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Pixi vs Augustinus Bader

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Pixi and Augustinus Bader are British and German skincare brands founded in 1999 and 2018, respectively. Pixi is universally loved for its nourishing toners, targeted serums, soothing eye products, and hydrating moisturizers, whereas Augustinus Bader is loved for its nourishing moisturizers, targeted serums, and soothing eye products. The first brand suits sensitive skin and dry sensitive skin best, while the second suits dry skin and dry sensitive skin best. They differ through their contrasting formulations and specific targeted treatments like Glow Tonic and The Rich Cream.

Pixi is a British skincare brand founded in 1999.

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

Popular Pixi vs Augustinus Bader products

People Say

PixiAugustinus Bader
  • Radiance and Glow Mostly MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “gives instant glow — Pixi Glow Tonic”
    • “Skin is noticeably brighter — Pixi Glow Peel Pads”
    • “Instant youthful glow — Augustinus Bader The Rich Cream”
    • “Instantly hydrated — Augustinus Bader The Face Oil”
  • Lightweight and Fast-Absorbing 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”
    • “Absorbs quickly — Pixi Hydrating Milky Mist”
  • Hydration and Plumping Mostly MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “Instant surge of hydration — Pixi Hydrating Milky Mist”
    • “deeply hydrates and balances — Pixi Antioxidant Tonic”
    • “leaves under-eyes super soft — Pixi DetoxifEYE Depuffing Eye Patches”
    • “Extremely dry skin saved — Augustinus Bader The Rich Cream”
  • Texture Improvement and Smoothing Sometimes NotedMostly Mentioned
    • “Softens fine lines — Augustinus Bader The Rich Cream”
    • “skin felt noticeably firmer — Augustinus Bader The Serum”
    • “crow's feet softened — Augustinus Bader The Eye Cream”
    • “Skin feels incredible, so smooth — Pixi Glow Peel Pads”
  • Fragrance and Scent Often MentionedNot noted
    • “smells like fresh roses — Pixi Rose Oil Blend”
    • “lovely subtle rose scent — Pixi Rose Tonic”
    • “Smells fresh — Pixi Hydrating Milky Mist”
  • Soothing and Calming Often MentionedRarely Noted
    • “instantly cooling upon application — Pixi DetoxifEYE Depuffing Eye Patches”
    • “calms my redness instantly — Pixi Rose Tonic”
    • “knocks my redness down — Pixi Antioxidant Tonic”
    • “calms redness — Augustinus Bader The Cream”
  • Price and Value Concerns Sometimes NotedMostly Mentioned
    • “Bottle is too small — Pixi Hydrating Milky Mist”
    • “Slight downside is the price — Pixi Glow Peel Pads”
    • “bottle is very small — Pixi Rose Oil Blend”
  • Packaging and Dispensing Issues Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “slippery and won't stay put — Pixi DetoxifEYE Depuffing Eye Patches”
    • “Spits large droplets — Pixi Hydrating Milky Mist”
    • “excessive packaging — Augustinus Bader The Serum”
    • “pump clogs easily — Augustinus Bader The Eye Cream”
  • Strong or Unpleasant Scent Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “Smells like old crayons — Augustinus Bader The Rich Cream”
    • “Smells like vegetable oil — Augustinus Bader The Face Oil”
    • “smell is overpowering — Pixi Glow Tonic”
  • Breakouts and Skin Irritation Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
    • “burned my face — Pixi Glow Tonic”
    • “Not for those with super-sensitive skin — Pixi Glow Peel Pads”
    • “Caused cystic acne — Augustinus Bader The Rich Cream”
    • “bumps on forehead — Augustinus Bader The Cream”

Pixi vs Augustinus Bader routines for dry skin

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Pixi vs Augustinus Bader routines for oily skin

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Pixi vs Augustinus Bader routines for combination skin

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Questions and answers

Pixi or Augustinus Bader: which is better?

Both Pixi and Augustinus Bader are equally good choices, as Lovi rates routine fit for both brands as Superior across every skin type. Pixi features key ingredients like aloe vera which may help soothe the skin, while Augustinus Bader is known for its fragrance-free formulas.

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What is the difference between Pixi and Augustinus Bader?

Pixi features key ingredients like aloe vera and hyaluronic acid, whereas Augustinus Bader utilizes TFC8 across its range. Lovi finds that both brands achieve Superior routine fit levels for dry skin.

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Pixi or Augustinus Bader for dry skin?

Both Pixi and Augustinus Bader are great options, as Lovi rates both brands as having a Superior routine fit for dry skin. Pixi focuses on deep hydration and uses key ingredients like hyaluronic acid, while Augustinus Bader provides luxurious moisturizers like The Rich Cream that may help with texture.

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Pixi or Augustinus Bader: which moisturizer is better?

When comparing moisturizers, Pixi offers options like Rose Oil Blend with dry skin fit rated as High, while Augustinus Bader features The Rich Cream with dry skin fit rated as Superior. Augustinus Bader's moisturizers are noted for texture improvement and lightweight feel, whereas Pixi's products on this page frequently highlight deep hydration and glow.

Which is more affordable, Pixi or Augustinus Bader?

Pixi is more affordable than Augustinus Bader, as Augustinus Bader frequently faces review complaints about its extreme price.

Pixi or Augustinus Bader: which brand has better fragrance options?

Pixi does better for fragrance and scent according to reviewer themes, even though 7 of 10 Pixi products on this page list no fragrance while every Augustinus Bader product lists none.

Which brand performs better for texture improvement and smoothing, Pixi or Augustinus Bader?

Augustinus Bader performs better for texture improvement and smoothing among the products on this page. Reviewers often mention visible texture improvements and smoother skin with Augustinus Bader than with Pixi.

Pixi or Augustinus Bader: which is better for radiance and glow?

Both Pixi and Augustinus Bader perform equally well for radiance and glow according to reviewer themes on this page. Lovi shows that the products on this page offer great options for achieving these results across both brands.

Pixi or Augustinus Bader for oily skin?

Both Pixi and Augustinus Bader achieve a Superior routine fit for oily skin. Reviewers note that Pixi helps provide deep hydration, while Augustinus Bader is known for lightweight moisturizers.

Pixi or Augustinus Bader for sensitive skin?

Both Pixi and Augustinus Bader provide a Superior routine fit for sensitive skin. Lovi notes that the products on this page from Pixi fit sensitive skin best, while Augustinus Bader lists no fragrance in any of its products on this page.

Pixi or Augustinus Bader for acne-prone skin?

Both Pixi and Augustinus Bader achieve a Superior routine fit for acne-prone skin on the products on this page. Shoppers may note that Pixi offers gentle and soothing toners, while Augustinus Bader features fragrance-free 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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