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Biore vs Augustinus Bader

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Biore and Augustinus Bader are two distinct skincare lines established in Japan in 1980 and Germany in 2018, respectively. The Japanese brand is globally loved for its sunscreens, cleansers, masks, and makeup removers featuring effective formulas, while the German brand is loved for its nourishing moisturizers, targeted serums, and soothing eye products powered by sophisticated formulas. The first suits sensitive skin and skin with dark spots best, whereas the second suits dry skin and dry sensitive skin best. They differ because the former offers standout products like the UV Aqua Rich for acne-prone skin, the Makeup Remover Perfect Oil for skin with dark spots, and the Deep Pore Charcoal Cleanser for mature skin, while the latter offers options such as The Serum for acne-prone skin, The Eye Cream for skin with dark spots, and The Rich Cream for mature skin.

Biore is a Japanese skincare brand founded in 1980 and owned by Kao Corporation.

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

Popular Biore vs Augustinus Bader products

People Say

BioreAugustinus Bader
  • Hydration and dewy glow Sometimes NotedMostly Mentioned
    • “Instantly hydrated — Augustinus Bader The Face Oil”
    • “Extremely dry skin saved — Augustinus Bader The Rich Cream”
    • “skin is smoother — Augustinus Bader The Cream”
    • “feels like a moisturizer — Biore UV Aqua Rich”
  • Lightweight 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”
    • “melts into skin — Biore UV Aqua Rich”
  • Immediate and visible results Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “Satisfying to see results — Biore Deep Cleansing Pore Strips”
    • “Helped clear my blackheads — Biore Deep Pore Charcoal Cleanser”
    • “Instant youthful glow — Augustinus Bader The Rich Cream”
  • Deep cleaning and debris removal Mostly MentionedNot noted
    • “Gets the gunk out — Biore Deep Cleansing Pore Strips”
    • “Face feels squeaky clean — Biore Deep Pore Charcoal Cleanser”
  • Skin texture improvement Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “Softens fine lines — Augustinus Bader The Rich Cream”
    • “skin felt noticeably firmer — Augustinus Bader The Serum”
    • “Smoother skin — Augustinus Bader The Face Oil”
    • “Leaves skin feeling clean — Biore Deep Cleansing Pore Strips”
  • Ease of use and application Often MentionedNot noted
    • “Minimal effort required — Biore Deep Cleansing Pore Strips”
    • “Works in shower, effective on wet hands/face. — Biore Makeup Remover Perfect Oil”
  • High price and exorbitant cost Not notedMostly Mentioned
  • Skin irritation and eye discomfort Mostly MentionedRarely Noted
    • “caused small bumps — Augustinus Bader The Eye Cream”
    • “stings eyes — Biore UV Aqua Rich”
  • Alcohol scent and fragrance issues Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “Smells like old crayons — Augustinus Bader The Rich Cream”
    • “Smells like vegetable oil — Augustinus Bader The Face Oil”
    • “smells like alcohol — Biore UV Aqua Rich”
  • Breakouts and acne Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
    • “caused cystic acne — Biore UV Aqua Rich”
    • “Caused breakouts, closed comedones, cystic acne. — Biore Makeup Remover Perfect Oil”
    • “Caused cystic acne — Augustinus Bader The Rich Cream”
  • Pump and packaging issues Not notedOften Mentioned
    • “excessive packaging — Augustinus Bader The Serum”

Biore vs Augustinus Bader routines for dry skin

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Biore vs Augustinus Bader routines for oily skin

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Biore vs Augustinus Bader routines for combination skin

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Questions and answers

Biore or Augustinus Bader: which is better?

Augustinus Bader achieves Superior fit levels for dry skin, dry sensitive skin, and mature skin, whereas the products on this page for Biore best fit sensitive skin, skin with dark spots, and mature skin. Reviewers note that Augustinus Bader provides better hydration and dewy glow, while Biore offers better ease of use and application.

What is the difference between Biore and Augustinus Bader?

Augustinus Bader has a Superior routine fit for dry skin and features key ingredients like TFC8, whereas the products on this page for Biore are owned by Kao Corporation and founded in Japan in 1980.

Biore or Augustinus Bader for dry skin?

Augustinus Bader is the better choice for dry skin, as the products on this page achieve a Superior Lovi fit level for this skin type.

Which is more affordable, Biore or Augustinus Bader?

Augustinus Bader is known for a high price and exorbitant cost, whereas Biore is much more affordable.

How do the founding countries and corporate ownerships of Biore and Augustinus Bader compare?

Biore was founded in 1980 in Japan and is owned by the Kao Corporation, whereas Augustinus Bader was founded in 2018 in Germany and is independently owned.

Which brand has better product options for addressing skin with dark spots according to their Lovi fit levels?

Both brands offer solid options for skin with dark spots, as the products on this page achieve a High fit level for Augustinus Bader and an Average fit level for Biore. Augustinus Bader may deliver better results for radiance and texture improvement, while Biore offers easier application and lower cost.

What are the main negative review themes associated with Augustinus Bader skincare products?

The main negative review themes associated with Augustinus Bader products on this page include extreme price, packaging issues, and a lack of results. Reviewers also sometimes note breakouts and an unpleasant scent.

Biore or Augustinus Bader for oily skin?

For oily skin, both Biore and Augustinus Bader achieve a Superior routine fit level on this page. Reviewers note that Biore products on this page help with deep cleaning and debris removal, while Augustinus Bader products on this page help with lightweight texture and absorption.

Biore or Augustinus Bader for sensitive skin?

Both Biore and Augustinus Bader fit sensitive skin well, with Biore earning a High fit for its routine and Augustinus Bader also achieving a High fit for specific items like The Rich Cream and The Eye Cream. Reviewers note that Augustinus Bader delivers better hydration and dewy glow.

Biore or Augustinus Bader for acne-prone skin?

For acne-prone skin, both brands fit well, with Biore offering a High Lovi fit and Augustinus Bader also achieving a High Lovi fit across the products on this page.

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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