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Shiseido vs Augustinus Bader

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Shiseido and Augustinus Bader are distinguished skincare brands originating from Japan and Germany, respectively. The Japanese house offers thoughtful moisturizers, cleansers, sunscreens, and serums formulated with nourishing glycerin, while the German house is loved for its moisturizers, serums, and eye products built around proprietary preparations. Shiseido suits mature skin and skin with dark spots best, whereas Augustinus Bader suits dry skin and mature skin best. Ultimately, they differ in their foundational approaches, heritage, and specific ingredient profiles.

Shiseido is a Japanese skincare brand founded in 1872 and owned by Shiseido Company, Limited.

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

Popular Shiseido vs Augustinus Bader products

People Say

ShiseidoAugustinus Bader
  • Luxurious and lightweight textures Mostly MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “Lightweight, silky, non-sticky, sinks in instantly. — Shiseido Ultimune Power Infusing Concentrate”
    • “silky smooth, rich but non-greasy, absorbs quickly, melts into skin — Shiseido VITAL PERFECTION”
    • “light but nourishing — Augustinus Bader The Cream”
    • “sinks in instantly — Augustinus Bader The Serum”
  • Deep hydration and moisture Mostly MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “Immediate sensation of comfort — Shiseido Benefiance Wrinkle Smoothing Eye Cream”
    • “skin feels plump, soft and nourished, eliminates dryness, bouncy feel — Shiseido VITAL PERFECTION”
    • “Instantly hydrated — Augustinus Bader The Face Oil”
    • “Extremely dry skin saved — Augustinus Bader The Rich Cream”
  • Radiance and brightening Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “Skin looks brighter, more radiant, and "glowy." — Shiseido Ultimune Power Infusing Concentrate”
    • “faded pimple marks — Shiseido White Lucent Brightening Gel Cream”
    • “Eyes look more awake — Shiseido Benefiance Wrinkle Smoothing Eye Cream”
    • “Instant youthful glow — Augustinus Bader The Rich Cream”
  • Anti-aging and skin smoothing Often MentionedRarely Noted
    • “Smoothed out crow's feet — Shiseido Benefiance Wrinkle Smoothing Eye Cream”
    • “tighter jawline, lifted appearance, improved elasticity, less sagging — Shiseido VITAL PERFECTION”
    • “Velvety smooth — Shiseido FUTURE SOLUTION LX”
    • “crow's feet softened — Augustinus Bader The Eye Cream”
  • Absorption and application versatility Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “Sinks in immediately — Augustinus Bader The Rich Cream”
    • “works well for oily skin — Augustinus Bader The Cream”
    • “calms redness — Augustinus Bader The Cream”
    • “sinks in quickly — Shiseido Eudermine Revitalizing Essence”
  • Refillable and luxurious packaging Rarely NotedSometimes Noted
    • “Luxurious heavy bottle — Augustinus Bader The Rich Cream”
    • “epitome of luxury — Augustinus Bader The Serum”
    • “beautiful glass bottle — Shiseido Eudermine Revitalizing Essence”
  • High price and cost concerns Mostly MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “Very expensive for the size — Shiseido Benefiance Wrinkle Smoothing Eye Cream”
    • “Expensive, pricey, high cost for the amount. — Shiseido Ultimune Power Infusing Concentrate”
    • “expensive, investment piece, pricey for the amount, luxury cost — Shiseido VITAL PERFECTION”
  • Strong fragrance and scent issues Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “Smells like old crayons — Augustinus Bader The Rich Cream”
    • “Smells like vegetable oil — Augustinus Bader The Face Oil”
    • “old lady smell — Shiseido Eudermine Revitalizing Essence”
  • Packaging issues and design Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “heavy to travel — Shiseido Eudermine Revitalizing Essence”
    • “Heavy bottle but plastic pump, cannot see remaining product, straw too short to get last drops. — Shiseido Ultimune Power Infusing Concentrate”
    • “heavy jar, waste of plastic, faulty pump (on dispenser versions) — Shiseido VITAL PERFECTION”
    • “excessive packaging — Augustinus Bader The Serum”
  • Skin irritation and breakouts Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “Caused some irritation — Shiseido Bio-Performance Advanced Super Revitalizing Cream”
    • “Caused burning and redness — Shiseido Benefiance Wrinkle Smoothing Eye Cream”
    • “Caused breakouts, redness, or exacerbated oiliness for some. — Shiseido Ultimune Power Infusing Concentrate”
    • “Caused cystic acne — Augustinus Bader The Rich Cream”

Shiseido vs Augustinus Bader routines for dry skin

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Shiseido vs Augustinus Bader routines for oily skin

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Shiseido vs Augustinus Bader routines for combination skin

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Questions and answers

Shiseido or Augustinus Bader: which is better?

Both brands offer exceptional products, but Augustinus Bader is rated Superior for dry skin compared to Shiseido's High fit, making Augustinus Bader a better choice for intensive moisture.

What is the difference between Shiseido and Augustinus Bader?

Shiseido is a Japanese heritage brand founded in 1872 that offers products on this page frequently featuring fragrance and key ingredients like hyaluronic acid, whereas Augustinus Bader is an independent German brand founded in 2018 where every product on this page lists no fragrance and features TFC8.

Shiseido or Augustinus Bader for dry skin?

Both brands offer solid options for dry skin, though Augustinus Bader achieves a Superior routine fit compared to Shiseido's High fit. Augustinus Bader features fragrance-free products on this page like The Rich Cream, while Shiseido incorporates key ingredients like hyaluronic acid to help deliver deep hydration.

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Shiseido or Augustinus Bader: which moisturizer is better?

Both brands offer moisturizers that excel, with Augustinus Bader providing superior fit levels for dry skin and mature skin while using fragrance-free formulas. Shiseido products on this page provide deep hydration and firming benefits, though many include added fragrance.

Which is more affordable, Shiseido or Augustinus Bader?

Augustinus Bader and Shiseido both have high price points on this page, with reviewers frequently noting extreme prices for Augustinus Bader and high costs for Shiseido.

Between Shiseido and Augustinus Bader, which brand offers fragrance-free products?

Augustinus Bader offers fragrance-free products, as every product on its page lists no fragrance in its ingredients, whereas most Shiseido products on this page contain fragrance.

How do the founding countries and years of Shiseido and Augustinus Bader compare?

Shiseido was founded in Japan in 1872, whereas Augustinus Bader was founded in Germany in 2018.

Which brand performs better for anti-aging and skin smoothing according to review themes?

Shiseido performs better for anti-aging and skin smoothing according to review themes. The products on this page offer firming and line-reducing moisturizers as well as texture improvement.

Shiseido or Augustinus Bader for oily skin?

Both Shiseido and Augustinus Bader fit oily skin with a Superior Lovi rating for Augustinus Bader and a High rating for Shiseido based on the products on this page.

Shiseido or Augustinus Bader for sensitive skin?

Both Shiseido and Augustinus Bader achieve a High Lovi fit for sensitive skin, but Augustinus Bader avoids added fragrance across the products on this page while Shiseido includes it in most. Topical hyaluronic acid in the products on this page helps maintain deep moisture.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

Shiseido or Augustinus Bader for acne-prone skin?

Both brands provide a Superior fit for acne-prone skin on the products on this page. Shiseido features key ingredients like glycerin and hyaluronic acid, while Augustinus Bader relies on TFC8.

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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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