# Augustinus Bader vs facefacts

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Augustinus Bader and facefacts are skincare brands founded in Germany in 2018 and Britain in 2019, respectively. The German brand is loved for its nourishing moisturizers, targeted [serums](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/ingredients/serum), and soothing eye products powered by sophisticated formulas, while the British brand is known for its nourishing cleansers and targeted formulas. Augustinus Bader suits dry and dry sensitive skin best, whereas facefacts suits dry, normal, and combination skin best. They differ primarily in their product types, origin, and specific ingredient compositions.

Augustinus Bader is a German skincare brand founded in 2018.

[augustinusbader.com](https://augustinusbader.com/en-uk/pages/website-terms-of-use) [beautymatter.com](https://beautymatter.com/articles/augustinus-bader) [pitchbook.com](https://pitchbook.com/profiles/company/267940-81)

facefacts is a British skincare brand founded in 2019 and owned by Brand Masters B.V. since 2026.

[facefacts.me](https://facefacts.me/en-na/pages/about-us)

This page compares some of the most popular Augustinus Bader and facefacts products; for every product of both brands, with a fit score for your own skin, [use the Lovi app](https://app.pora.ai/vqqJ/j1xj2b6o?af_sub2=compare&af_sub3=selection_note&af_sub4=pgdcde765cac).

### Popular Augustinus Bader vs facefacts products

#### Augustinus Bader

- [The Rich Cream](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/p/augustinus-bader/the-rich-cream/for/dry-skin) — Superior fit — [€290.55 at Amazon](https://www.amazon.nl/dp/B0CNNFB7G3?tag=lovi-care-web-product085-21&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1)
- [The Cream](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/p/augustinus-bader/the-cream/for/mature-skin) — High fit — [€229.99 at Amazon](https://www.amazon.nl/dp/B0F15KCJY3?tag=lovi-care-web-product085-21&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1)
- [The Serum](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/p/augustinus-bader/the-serum/for/dry-skin) — Superior fit — [€474.90 at Amazon](https://www.amazon.nl/dp/B0F16BXZJG?tag=lovi-care-web-product085-21&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1)
- [The Eye Cream](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/p/augustinus-bader/the-eye-cream/for/dry-skin) — Superior fit — [€269.99 at Amazon](https://www.amazon.nl/dp/B09QMCVQ19?tag=lovi-care-web-product085-21&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1)
- [The Face Oil](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/p/augustinus-bader/the-face-oil/for/dry-skin) — High fit — [€224.90 at Amazon](https://www.amazon.nl/dp/B08KJ9TZ69?tag=lovi-care-web-product085-21&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1)

#### facefacts

- [Hydrating Gentle Cleanser](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/p/facefacts/hydrating-gentle-cleanser/for/dry-skin) — High fit — [€17.40 at Amazon](https://www.amazon.nl/dp/B0C1CY2T9L?tag=lovi-care-web-product085-21&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1)

## Questions and answers

### Augustinus Bader or facefacts: which is better?

Augustinus Bader is better suited for a broader range of skin types, particularly dry and mature skin where Lovi rates its products as Superior. On the other hand, facefacts offers a single product on this page with a High fit for dry and sensitive skin.

### What is the difference between Augustinus Bader and facefacts?

Augustinus Bader offers a range of luxury moisturizers, a [serum](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/ingredients/serum), an eye cream, and a face oil with TFC8 that fit dry, dry sensitive, and mature skin best, while facefacts features just a single hydrating gentle cleanser. Both brands have no fragrance listed in their products on this page.

### Which is more affordable, Augustinus Bader or facefacts?

Facefacts is much more affordable, whereas reviewers often note extreme prices for the products on this page from Augustinus Bader.

### Which causes fewer breakouts, Augustinus Bader or facefacts?

Facefacts has no breakouts reported for the products on this page, whereas Augustinus Bader has occasional breakouts noted by reviewers. Lovi rates the facefacts Hydrating Gentle Cleanser as a High fit for acne-prone skin, while Augustinus Bader items range from Average to Low for acne-prone skin.

### How do the founding years and countries of origin compare between Augustinus Bader and facefacts?

Augustinus Bader was founded in Germany in 2018, whereas facefacts was founded in the United Kingdom in 2019.

### Which brand offers products containing TFC8 as a key ingredient, and does facefacts include it?

Augustinus Bader offers products containing TFC8 as a key ingredient across the products on this page, while facefacts does not include it.

### What are the specific skin types that Augustinus Bader fits best according to its brand-focused routines?

According to its brand-focused routines, Augustinus Bader fits dry skin, dry sensitive skin, and mature skin best. Lovi rates these skin types as having a Superior fit with the brand's key moisturizers and serums.

## Research behind their key ingredients

- [The effect of niacinamide on reducing cutaneous pigmentation and suppression of melanosome transfer](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12100180/) Niacinamide · The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002
- [Formation and stability of oil-in-water nanoemulsions containing rice bran oil: in vitro and in vivo assessments](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21952107/) Rice bran oil · Journal of Nanobiotechnology, 2011
- [Benefits of topical hyaluronic acid for skin quality and signs of skin aging: From literature review to clinical evidence](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36200921/) Sodium hyaluronate · Dermatologic Therapy, 2022
- [Topical use of dexpanthenol in skin disorders](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12113650/) Panthenol · American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2002
- [Anti-aging and brightening effects of a topical treatment containing vitamin C, vitamin E, and raspberry leaf cell culture extract: A split-face, randomized controlled trial](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31975502/) Ascorbic acid · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020
- [Moisturizing and Antiinflammatory Properties of Cosmetic Formulations Containing Centella asiatica Extract](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27168678/) Centella asiatica stem extract flower leaf, Centella asiatica extract · Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2016
- [Resveratrol as a Multifunctional Topical Hypopigmenting Agent](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30813264/) Resveratrol · International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 2019
- [Vitamin C-squalene bioconjugate promotes epidermal thickening and collagen production in human skin](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33037252/) Squalane · Scientific Reports, 2020
- [Alteration of barrier properties, stratum corneum ceramides and microbiome composition in response to lotion application on cosmetic dry skin](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35340018/) 5 ceramides · Scientific Reports, 2022
- [Effects of Locally Applied Glycerol and Xylitol on the Hydration, Barrier Function and Morphological Parameters of the Skin](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27349297/) Xylitol · Acta Dermato-venereologica, 2017
- [Design, characterization, and clinical evaluation of argan oil nanostructured lipid carriers to improve skin hydration](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25143733/) Argania spinosa kernel oil · International Journal of Nanomedicine, 2014
- [Green tea extract reduces induction of p53 and apoptosis in UVB-irradiated human skin independent of transcriptional controls](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/18631247/) Camellia sinensis leaf extract · Experimental Dermatology, 2009
- [Systematic Study of Resveratrol Nanoliposomes Transdermal Delivery System for Enhancing Anti-Aging and Skin-Brightening Efficacy](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36985709/) Resveratrol · Molecules, 2023
- [The 24-hour skin hydration and barrier function effects of a hyaluronic 1%, glycerin 5%, and Centella asiatica stem cells extract moisturizing fluid: an intra-subject, randomized, assessor-blinded study](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28860834/) Glycerin · Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017
- [Randomized controlled study for the anti-aging effect of human adipocyte-derived mesenchymal stem cell media combined with niacinamide after laser therapy](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33103316/) Niacinamide · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2021
- [A new topical panthenol-containing emollient: Results from two randomized controlled studies assessing its skin moisturization and barrier restoration potential, and the effect on skin microflora](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27425824/) Panthenol · The Journal of Dermatological Treatment, 2017
- [Senomorphic activity of a combination of niacinamide and hyaluronic acid: correlation with clinical improvement of skin aging](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39009698/) Niacinamide · Scientific Reports, 2024
- [Stable Ozonides with Vitamin E Acetate versus Corticosteroid in the Treatment of Lichen Sclerosus in Foreskin: Evaluation of Effects on Inflammation](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30991399/) Tocopheryl acetate · Urologia Internationalis, 2019
- [Fermented pomegranate extracts protect against oxidative stress and aging of skin](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34416060/) Punica granatum extract · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2022
- [Sunscreens and Cosmetic Formulations Containing Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate and Rice Peptides for the Improvement of Skin Photoaging: A Double-blind, Randomized Placebo-controlled Clinical Study](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33529350/) Ascorbyl tetraisopalmitate · Photochemistry and Photobiology, 2021
- [Clinical evidence of the efficacy and safety of a new 3-in-1 anti-aging topical night serum-in-oil containing melatonin, bakuchiol, and ascorbyl tetraisopalmitate: 103 females treated from 28 to 84 days](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30924254/) Ascorbyl tetraisopalmitate · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2019
- [Systematic Study of Paeonol/Madecassoside Co-Delivery Nanoemulsion Transdermal Delivery System for Enhancing Barrier Repair and Anti-Inflammatory Efficacy](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37446936/) Centella asiatica stem extract flower leaf, Centella asiatica extract · Molecules, 2023
- [Clay jojoba oil facial mask for lesioned skin and mild acne--results of a prospective, observational pilot study](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22585103/) Jojoba seed oil · Forschende Komplementarmedizin, 2012
- [A Lipid Mixture Enriched by Ceramide NP with Fatty Acids of Diverse Chain Lengths Contributes to Restore the Skin Barrier Function Impaired by Topical Corticosteroid](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34348350/) 5 ceramides · Skin Pharmacology and Physiology, 2022
- [Antioxidant-based topical formulations influence on the inflammatory response of Japanese skin: A clinical study using non-invasive techniques](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28385617/) Ascorbyl tetraisopalmitate · European Journal of Pharmaceutics and Biopharmaceutics, 2017
- [Topical application of jojoba (Simmondsia chinensis L.) wax enhances the synthesis of pro-collagen III and hyaluronic acid and reduces inflammation in the ex-vivo human skin organ culture model](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38344180/) Jojoba seed oil · Frontiers in Pharmacology, 2024
- [Antiacne and antiblotch activities of a formulated combination of Aloe barbadensis leaf powder, Garcinia mangostana peel extract, and Camellia sinensis leaf extract](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31239743/) Camellia sinensis leaf extract · Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2019
- [Topical microemulsion containing Punica granatum extract: its control over skin erythema and melanin in healthy Asian subjects](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25610348/) Punica granatum extract · Postepy Dermatologii I Alergologii, 2014
- [Efficacy of ceramides and niacinamide-containing moisturizer versus hydrophilic cream in combination with topical anti-acne treatment in mild to moderate acne vulgaris: A split face, double-blinded, randomized controlled trial](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38299457/) 5 ceramides · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2024
- [Squalane as a Promising Agent Protecting UV-Induced Inhibition of Collagen Biosynthesis and Wound Healing in Human Dermal Fibroblast](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40363772/) Squalane · Molecules, 2025
- [The impacts of sodium lauroyl sarcosinate in facial cleanser on facial skin microbiome and lipidome](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37990616/) Sodium lauroyl sarcosinate · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2024
- [Influence of vitamin E acetate on stratum corneum hydration](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/9706379/) Tocopheryl acetate · Arzneimittel-Forschung, 1998
- [Evaluation of the Efficacy and Safety of a Panthenol-Enriched Mask for Skin Barrier Recovery After Facial Laser Treatment: Results of a Double-Blind Randomized Controlled Study](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40613435/) Panthenol · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2025
- [The effect of a vitamin A palmitate and antioxidant-containing oil-based moisturizer on photodamaged skin of several body sites](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23438139/) Retinyl palmitate · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2013
- [Propanediol (and) Caprylic Acid (and) Xylitol as a New Single Topical Active Ingredient against Acne: In Vitro and In Vivo Efficacy Assays](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34771112/) Xylitol · Molecules, 2021
- [Prospective randomized double-blind comparative study of topical acetyl zingerone with tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate versus tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate alone on facial photoaging](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38525606/) Ascorbyl tetraisopalmitate · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2024
- [Photoprotective, Antioxidant and Anti-Inflammatory Effects of Aged Punica granatum Extract: In Vitro and In Vivo Insights](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40755496/) Punica granatum extract · Food Science & Nutrition, 2025
- [Nanostructured Lipid Carrier Based Gel Containing α-Tocopherol and α-Tocopheryl Acetate for Synergistic Cutaneous Antiaging Efficacy](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41309687/) Tocopheryl acetate · Scientific Reports, 2025
- [Safety assessment on comedogenicity of dermatological products containing d-alpha tocopheryl acetate in Asian subjects: A double-blind randomized controlled trial](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34471722/) Tocopheryl acetate · Contemporary Clinical Trials Communications, 2021
- [Efficacy and safety of combination cream of stimu-tex AS™ (spent grain wax, Argania Spinosa Kernel oil, Butyrospermum Parkii (shea butter) extract), and saccharide isomerate after fractional CO2 laser procedure: split-face, double blinded, randomized controlled trial](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41134387/) Argania spinosa kernel oil, Butyrospermum parkii butter shea butter · Lasers in Medical Science, 2025

## The brands

- German skincare: [Augustinus Bader](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/brands/augustinus-bader)
- British skincare: [facefacts](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/brands/facefacts)

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## About the Lovi Fit

Lovi: Unbiased, science-based skincare AI trained on real user outcomes.

Lovi compares products by their fit scores, calculated from the full ingredient list with brand-independent rules its 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. Levels from best to worst: Superior, High, Average, Low, Caution, Warning.

Behind this comparison: Nadia Kapleva, MS (Co-founder, Medical Director); Alexey Shagraev, PhD (Co-founder, CEO and CTO); Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc (Medical Board); Aishani Shah, MD (Medical Board); Asya Zubkova, MS (Medical Board); Hanna Kurets, MD (Medical Board, Medical Advisor); Elina Nazarenko, MD (Medical Board); Victoria Derkova, MS (Medical Board).

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