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Augustinus Bader vs Theramid

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Augustinus Bader and Theramid are distinguished skincare brands that offer advanced moisturizers, targeted serums, and specialized eye products built around meticulously engineered formulas. The German label, founded in 2018, is loved for preparations that suit dry and mature skin best, offering standout options like The Serum, The Eye Cream, and The Rich Cream. Conversely, the Spanish brand founded in 2022 and owned by Cosnova Group since 2026 is cherished for compositions that suit balanced, dry, combination, oily, and sensitive skin, featuring standout treatments such as the Ceramide Treatment, the Copper Peptide, and the DERMA-PEPTIDES. While both brands support the skin through thoughtful key ingredients, they differ in their specific formulations, with the latter delivering specialized treatments with remarkable precision and care.

Augustinus Bader is a German skincare brand founded in 2018.

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Theramid is a Spanish skincare brand founded in 2022 and owned by Cosnova Group since 2026.

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

Popular Augustinus Bader vs Theramid products

People Say

Augustinus BaderTheramid
  • Texture and Absorption Mostly MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “light but nourishing — Augustinus Bader The Cream”
    • “sinks in instantly — Augustinus Bader The Serum”
    • “the texture is a sophisticated, lightweight gel that absorbs almost instantly without leaving a sticky residue — Theramid Copper Peptide”
    • “Absorbs quickly — Theramid DERMA-PEPTIDES”
  • Radiance and Glow Mostly MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “Instant youthful glow — Augustinus Bader The Rich Cream”
    • “Instantly hydrated — Augustinus Bader The Face Oil”
    • “skin is smoother — Augustinus Bader The Cream”
    • “instantly gives the skin a radiant glow and freshness — Theramid Copper Peptide”
  • Deep Hydration Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “Extremely dry skin saved — Augustinus Bader The Rich Cream”
    • “instantly refreshing — Augustinus Bader The Eye Cream”
    • “Provides long-lasting hydration — Theramid Ceramide Treatment”
  • Gentle Formulation Not notedOften Mentioned
    • “Suitable for sensitive skin — Theramid DERMA-PEPTIDES”
    • “incredibly gentle... I experienced zero redness or irritation — Theramid Copper Peptide”
  • Luxurious and Practical Packaging Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
    • “Luxurious heavy bottle — Augustinus Bader The Rich Cream”
    • “epitome of luxury — Augustinus Bader The Serum”
    • “Love the pump — Theramid DERMA-PEPTIDES”
  • Balances Skin and Calms Redness Rarely NotedOften Mentioned
    • “Instantly took out redness — Theramid Ceramide Treatment”
    • “works well for oily skin — Augustinus Bader The Cream”
  • High Price and Value Concerns Mostly MentionedRarely Noted
    • “Didn't work better than cheaper options — Theramid Ceramide Treatment”
  • Packaging and Dispensing Issues Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “excessive packaging — Augustinus Bader The Serum”
    • “pump clogs easily — Augustinus Bader The Eye Cream”
    • “Struggled to pump it out halfway through — Theramid Ceramide Treatment”
    • “Prefer glass bottles — Theramid DERMA-PEPTIDES”
  • Lack of Dramatic Results Often MentionedRarely Noted
    • “Nearly 2 months in, no result — Theramid Copper Peptide”
    • “didn't see dramatic results — Augustinus Bader The Cream”
  • Breakouts and Irritation Often MentionedRarely Noted
    • “Gave me massive texture and bumps — Theramid Ceramide Treatment”
    • “Caused cystic acne — Augustinus Bader The Rich Cream”

Questions and answers

Augustinus Bader or Theramid: which is better?

Augustinus Bader offers a superior fit for dry and mature skin with deep hydration and radiance, while Theramid excels at soothing sensitive skin and balancing redness. For overall value, reviewers note that Augustinus Bader comes with a much higher price.

What is the difference between Augustinus Bader and Theramid?

Augustinus Bader offers luxury products on this page with a Lovi fit of Superior for dry, mature, and dry sensitive skin, whereas Theramid features restorative formulas that are better for balancing skin and calming redness. Reviewers note that Augustinus Bader is often praised for radiance and glow, while Theramid is more frequently associated with formulation and compatibility issues.

Augustinus Bader or Theramid: which moisturizer is better?

Augustinus Bader offers superior moisturizers for dry, mature, and dry sensitive skin like The Rich Cream, while Theramid excels with restorative, soothing options like the Ceramide Treatment. Both brands list no fragrance in the products on this page.

Which is more affordable, Augustinus Bader or Theramid?

Theramid is the more affordable brand, whereas reviewers often mention Augustinus Bader for its extreme price. Theramid itself also faces high price and value concerns among reviewers.

Which causes fewer breakouts, Augustinus Bader or Theramid?

Augustinus Bader causes fewer breakouts than Theramid, as breakouts and irritation are noted as a negative review theme for Theramid while Augustinus Bader only sometimes notes breakouts. Reviewers mention that Theramid has more formulation and compatibility issues, whereas Augustinus Bader's products on this page list no fragrance.

Which brand is older and where was it founded, Augustinus Bader or Theramid?

Augustinus Bader is older as it was founded in Germany in 2018, whereas Theramid was founded in Spain in 2022.

How do the skin type fit levels compare between Augustinus Bader's The Rich Cream and Theramid's Ceramide Treatment?

Augustinus Bader's The Rich Cream has a Superior fit for dry skin, mature skin, and dry sensitive skin, while Theramid's Ceramide Treatment has a Superior fit only for dry sensitive skin and a High fit for dry skin and mature skin. Both moisturizers are well-suited for dry skin types according to Lovi.

What are the key ingredients and fragrance statuses for both Augustinus Bader and Theramid products?

Augustinus Bader products on this page feature TFC8 as their key ingredient, while Theramid features ingredients like copper peptides and ceramides. Every product on this page from both brands 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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