopheryl acetate in Asian subjects: A double-blind randomized controlled trial
Tocopheryl acetate · Contemporary Clinical Trials Communications, 2021 A Randomized Controlled Trial of the Genistein Plus Bakuchiol and Vitamins (GEN+) Product for Male Facial Skin: Effects on Skin Appearance and Properties
Bakuchiol · Skin Research and Technology, 2026 Efficacy and safety of combination cream of stimu-tex AS™ (spent grain wax, Argania Spinosa Kernel oil, Butyrospermum Parkii (shea butter) extract), and saccharide isomerate after fractional CO2 laser procedure: split-face, double blinded, randomized controlled trial
Argania spinosa kernel oil, Butyrospermum parkii butter shea butter · Lasers in Medical Science, 2025 Prospective, Randomized, Double-Blind Assessment of Supramolecular Bakuchiol and Terminalia Chebula Extract for Facial Photoaging in Chinese Sensitive Skin Population
Bakuchiol · Health Science Reports, 2025
Show fewer
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
Co-founder, Medical Director
Cosmetic chemist, cosmetologist, aesthetic products developer
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
Medical Board
Aesthetic medicine practitioner, MSc in Longevity and Anti-Aging Medicine
Aishani Shah, MD
Medical Board
Specialist dermatologist, MBBS, MD, IFAAD
Asya Zubkova, MS
Medical Board
Cosmetic chemist, SCS, IFSCC member
Hanna Kurets, MD
Medical Board, Medical Advisor
Dermatology MD
Elina Nazarenko, MD
Medical Board
Dermatology and diagnostic consultant
Victoria Derkova, MS
Medical Board
Cosmetic chemist, cosmetic development technologist