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Augustinus Bader vs Dr. Barbara Sturm

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Augustinus Bader and Dr. Barbara Sturm are two sophisticated German skincare lines celebrated for advanced, science-led formulations that elevate daily regimens. The former specializes in nourishing moisturizers, targeted serums, and soothing eye products powered by rich compositions that suit dry and dry sensitive skin best, whereas the latter is deeply loved for gentle moisturizers, clarifying exfoliants, and nourishing serums built on barrier-supporting ingredients tailored for sensitive, dry, and balanced skin. While the first brand offers standout options like The Serum for acne-prone skin, The Eye Cream for dark spots, and The Rich Cream for mature skin, the second features the The Good C Vitamin C Serum, Enzyme Cleanser, and Hyaluronic Serum for those exact same concerns. Ultimately, both brands differ through their unique approaches to deep hydration and targeted efficacy, working harmoniously to keep the complexion calm, smooth, and radiant.

Augustinus Bader is a German skincare brand founded in 2018.

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Dr. Barbara Sturm is a German skincare brand founded in 2014 and owned by Puig since 2024.

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This page compares some of the most popular Augustinus Bader and Dr. Barbara Sturm products; for every product of both brands, with a fit score for your own skin, use the Lovi app.

Popular Augustinus Bader vs Dr. Barbara Sturm products

People Say

Augustinus BaderDr. Barbara Sturm
  • Hydration and Glow Mostly MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “Instant youthful glow — Augustinus Bader The Rich Cream”
    • “light but nourishing — Augustinus Bader The Cream”
    • “sinks in instantly — Augustinus Bader The Serum”
    • “skin drank it up — Dr. Barbara Sturm Hyaluronic Serum”
  • Skin Texture and Smoothing Mostly MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “Softens fine lines — Augustinus Bader The Rich Cream”
    • “Sinks in immediately — Augustinus Bader The Rich Cream”
    • “skin texture is immediately more even — Dr. Barbara Sturm Enzyme Cleanser”
    • “deep yet gentle cleanse — Dr. Barbara Sturm Enzyme Cleanser”
  • Calming and Balancing Skin Rarely NotedMostly Mentioned
    • “doesn't irritate my sensitive skin — Dr. Barbara Sturm The Good C Vitamin C Serum”
    • “reduced redness — Dr. Barbara Sturm Hyaluronic Serum”
    • “great for combination skin — Dr. Barbara Sturm Enzyme Cleanser”
    • “works well for oily skin — Augustinus Bader The Cream”
  • High Price and Cost Mostly MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “not sure justified by price — Augustinus Bader The Cream”
    • “way too expensive — Dr. Barbara Sturm Hyaluronic Serum”
    • “price tag is out of budget — Dr. Barbara Sturm The Good C Vitamin C Serum”
  • Lack of Results Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “didn't see dramatic results — Augustinus Bader The Cream”
    • “minimal results for me — Augustinus Bader The Serum”
    • “did nothing — Dr. Barbara Sturm Hyaluronic Serum”
    • “didn't do anything — Dr. Barbara Sturm The Good C Vitamin C Serum”
  • Scent and Formulation Issues Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “Smells like old crayons — Augustinus Bader The Rich Cream”
    • “Smells like vegetable oil — Augustinus Bader The Face Oil”
    • “tacky finish — Dr. Barbara Sturm Hyaluronic Serum”

Questions and answers

Augustinus Bader or Dr. Barbara Sturm: which is better?

Augustinus Bader fits dry, dry sensitive, and mature skin best with a Superior rating on multiple products on this page, while Dr. Barbara Sturm does better for calming and balancing skin.

What is the difference between Augustinus Bader and Dr. Barbara Sturm?

Augustinus Bader provides better deep hydration and radiance, making it a Superior fit for dry and mature skin types with its TFC8-powered products, whereas Dr. Barbara Sturm excels at calming and balancing skin with equal performance in texture improvement.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

Augustinus Bader or Dr. Barbara Sturm: which moisturizer is better?

Augustinus Bader's The Rich Cream has a Superior Lovi fit for dry and mature skin, whereas Dr. Barbara Sturm's Hyaluronic Serum has an Average fit for those skin types. Reviewers also say Augustinus Bader offers better hydration and glow.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

Which is more affordable, Augustinus Bader or Dr. Barbara Sturm?

Augustinus Bader and Dr. Barbara Sturm are equal on high price and cost, as reviewers note both brands carry an extreme price.

Which causes fewer breakouts, Augustinus Bader or Dr. Barbara Sturm?

Augustinus Bader is sometimes noted by reviewers for breakouts with the products on this page, whereas Dr. Barbara Sturm has no breakout mentions.

Which brand is better for hydration and glow, Augustinus Bader or Dr. Barbara Sturm?

Augustinus Bader does better for hydration and glow, as the products on this page help deliver radiance and deep hydration. Topical hyaluronic acid helps improve skin quality and hydration.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

Which brand is better for calming and balancing skin, Augustinus Bader or Dr. Barbara Sturm?

Dr. Barbara Sturm does better for calming and balancing skin.

Which brand was founded earlier in Germany, Augustinus Bader or Dr. Barbara Sturm?

Dr. Barbara Sturm was founded earlier in Germany, having started in 2014, while Augustinus Bader was founded in 2018.

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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