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Pixi vs Augustinus Bader

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Pixi and Augustinus Bader are British and German skincare brands founded in 1999 and 2018, respectively. Pixi is universally loved for its nourishing toners, targeted serums, soothing eye products, and hydrating moisturizers, while Augustinus Bader is loved for its moisturizers, serums, and eye products. The first brand suits sensitive skin and oily skin best, whereas the second brand suits dry skin and mature skin best. Both brands differ in their specific targeted offerings, such as Glow Tonic and The Rich Cream, which help maintain a healthy, refined complexion.

Pixi is a British skincare brand founded in 1999.

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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 Pixi and Augustinus Bader products; for every product of both brands, with a fit score for your own skin, use the Lovi app.

Popular Pixi vs Augustinus Bader products

People Say

PixiAugustinus Bader
  • Radiance and Glow Mostly MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “gives instant glow — Pixi Glow Tonic”
    • “Skin is noticeably brighter — Pixi Glow Peel Pads”
    • “Instant youthful glow — Augustinus Bader The Rich Cream”
    • “Instantly hydrated — Augustinus Bader The Face Oil”
  • Lightweight and Fast-Absorbing 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”
    • “Absorbs quickly — Pixi Hydrating Milky Mist”
  • Hydration and Plumping Mostly MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “Instant surge of hydration — Pixi Hydrating Milky Mist”
    • “deeply hydrates and balances — Pixi Antioxidant Tonic”
    • “leaves under-eyes super soft — Pixi DetoxifEYE Depuffing Eye Patches”
    • “Extremely dry skin saved — Augustinus Bader The Rich Cream”
  • Texture Improvement and Smoothing Sometimes NotedMostly Mentioned
    • “Softens fine lines — Augustinus Bader The Rich Cream”
    • “skin felt noticeably firmer — Augustinus Bader The Serum”
    • “crow's feet softened — Augustinus Bader The Eye Cream”
    • “Skin feels incredible, so smooth — Pixi Glow Peel Pads”
  • Fragrance and Scent Often MentionedNot noted
    • “smells like fresh roses — Pixi Rose Oil Blend”
    • “lovely subtle rose scent — Pixi Rose Tonic”
    • “Smells fresh — Pixi Hydrating Milky Mist”
  • Soothing and Calming Often MentionedRarely Noted
    • “instantly cooling upon application — Pixi DetoxifEYE Depuffing Eye Patches”
    • “calms my redness instantly — Pixi Rose Tonic”
    • “knocks my redness down — Pixi Antioxidant Tonic”
    • “calms redness — Augustinus Bader The Cream”
  • Price and Value Concerns Sometimes NotedMostly Mentioned
    • “Bottle is too small — Pixi Hydrating Milky Mist”
    • “Slight downside is the price — Pixi Glow Peel Pads”
    • “bottle is very small — Pixi Rose Oil Blend”
  • Packaging and Dispensing Issues Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “slippery and won't stay put — Pixi DetoxifEYE Depuffing Eye Patches”
    • “Spits large droplets — Pixi Hydrating Milky Mist”
    • “excessive packaging — Augustinus Bader The Serum”
    • “pump clogs easily — Augustinus Bader The Eye 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”
    • “smell is overpowering — Pixi Glow Tonic”
  • Breakouts and Skin Irritation Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
    • “burned my face — Pixi Glow Tonic”
    • “Not for those with super-sensitive skin — Pixi Glow Peel Pads”
    • “Caused cystic acne — Augustinus Bader The Rich Cream”
    • “bumps on forehead — Augustinus Bader The Cream”

Pixi vs Augustinus Bader routines for dry skin

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Pixi vs Augustinus Bader routines for oily skin

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Pixi vs Augustinus Bader routines for combination skin

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Questions and answers

Pixi or Augustinus Bader: which is better?

Pixi and Augustinus Bader both achieve a Superior Lovi routine fit across all skin types, so the choice depends on your budget and preferences. Pixi stands out for hydration, soothing benefits, and a lower price, while Augustinus Bader offers fragrance-free, lightweight formulas focused on texture improvement.

What is the difference between Pixi and Augustinus Bader?

Pixi is best for sensitive, oily, and acne-prone skin with budget-friendly options featuring aloe vera and hyaluronic acid, while Augustinus Bader targets dry and mature skin with luxury formulas built around TFC8.

Journal of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2015Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

Pixi or Augustinus Bader for dry skin?

Both Pixi and Augustinus Bader achieve a Lovi routine fit level of Superior for dry skin. Reviewers note that the products on this page for Pixi offer deep hydration, while Augustinus Bader is often noted for deep hydration and texture improvement.

Pixi or Augustinus Bader: which moisturizer is better?

Both Pixi and Augustinus Bader offer moisturizers with different strengths, such as Pixi providing deep hydration with ingredients like aloe vera and hyaluronic acid, while Augustinus Bader features luxury options formulated with TFC8. Reviewers note that Pixi is often preferred for soothing and calming benefits, whereas Augustinus Bader is recognized for lightweight moisturizers and texture improvement.

Journal of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2015Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

Which is more affordable, Pixi or Augustinus Bader?

Pixi is more affordable, as Augustinus Bader faces frequent reviews about its extreme price. Reviewers also note price and value concerns for Pixi.

Between Pixi and Augustinus Bader, which brand performs better for radiance and glow?

When it comes to radiance and glow, both Pixi and Augustinus Bader perform equally well. Reviewers frequently mention glowing results from the products on this page for both brands.

How do the fragrance options differ between Pixi and Augustinus Bader products?

Pixi offers a mix of fragrance-free and scented options, with seven of the ten products on this page listing no fragrance, while Augustinus Bader products on this page all list no fragrance in their ingredients.

Which brand has a better routine fit for mature skin, Pixi or Augustinus Bader?

Both Pixi and Augustinus Bader have a Superior routine fit for mature skin, making them equally good options.

Pixi or Augustinus Bader for oily skin?

Both Pixi and Augustinus Bader provide an equal routine fit of Superior for oily skin. Pixi is best suited overall for oily skin, while Augustinus Bader offers lightweight moisturizers.

Pixi or Augustinus Bader for sensitive skin?

Both Pixi and Augustinus Bader achieve a Superior Lovi fit for sensitive skin. Pixi products on this page often feature soothing ingredients like aloe vera, while Augustinus Bader formulas list no fragrance.

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Pixi or Augustinus Bader for acne-prone skin?

Both Pixi and Augustinus Bader provide a Superior Lovi routine fit for acne-prone skin, with Pixi specifically noting its best fit for sensitive, oily, and acne-prone 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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