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Allies of Skin vs Augustinus Bader

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Allies of Skin and Augustinus Bader are two esteemed skincare lines celebrated for their luxurious moisturizers, potent serums, and soothing eye products. The first brand is loved for powerhouse ingredients like niacinamide, suiting acne-prone and oily acne-prone skin best, while the German brand founded in 2018 is favored for its deeply hydrating compositions that suit dry and dry sensitive skin best. Both collections offer targeted options such as the Molecular Saviour Probiotics Treatment Mist, the Peptides & Antioxidants Firming Daily Treatment, the Peptides & Omegas Firming Eye Cream, The Serum, The Eye Cream, and The Rich Cream to address concerns like dark spots and mature skin. They differ primarily in their core formulations, with the former relying on niacinamide to improve aging signs and decrease hyperpigmentation, and the latter relying on sophisticated formulas to support the complexion with measured, graceful efficacy.

Augustinus Bader is a German skincare brand founded in 2018.

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This page compares some of the most popular Allies of Skin and Augustinus Bader products; for every product of both brands, with a fit score for your own skin, use the Lovi app.

Popular Allies of Skin vs Augustinus Bader products

People Say

Allies of SkinAugustinus Bader
  • Texture and Absorption Mostly MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “sinks easily into damp skin — Allies of Skin Tranexamic & Arbutin Advanced Brightening Serum”
    • “Woke up looking well-rested — Allies of Skin Retinal & Peptides Repair Night Cream”
    • “light but nourishing — Augustinus Bader The Cream”
    • “sinks in instantly — Augustinus Bader The Serum”
  • Hydration and Plumping Mostly MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “nourished and hydrated — Allies of Skin Peptides & Omegas Firming Eye Cream”
    • “more like a spray serum — Allies of Skin Molecular Saviour Probiotics Treatment Mist”
    • “Instantly hydrated — Augustinus Bader The Face Oil”
    • “Extremely dry skin saved — Augustinus Bader The Rich Cream”
  • Soothing and Calming Mostly MentionedRarely Noted
    • “Best retinol for sensitive skin — Allies of Skin Retinal & Peptides Repair Night Cream”
    • “Redness is less noticeable — Allies of Skin Copper Tripeptide & Ectoin Advanced Repair Serum”
    • “feels super soothing, doesn't trigger redness — Allies of Skin Tranexamic & Arbutin Advanced Brightening Serum”
    • “calms redness — Augustinus Bader The Cream”
  • Radiance and Brightening Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “gives skin an instant dewy glow — Allies of Skin Tranexamic & Arbutin Advanced Brightening Serum”
    • “scars visibly lightened after I started using this — Allies of Skin Tranexamic & Arbutin Advanced Brightening Serum”
    • “Gives me a nice youthful glow — Allies of Skin Peptides & Antioxidants Firming Daily Treatment”
    • “Instant youthful glow — Augustinus Bader The Rich Cream”
  • Firming and Anti-Aging Often MentionedRarely Noted
    • “fix the fine lines — Allies of Skin Peptides & Omegas Firming Eye Cream”
    • “Tightened the skin in just a few uses — Allies of Skin Peptides & Antioxidants Firming Daily Treatment”
    • “crow's feet softened — Augustinus Bader The Eye Cream”
  • High Price Mostly MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “Pricey — Allies of Skin Copper Tripeptide & Ectoin Advanced Repair Serum”
    • “price definitely hurts — Allies of Skin Tranexamic & Arbutin Advanced Brightening Serum”
    • “not sure justified by price — Augustinus Bader The Cream”
  • Slow or Lack of Results Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “still not impressed with the results — Allies of Skin Tranexamic & Arbutin Advanced Brightening Serum”
    • “Have not noticed improved skin quality yet — Allies of Skin Copper Tripeptide & Ectoin Advanced Repair Serum”
    • “Nothing significant — Allies of Skin Retinal & Peptides Repair Night Cream”
    • “didn't see dramatic results — Augustinus Bader The Cream”
  • Packaging and Dispensing Issues Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “pump head is fixed — Allies of Skin Peptides & Omegas Firming Eye Cream”
    • “bad spritz mechanism — Allies of Skin Molecular Saviour Probiotics Treatment Mist”
    • “Hate the pump — Allies of Skin Peptides & Antioxidants Firming Daily Treatment”
    • “excessive packaging — Augustinus Bader The Serum”
  • Skin Irritation and Reactions Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “Slightly irritating... when I first started — Allies of Skin Copper Tripeptide & Ectoin Advanced Repair Serum”
    • “rashes popped up on my neck — Allies of Skin Tranexamic & Arbutin Advanced Brightening Serum”
    • “Caused cystic acne — Augustinus Bader The Rich Cream”
    • “bumps on forehead — Augustinus Bader The Cream”

Allies of Skin vs Augustinus Bader routines for dry skin

Buy Augustinus Bader routine · SAR 5,099.77 · 95% fitBuy Allies of Skin routine · SAR 1,741.33 · 94% fitSee multi-brand routine · 96% fit

Allies of Skin vs Augustinus Bader routines for oily skin

Buy Allies of Skin routine · SAR 1,789.32 · 94% fitBuy Augustinus Bader routine · SAR 5,555.05 · 92% fitSee multi-brand routine · 97% fit

Allies of Skin vs Augustinus Bader routines for combination skin

Buy Allies of Skin routine · SAR 1,776.13 · 94% fitBuy Augustinus Bader routine · SAR 5,541.86 · 93% fitSee multi-brand routine · 97% fit

Questions and answers

Allies of Skin or Augustinus Bader: which is better?

Both brands perform equally well, as Lovi routine fit levels are Superior across every skin type for the products on this page. Allies of Skin may do better for soothing, brightening, and anti-aging, while Augustinus Bader is frequently noted for deep hydration and radiance.

What is the difference between Allies of Skin and Augustinus Bader?

Allies of Skin focuses on key ingredients like niacinamide, while Augustinus Bader centers its formulas around TFC8. Reviewers find that Allies of Skin does better for soothing, brightening, and firming, whereas both brands feature products on this page that list no fragrance.

The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002

Allies of Skin or Augustinus Bader for dry skin?

Both Allies of Skin and Augustinus Bader achieve a Superior Lovi routine fit for dry skin. The products on this page help provide deep hydration and improve skin quality, while niacinamide helps reduce cutaneous pigmentation.

The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

Allies of Skin or Augustinus Bader: which moisturizer is better?

Both brands offer moisturizers on this page that help nourish the skin, with Allies of Skin focusing on key ingredients like niacinamide and Augustinus Bader featuring its signature TFC8. Reviewers note that Allies of Skin provides gentle, effective moisturizers, while Augustinus Bader is known for lightweight moisturizers that may add a radiance and glow.

The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002

Which is more affordable, Allies of Skin or Augustinus Bader?

Both brands come with a high price point, as reviewers mostly mention an extreme price for Augustinus Bader and a high price point for the products on this page by Allies of Skin.

Which brand is better for firming and anti-aging, Allies of Skin or Augustinus Bader?

Allies of Skin does better for firming and anti-aging among the products on this page.

What are the key ingredients across the products of Allies of Skin versus Augustinus Bader?

The key ingredient across the products on this page for Allies of Skin is niacinamide, while Augustinus Bader features TFC8. Niacinamide helps reduce cutaneous pigmentation and suppresses melanosome transfer.

The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002

How do the founding years and locations of Allies of Skin and Augustinus Bader compare?

Allies of Skin was founded in 2016 without a specified location, whereas Augustinus Bader was founded in 2018 in Germany. Both brands are featured among the products on this page.

Allies of Skin or Augustinus Bader for oily skin?

Both Allies of Skin and Augustinus Bader provide an equal Lovi fit level of Superior for oily skin on the products on this page.

Allies of Skin or Augustinus Bader for sensitive skin?

Both Allies of Skin and Augustinus Bader achieve a Superior routine fit for sensitive skin. Reviewers note that Allies of Skin does better for soothing and calming sensitive skin.

Allies of Skin or Augustinus Bader for acne-prone skin?

Both brands achieve a Superior Lovi fit level for acne-prone skin. Allies of Skin focuses on acne-prone skin, oily acne-prone skin, and dry skin, while Augustinus Bader best fits dry skin, dry sensitive skin, and mature 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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