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Avène vs Augustinus Bader

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

Avène and Augustinus Bader are two distinct skincare lines known for differing formulations, skin affinities, and origins. The French brand, founded in 1990 and owned by Fondation Pierre Fabre, is universally loved for its versatile moisturizers, reliable sunscreens, targeted serums, and gentle cleansers, all formulated with nourishing glycerin to improve skin hydration and restore barrier function. Meanwhile, the German brand, founded in 2018, is loved for its nourishing moisturizers, targeted serums, and soothing eye products, all powered by its sophisticated formulas. The former suits acne-prone skin and oily acne-prone skin best, offering profound relief without heaviness through options like the Tolerance Control Soothing Skin Recovery Balm, the Cleanance, and the Hyaluron Activ B3 Concentrated Plumping Serum. Conversely, the latter suits dry skin and dry sensitive skin best, thanks to deeply hydrating compositions such as The Serum, The Eye Cream, and The Rich Cream.

Avène is a French skincare brand founded in 1990 and owned by Fondation Pierre Fabre.

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

Popular Avène vs Augustinus Bader products

People Say

AvèneAugustinus Bader
  • Texture and Absorption Often MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “light but nourishing — Augustinus Bader The Cream”
    • “sinks in instantly — Augustinus Bader The Serum”
    • “light gel texture — Augustinus Bader The Eye Cream”
    • “absorbs very quickly — Avène Vitamin Activ Cg Radiance Concentrated Serum”
  • Hydration and Moisture Often MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “Instantly hydrated — Augustinus Bader The Face Oil”
    • “Extremely dry skin saved — Augustinus Bader The Rich Cream”
    • “healthy glow — Augustinus Bader The Serum”
    • “Saves my skin in winter — Avène Cold Cream”
  • Skin Clarity and Smoothing Often MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “Softens fine lines — Augustinus Bader The Rich Cream”
    • “skin is smoother — Augustinus Bader The Cream”
    • “skin felt noticeably firmer — Augustinus Bader The Serum”
    • “Keeps me matte for hours — Avène Cleanance Cleansing Gel”
  • Soothing and Calming Mostly MentionedRarely Noted
    • “Calmed my angry red skin overnight — Avène Cicalfate+ Restorative Protective Cream”
    • “Nothing has ever worked to soothe or heal my skin like these before. — Avène Tolerance Control Soothing Skin Recovery Balm”
    • “Perfect cleanser for sensitive skin. — Avène Milk Cleanser”
    • “calms redness — Augustinus Bader The Cream”
  • Price and Value Rarely NotedMostly Mentioned
    • “Its a bit pricey but so worth it!! — Avène Tolerance Control Soothing Skin Recovery Balm”
    • “a bit pricey — Avène Cleanance”
    • “Tiny tube for the money — Avène Cold Cream”
  • Packaging Issues Rarely NotedOften Mentioned
    • “Tube cracked on the side — Avène Cicalfate+ Restorative Protective Cream”
    • “Cap leaks in bag — Avène Cleanance Cleansing Gel”
    • “Good product bad packaging. — Avène RetrinAL EYES”
    • “excessive packaging — Augustinus Bader The Serum”
  • Lack of Results Rarely NotedOften Mentioned
    • “no difference — Avène Antirougeurs Fort Relief Concentrate”
    • “no difference after month — Avène Vitamin Activ Cg Radiance Concentrated Serum”
    • “didn't work for me — Avène Hyaluron Activ B3 Concentrated Plumping Serum”
    • “didn't see dramatic results — Augustinus Bader The Cream”

Avène vs Augustinus Bader routines for dry skin

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Avène vs Augustinus Bader routines for oily skin

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Avène vs Augustinus Bader routines for combination skin

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Questions and answers

Avène or Augustinus Bader: which is better?

Augustinus Bader provides superior hydration and texture improvement, while Avène is better for soothing irritation and offers a more accessible price point. Lovi finds Augustinus Bader has a Superior routine fit across all skin types, whereas Avène ranges from High to Average depending on the skin type.

What is the difference between Avène and Augustinus Bader?

Augustinus Bader is an independent German brand founded in 2018 with all-fragrance-free products on this page, while Avène is a French company founded in 1990 and owned by Fondation Pierre Fabre with fragrance in some of its products on this page. Reviewers report that Augustinus Bader does better for texture, hydration, and clarity, whereas Avène excels at soothing irritation and offers a more approachable price point.

Avène or Augustinus Bader for dry skin?

Augustinus Bader is the better choice for dry skin, as the Lovi routine fit for dry skin is Superior compared to Avène's High.

Avène or Augustinus Bader: which moisturizer is better?

Augustinus Bader offers luxurious moisturizers like The Rich Cream, which has a Superior Lovi fit level for dry skin, whereas Avène moisturizers vary more by skin type. Augustinus Bader performs better overall for hydration, moisture, texture, and absorption, while Avène is better known for soothing and calming irritation.

Which is more affordable, Avène or Augustinus Bader?

Avène is more affordable than Augustinus Bader, as Avène is noted for better price and value while Augustinus Bader faces reviews about an extreme price. The products on this page for Avène are owned by Fondation Pierre Fabre, whereas Augustinus Bader is independently owned.

Where and when were Avène and Augustinus Bader founded?

Avène was founded in 1990 in France, while Augustinus Bader was founded in 2018 in Germany.

Which brand uses TFC8 as a key ingredient across its products?

Augustinus Bader uses TFC8 as a key ingredient across the products on this page.

Which brand performs better for soothing and calming according to reviewers?

Avène performs better for soothing and calming according to reviewers. The products on this page help soothe irritation as an often-mentioned benefit.

Avène or Augustinus Bader for oily skin?

Augustinus Bader is a Superior fit for oily skin on Lovi, while Avène fits at a High level. Augustinus Bader offers lighter moisturizers and better texture improvement, but its products carry an extreme price.

Avène or Augustinus Bader for sensitive skin?

For sensitive skin, Avène fits best with a High rating, while Augustinus Bader also offers a High fit. Avène helps soothe irritation and calm sensitive skin, though reviewers note that some of the products on this page contain a strong fragrance.

Avène or Augustinus Bader for acne-prone skin?

Augustinus Bader is the better choice for acne-prone skin, as Lovi rates its routine fit as Superior compared to High for Avène. Reviewers find that Augustinus Bader provides better texture improvement and deep hydration, though its products carry an extreme price.

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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