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BYOMA vs Augustinus Bader

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BYOMA and Augustinus Bader are skin care brands that offer thoughtful ranges of nourishing moisturizers, targeted serums, and other essentials designed to support the complexion with measured efficacy. The British brand relies on science where its tri-ceramide complex improves skin barrier hydration and barrier integrity, while squalane fights oxidative stress and boosts collagen production, making it best suited for sensitive skin and dry sensitive skin. Conversely, the German brand is powered by its sophisticated formulas and deeply hydrating compositions to suit dry skin and dry sensitive skin best. While both offer standout options to address acne-prone skin, dark spots, and mature skin, they differ fundamentally in their foundational ingredients and specific brand heritage.

BYOMA is a British skincare brand founded in 2022 and owned by Bansk Group since 2025.

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

Popular BYOMA vs Augustinus Bader products

People Say

BYOMAAugustinus Bader
  • Texture and Absorption Mostly MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “Absorbs instantly — BYOMA Moisturizing Gel-Cream”
    • “sinks in quickly — BYOMA Brightening Serum”
    • “light but nourishing — Augustinus Bader The Cream”
    • “sinks in instantly — Augustinus Bader The Serum”
  • Skin Barrier and Hydration Mostly MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “helped heal my barrier — BYOMA Hydrating Serum”
    • “skin feels so hydrated — BYOMA Hydrating Milky Toner”
    • “Instantly hydrated — Augustinus Bader The Face Oil”
    • “Extremely dry skin saved — Augustinus Bader The Rich Cream”
  • Sensitivity and Gentle Formula Mostly MentionedRarely Noted
    • “doesn't strip skin — BYOMA Creamy Jelly Cleanser”
    • “no irritation at all — BYOMA Sensitive Retinol Oil”
    • “Controls oil — BYOMA Moisturizing Gel-Cream”
    • “calms redness — Augustinus Bader The Cream”
  • Radiance and Results Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “Instant youthful glow — Augustinus Bader The Rich Cream”
    • “depuffs morning eyes — Augustinus Bader The Eye Cream”
    • “crow's feet softened — Augustinus Bader The Eye Cream”
    • “breakouts are nearly non existent — BYOMA Clarifying Serum”
  • Value and Price Often MentionedNot noted
    • “budget-friendly — BYOMA Brightening Serum”
    • “Budget-friendly skincare — BYOMA Brightening Toner”
    • “great value for money — BYOMA Hydrating Serum”
  • Packaging Design Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
    • “Luxurious heavy bottle — Augustinus Bader The Rich Cream”
    • “epitome of luxury — Augustinus Bader The Serum”
    • “Hygienic pump — BYOMA Moisturizing Gel-Cream”
  • Packaging and Dispensing Issues Mostly MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “excessive packaging — Augustinus Bader The Serum”
    • “pump clogs easily — Augustinus Bader The Eye Cream”
    • “Pump stopped working — Augustinus Bader The Rich Cream”
    • “Opening is huge — BYOMA Brightening Toner”
  • Skin Reactions and Breakouts Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “Caused cystic acne — Augustinus Bader The Rich Cream”
    • “bumps on forehead — Augustinus Bader The Cream”
    • “caused small bumps — Augustinus Bader The Eye Cream”
    • “caused cystic acne — BYOMA Hydrating Milky Toner”

BYOMA vs Augustinus Bader routines for dry skin

Buy Augustinus Bader routine · SAR 5,099.77 · 95% fitBuy BYOMA routine · SAR 1,114.99 · 91% fitSee multi-brand routine · 96% fit

BYOMA vs Augustinus Bader routines for oily skin

Buy Augustinus Bader routine · SAR 5,555.05 · 92% fitBuy BYOMA routine · SAR 1,201.47 · 87% fitSee multi-brand routine · 97% fit

BYOMA vs Augustinus Bader routines for combination skin

Buy Augustinus Bader routine · SAR 5,541.86 · 93% fitBuy BYOMA routine · SAR 1,039.93 · 87% fitSee multi-brand routine · 97% fit

Questions and answers

BYOMA or Augustinus Bader: which is better?

BYOMA and Augustinus Bader both offer great choices depending on your budget and skin goals, with BYOMA focusing on barrier repair and gentle formulas, while Augustinus Bader centers on luxury radiance and anti-aging results. Reviewers note that BYOMA provides better value and price, whereas Augustinus Bader excels in radiance and texture improvement.

What is the difference between BYOMA and Augustinus Bader?

BYOMA focuses on barrier-strengthening ingredients like ceramides and offers better value, while Augustinus Bader centers its formulas around its proprietary TFC8 complex and delivers luxury anti-aging results. Reviewers note that BYOMA does better for sensitive skin, whereas Augustinus Bader excels in providing radiance and glow.

BYOMA or Augustinus Bader for dry skin?

Both BYOMA and Augustinus Bader are rated as a Superior fit for dry skin on this page, offering targeted moisture. BYOMA focuses on barrier-strengthening ingredients like ceramides and squalane, while Augustinus Bader utilizes its proprietary TFC8 technology to support skin health.

BYOMA or Augustinus Bader: which moisturizer is better?

Both BYOMA and Augustinus Bader offer moisturizers with a Superior routine fit for dry skin and dry sensitive skin. Reviewers note that BYOMA provides barrier-strengthening and deeply hydrating moisturizers at a better value, while Augustinus Bader is recognized for its luxurious formulas and radiance-boosting results.

Which is more affordable, BYOMA or Augustinus Bader?

BYOMA is more affordable than Augustinus Bader, as review themes note an extreme price for Augustinus Bader while highlighting value and price for BYOMA.

Which brand has better packaging design, BYOMA or Augustinus Bader?

Augustinus Bader does better than BYOMA when it comes to packaging design. Reviewers frequently note packaging and dispensing issues with Augustinus Bader products, but it still outperforms BYOMA in this category.

BYOMA or Augustinus Bader for oily skin?

For oily skin, Augustinus Bader fits better because Lovi rates its routine as Superior, compared to High for BYOMA. Reviewers also highlight Augustinus Bader for offering better radiance and results.

BYOMA or Augustinus Bader for sensitive skin?

Both BYOMA and Augustinus Bader achieve a Superior Lovi fit for sensitive skin. BYOMA focuses on barrier-strengthening ingredients like ceramides and a mostly fragrance-free range, making it a gentle and budget-friendly choice.

BYOMA or Augustinus Bader for acne-prone skin?

For acne-prone skin, Lovi rates BYOMA as High and Augustinus Bader as Superior. Reviewers note that Augustinus Bader offers better radiance and results, while BYOMA provides better value and price.

BYOMA or Augustinus Bader for mature skin?

For mature skin, both BYOMA and Augustinus Bader achieve a High Lovi fit level for some of their products, while Augustinus Bader also reaches a Superior level with The Rich Cream. Reviewers note that Augustinus Bader does better for radiance and results, whereas BYOMA offers better value and price.

BYOMA or Augustinus Bader for skin with dark spots?

For skin with dark spots, Augustinus Bader achieves a superior routine fit on this page, while BYOMA reaches a high fit. Both brands use key ingredients like niacinamide that help address pigmentation concerns based on clinical findings.

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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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