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Augustinus Bader vs KORRES

Rated by Lovi · Unbiased, science-based skincare AI trained on real user outcomes · How the Fit score works

Augustinus Bader and KORRES are two distinct skincare lines known for their thoughtful moisturizers, targeted serums, cleansers, and soothing eye products. The German brand, founded in 2018, relies on sophisticated formulas, while the other draws on a rich heritage of scientifically crafted compositions. Both options suit dry skin and sensitive skin best, though Augustinus Bader also offers standout creations like The Serum, The Eye Cream, and The Rich Cream for acne-prone skin, dark spots, and mature skin. Meanwhile, the second brand provides dependable daily care through solutions such as the Santorini Grape Poreless Skin Cream, the Greek Yoghurt Foaming Cream Cleanser, and the Bounce Firming Moisturizer, allowing users to achieve a balanced, radiant complexion.

Augustinus Bader is a German skincare brand founded in 2018.

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

Popular Augustinus Bader vs KORRES products

People Say

Augustinus BaderKORRES
  • Texture and Absorption Mostly MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “feels like velvet — KORRES Velvet Skin Drink”
    • “absorbs instantly — KORRES Santorini Grape Poreless Skin Cream”
    • “Luxurious foam — KORRES Foaming Cream Cleanser”
    • “Softens fine lines — Augustinus Bader The Rich Cream”
  • Hydration and Glow Mostly MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “Instant youthful glow — Augustinus Bader The Rich Cream”
    • “light but nourishing — Augustinus Bader The Cream”
    • “sinks in instantly — Augustinus Bader The Serum”
    • “saved my dry skin — KORRES Velvet Skin Drink”
  • Balances and Calms Skin Rarely NotedMostly Mentioned
    • “Leaves skin soft — KORRES Foaming Cream Cleanser”
    • “leaves face soft and smooth — KORRES Greek Yoghurt Foaming Cream Cleanser”
    • “Calms redness — KORRES Foaming Cream Cleanser”
    • “works well for oily skin — Augustinus Bader The Cream”
  • Effective Makeup Removal Not notedOften Mentioned
    • “removes liquid eyeliner — KORRES Greek Yoghurt Foaming Cream Cleanser”
    • “Melts away makeup — KORRES Foaming Cream Cleanser”
  • High Price Mostly MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “jar is very small — KORRES Santorini Grape Poreless Skin Cream”
    • “Expensive for cleanser — KORRES Foaming Cream Cleanser”
    • “priciest face cleanser — KORRES Greek Yoghurt Foaming Cream Cleanser”
  • Unpleasant Scent Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “Smells like old crayons — Augustinus Bader The Rich Cream”
    • “Smells like vegetable oil — Augustinus Bader The Face Oil”
    • “smells like babies — KORRES Greek Yoghurt Foaming Cream Cleanser”
  • Packaging Issues Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “Needs a pump — KORRES Foaming Cream Cleanser”
    • “hard to control amount — KORRES Greek Yoghurt Foaming Cream Cleanser”
    • “excessive packaging — Augustinus Bader The Serum”
  • Breakouts and Irritation Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “broke me out — KORRES Greek Yoghurt Foaming Cream Cleanser”
    • “caused tiny bumps — KORRES Velvet Skin Drink”
    • “burns sensitive skin — KORRES Bounce Firming Moisturizer”
    • “Caused cystic acne — Augustinus Bader The Rich Cream”

Augustinus Bader vs KORRES routines for dry skin

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Augustinus Bader vs KORRES routines for oily skin

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Augustinus Bader vs KORRES routines for combination skin

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Questions and answers

Augustinus Bader or KORRES: which is better?

Both Augustinus Bader and KORRES offer products on this page, and Lovi rates their routine fits as equal across all skin types. Augustinus Bader focuses on dry, dry sensitive, and mature skin with fragrance-free formulas, while KORRES focuses on dry, sensitive, and acne-prone skin with scented products.

What is the difference between Augustinus Bader and KORRES?

Augustinus Bader focuses on dry, dry sensitive, and mature skin with fragrance-free products featuring TFC8, whereas KORRES focuses on dry, sensitive, and acne-prone skin with cleansers and moisturizers that typically contain fragrance. Reviewers note that Augustinus Bader delivers better hydration and glow, while KORRES offers better texture, absorption, and calming benefits.

Augustinus Bader or KORRES for dry skin?

Augustinus Bader and KORRES both fit dry skin at a Superior level according to Lovi routine fit ratings. Augustinus Bader products on this page list no fragrance, whereas every KORRES product on this page lists fragrance in its ingredients.

Augustinus Bader or KORRES: which moisturizer is better?

Augustinus Bader offers luxurious moisturizers like The Rich Cream that provide deep hydration and radiance, while KORRES delivers hydrating and velvety moisturizers such as Bounce Firming Moisturizer. Reviewers frequently note that Augustinus Bader products on this page have an extreme price, whereas KORRES moisturizers often receive fragrance and scent complaints.

Which is more affordable, Augustinus Bader or KORRES?

Augustinus Bader reviewers note an extreme price, while KORRES reviewers mention high price and value concerns. Review themes also show high price as a disadvantage for KORRES on this page.

Which brand has more products containing fragrance between Augustinus Bader and KORRES?

KORRES has more products containing fragrance, with all five products on this page listing fragrance in their ingredients. In contrast, every Augustinus Bader product on this page lists no fragrance.

How do the founding years and current ownership compare between Augustinus Bader and KORRES?

Augustinus Bader was founded in 2018 in Germany and is owned by an independent company, whereas KORRES was founded in 1996 and has been owned by Halcyon Equity Partners and Giorgos Korres since 2024.

What are the main reviewer complaints regarding packaging issues for Augustinus Bader versus KORRES?

Reviewers note packaging issues as an often-mentioned complaint for Augustinus Bader, while KORRES receives review themes where packaging issues are also noted.

Augustinus Bader or KORRES for oily skin?

Both Augustinus Bader and KORRES offer products that fit oily skin, and Lovi rates the routine fit for oily skin as Superior for both brands. Augustinus Bader features fragrance-free products on this page, whereas all KORRES products on this page contain fragrance.

Augustinus Bader or KORRES for sensitive skin?

Augustinus Bader and KORRES both achieve a Superior routine fit for sensitive skin on Lovi. Augustinus Bader lists no fragrance in the products on this page, whereas all KORRES products on this page contain fragrance.

Augustinus Bader or KORRES for acne-prone skin?

Both Augustinus Bader and KORRES offer products that can support acne-prone skin, with Augustinus Bader achieving a High fit for its serum and KORRES achieving a High fit for cleansers like the Foaming Cream Cleanser. Reviewers note that while Augustinus Bader provides deep hydration, KORRES sometimes leads to breakouts and irritation.

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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