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Dermalogica vs Augustinus Bader

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Dermalogica and Augustinus Bader are professional skincare lines offering targeted serums, nourishing moisturizers, and gentle cleansers. The American brand Dermalogica, founded in 1986 and owned by Unilever since 2015, relies on key ingredients like hyaluronic acid, glycerin, and salicylic acid to suit dry skin and oily skin best. In contrast, the German brand Augustinus Bader, founded in 2018, builds its moisturizers, serums, and eye products around proprietary formulas that suit dry skin and mature skin best. Both brands differ in their foundational approaches, with the former utilizing classic actives for diverse concerns and the latter focusing on specialized preparations for barrier and aging support.

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 for sensitive and acne-prone skin because Lovi rates its routines as Superior for those skin types, whereas Dermalogica routines reach a High fit.

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 an independent German brand founded in 2018. The products on this page for Dermalogica fit best for dry, oily, and combination skin, while Augustinus Bader fits best for dry, mature, and dry sensitive skin. Both brands offer fragrance-free options across their page offerings.

Dermalogica or Augustinus Bader for dry skin?

Both Dermalogica and Augustinus Bader achieve a Superior routine fit for dry skin. The products on this page help provide deep hydration and nourishment for dry skin types.

Dermalogica or Augustinus Bader: which moisturizer is better?

Both brands offer moisturizers that help deliver deep hydration, but Augustinus Bader is the better choice for texture improvement while Dermalogica is often noted for its soothing moisturizers. The products on this page from Dermalogica fit best for dry skin, oily skin, and combination skin, whereas Augustinus Bader fits best for dry skin, mature skin, and dry sensitive skin. Hyaluronic acid helps improve skin quality and signs of aging.

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Which is more affordable, Dermalogica or Augustinus Bader?

Dermalogica is more affordable, whereas Augustinus Bader is known for an extreme price. Dermalogica has a high price point, but it ranks better than Augustinus Bader in affordability.

Between Dermalogica and Augustinus Bader, which brand is better for addressing skin texture and smoothing?

Augustinus Bader does better for skin texture and smoothing. Reviewers frequently note texture improvement as a key benefit of the products on this page.

Which brand performs better for soothing and calming sensitive skin, Dermalogica or Augustinus Bader?

Augustinus Bader performs better for sensitive skin, with a Lovi fit level of Superior compared to Dermalogica at High. For soothing and calming, Dermalogica does better according to the review themes.

How do the country of origin and company ownership compare between Dermalogica and Augustinus Bader?

Dermalogica was founded in 1986 in the United States and has been owned by Unilever since 2015, whereas Augustinus Bader was founded in 2018 in Germany and is independently owned.

Dermalogica or Augustinus Bader for oily skin?

Both Dermalogica and Augustinus Bader achieve a Superior routine fit for oily skin. The products on this page help provide oil control and deep hydration.

Dermalogica or Augustinus Bader for sensitive skin?

Augustinus Bader is a superior choice over Dermalogica for sensitive skin based on brand routines, achieving a Superior fit level compared to Dermalogica's High fit level. Both brands provide fragrance-free products on this page.

Dermalogica or Augustinus Bader for acne-prone skin?

Augustinus Bader is better than Dermalogica for acne-prone skin, as Lovi rates Augustinus Bader as Superior and Dermalogica as High for this skin type.

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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