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Augustinus Bader vs Eminence

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Augustinus Bader and Eminence are two distinct skincare lines offering targeted solutions for various complexions. The German brand founded in 2018 is loved for its moisturizers, serums, and eye products built around its formulas, suiting dry and mature skin best, while the second option is widely beloved for its deeply nourishing moisturizers and the pure botanical potency of its formulas, suiting dry, sensitive, and combination skin types best. For acne-prone skin, the first brand offers The Serum, whereas the second features the Clear Skin Probiotic Moisturizer. For skin with dark spots, Augustinus Bader provides The Eye Cream, and Eminence features the Calm Skin Chamomile Moisturizer, while for mature skin, the standout products are The Rich Cream and the Arctic Berry Peptide Radiance Cream. Ultimately, the two differ in their key ingredients and how their products support the skin through their respective preparations and gentle, soothing touches.

Augustinus Bader is a German skincare brand founded in 2018.

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

Popular Augustinus Bader vs Eminence products

People Say

Augustinus BaderEminence
  • Lightweight and Fast-Absorbing Mostly MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “light but nourishing — Augustinus Bader The Cream”
    • “sinks in instantly — Augustinus Bader The Serum”
    • “doesn't feel heavy — Eminence Clear Skin Probiotic Moisturizer”
    • “Not too thick — Eminence Arctic Berry Peptide Radiance Cream”
  • Radiance and Glow Mostly MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “Instant youthful glow — Augustinus Bader The Rich Cream”
    • “Instantly hydrated — Augustinus Bader The Face Oil”
    • “skin is smoother — Augustinus Bader The Cream”
    • “Skin feels soft — Eminence Arctic Berry Peptide Radiance Cream”
  • Soothing and Calming Rarely NotedMostly Mentioned
    • “calms my irritation — Eminence Calm Skin Chamomile Moisturizer”
    • “cooling effect — Eminence Clear Skin Probiotic Moisturizer”
    • “calms redness — Augustinus Bader The Cream”
  • Deep Hydration Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “Extremely dry skin saved — Augustinus Bader The Rich Cream”
    • “instantly refreshing — Augustinus Bader The Eye Cream”
    • “skin feels baby soft — Eminence Calm Skin Chamomile Moisturizer”
  • Texture Improvement Often MentionedNot noted
    • “Softens fine lines — Augustinus Bader The Rich Cream”
    • “skin felt noticeably firmer — Augustinus Bader The Serum”
    • “Smoother skin — Augustinus Bader The Face Oil”
  • Good Absorption Rarely NotedOften Mentioned
    • “buttery and great — Eminence Calm Skin Chamomile Moisturizer”
    • “Sinks in immediately — Augustinus Bader The Rich Cream”
  • High Price Mostly MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “pricey but worth it — Eminence Calm Skin Chamomile Moisturizer”
    • “spent a lot of money — Eminence Clear Skin Probiotic Moisturizer”
    • “Not worth money — Eminence Arctic Berry Peptide Radiance Cream”
  • Pump and Packaging Issues Often MentionedRarely Noted
    • “jar packaging less sanitary — Eminence Clear Skin Probiotic Moisturizer”
    • “excessive packaging — Augustinus Bader The Serum”
  • Causes Breakouts Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
    • “Caused cystic acne — Augustinus Bader The Rich Cream”
    • “bumps on forehead — Augustinus Bader The Cream”
    • “irritated my skin horribly — Eminence Calm Skin Chamomile Moisturizer”
    • “Caused pimples — Eminence Arctic Berry Peptide Radiance Cream”
  • Unpleasant Scent Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
    • “Smells like old crayons — Augustinus Bader The Rich Cream”
    • “Smells like vegetable oil — Augustinus Bader The Face Oil”
    • “fragrance is terrible — Eminence Calm Skin Chamomile Moisturizer”

Questions and answers

Augustinus Bader or Eminence: which is better?

Augustinus Bader is better for dry skin and mature skin, where Lovi rates its products as Superior, while Eminence is better for soothing and calming. Augustinus Bader also does better for radiance and glow and texture improvement across the products on this page.

What is the difference between Augustinus Bader and Eminence?

Augustinus Bader stands out for radiance and texture improvement with a Lovi fit of Superior for dry skin, whereas Eminence is better for soothing and calming with products like Calm Skin Chamomile Moisturizer fitting sensitive skin at a Superior level.

Augustinus Bader or Eminence: which moisturizer is better?

Augustinus Bader stands out for its high radiance and texture improvement, with The Rich Cream earning a Superior fit for dry and mature skin, while Eminence excels in soothing and calming, offering a Superior fit for sensitive and dry skin through choices like the Calm Skin Chamomile Moisturizer.

Which is more affordable, Augustinus Bader or Eminence?

Eminence is more affordable, though a high price point is still often noted by reviewers. Augustinus Bader products on this page are more commonly noted for an extreme price.

Which causes fewer breakouts, Augustinus Bader or Eminence?

Both Augustinus Bader and Eminence perform equally regarding breakouts, as shoppers note that the products on this page may cause breakouts in both brands. Lovi rates Augustinus Bader as Average for acne-prone skin and Eminence's Calm Skin Chamomile Moisturizer as Average for acne-prone skin, while Clear Skin Probiotic Moisturizer is High.

How do the founding years and company ownership compare between Augustinus Bader and Eminence?

Augustinus Bader was founded in 2018 in Germany, whereas Eminence was founded earlier in 1958. Both brands are independently owned.

Which brand performs better for radiance and glow according to reviewers, Augustinus Bader or Eminence?

Augustinus Bader performs better for radiance and glow according to reviewers. The products on this page help improve radiance and glow, whereas Eminence does not have a stated advantage in this area.

Do either Augustinus Bader or Eminence products contain fragrance in their ingredients?

Augustinus Bader and Eminence both do not contain fragrance, as every product on this page lists no fragrance in its ingredients.

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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