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Augustinus Bader vs Theramid

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Augustinus Bader and Theramid are two skincare brands offering nourishing moisturizers, targeted serums, and specialized eye products powered by engineered formulas. Augustinus Bader suits dry skin and dry sensitive skin best with its deeply hydrating compositions, whereas Theramid suits balanced, dry, combination, oily, and sensitive skin best due to its thoughtful compositions. Both brands differ in their founding origins and specific targeted formulations, allowing users to choose between the refined creations of the German brand and the precise treatments of the Spanish brand.

Augustinus Bader is a German skincare brand founded in 2018.

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Theramid is a Spanish skincare brand founded in 2022 and owned by Cosnova Group since 2026.

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

Popular Augustinus Bader vs Theramid products

People Say

Augustinus BaderTheramid
  • Texture and Absorption Mostly MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “light but nourishing — Augustinus Bader The Cream”
    • “sinks in instantly — Augustinus Bader The Serum”
    • “the texture is a sophisticated, lightweight gel that absorbs almost instantly without leaving a sticky residue — Theramid Copper Peptide”
    • “Absorbs quickly — Theramid DERMA-PEPTIDES”
  • Radiance and Glow Mostly MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “Instant youthful glow — Augustinus Bader The Rich Cream”
    • “Instantly hydrated — Augustinus Bader The Face Oil”
    • “skin is smoother — Augustinus Bader The Cream”
    • “instantly gives the skin a radiant glow and freshness — Theramid Copper Peptide”
  • Deep Hydration Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “Extremely dry skin saved — Augustinus Bader The Rich Cream”
    • “instantly refreshing — Augustinus Bader The Eye Cream”
    • “Provides long-lasting hydration — Theramid Ceramide Treatment”
  • Gentle Formulation Not notedOften Mentioned
    • “Suitable for sensitive skin — Theramid DERMA-PEPTIDES”
    • “incredibly gentle... I experienced zero redness or irritation — Theramid Copper Peptide”
  • Luxurious and Practical Packaging Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
    • “Luxurious heavy bottle — Augustinus Bader The Rich Cream”
    • “epitome of luxury — Augustinus Bader The Serum”
    • “Love the pump — Theramid DERMA-PEPTIDES”
  • Balances Skin and Calms Redness Rarely NotedOften Mentioned
    • “Instantly took out redness — Theramid Ceramide Treatment”
    • “works well for oily skin — Augustinus Bader The Cream”
  • High Price and Value Concerns Mostly MentionedRarely Noted
    • “Didn't work better than cheaper options — Theramid Ceramide Treatment”
  • Packaging and Dispensing Issues Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “excessive packaging — Augustinus Bader The Serum”
    • “pump clogs easily — Augustinus Bader The Eye Cream”
    • “Struggled to pump it out halfway through — Theramid Ceramide Treatment”
    • “Prefer glass bottles — Theramid DERMA-PEPTIDES”
  • Lack of Dramatic Results Often MentionedRarely Noted
    • “Nearly 2 months in, no result — Theramid Copper Peptide”
    • “didn't see dramatic results — Augustinus Bader The Cream”
  • Breakouts and Irritation Often MentionedRarely Noted
    • “Gave me massive texture and bumps — Theramid Ceramide Treatment”
    • “Caused cystic acne — Augustinus Bader The Rich Cream”

Questions and answers

Augustinus Bader or Theramid: which is better?

Augustinus Bader is better for radiance and glow, while Theramid is better for soothing sensitive skin and calming redness. Lovi rates Augustinus Bader as a superior fit for dry skin, dry sensitive skin, and mature skin.

What is the difference between Augustinus Bader and Theramid?

Augustinus Bader excels in providing radiance, glow, and deep hydration with a luxurious feel, whereas Theramid stands out for its restorative, soothing moisturizers that tend to be gentler on the skin. Augustinus Bader products on this page feature TFC8 and come with a very high price point, while Theramid offers targeted treatments like Copper Peptide and Ceramide Treatment.

Augustinus Bader or Theramid: which moisturizer is better?

For moisturizers on this page, Augustinus Bader fits dry, dry sensitive, and mature skin best with a Superior rating, whereas Theramid reaches Superior for dry sensitive skin with its Ceramide Treatment. Reviewers note that Augustinus Bader provides deep hydration and radiance, while Theramid is recognized for restorative and soothing moisturizers.

Which is more affordable, Augustinus Bader or Theramid?

Theramid is the more affordable choice on this page, whereas Augustinus Bader faces frequent shopper complaints about its extreme price. Reviewers note high price and value concerns specifically for Theramid, yet Augustinus Bader is the brand more widely criticized for high costs.

Which causes fewer breakouts, Augustinus Bader or Theramid?

Augustinus Bader causes fewer breakouts, as review themes note breakouts and irritation as a drawback more frequently for Theramid, while Augustinus Bader reviewers only sometimes note breakouts.

When was each brand founded and where are they from?

Augustinus Bader was founded in 2018 in Germany, while Theramid was founded in 2022 in Spain.

How do the two brands compare on radiance and glow according to reviewers?

When it comes to radiance and glow, Augustinus Bader does better than Theramid according to reviewers. Reviewers mostly mention radiance and glow as a positive for Augustinus Bader.

Which brand's products contain TFC8 as a key ingredient?

Augustinus Bader products on this page feature TFC8 as a key ingredient across their 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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