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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 distinguished skincare brands that offer nourishing moisturizers and targeted serums. The Japanese brand, founded in 1980 and owned by The Procter & Gamble Company since 1991, relies on gentle formulations powered by pitera to suit dry sensitive skin and combination skin best, with studies showing that pitera improves pore area, roughness, and redness. Meanwhile, the German brand, founded in 2018, features sophisticated formulas designed to suit dry skin and dry sensitive skin best, thanks to deeply hydrating compositions. While both provide restorative options tailored for specific concerns like acne-prone skin, dark spots, and mature skin, they differ in their foundational ingredients and regional heritage.

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

Buy Augustinus Bader routine · SAR 5,099.77 · 95% fitBuy SK-II routine · SAR 2,157.75 · 83% fitSee multi-brand routine · 96% fit

SK-II vs Augustinus Bader routines for oily skin

Buy Augustinus Bader routine · SAR 5,555.05 · 92% fitBuy SK-II routine · SAR 1,935.93 · 89% fitSee multi-brand routine · 97% fit

SK-II vs Augustinus Bader routines for combination skin

Buy Augustinus Bader routine · SAR 5,541.86 · 93% fitBuy SK-II routine · SAR 2,044.94 · 90% fitSee multi-brand routine · 97% fit

Questions and answers

SK-II or Augustinus Bader: which is better?

Augustinus Bader gets a Superior Lovi fit for dry skin, dry sensitive skin, mature skin, and sensitive skin, while SK-II products on this page get a High fit for those same skin types. Reviewers mention that Augustinus Bader provides great radiance and lightweight moisturizers, though some note an extreme price and packaging issues.

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

When comparing the two brands, Augustinus Bader achieves a Superior routine fit for dry skin, dry sensitive skin, mature skin, and sensitive skin, while SK-II achieves a High fit for those same skin types. Reviewers mention that Augustinus Bader provides lightweight moisturizers and radiance and glow, whereas SK-II does better at improving skin texture and balancing and hydrating.

SK-II or Augustinus Bader for dry skin?

For dry skin, Augustinus Bader gets a Superior Lovi fit level, whereas SK-II gets a High fit level. The products on this page for Augustinus Bader also tend to give better deep hydration and lightweight moisturizers.

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

For moisturizers, Augustinus Bader achieves a Superior Lovi fit level for dry and mature skin with The Rich Cream, whereas SK-II offers High fit levels for those skin types with products like Facial Treatment Essence and Skinpower Advanced Cream. Reviewers note that Augustinus Bader is often praised for lightweight feel and deep hydration, while SK-II features key ingredients like Pitera with no fragrance listed across its products on this page.

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

Reviewers note that both SK-II and Augustinus Bader share a high price.

Which brand has better packaging, SK-II or Augustinus Bader?

Augustinus Bader does better for convenient packaging among the products on this page.

SK-II or Augustinus Bader for oily skin?

For oily skin, Augustinus Bader gets a Superior routine fit from Lovi, while SK-II gets a High fit level. Reviewers note that Augustinus Bader also offers more lightweight and fast-absorbing products on this page.

SK-II or Augustinus Bader for sensitive skin?

For sensitive skin, Augustinus Bader has a Superior routine fit on Lovi, while SK-II has a High routine fit. Reviewers often mention radiance and glow and lightweight moisturizers for Augustinus Bader, though both brands list no fragrance across the products on this page.

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

For acne-prone skin, Lovi rates SK-II as a High fit and Augustinus Bader as a Superior fit across their product ranges. Both brands list no fragrance in their products on this page.

SK-II or Augustinus Bader for mature skin?

For mature skin, Lovi rates Augustinus Bader as Superior and SK-II as High. Reviewers note that Augustinus Bader delivers radiance and glow and improves skin texture.

SK-II or Augustinus Bader for skin with dark spots?

For skin with dark spots, Augustinus Bader gets a Superior routine fit from Lovi, while SK-II gets a High fit level.

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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