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SK-II vs Augustinus Bader

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SK-II and Augustinus Bader are distinguished skincare brands known for luxurious moisturizers, potent serums, clarifying toners, restorative masks, and eye products. SK-II features signature pitera and suits dry skin and acne-prone skin best, while Augustinus Bader is built around proprietary formulas and suits dry skin and mature skin best. Ultimately, they differ in their foundational ingredients, founding origins, and targeted product solutions.

SK-II is a Japanese skincare brand founded in 1980 and owned by The Procter & Gamble Company since 1991.

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

Popular SK-II vs Augustinus Bader products

People Say

SK-IIAugustinus Bader
  • Improves skin texture Mostly MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “skin feels soft as butter — SK-II Facial Treatment Essence”
    • “pores became miraculously invisible — SK-II Facial Treatment Mask”
    • “Smoother skin — SK-II Facial Treatment Clear Lotion”
    • “Softens fine lines — Augustinus Bader The Rich Cream”
  • Radiance and glow Mostly MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “gives a glass skin look — SK-II Facial Treatment Essence”
    • “leaves me with a red carpet glow — SK-II Facial Treatment Mask”
    • “Instant youthful glow — Augustinus Bader The Rich Cream”
    • “Instantly hydrated — Augustinus Bader The Face Oil”
  • Balances and hydrates Mostly MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “flooded my skin with moisture — SK-II Facial Treatment Mask”
    • “skin feels deeply hydrated, plump, and smoother — SK-II Skinpower Advanced Cream”
    • “Leaves skin soft, feels moisturized, does not dry out skin. — SK-II Facial Treatment Cleansing Oil”
    • “Extremely dry skin saved — Augustinus Bader The Rich Cream”
  • Lightweight and fast absorption Sometimes NotedMostly Mentioned
    • “light but nourishing — Augustinus Bader The Cream”
    • “sinks in instantly — Augustinus Bader The Serum”
    • “light gel texture — Augustinus Bader The Eye Cream”
    • “drinks right into the skin — SK-II Facial Treatment Essence”
  • Convenient packaging Rarely NotedSometimes Noted
    • “Luxurious heavy bottle — Augustinus Bader The Rich Cream”
    • “epitome of luxury — Augustinus Bader The Serum”
    • “Pump dispenser is convenient. — SK-II Genoptics Ultraura Essence”
  • High price Mostly MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “way too expensive — SK-II Facial Treatment Essence”
    • “not sure justified by price — Augustinus Bader The Cream”
  • Lack of results Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “did absolutely nothing — SK-II Facial Treatment Essence”
    • “No visible difference — SK-II Facial Treatment Clear Lotion”
    • “didn't see dramatic results — Augustinus Bader The Cream”
    • “minimal results for me — Augustinus Bader The Serum”
  • Breakouts and skin reactions Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “caused tiny red bumps — SK-II Facial Treatment Essence”
    • “dried to a tacky finish — SK-II Facial Treatment Mask”
    • “Caused cystic acne — Augustinus Bader The Rich Cream”
    • “Feels like glue — Augustinus Bader The Rich Cream”
  • Unpleasant scent Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “Smells like old crayons — Augustinus Bader The Rich Cream”
    • “Smells like vegetable oil — Augustinus Bader The Face Oil”
    • “smells like dirty feet — SK-II Facial Treatment Essence”

SK-II vs Augustinus Bader routines for dry skin

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SK-II vs Augustinus Bader routines for oily skin

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SK-II vs Augustinus Bader routines for combination skin

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Questions and answers

SK-II or Augustinus Bader: which is better?

Both SK-II and Augustinus Bader achieve a Superior routine fit across every skin type on this page. SK-II stands out for improving skin texture as well as balancing and hydrating, whereas Augustinus Bader offers lighter, faster-absorbing moisturizers and more convenient packaging.

What is the difference between SK-II and Augustinus Bader?

SK-II is founded in Japan in 1980 and features Pitera as its key ingredient, whereas Augustinus Bader is founded in Germany in 2018 and relies on TFC8 across the products on this page. Reviewers note that SK-II does better for improving skin texture, while Augustinus Bader is often noted for lightweight and fast absorption and convenient packaging.

SK-II or Augustinus Bader for dry skin?

For dry skin, both SK-II and Augustinus Bader achieve a Superior routine fit level according to Lovi. The products on this page from both brands feature formulations designed to provide deep hydration and improve moisture retention.

SK-II or Augustinus Bader: which moisturizer is better?

When comparing moisturizers, Augustinus Bader offers options like The Rich Cream with a Superior fit for dry skin, while SK-II features products like the Skinpower Advanced Cream with a High fit for mature and dry skin. Reviewers on this page frequently praise Augustinus Bader for deep hydration and luxurious textures.

Which is more affordable, SK-II or Augustinus Bader?

Both brands are known for high price points, but Augustinus Bader frequently draws reviewer complaints for its extreme price. The products on this page for both brands feature no added fragrance.

Which brand has better packaging, SK-II or Augustinus Bader?

Augustinus Bader has better packaging for the products on this page, as convenient packaging is more often noted by reviewers.

Does SK-II or Augustinus Bader have a more pleasant scent?

Augustinus Bader has a more pleasant scent among the products on this page, as unpleasant scent is sometimes noted for Augustinus Bader while SK-II lists no fragrance across its products.

Which brand offers better skin texture improvement, SK-II or Augustinus Bader?

SK-II does better than Augustinus Bader at improving skin texture among the products on this page.

SK-II or Augustinus Bader for oily skin?

For oily skin, both SK-II and Augustinus Bader achieve a Superior routine fit on Lovi. SK-II features products like the Facial Treatment Clear Lotion and Genoptics Ultraura Essence that help manage oil, while Augustinus Bader offers lightweight options such as The Serum.

SK-II or Augustinus Bader for sensitive skin?

Both SK-II and Augustinus Bader are a Superior routine fit for sensitive skin on Lovi. Reviewers frequently note radiance, glow, and deep hydration from Augustinus Bader, while SK-II features Pitera as a key ingredient across the products on this page.

SK-II or Augustinus Bader for acne-prone skin?

Both brands offer products on this page that fit acne-prone skin well, with Lovi giving routine fit as Superior for both SK-II and Augustinus Bader.

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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