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BYOMA vs Augustinus Bader

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BYOMA and Augustinus Bader are skincare brands that offer nourishing moisturizers, targeted serums, and soothing formulations. The British line, founded in 2022, uses tri-ceramide and squalane, while the German brand, founded in 2018, relies on sophisticated formulas. Both brands suit dry skin and dry sensitive skin best. They differ primarily in their specific compositions and targeted offerings, with the former emphasizing barrier hydration and the latter providing measured, graceful efficacy.

BYOMA is a British skincare brand founded in 2022 and owned by Bansk Group since 2025.

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

Popular BYOMA vs Augustinus Bader products

People Say

BYOMAAugustinus Bader
  • Texture and Absorption Mostly MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “Absorbs instantly — BYOMA Moisturizing Gel-Cream”
    • “sinks in quickly — BYOMA Brightening Serum”
    • “light but nourishing — Augustinus Bader The Cream”
    • “sinks in instantly — Augustinus Bader The Serum”
  • Skin Barrier and Hydration Mostly MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “helped heal my barrier — BYOMA Hydrating Serum”
    • “skin feels so hydrated — BYOMA Hydrating Milky Toner”
    • “Instantly hydrated — Augustinus Bader The Face Oil”
    • “Extremely dry skin saved — Augustinus Bader The Rich Cream”
  • Sensitivity and Gentle Formula Mostly MentionedRarely Noted
    • “doesn't strip skin — BYOMA Creamy Jelly Cleanser”
    • “no irritation at all — BYOMA Sensitive Retinol Oil”
    • “Controls oil — BYOMA Moisturizing Gel-Cream”
    • “calms redness — Augustinus Bader The Cream”
  • Radiance and Results Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “Instant youthful glow — Augustinus Bader The Rich Cream”
    • “depuffs morning eyes — Augustinus Bader The Eye Cream”
    • “crow's feet softened — Augustinus Bader The Eye Cream”
    • “breakouts are nearly non existent — BYOMA Clarifying Serum”
  • Value and Price Often MentionedNot noted
    • “budget-friendly — BYOMA Brightening Serum”
    • “Budget-friendly skincare — BYOMA Brightening Toner”
    • “great value for money — BYOMA Hydrating Serum”
  • Packaging Design Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
    • “Luxurious heavy bottle — Augustinus Bader The Rich Cream”
    • “epitome of luxury — Augustinus Bader The Serum”
    • “Hygienic pump — BYOMA Moisturizing Gel-Cream”
  • Packaging and Dispensing Issues Mostly MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “excessive packaging — Augustinus Bader The Serum”
    • “pump clogs easily — Augustinus Bader The Eye Cream”
    • “Pump stopped working — Augustinus Bader The Rich Cream”
    • “Opening is huge — BYOMA Brightening Toner”
  • Skin Reactions and Breakouts Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “Caused cystic acne — Augustinus Bader The Rich Cream”
    • “bumps on forehead — Augustinus Bader The Cream”
    • “caused small bumps — Augustinus Bader The Eye Cream”
    • “caused cystic acne — BYOMA Hydrating Milky Toner”

BYOMA vs Augustinus Bader routines for dry skin

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BYOMA vs Augustinus Bader routines for oily skin

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BYOMA vs Augustinus Bader routines for combination skin

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Questions and answers

BYOMA or Augustinus Bader: which is better?

Both BYOMA and Augustinus Bader provide an equal routine fit across all skin types on Lovi, but they cater to different shopper priorities. BYOMA offers better value, price, and sensitive skin care with barrier-strengthening ingredients, while Augustinus Bader delivers superior radiance and results through luxurious formulations featuring TFC8.

What is the difference between BYOMA and Augustinus Bader?

BYOMA focuses on barrier-strengthening ingredients like ceramides and offers better value, while Augustinus Bader centers its formulas around TFC8 and is known for delivering radiance and glow. Reviewers note that Augustinus Bader frequently faces complaints regarding extreme pricing and lack of results, whereas BYOMA is better for sensitive skin.

BYOMA or Augustinus Bader for dry skin?

Both BYOMA and Augustinus Bader achieve a Lovi fit level of Superior for dry skin. Reviewers note that BYOMA excels in value and price, while Augustinus Bader is noted for radiance and results.

BYOMA or Augustinus Bader: which moisturizer is better?

Both BYOMA and Augustinus Bader offer moisturizers with a Superior routine fit for dry skin, though BYOMA is better for value and price while Augustinus Bader is noted for radiance and glow. Reviewers frequently praise BYOMA for barrier-strengthening moisturizers, whereas Augustinus Bader is often recognized for luxurious formulations.

Which is more affordable, BYOMA or Augustinus Bader?

BYOMA is more affordable than Augustinus Bader, as reviewers frequently note the extreme price of Augustinus Bader products while highlighting BYOMA for value and price.

Where and when were BYOMA and Augustinus Bader founded, and who owns them?

BYOMA was founded in 2022 in the United Kingdom and is owned by Bansk Group, whereas Augustinus Bader was founded in 2018 in Germany and is independently owned.

How do the fragrance options differ between BYOMA and Augustinus Bader products?

BYOMA offers mostly fragrance-free products on this page, with the exception of the Smoothing Body Serum. In contrast, every Augustinus Bader product listed on this page lists no fragrance in its ingredients.

What are the key ingredients used across BYOMA and Augustinus Bader products?

BYOMA uses key ingredients like Ceramide, the Tri-ceramide complex, Squalane, and Glycerin across the products on this page. Augustinus Bader features TFC8 as the key ingredient across its products.

BYOMA or Augustinus Bader for oily skin?

Both BYOMA and Augustinus Bader reach a Superior routine fit level for oily skin. Reviewers note that BYOMA excels in value and price, while Augustinus Bader leads in radiance and results.

BYOMA or Augustinus Bader for sensitive skin?

Both BYOMA and Augustinus Bader provide a Superior routine fit for sensitive skin. However, BYOMA does better on sensitivity and gentle formulas overall, while Augustinus Bader is often noted for extreme prices.

BYOMA or Augustinus Bader for acne-prone skin?

Both BYOMA and Augustinus Bader provide an equal routine fit of Superior for acne-prone skin. Reviewers note that BYOMA does better on value and price as well as sensitivity and gentle formulas, while Augustinus Bader excels in radiance and results.

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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