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FANCL vs Augustinus Bader

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

FANCL and Augustinus Bader are distinguished skincare brands that offer distinct approaches to daily complexion care. Founded in Japan in 1980 and owned by Kirin Holdings Company, Limited since 2024, the former is loved for its thoughtful makeup removers and gentle exfoliants crafted from pure, effective formulas. Conversely, the German brand established in 2018 is celebrated for its nourishing moisturizers, targeted serums, and soothing eye products powered by sophisticated compositions. While the Japanese line suits sensitive, dry, and normal skin best by providing mild care without harsh irritations, these refined creations from the European house are tailored for dry and dry sensitive skin through deeply hydrating efficacy.

FANCL is a Japanese skincare brand founded in 1980 and owned by Kirin Holdings Company, Limited since 2024.

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

Popular FANCL vs Augustinus Bader products

Questions and answers

FANCL or Augustinus Bader: which is better?

Augustinus Bader is better for dry, dry sensitive, and mature skin, where products like The Rich Cream and The Serum receive Superior fit ratings from Lovi. Both brands feature fragrance-free products on this page.

What is the difference between FANCL and Augustinus Bader?

FANCL is a Japanese brand founded in 1980 and owned by Kirin, while Augustinus Bader is a German brand founded in 2018 and independently owned. On this page, FANCL offers fragrance-free makeup removers and exfoliants with Superior Lovi fits for dry sensitive and mature skin, whereas Augustinus Bader features fragrance-free moisturizers, serums, eye creams, and face oils featuring TFC8 that achieve a Superior Lovi fit for dry and mature skin.

Which is more affordable, FANCL or Augustinus Bader?

FANCL is more affordable because Augustinus Bader is frequently noted by reviewers for its extreme price.

Which causes fewer breakouts, FANCL or Augustinus Bader?

FANCL products on this page have a High fit for acne-prone skin, whereas Augustinus Bader products generally have an Average fit for this skin type and reviewers sometimes note breakouts. Both brands list no fragrance in their ingredients.

Which brand is older and in what year was it founded?

FANCL is older, having been founded in 1980 in Japan. Augustinus Bader was founded much later in 2018 in Germany.

Do both FANCL and Augustinus Bader products contain fragrance?

Both FANCL and Augustinus Bader are fragrance-free choices, as every product on this page lists no fragrance in its ingredients.

What are some of the most common complaints reviewers have about Augustinus Bader?

Reviewers frequently mention extreme price, packaging issues, and a lack of results as some of the most common drawbacks of Augustinus Bader products.

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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