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CeraVe vs Augustinus Bader

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

CeraVe and Augustinus Bader are two distinct skincare lines known for nourishing moisturizers, targeted serums, and soothing solutions powered by hydrating ingredients like hyaluronic acid and glycerin. While the American brand suits acne-prone skin and dry skin best through formulations that improve hydration and restore barrier function, the German brand caters ideally to dry and dry sensitive skin with deeply hydrating compositions. Ultimately, these collections differ in their origin and complexity, offering thoughtful daily care alongside refined creations that support the complexion with measured efficacy.

CeraVe is an American skincare brand founded in 2005 and owned by L'Oréal since 2017.

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

Popular CeraVe vs Augustinus Bader products

People Say

CeraVeAugustinus Bader
  • Non-greasy and lightweight texture Mostly 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 into skin without residue — CeraVe Daily Moisturizing Lotion”
  • Fades acne marks and improves texture 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”
    • “difference in my skin's texture is noticeable — CeraVe Renewing SA Cleanser”
  • Deep hydration Mostly MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “Saved my dry winter skin — CeraVe Moisturising Cream”
    • “woke up with plump skin — CeraVe Skin Renewing Night Cream”
    • “cured my dry patches — CeraVe Eye Repair Cream”
    • “Extremely dry skin saved — Augustinus Bader The Rich Cream”
  • Visible radiance and glow Not notedMostly Mentioned
    • “Instant youthful glow — Augustinus Bader The Rich Cream”
    • “Instantly hydrated — Augustinus Bader The Face Oil”
    • “healthy glow — Augustinus Bader The Serum”
  • Gentle and non-stripping Mostly MentionedNot noted
    • “doesn't leave face tight — CeraVe Hydrating Facial Cleanser”
    • “no burning sensation — CeraVe Resurfacing Retinol Serum”
    • “clean but not dry — CeraVe Foaming Facial Cleanser”
  • Value for money Often MentionedNot noted
    • “reasonably priced — CeraVe Foaming Facial Cleanser”
    • “Huge tub lasts forever — CeraVe Moisturising Cream”
    • “Great everyday moisturizer — CeraVe Daily Moisturizing Lotion”
  • Price point concerns Rarely NotedMostly Mentioned
    • “expensive Vaseline — CeraVe Healing Ointment”
  • Packaging and dispensing issues Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “no safety seal included — CeraVe Skin Renewing Night Cream”
    • “tube splitting at seams — CeraVe Skin Renewing Vitamin C Serum”
    • “excessive packaging — Augustinus Bader The Serum”
    • “pump clogs easily — Augustinus Bader The Eye Cream”
  • Slow or underwhelming results Rarely NotedOften Mentioned
    • “takes a few months — CeraVe Resurfacing Retinol Serum”
    • “too weak — CeraVe Resurfacing Retinol Serum”
    • “meh — CeraVe Hydrating Toner”
    • “didn't see dramatic results — Augustinus Bader The Cream”
  • Caused breakouts Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
    • “Gave me cystic acne — CeraVe Moisturising Cream”
    • “gave me closed comedones — CeraVe Hydrating Facial Cleanser”
    • “caused horrible breakouts — CeraVe Foaming Facial Cleanser”
    • “Caused cystic acne — Augustinus Bader The Rich Cream”

CeraVe vs Augustinus Bader routines for dry skin

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CeraVe vs Augustinus Bader routines for oily skin

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CeraVe vs Augustinus Bader routines for combination skin

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Questions and answers

CeraVe or Augustinus Bader: which is better?

Augustinus Bader achieves Superior routine fit across most skin types on the page, whereas CeraVe fits best for acne-prone skin, dry skin, and mature skin.

What is the difference between CeraVe and Augustinus Bader?

CeraVe provides budget-friendly, gentle daily care relying on ceramides and hyaluronic acid, whereas Augustinus Bader offers luxury formulas focused on radiance and glow using TFC8. Both brands suit dry, sensitive, and mature skin, but CeraVe products on this page achieve a High routine fit across most skin types while Augustinus Bader reaches a Superior fit level for all of them.

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CeraVe or Augustinus Bader for dry skin?

For dry skin, Augustinus Bader has a Superior routine fit on this page, while CeraVe has a High routine fit. Augustinus Bader's products on this page help provide radiance and glow and deep hydration, though reviewers often note an extreme price point.

CeraVe or Augustinus Bader: which moisturizer is better?

CeraVe offers superior deep hydration and value for money across the products on this page, whereas Augustinus Bader excels in providing luxurious lightweight moisturizers that impart radiance and glow. Ceramides in CeraVe help repair the skin barrier, while hyaluronic acid in both brands supports deep skin hydration.

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Which is more affordable, CeraVe or Augustinus Bader?

CeraVe is more affordable, whereas Augustinus Bader faces extreme price concerns from reviewers.

Which brand uses TFC8 and which uses ingredients like ceramides and hyaluronic acid?

Augustinus Bader features TFC8 across its line, whereas the products on this page from CeraVe rely on ingredients like ceramides and hyaluronic acid.

Journal of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2015

CeraVe or Augustinus Bader for oily skin?

Both CeraVe and Augustinus Bader fit oily skin well, with Lovi fit levels of High and Superior respectively, though Augustinus Bader helps more with lightweight texture and glow while CeraVe offers better value.

CeraVe or Augustinus Bader for acne-prone skin?

Both brands fit acne-prone skin well, with CeraVe achieving a Superior routine fit and Augustinus Bader also reaching a Superior level. CeraVe offers products on this page that help cleanse oil and acne, while Augustinus Bader provides lightweight moisturizers.

CeraVe or Augustinus Bader for mature skin?

Augustinus Bader has a Superior routine fit for mature skin, while CeraVe has a High fit for the products on this page.

CeraVe or Augustinus Bader for skin with dark spots?

Augustinus Bader has a Superior routine fit for skin with dark spots, whereas CeraVe has a High fit. Reviewers note that Augustinus Bader does better for fading acne marks and improving texture.

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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