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NIVEA vs Augustinus Bader

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NIVEA and Augustinus Bader are both German skincare brands that offer nourishing moisturizers and targeted serums. The former, founded in 1911, is loved for its dependable sunscreens formulated with hydrating glycerin to suit sensitive skin and skin with dark spots best. Conversely, the latter, founded in 2018, is celebrated for its soothing eye products powered by sophisticated formulas that suit dry skin and dry sensitive skin best. They differ primarily in their founding eras, key active ingredients, and specific product formulations.

NIVEA is a German skincare brand founded in 1911 and owned by maxingvest GmbH & Co. KGaA since 2004.

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

Popular NIVEA vs Augustinus Bader products

People Say

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  • Softens and Smooths Skin Mostly MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “Makes my face feel smooth and soft. — NIVEA Soft”
    • “skin feels squeaky clean and soft — NIVEA DERMA SKIN CLEAR”
    • “Softens fine lines — Augustinus Bader The Rich Cream”
    • “skin is smoother — Augustinus Bader The Cream”
  • Deep 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”
    • “Smoothed out dry flaky scales on my cheeks overnight — NIVEA Creme”
  • Lightweight and Fast Absorbing Sometimes NotedMostly Mentioned
    • “light but nourishing — Augustinus Bader The Cream”
    • “sinks in instantly — Augustinus Bader The Serum”
    • “light gel texture — Augustinus Bader The Eye Cream”
    • “It's lightweight on the skin and leaves a bit of subtle sheen. — NIVEA Soft”
  • Affordability and Value Often MentionedNot noted
    • “Works better than expensive luxury creams — NIVEA Creme”
    • “Best affordable vegan moisturizer. — NIVEA Soft”
    • “absolute steal for the price — NIVEA DERMA SKIN CLEAR”
  • Versatile and Multi-Purpose Use Often MentionedRarely Noted
    • “Use it on face, body, hands, and feet — NIVEA Creme”
    • “Applying is easy, you can use on your face, hands, and body. — NIVEA Soft”
    • “Mix with cream — Augustinus Bader The Face Oil”
  • Clears and Reduces Blemishes Often MentionedNot noted
    • “cleared my complexion in 7 days — NIVEA DERMA SKIN CLEAR”
    • “reduces blackheads — NIVEA Derma Skin Clear Anti-Blemish Scrub”
  • Exorbitant Price Not notedMostly Mentioned
  • Causes Breakouts and Acne Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
    • “Clogged my pores and caused bad acne — NIVEA Creme”
    • “I noticed some acne breakouts on my chin after using this crème for a while. — NIVEA Soft”
    • “Caused cystic acne — Augustinus Bader The Rich Cream”
    • “bumps on forehead — Augustinus Bader The Cream”
  • Greasy, Oily, or Heavy Residue Often MentionedRarely Noted
    • “Feels like glue — Augustinus Bader The Rich Cream”
    • “Leaves a shiny grease layer that doesn't go away — NIVEA Creme”
  • Strong or Unpleasant Fragrance Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
    • “Smells like old crayons — Augustinus Bader The Rich Cream”
    • “Smells like vegetable oil — Augustinus Bader The Face Oil”
    • “Scent is too overpowering for sensitive noses — NIVEA Creme”

NIVEA vs Augustinus Bader routines for dry skin

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NIVEA vs Augustinus Bader routines for oily skin

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NIVEA vs Augustinus Bader routines for combination skin

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Questions and answers

NIVEA or Augustinus Bader: which is better?

Augustinus Bader is better for deep hydration and a luxurious feel, whereas NIVEA offers better affordability and blemish-clearing results among the products on this page.

What is the difference between NIVEA and Augustinus Bader?

NIVEA focuses on affordable, versatile moisturizers and blemish-clearing serums, whereas Augustinus Bader offers luxurious formulas centered around its TFC8 ingredient. For the products on this page, NIVEA fits best on sensitive skin, dark spots, and acne-prone skin, while Augustinus Bader is best for dry, dry sensitive, and mature skin.

NIVEA or Augustinus Bader for dry skin?

For dry skin, Augustinus Bader offers a Superior Lovi fit with products like The Rich Cream, while NIVEA provides a High Lovi fit with its routines on this page. Augustinus Bader may deliver better deep hydration and a more lightweight feel, whereas NIVEA offers greater affordability and value.

NIVEA or Augustinus Bader: which moisturizer is better?

When comparing moisturizers, Augustinus Bader offers a Superior Lovi fit for dry skin with products like The Rich Cream, while NIVEA provides a High Lovi fit for dry skin with its classic Creme. Reviewers note that Augustinus Bader delivers deep hydration with lightweight formulas, whereas NIVEA is praised for versatile, multi-use moisturizers that offer intense deep hydration at a much higher affordability.

Which is more affordable, NIVEA or Augustinus Bader?

NIVEA is more affordable than Augustinus Bader, as reviewers on the products on this page frequently mention its affordability and value compared to Augustinus Bader's exorbitant prices.

Which brand has more fragrance-free products, NIVEA or Augustinus Bader?

Augustinus Bader has more fragrance-free products on this page, as every product from the brand lists no fragrance. In contrast, only 3 of the 9 NIVEA products on this page list no fragrance.

How do the ownership and founding years compare between NIVEA and Augustinus Bader?

NIVEA was founded earlier in 1911 in Germany and is owned by maxingvest GmbH & Co. KGaA, whereas Augustinus Bader was founded later in 2018 in Germany and remains independently owned.

Which brand performs better for affordability and value according to the review themes?

NIVEA performs better for affordability and value among the products on this page. Reviewers frequently note its strong value compared to other brands.

NIVEA or Augustinus Bader for oily skin?

For oily skin, Lovi rates both NIVEA and Augustinus Bader as having a Superior routine fit, though individual products on this page vary. NIVEA offers high-fitting sunscreens and blemish-clearing serums for oily skin, whereas Augustinus Bader's The Serum is rated High for oily skin while its moisturizers range from Average to Low.

NIVEA or Augustinus Bader for sensitive skin?

Lovi rates both NIVEA and Augustinus Bader as having a High fit for sensitive skin. Reviewers note that NIVEA offers versatile moisturizers and blemish-clearing serums, while Augustinus Bader provides deep hydration and lightweight formulas.

NIVEA or Augustinus Bader for acne-prone skin?

For acne-prone skin, NIVEA is the better choice because the products on this page provide blemish-clearing serums and a High fit level for acne-prone skin.

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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