# Augustinus Bader vs Sand & Sky

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Augustinus Bader and Sand & Sky are distinct skincare brands designed to address different complexions and concerns. The German enterprise founded in 2018 is loved for its moisturizers, [serums](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/ingredients/serum), and eye products built around [proprietary](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/ingredients/proprietary) formulas, suiting dry and mature skin best. Conversely, the second brand is beloved for its purifying masks and targeted formulas featuring botanical ingredients that gently clarify and balance the complexion for combination, oily, and acne-prone skin. While Augustinus Bader highlights standout preparations like The Rich Cream for mature skin, The Serum for acne-prone skin, and The Eye Cream for dark spots, Sand & Sky relies on items such as the [Australian Pink Clay](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/ingredients/pink-clay) Porefining Face Mask to support acne-prone skin through these properties.

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 Sand & Sky products; for every product of both brands, with a fit score for your own skin, [use the Lovi app](https://app.pora.ai/vqqJ/j1xj2b6o?af_sub2=compare&af_sub3=selection_note&af_sub4=pg05986fca35).

### Popular Augustinus Bader vs Sand & Sky products

#### Augustinus Bader

- [The Rich Cream](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/p/augustinus-bader/the-rich-cream/for/dry-skin) — Superior fit — [S$273.83 at Amazon](https://www.amazon.sg/dp/B07RF486ZR?tag=lovi-care-web-product0e-22&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1)
- [The Cream](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/p/augustinus-bader/the-cream/for/mature-skin) — High fit
- [The Serum](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/p/augustinus-bader/the-serum/for/dry-skin) — Superior fit
- [The Eye Cream](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/p/augustinus-bader/the-eye-cream/for/dry-skin) — Superior fit
- [The Face Oil](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/p/augustinus-bader/the-face-oil/for/dry-skin) — High fit

#### Sand & Sky

- [Australian Pink Clay Porefining Face Mask](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/p/sand-and-sky/australian-pink-clay-porefining-face-mask/for/acne-prone-skin) — High fit

## Questions and answers

### Augustinus Bader or Sand & Sky: which is better?

Augustinus Bader provides better options for dry, mature, and sensitive skin, whereas the products on this page from Sand & Sky focus mainly on oily and acne-prone skin.

### What is the difference between Augustinus Bader and Sand & Sky?

Augustinus Bader offers a broad range of fragrance-free products on this page fitting dry, mature, and dry sensitive skin best at a Superior level, while Sand & Sky features a single scented mask that has High fit for oily and acne-prone skin.

### Which is more affordable, Augustinus Bader or Sand & Sky?

Sand & Sky is more affordable, whereas Augustinus Bader is frequently noted by reviewers for its extreme price. The products on this page for Augustinus Bader range from moisturizers to [serums](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/ingredients/serum), while Sand & Sky features a porefining face mask.

### Which causes fewer breakouts, Augustinus Bader or Sand & Sky?

Augustinus Bader has breakouts sometimes noted by reviewers, while Sand & Sky has no breakout feedback on this page. Lovi rates Augustinus Bader as Average for acne-prone skin and Sand & Sky as High for acne-prone skin.

### Which brand uses fragrance in its products, Augustinus Bader or Sand & Sky?

Augustinus Bader has no fragrance listed in any of the products on this page, whereas Sand & Sky uses fragrance in its [Australian Pink Clay](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/ingredients/pink-clay) Porefining Face Mask.

### Which company is older, Augustinus Bader or Sand & Sky?

Augustinus Bader is older, having been founded in Germany in 2018, whereas Sand & Sky was founded in 2017.

### What is the key ingredient used across Augustinus Bader products?

The key ingredient used across the Augustinus Bader products on this page is TFC8. Reviewers often mention its luxurious moisturizers while noting its extreme price.

## Research behind their key ingredients

- [The effect of niacinamide on reducing cutaneous pigmentation and suppression of melanosome transfer](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12100180/) Niacinamide · The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002
- [Formation and stability of oil-in-water nanoemulsions containing rice bran oil: in vitro and in vivo assessments](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21952107/) Rice bran oil · Journal of Nanobiotechnology, 2011
- [Benefits of topical hyaluronic acid for skin quality and signs of skin aging: From literature review to clinical evidence](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36200921/) Sodium hyaluronate · Dermatologic Therapy, 2022
- [Topical use of dexpanthenol in skin disorders](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12113650/) Panthenol · American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2002
- [Anti-aging and brightening effects of a topical treatment containing vitamin C, vitamin E, and raspberry leaf cell culture extract: A split-face, randomized controlled trial](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31975502/) Ascorbic acid · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020
- [Moisturizing and Antiinflammatory Properties of Cosmetic Formulations Containing Centella asiatica Extract](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27168678/) Centella asiatica stem extract flower leaf, Centella asiatica extract · Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2016
- [Resveratrol as a Multifunctional Topical Hypopigmenting Agent](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30813264/) Resveratrol · International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 2019
- [Vitamin C-squalene bioconjugate promotes epidermal thickening and collagen production in human skin](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33037252/) Squalane · Scientific Reports, 2020
- [Treatment of acne with a combination of propolis, tea tree oil, and Aloe vera compared to erythromycin cream: two double-blind investigations](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30588129/) Aloe barbadensis leaf juice · Clinical Pharmacology, 2018
- [Effects of Locally Applied Glycerol and Xylitol on the Hydration, Barrier Function and Morphological Parameters of the Skin](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27349297/) Xylitol · Acta Dermato-venereologica, 2017
- [Design, characterization, and clinical evaluation of argan oil nanostructured lipid carriers to improve skin hydration](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25143733/) Argania spinosa kernel oil · International Journal of Nanomedicine, 2014
- [Green tea extract reduces induction of p53 and apoptosis in UVB-irradiated human skin independent of transcriptional controls](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/18631247/) Camellia sinensis leaf extract · Experimental Dermatology, 2009
- [Systematic Study of Resveratrol Nanoliposomes Transdermal Delivery System for Enhancing Anti-Aging and Skin-Brightening Efficacy](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36985709/) Resveratrol · Molecules, 2023
- [The 24-hour skin hydration and barrier function effects of a hyaluronic 1%, glycerin 5%, and Centella asiatica stem cells extract moisturizing fluid: an intra-subject, randomized, assessor-blinded study](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28860834/) Glycerin · Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017
- [Randomized controlled study for the anti-aging effect of human adipocyte-derived mesenchymal stem cell media combined with niacinamide after laser therapy](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33103316/) Niacinamide · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2021
- [Quaternized carboxymethyl chitosan/organic montmorillonite nanocomposite as a novel cosmetic ingredient against skin aging](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28732847/) Bentonite · Carbohydrate Polymers, 2017
- [A new topical panthenol-containing emollient: Results from two randomized controlled studies assessing its skin moisturization and barrier restoration potential, and the effect on skin microflora](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27425824/) Panthenol · The Journal of Dermatological Treatment, 2017
- [Senomorphic activity of a combination of niacinamide and hyaluronic acid: correlation with clinical improvement of skin aging](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39009698/) Niacinamide · Scientific Reports, 2024
- [Fermented pomegranate extracts protect against oxidative stress and aging of skin](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34416060/) Punica granatum extract · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2022
- [Sunscreens and Cosmetic Formulations Containing Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate and Rice Peptides for the Improvement of Skin Photoaging: A Double-blind, Randomized Placebo-controlled Clinical Study](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33529350/) Ascorbyl tetraisopalmitate · Photochemistry and Photobiology, 2021
- [Clinical evidence of the efficacy and safety of a new 3-in-1 anti-aging topical night serum-in-oil containing melatonin, bakuchiol, and ascorbyl tetraisopalmitate: 103 females treated from 28 to 84 days](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30924254/) Ascorbyl tetraisopalmitate · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2019
- [High molecular compounds (polysaccharides and proanthocyanidins) from Hamamelis virginiana bark: influence on human skin keratinocyte proliferation and differentiation and influence on irritated skin](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/11684194/) Witch hazel bark extract · Phytochemistry, 2001
- [Systematic Study of Paeonol/Madecassoside Co-Delivery Nanoemulsion Transdermal Delivery System for Enhancing Barrier Repair and Anti-Inflammatory Efficacy](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37446936/) Centella asiatica stem extract flower leaf, Centella asiatica extract · Molecules, 2023
- [Clay jojoba oil facial mask for lesioned skin and mild acne--results of a prospective, observational pilot study](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22585103/) Jojoba seed oil · Forschende Komplementarmedizin, 2012
- [Antioxidant-based topical formulations influence on the inflammatory response of Japanese skin: A clinical study using non-invasive techniques](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28385617/) Ascorbyl tetraisopalmitate · European Journal of Pharmaceutics and Biopharmaceutics, 2017
- [Topical application of jojoba (Simmondsia chinensis L.) wax enhances the synthesis of pro-collagen III and hyaluronic acid and reduces inflammation in the ex-vivo human skin organ culture model](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38344180/) Jojoba seed oil · Frontiers in Pharmacology, 2024
- [Antiacne and antiblotch activities of a formulated combination of Aloe barbadensis leaf powder, Garcinia mangostana peel extract, and Camellia sinensis leaf extract](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31239743/) Camellia sinensis leaf extract · Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2019
- [Topical microemulsion containing Punica granatum extract: its control over skin erythema and melanin in healthy Asian subjects](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25610348/) Punica granatum extract · Postepy Dermatologii I Alergologii, 2014
- [Squalane as a Promising Agent Protecting UV-Induced Inhibition of Collagen Biosynthesis and Wound Healing in Human Dermal Fibroblast](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40363772/) Squalane · Molecules, 2025
- [Influence of vitamin E acetate on stratum corneum hydration](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/9706379/) Tocopheryl acetate · Arzneimittel-Forschung, 1998
- [Evaluation of the Efficacy and Safety of a Panthenol-Enriched Mask for Skin Barrier Recovery After Facial Laser Treatment: Results of a Double-Blind Randomized Controlled Study](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40613435/) Panthenol · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2025
- [The effect of a vitamin A palmitate and antioxidant-containing oil-based moisturizer on photodamaged skin of several body sites](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23438139/) Retinyl palmitate · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2013
- [Propanediol (and) Caprylic Acid (and) Xylitol as a New Single Topical Active Ingredient against Acne: In Vitro and In Vivo Efficacy Assays](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34771112/) Xylitol · Molecules, 2021
- [Prospective randomized double-blind comparative study of topical acetyl zingerone with tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate versus tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate alone on facial photoaging](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38525606/) Ascorbyl tetraisopalmitate · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2024
- [Photoprotective, Antioxidant and Anti-Inflammatory Effects of Aged Punica granatum Extract: In Vitro and In Vivo Insights](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40755496/) Punica granatum extract · Food Science & Nutrition, 2025
- [Nanostructured Lipid Carrier Based Gel Containing α-Tocopherol and α-Tocopheryl Acetate for Synergistic Cutaneous Antiaging Efficacy](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41309687/) Tocopheryl acetate · Scientific Reports, 2025
- [Safety assessment on comedogenicity of dermatological products containing d-alpha tocopheryl acetate in Asian subjects: A double-blind randomized controlled trial](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34471722/) Vitamin e tocopheryl acetate · Contemporary Clinical Trials Communications, 2021
- [Efficacy and safety of combination cream of stimu-tex AS™ (spent grain wax, Argania Spinosa Kernel oil, Butyrospermum Parkii (shea butter) extract), and saccharide isomerate after fractional CO2 laser procedure: split-face, double blinded, randomized controlled trial](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41134387/) Argania spinosa kernel oil, Butyrospermum parkii butter shea butter · Lasers in Medical Science, 2025
- [The Therapeutic Effects of a Bentonite-Based Facial Mask With Alcea sulphurea Extract on Acne Severity and Patient Experience: Add-On Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41347526/) Bentonite · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2025

## The brands

- German skincare: [Augustinus Bader](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/brands/augustinus-bader)
- Skincare: [Sand & Sky](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/brands/sand-and-sky)

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