Galderma vs Augustinus Bader
Galderma is a Swiss skincare brand founded in 1981 and owned by Galderma Group AG.
Augustinus Bader is a German skincare brand founded in 2018.
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This page compares some of the most popular Galderma and Augustinus Bader products; for every product of both brands, with a fit score for your own skin, use the Lovi app.
Popular Galderma vs Augustinus Bader products
People Say
Clears acne and breakouts Mostly MentionedNot noted
- “cleared up my skin — Galderma Benzac AC Mild Strength 2.5% Acne Gel”
- “cystic acne gone — Galderma Epiduo Gel”
- “stops new pimples — Galderma Epiduo Gel”
Visible radiance and glow Not notedMostly Mentioned
- “Instant youthful glow — Augustinus Bader The Rich Cream”
- “Instantly hydrated — Augustinus Bader The Face Oil”
- “skin is smoother — Augustinus Bader The Cream”
Lightweight and fast-absorbing Not notedMostly Mentioned
- “light but nourishing — Augustinus Bader The Cream”
- “sinks in instantly — Augustinus Bader The Serum”
- “light gel texture — Augustinus Bader The Eye Cream”
Texture improvement Not notedOften Mentioned
- “Softens fine lines — Augustinus Bader The Rich Cream”
- “skin felt noticeably firmer — Augustinus Bader The Serum”
- “Smoother skin — Augustinus Bader The Face Oil”
Deep hydration Not notedOften Mentioned
- “Extremely dry skin saved — Augustinus Bader The Rich Cream”
- “instantly refreshing — Augustinus Bader The Eye Cream”
Severe dryness and peeling Mostly MentionedNot noted
- “skin flaking off — Galderma Epiduo Gel”
Exorbitant price Not notedMostly Mentioned
Intense burning and stinging Mostly MentionedNot noted
- “face on fire — Galderma Epiduo Gel”
Initial acne purge and peeling Mostly MentionedNot noted
- “got worse first — Galderma Epiduo Gel”
Bleaches fabrics Mostly MentionedNot noted
- “bleached my towel — Galderma Benzac AC 5”
Redness and irritation Often MentionedRarely Noted
- “caused small bumps — Augustinus Bader The Eye Cream”
- “red as tomato — Galderma Epiduo Gel”
Questions and answers
Galderma or Augustinus Bader: which is better?
Galderma is better for clearing acne-prone and oily skin with effective acne-clearing serums, while Augustinus Bader is better for dry, mature, and sensitive skin needing deep hydration and radiance. Reviewers note that Galderma products help clear breakouts, whereas Augustinus Bader products on this page provide superior hydration and texture improvement.
What is the difference between Galderma and Augustinus Bader?
Galderma is the better choice for acne, offering effective acne-clearing serums on this page, while Augustinus Bader is better for radiance, deep hydration, and texture improvement. Reviewers note that Galderma products can cause severe dryness and peeling.
Which is more affordable, Galderma or Augustinus Bader?
Galderma is more affordable because reviewers frequently mention Augustinus Bader for its exorbitant price.
Which causes fewer breakouts, Galderma or Augustinus Bader?
Galderma is better for clearing acne and breakouts because the products on this page focus on acne-clearing serums.
Which brand is better suited for mature and dry skin, Galderma or Augustinus Bader?
Augustinus Bader is better suited for mature and dry skin, as Lovi rates its moisturizers like The Rich Cream as Superior for those skin types. Galderma products on this page are rated Low or Caution for dry and mature skin and may cause severe dryness.
Do products from Galderma and Augustinus Bader contain fragrance?
Every product on this page from both Galderma and Augustinus Bader lists no fragrance in its ingredients.
How do the founding years and countries of origin compare between Galderma and Augustinus Bader?
Galderma was founded in Switzerland in 1981, whereas Augustinus Bader was established in Germany much later in 2018. Both brands originate from different European countries and decades.
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.
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Co-founder, Medical Director
Cosmetic chemist, cosmetologist, aesthetic products developer
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Co-founder, CEO and CTO
PhD in computer science, 3x US patent holder, ex-Google, ex-Yandex
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Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc
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Aesthetic medicine practitioner, MSc in Longevity and Anti-Aging Medicine
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Specialist dermatologist, MBBS, MD, IFAAD
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Cosmetic chemist, SCS, IFSCC member
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Medical Board, Medical Advisor
Dermatology MD
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Elina Nazarenko, MD
Medical Board
Dermatology and diagnostic consultant
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Victoria Derkova, MS
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Cosmetic chemist, cosmetic development technologist
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