KORA Organics vs Augustinus Bader
KORA Organics and Augustinus Bader are skincare options defined by distinct formulations, with the former loved for its nourishing moisturizers, clarifying masks, and targeted serums, and the latter known for its moisturizers, serums, and eye products. The first brand suits oily skin and combination skin best because of balancing botanical blends, featuring standouts like the Turmeric Brightening & Exfoliating Mask for acne-prone skin, the Plant Stem Cell Retinol Alternative Serum for skin with dark spots, and the Noni Glow Face Oil for mature skin. Conversely, the German brand founded in 2018 suits dry skin and mature skin best through its preparations, offering standout solutions such as The Serum for acne-prone skin, The Eye Cream for skin with dark spots, and The Rich Cream for mature skin. While both deliver targeted care, they differ in their key ingredients and ideal skin types.
Augustinus Bader is a German skincare brand founded in 2018.
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This page compares some of the most popular KORA Organics and Augustinus Bader products; for every product of both brands, with a fit score for your own skin, use the Lovi app.
Popular KORA Organics vs Augustinus Bader products
People Say
Radiance and Glow Mostly MentionedMostly Mentioned
- “brighter complexion — KORA Organics Noni Glow Face Oil”
- “post-facial glow — KORA Organics Turmeric Brightening & Exfoliating Mask”
- “Instant youthful glow — Augustinus Bader The Rich Cream”
- “Instantly hydrated — Augustinus Bader The Face Oil”
Absorption and Lightweight Texture Often MentionedMostly Mentioned
- “light but nourishing — Augustinus Bader The Cream”
- “sinks in instantly — Augustinus Bader The Serum”
- “light gel texture — Augustinus Bader The Eye Cream”
- “Feels like a light oil but with none of the sheen — KORA Organics Active Algae Lightweight Moisturizer”
Smooth Skin Texture Mostly MentionedOften Mentioned
- “baby soft skin — KORA Organics Turmeric Brightening & Exfoliating Mask”
- “Visibly smooths — KORA Organics Turmeric Glow Moisturizer”
- “Skin feels soft — KORA Organics Plant Stem Cell Retinol Alternative Serum”
- “Softens fine lines — Augustinus Bader The Rich Cream”
Deep Hydration Often MentionedOften Mentioned
- “Ultra-hydrating — KORA Organics Turmeric Glow Moisturizer”
- “Punchy shot of moisture — KORA Organics Active Algae Lightweight Moisturizer”
- “Extremely dry skin saved — Augustinus Bader The Rich Cream”
- “instantly refreshing — Augustinus Bader The Eye Cream”
Skin Softening and Plumping Sometimes NotedRarely Noted
- “baby soft skin — KORA Organics Noni Glow Face Oil”
- “crow's feet softened — Augustinus Bader The Eye Cream”
High Price Often MentionedMostly Mentioned
- “steep price tag — KORA Organics Noni Glow Face Oil”
- “Expensive for the size — KORA Organics Plant Stem Cell Retinol Alternative Serum”
- “£51 for the initial product — KORA Organics Active Algae Lightweight Moisturizer”
Breakouts and Skin Reactions Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
- “burning sensation — KORA Organics Turmeric Brightening & Exfoliating Mask”
- “caused cystic acne — KORA Organics Noni Glow Face Oil”
- “Caused cystic acne — Augustinus Bader The Rich Cream”
- “bumps on forehead — Augustinus Bader The Cream”
Strong or Unpleasant Scent Often MentionedSometimes Noted
- “Smells like old crayons — Augustinus Bader The Rich Cream”
- “Smells like vegetable oil — Augustinus Bader The Face Oil”
- “overpowering floral smell — KORA Organics Noni Glow Face Oil”
Lack of Results Not notedOften Mentioned
- “didn't see dramatic results — Augustinus Bader The Cream”
KORA Organics vs Augustinus Bader routines for oily skin
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Cleanser
CeraVe Foaming Facial Cleanser
Morning · Evening · Once a week
€24.75
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Hydrating Toner
La Mer The Tonic
Morning · Once a week
€103.91
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Moisturizer
COSRX Oil-Free Ultra-Moisturizing Lotion (with Birch Sap)
Morning · Evening · Once a week
€18.47
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SPF
make p:rem UV Defense Me Blue Ray Sun Cream
Morning
€40.49
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Pre-Cleanser
Shu Uemura Ultime8 Sublime Beauty Cleansing Oil
Evening · Once a week
€40.00
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Cleansing Toner
Pixi Glow Tonic
Evening
€19.50
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Serum or Treatment
L'Oreal Paris Revitalift 12% Vitamin C + E + Salicylic Serum
Evening · Once a week
€14.21
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Enzyme Powder
Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant
Once a week
€49.00
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Cleansing Mask
Turmeric Brightening & Exfoliating Mask
Once a week
€38.00
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Cleanser
CeraVe Foaming Facial Cleanser
Morning · Evening · Once a week
€24.75
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Hydrating Toner
La Mer The Tonic
Morning · Once a week
€103.91
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Moisturizer
The Eye Cream
Morning · Evening · Once a week
€264.64
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SPF
make p:rem UV Defense Me Blue Ray Sun Cream
Morning
€40.49
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Pre-Cleanser
Shu Uemura Ultime8 Sublime Beauty Cleansing Oil
Evening · Once a week
€40.00
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Cleansing Toner
Pixi Glow Tonic
Evening
€19.50
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Serum or Treatment
The Serum
Evening · Once a week
€380.10
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Enzyme Powder
Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant
Once a week
€49.00
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Cleansing Mask
VT Cosmetics Cica Purifying Mask
Once a week
€19.79
KORA Organics vs Augustinus Bader routines for combination skin
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Cleanser
Dr. Althea Amino Acid Gentle Bubble Cleanser
Morning · Evening · Once a week
€13.50
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Hydrating Toner
La Mer The Tonic
Morning · Once a week
€103.91
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Moisturizer
COSRX Oil-Free Ultra-Moisturizing Lotion (with Birch Sap)
Morning · Evening · Once a week
€18.47
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SPF
make p:rem UV Defense Me Blue Ray Sun Cream
Morning
€40.49
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Pre-Cleanser
Shu Uemura Ultime8 Sublime Beauty Cleansing Oil
Evening · Once a week
€40.00
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Cleansing Toner
Medicube Zero Pore Pad 2.0
Evening
€17.15
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Serum or Treatment
NEOGEN Dermalogy Real Niacinamide 15% Firming Serum
Evening · Once a week
€37.99
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Enzyme Powder
Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant
Once a week
€49.00
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Cleansing Mask
Turmeric Brightening & Exfoliating Mask
Once a week
€38.00
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Cleanser
Dr. Althea Amino Acid Gentle Bubble Cleanser
Morning · Evening · Once a week
€13.50
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Hydrating Toner
La Mer The Tonic
Morning · Once a week
€103.91
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Moisturizer
The Eye Cream
Morning · Evening · Once a week
€264.64
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SPF
make p:rem UV Defense Me Blue Ray Sun Cream
Morning
€40.49
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Pre-Cleanser
Shu Uemura Ultime8 Sublime Beauty Cleansing Oil
Evening · Once a week
€40.00
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Cleansing Toner
Medicube Zero Pore Pad 2.0
Evening
€17.15
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Serum or Treatment
The Serum
Evening · Once a week
€380.10
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Enzyme Powder
Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant
Once a week
€49.00
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Cleansing Mask
VT Cosmetics Cica Purifying Mask
Once a week
€19.79
KORA Organics vs Augustinus Bader routines for acne-prone skin
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Cleanser
B.LAB Matcha Hydrating Foam Cleanser
Morning · Evening · Once a week
€13.43
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Hydrating Toner
La Mer The Tonic
Morning · Once a week
€103.91
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Moisturizer
Some By Mi Yuja Niacin Brightening Moisture Gel Cream
Morning · Evening · Once a week
€18.06
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SPF
SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Air-Fit Suncream Plus
Morning
€16.03
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Pre-Cleanser
Shu Uemura Ultime8 Sublime Beauty Cleansing Oil
Evening · Once a week
€40.00
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Cleansing Toner
Medicube Zero Pore Pad 2.0
Evening
€17.15
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Serum or Treatment
NEOGEN Dermalogy Real Niacinamide 15% Firming Serum
Evening · Once a week
€37.99
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Enzyme Powder
Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant
Once a week
€49.00
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Cleansing Mask
Turmeric Brightening & Exfoliating Mask
Once a week
€38.00
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Cleanser
B.LAB Matcha Hydrating Foam Cleanser
Morning · Evening · Once a week
€13.43
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Hydrating Toner
La Mer The Tonic
Morning · Once a week
€103.91
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Moisturizer
The Cream
Morning · Evening · Once a week
€229.99
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SPF
SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Air-Fit Suncream Plus
Morning
€16.03
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Pre-Cleanser
Shu Uemura Ultime8 Sublime Beauty Cleansing Oil
Evening · Once a week
€40.00
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Cleansing Toner
Medicube Zero Pore Pad 2.0
Evening
€17.15
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Serum or Treatment
The Serum
Evening · Once a week
€380.10
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Enzyme Powder
Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant
Once a week
€49.00
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Cleansing Mask
VT Cosmetics Cica Purifying Mask
Once a week
€19.79
Questions and answers
KORA Organics or Augustinus Bader: which is better?
KORA Organics and Augustinus Bader both fit oily, combination, acne-prone, and oily acne-prone skin at a Superior routine level, while KORA Organics fits best for oily, combination, and acne-prone skin and Augustinus Bader fits best for dry, mature, and dry sensitive skin. Reviewers note that the products on this page for KORA Organics have a strong or divisive scent and a high price point, whereas Augustinus Bader products often feature an extreme price, packaging issues, and a lack of results.
What is the difference between KORA Organics and Augustinus Bader?
KORA Organics fits oily, combination, and acne-prone skin best with products like the Turmeric Brightening & Exfoliating Mask, whereas Augustinus Bader fits dry, mature, and dry sensitive skin best with moisturizers like The Rich Cream. Reviewers note that Augustinus Bader offers better absorption and lightweight texture, while KORA Organics excels at skin softening and plumping.
KORA Organics or Augustinus Bader for oily skin?
Both KORA Organics and Augustinus Bader fit oily skin at a Superior routine level. Reviewers mention that Augustinus Bader provides lightweight moisturizers, while the products on this page for KORA Organics list no fragrance.
KORA Organics or Augustinus Bader: which moisturizer is better?
When comparing moisturizers, Augustinus Bader offers products like The Rich Cream that fit dry and mature skin at a Superior level according to Lovi, while KORA Organics features highly rated options like the Noni Glow Face Oil for dry and mature skin. Reviewers note that Augustinus Bader provides lightweight textures, whereas KORA Organics moisturizers are frequently mentioned for being deeply hydrating and providing radiance and glow.
Which is more affordable, KORA Organics or Augustinus Bader?
Augustinus Bader and KORA Organics both face complaints about their high prices, but KORA Organics is noted for having a high price point while Augustinus Bader is noted for an extreme price.
Which brand is better for dry skin, KORA Organics or Augustinus Bader?
Augustinus Bader fits dry skin best, with Lovi fit levels reaching Superior for products like The Rich Cream and The Serum. Reviewers note that the products on this page offer deep hydration and radiance, while the brand's routines focus on dry skin.
How do the scents of KORA Organics and Augustinus Bader products compare according to reviewers?
Reviewers note that KORA Organics products often feature a strong or divisive scent, whereas Augustinus Bader products sometimes have an unpleasant scent.
Which brand performs better for skin texture improvement, KORA Organics or Augustinus Bader?
KORA Organics performs better for smooth skin texture compared to Augustinus Bader. Reviewers note that the products on this page help improve skin softness and texture.
KORA Organics or Augustinus Bader for acne-prone skin?
Both KORA Organics and Augustinus Bader offer a Superior routine fit for acne-prone skin, meaning they work equally well for this skin type. Reviewers note that products on this page for both brands provide radiance and glow, though KORA Organics also features items like the Turmeric Brightening & Exfoliating Mask with a Superior Lovi fit across acne-prone skin.
Research behind their key ingredients
The effect of niacinamide on reducing cutaneous pigmentation and suppression of melanosome transfer
Effects of Turmeric (Curcuma longa) on Skin Health: A Systematic Review of the Clinical Evidence
Resveratrol as a Multifunctional Topical Hypopigmenting Agent
Vitamin C-squalene bioconjugate promotes epidermal thickening and collagen production in human skin
Fermented pomegranate extracts protect against oxidative stress and aging of skin
Preparation and evaluation of anti-wrinkle cream containing saffron extract and avocado oil
Starch- and carboxymethyl cellulose-based films as active beauty masks with papain incorporation
Hippophae rhamnoides oil-in-water (O/W) emulsion improves barrier function in healthy human subjects
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
Medical Board
Aesthetic medicine practitioner, MSc in Longevity and Anti-Aging Medicine
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Medical Board
Specialist dermatologist, MBBS, MD, IFAAD
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Medical Board
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
Medical Board
Cosmetic chemist, cosmetic development technologist
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