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SK-II vs Augustinus Bader

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

SK-II and Augustinus Bader are two esteemed skincare brands offering nourishing moisturizers, targeted serums, and soothing treatments that suit dry skin, acne-prone skin, and dry sensitive skin best. The Japanese brand is known for its timeless formulas anchored by pitera, while the German brand relies on sophisticated compositions to support the complexion. Through regular application, both labels nurture delicate complexions with measured, graceful efficacy, differing primarily in their foundational ingredients and regional origins.

SK-II is a Japanese skincare brand founded in 1980 and owned by The Procter & Gamble Company since 1991.

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

Popular SK-II vs Augustinus Bader products

People Say

SK-IIAugustinus Bader
  • Improves skin texture Mostly MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “skin feels soft as butter — SK-II Facial Treatment Essence”
    • “pores became miraculously invisible — SK-II Facial Treatment Mask”
    • “Smoother skin — SK-II Facial Treatment Clear Lotion”
    • “Softens fine lines — Augustinus Bader The Rich Cream”
  • Radiance and glow Mostly MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “gives a glass skin look — SK-II Facial Treatment Essence”
    • “leaves me with a red carpet glow — SK-II Facial Treatment Mask”
    • “Instant youthful glow — Augustinus Bader The Rich Cream”
    • “Instantly hydrated — Augustinus Bader The Face Oil”
  • Balances and hydrates Mostly MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “flooded my skin with moisture — SK-II Facial Treatment Mask”
    • “skin feels deeply hydrated, plump, and smoother — SK-II Skinpower Advanced Cream”
    • “Leaves skin soft, feels moisturized, does not dry out skin. — SK-II Facial Treatment Cleansing Oil”
    • “Extremely dry skin saved — Augustinus Bader The Rich Cream”
  • Lightweight and fast absorption 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”
    • “drinks right into the skin — SK-II Facial Treatment Essence”
  • Convenient packaging Rarely NotedSometimes Noted
    • “Luxurious heavy bottle — Augustinus Bader The Rich Cream”
    • “epitome of luxury — Augustinus Bader The Serum”
    • “Pump dispenser is convenient. — SK-II Genoptics Ultraura Essence”
  • High price Mostly MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “way too expensive — SK-II Facial Treatment Essence”
    • “not sure justified by price — Augustinus Bader The Cream”
  • Lack of results Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “did absolutely nothing — SK-II Facial Treatment Essence”
    • “No visible difference — SK-II Facial Treatment Clear Lotion”
    • “didn't see dramatic results — Augustinus Bader The Cream”
    • “minimal results for me — Augustinus Bader The Serum”
  • Breakouts and skin reactions Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “caused tiny red bumps — SK-II Facial Treatment Essence”
    • “dried to a tacky finish — SK-II Facial Treatment Mask”
    • “Caused cystic acne — Augustinus Bader The Rich Cream”
    • “Feels like glue — Augustinus Bader The Rich Cream”
  • Unpleasant scent Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “Smells like old crayons — Augustinus Bader The Rich Cream”
    • “Smells like vegetable oil — Augustinus Bader The Face Oil”
    • “smells like dirty feet — SK-II Facial Treatment Essence”

SK-II vs Augustinus Bader routines for dry skin

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SK-II vs Augustinus Bader routines for oily skin

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SK-II vs Augustinus Bader routines for combination skin

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Questions and answers

SK-II or Augustinus Bader: which is better?

Augustinus Bader has superior routine fits for most skin types compared to SK-II on this page. Reviewers frequently note that Augustinus Bader offers lightweight moisturizers and radiance, while SK-II does better with balancing, hydrating, and improving skin texture.

What is the difference between SK-II and Augustinus Bader?

Augustinus Bader focuses on TFC8 and tends to offer lighter textures, while SK-II centers its line around Pitera and is known for improving skin texture and balancing hydration. Lovi shows that Augustinus Bader achieves superior routine fits for most skin types compared to SK-II.

SK-II or Augustinus Bader for dry skin?

Both brands are great choices for dry skin, as Lovi rates both SK-II and Augustinus Bader as a Superior routine fit for dry skin. The products on this page for both brands feature no fragrance in their ingredients.

SK-II or Augustinus Bader: which moisturizer is better?

When comparing moisturizers, Augustinus Bader achieves a Superior Lovi fit level for dry skin with products like The Rich Cream, while SK-II offers options such as Facial Treatment Essence that fit dry skin at a High level. Reviewers often note that Augustinus Bader provides lightweight moisturizers and deep hydration, whereas the products on this page for both brands list no fragrance in their ingredients.

Which is more affordable, SK-II or Augustinus Bader?

Both SK-II and Augustinus Bader share a review theme of high price on the products on this page.

Which brand performs better for improving skin texture, SK-II or Augustinus Bader?

For improving skin texture, SK-II performs better than Augustinus Bader according to the review themes on this page. Reviewers note that SK-II helps improve skin texture more effectively across the products on this page.

What are the key ingredients used across SK-II and Augustinus Bader products?

The products on this page from SK-II feature Pitera as their key ingredient, while Augustinus Bader products rely on TFC8.

Which brand offers more lightweight and fast-absorbing products?

Augustinus Bader offers more lightweight and fast-absorbing products according to reviewer feedback on this page.

SK-II or Augustinus Bader for oily skin?

For oily skin, Augustinus Bader achieves a Superior routine fit according to Lovi, while SK-II reaches a High fit level.

SK-II or Augustinus Bader for sensitive skin?

For sensitive skin, both brands work well, with Lovi giving Augustinus Bader a Superior fit level and SK-II a High fit level.

SK-II or Augustinus Bader for acne-prone skin?

Both brands are great choices for acne-prone skin, with Lovi rating SK-II Superior and Augustinus Bader Superior as well. Reviewers note that SK-II helps improve skin texture, while Augustinus Bader offers lightweight and fast-absorbing formulas.

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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