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Biore vs Augustinus Bader

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Biore and Augustinus Bader are two distinct skincare lines established in Japan in 1980 and Germany in 2018, respectively. The Japanese brand is known for sunscreens, cleansers, masks, and makeup removers suited for sensitive and combination skin, while the German brand is loved for its moisturizers, serums, and eye products tailored for dry and mature skin. Both brands differ in their specific offerings, with the former providing reliable daily care through solutions like the UV Aqua Rich, Makeup Remover Perfect Oil, and Deep Pore Charcoal Cleanser, and the latter supporting the skin through advanced preparations such as The Serum, The Eye Cream, and The Rich Cream.

Biore is a Japanese skincare brand founded in 1980 and owned by Kao Corporation.

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

Popular Biore vs Augustinus Bader products

People Say

BioreAugustinus Bader
  • Hydration and dewy glow Sometimes NotedMostly Mentioned
    • “Instantly hydrated — Augustinus Bader The Face Oil”
    • “Extremely dry skin saved — Augustinus Bader The Rich Cream”
    • “skin is smoother — Augustinus Bader The Cream”
    • “feels like a moisturizer — Biore UV Aqua Rich”
  • Lightweight texture and absorption 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”
    • “melts into skin — Biore UV Aqua Rich”
  • Immediate and visible results Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “Satisfying to see results — Biore Deep Cleansing Pore Strips”
    • “Helped clear my blackheads — Biore Deep Pore Charcoal Cleanser”
    • “Instant youthful glow — Augustinus Bader The Rich Cream”
  • Deep cleaning and debris removal Mostly MentionedNot noted
    • “Gets the gunk out — Biore Deep Cleansing Pore Strips”
    • “Face feels squeaky clean — Biore Deep Pore Charcoal Cleanser”
  • Skin texture improvement Sometimes 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”
    • “Leaves skin feeling clean — Biore Deep Cleansing Pore Strips”
  • Ease of use and application Often MentionedNot noted
    • “Minimal effort required — Biore Deep Cleansing Pore Strips”
    • “Works in shower, effective on wet hands/face. — Biore Makeup Remover Perfect Oil”
  • High price and exorbitant cost Not notedMostly Mentioned
  • Skin irritation and eye discomfort Mostly MentionedRarely Noted
    • “caused small bumps — Augustinus Bader The Eye Cream”
    • “stings eyes — Biore UV Aqua Rich”
  • Alcohol scent and fragrance issues Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “Smells like old crayons — Augustinus Bader The Rich Cream”
    • “Smells like vegetable oil — Augustinus Bader The Face Oil”
    • “smells like alcohol — Biore UV Aqua Rich”
  • Breakouts and acne Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
    • “caused cystic acne — Biore UV Aqua Rich”
    • “Caused breakouts, closed comedones, cystic acne. — Biore Makeup Remover Perfect Oil”
    • “Caused cystic acne — Augustinus Bader The Rich Cream”
  • Pump and packaging issues Not notedOften Mentioned
    • “excessive packaging — Augustinus Bader The Serum”

Biore vs Augustinus Bader routines for dry skin

Buy Augustinus Bader routine · S$527.11 · 98% fitBuy Biore routine · S$278.56 · 84% fitSee multi-brand routine · 99% fit

Biore vs Augustinus Bader routines for oily skin

Buy Augustinus Bader routine · S$760.73 · 90% fitBuy Biore routine · S$481.95 · 86% fitSee multi-brand routine · 96% fit

Biore vs Augustinus Bader routines for combination skin

Buy Augustinus Bader routine · S$656.63 · 91% fitBuy Biore routine · S$343.98 · 87% fitSee multi-brand routine · 97% fit

Questions and answers

Biore or Augustinus Bader: which is better?

Augustinus Bader is generally better for luxury skincare needs, achieving a Superior Lovi routine fit for dry skin, mature skin, and dry sensitive skin. Biore provides budget-friendly options on this page that fit sensitive skin and combination skin best.

What is the difference between Biore and Augustinus Bader?

Biore is a Japanese brand founded in 1980 and owned by Kao Corporation, whereas Augustinus Bader is a German brand founded in 2018 and independently owned. Both brands offer fragrance-free products on this page, but Augustinus Bader features key ingredients like TFC8 and is best suited for dry and mature skin, while Biore fits sensitive and combination skin best.

Biore or Augustinus Bader for dry skin?

Both brands are suitable for dry skin, with Lovi giving Augustinus Bader a Superior fit and Biore a High fit for this skin type. Reviewers frequently mention that Augustinus Bader provides deep hydration and a dewy glow.

Which is more affordable, Biore or Augustinus Bader?

Biore is more affordable than Augustinus Bader, as Augustinus Bader is noted for its high price. However, review themes indicate that high price and exorbitant cost is a drawback associated with Biore on this page.

Which brand performs better for skin texture improvement according to reviewers?

Augustinus Bader performs better for skin texture improvement according to reviewers.

What are the main packaging or pump issues associated with each brand?

Pump and packaging issues are noted for Biore products on this page. Reviewers of Augustinus Bader also mention packaging issues.

How do the founding years and countries of origin differ between Biore and Augustinus Bader?

Biore was founded in 1980 in Japan, whereas Augustinus Bader was founded in 2018 in Germany. Biore is owned by Kao Corporation, while Augustinus Bader is an independent company.

Biore or Augustinus Bader for oily skin?

For oily skin, Augustinus Bader achieves a Superior routine fit on Lovi, whereas Biore reaches a High fit. Reviewers note that Augustinus Bader does better for hydration and dewy glow as well as lightweight texture and absorption.

Biore or Augustinus Bader for sensitive skin?

For sensitive skin, both brands offer products on this page with varying suitability, as Augustinus Bader achieves a High Lovi fit with products like The Rich Cream while Biore reaches High with Makeup Remover Perfect Oil. Reviewers note that Augustinus Bader frequently provides deep hydration and radiance, whereas Biore focuses on ease of use.

Biore or Augustinus Bader for acne-prone skin?

For acne-prone skin, Augustinus Bader achieves a Superior routine fit on Lovi, whereas Biore reaches a High fit. Reviewers note that Biore may cause breakouts, while Augustinus Bader products on this page help improve skin texture.

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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