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Simple vs Augustinus Bader

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

Simple and Augustinus Bader are skin-care brands that offer distinctly formulated products for different complexions. The British line provides gentle moisturizers, makeup removers, cleansers, and toners enriched with niacinamide and glycerin that suit acne-prone and oily skin best, while the German brand offers nourishing moisturizers, targeted serums, and soothing eye products powered by sophisticated formulas that suit dry and dry sensitive skin best. While both cater to mature skin, dark spots, and acne-prone skin with standout options like micellar waters and targeted serums, they differ fundamentally in their ingredient philosophies and ideal skin types.

Simple is a British skincare brand founded in 1960 and owned by Unilever PLC since 2011.

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

Popular Simple vs Augustinus Bader products

People Say

SimpleAugustinus Bader
  • Hydration and moisture Mostly MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “banished dryness within days — Simple Replenishing Rich Moisturiser”
    • “Instantly boosts skin's hydration... face doesn't feel dry and tight. — Simple Micellar Cleansing Water”
    • “Instantly hydrated — Augustinus Bader The Face Oil”
    • “Extremely dry skin saved — Augustinus Bader The Rich Cream”
  • Lightweight and non-greasy texture 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”
    • “sinks in instantly — Simple Water Boost Hydrating Gel Cream”
  • Gentle on sensitive skin Mostly MentionedNot noted
    • “Does not cause any form of irritation on the skin which I love. — Simple Micellar Cleansing Water”
    • “The only cleanser that doesn't turn my face red. — Simple Micellar Water”
    • “no artificial perfume — Simple Hydrating Light Moisturiser”
  • Affordable price point and value Often MentionedNot noted
    • “great value for money — Simple Kind to Skin Soothing Facial Toner”
    • “super affordable — Simple Hydrating Light Moisturiser”
    • “Can't beat the price for the quality. — Simple Micellar Water”
  • Visible radiance and glow Not notedOften Mentioned
    • “Instant youthful glow — Augustinus Bader The Rich Cream”
    • “skin is smoother — Augustinus Bader The Cream”
  • Texture improvement Not notedOften Mentioned
    • “Softens fine lines — Augustinus Bader The Rich Cream”
    • “skin felt noticeably firmer — Augustinus Bader The Serum”
    • “Smoother skin — Augustinus Bader The Face Oil”
  • Exorbitant and high price Not notedMostly Mentioned
  • Caused breakouts or skin reactions Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
    • “Gave me tiny bumps on my forehead. — Simple Micellar Water”
    • “caused major breakouts — Simple Hydrating Light Moisturiser”
    • “Caused cystic acne — Augustinus Bader The Rich Cream”
    • “bumps on forehead — Augustinus Bader The Cream”
  • Packaging and leaking issues Rarely NotedOften Mentioned
    • “Worried about the snap top bottle leaking when travelling. — Simple Micellar Cleansing Water”
    • “The cap broke off immediately. — Simple Micellar Water”
    • “hard to get last bit out — Simple Replenishing Rich Moisturiser”
    • “excessive packaging — Augustinus Bader The Serum”

Simple vs Augustinus Bader routines for dry skin

Buy Augustinus Bader routine · SAR 5,099.77 · 95% fitBuy Simple routine · SAR 891.11 · 83% fitSee multi-brand routine · 96% fit

Simple vs Augustinus Bader routines for oily skin

Buy Augustinus Bader routine · SAR 5,555.05 · 92% fitBuy Simple routine · SAR 1,151.23 · 88% fitSee multi-brand routine · 97% fit

Simple vs Augustinus Bader routines for combination skin

Buy Augustinus Bader routine · SAR 5,541.86 · 93% fitBuy Simple routine · SAR 983.37 · 87% fitSee multi-brand routine · 97% fit

Questions and answers

Simple or Augustinus Bader: which is better?

Simple offers affordable, value-friendly products that are gentle on sensitive skin, whereas Augustinus Bader provides luxurious formulas focused on deep hydration and radiance. Niacinamide may help reduce cutaneous pigmentation.

The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002Antioxidants, 2021

What is the difference between Simple and Augustinus Bader?

Simple offers value-friendly and gentle products that are well-suited for sensitive skin, whereas Augustinus Bader provides luxurious formulations that excel in visible radiance, texture improvement, and deep hydration. Lovi rates the routine fit for both brands as Superior across all skin types.

Simple or Augustinus Bader for dry skin?

For dry skin, Lovi rates Augustinus Bader as Superior and Simple as High. Augustinus Bader provides deep hydration and texture improvement with ingredients like TFC8, whereas Simple offers affordable, gentle moisturizers featuring niacinamide and glycerin that may help retain moisture.

The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002Antioxidants, 2021

Simple or Augustinus Bader: which moisturizer is better?

Simple offers lightweight, value-friendly moisturizers, while Augustinus Bader provides luxurious moisturizers known for deep hydration and radiance. Lovi rates Simple moisturizers as having Average fit across skin types, while Augustinus Bader's The Rich Cream achieves Superior fit for dry, mature, and dry sensitive skin.

Which is more affordable, Simple or Augustinus Bader?

Simple is more affordable, offering value-friendly moisturizers and budget-friendly pricing compared to Augustinus Bader's exorbitant prices.

Where and when were Simple and Augustinus Bader founded, and who owns them?

Simple was founded in 1960 in the United Kingdom and is owned by Unilever PLC. Augustinus Bader was founded in 2018 in Germany and is independently owned.

What are the key active ingredients found across Simple and Augustinus Bader products?

Simple features key ingredients such as niacinamide and glycerin across the products on this page. Augustinus Bader centers its formulations around its signature key ingredient, TFC8.

The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002Antioxidants, 2021

How do the morning routines for dry skin compare between Simple and Augustinus Bader?

For dry skin, the morning routine featuring Simple includes the Refreshing Facial Wash cleanser and the Replenishing Rich Moisturiser, while the routine featuring Augustinus Bader uses the Toleriane Hydrating Gentle Cleanser and The Rich Cream. Lovi rates the routine fit for dry skin as High for Simple and Superior for Augustinus Bader.

Simple or Augustinus Bader for oily skin?

For oily skin, Lovi rates both Simple and Augustinus Bader as having a Superior routine fit. Simple features key ingredients like niacinamide, which may help control skin issues, while Augustinus Bader offers lightweight moisturizers.

The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002Antioxidants, 2021

Simple or Augustinus Bader for sensitive skin?

Both Simple and Augustinus Bader provide a High Lovi fit for sensitive skin, but Simple is noted by reviewers for being especially gentle on sensitive skin while Augustinus Bader is known for deep hydration.

Simple or Augustinus Bader for acne-prone skin?

Simple fits acne-prone skin with High effectiveness according to Lovi and offers budget-friendly products containing niacinamide, which may help control skin pigmentation. Augustinus Bader also achieves a Superior routine fit for acne-prone skin on this page, though it comes at an exorbitant price point.

The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002Antioxidants, 2021

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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