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CeraVe vs Augustinus Bader

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CeraVe and Augustinus Bader are two distinct skincare lines formulated to support diverse complexions through specialized ingredients. The American brand offers dependable moisturizers, gentle cleansers, targeted serums, and protective sunscreens enriched with hyaluronic acid and glycerin, whereas the German brand is celebrated for its moisturizers, serums, and eye products. Both brands suit dry skin and mature skin best, though they differ significantly in their origins, proprietary preparations, and pricing models.

CeraVe is an American skincare brand founded in 2005 and owned by L'Oréal since 2017.

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

Popular CeraVe vs Augustinus Bader products

People Say

CeraVeAugustinus Bader
  • Non-greasy and lightweight texture Mostly MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “light but nourishing — Augustinus Bader The Cream”
    • “sinks in instantly — Augustinus Bader The Serum”
    • “light gel texture — Augustinus Bader The Eye Cream”
    • “Absorbs into skin without residue — CeraVe Daily Moisturizing Lotion”
  • Fades acne marks and improves texture Often MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “Softens fine lines — Augustinus Bader The Rich Cream”
    • “skin is smoother — Augustinus Bader The Cream”
    • “skin felt noticeably firmer — Augustinus Bader The Serum”
    • “difference in my skin's texture is noticeable — CeraVe Renewing SA Cleanser”
  • Deep hydration Mostly MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “Saved my dry winter skin — CeraVe Moisturising Cream”
    • “woke up with plump skin — CeraVe Skin Renewing Night Cream”
    • “cured my dry patches — CeraVe Eye Repair Cream”
    • “Extremely dry skin saved — Augustinus Bader The Rich Cream”
  • Visible radiance and glow Not notedMostly Mentioned
    • “Instant youthful glow — Augustinus Bader The Rich Cream”
    • “Instantly hydrated — Augustinus Bader The Face Oil”
    • “healthy glow — Augustinus Bader The Serum”
  • Gentle and non-stripping Mostly MentionedNot noted
    • “doesn't leave face tight — CeraVe Hydrating Facial Cleanser”
    • “no burning sensation — CeraVe Resurfacing Retinol Serum”
    • “clean but not dry — CeraVe Foaming Facial Cleanser”
  • Value for money Often MentionedNot noted
    • “reasonably priced — CeraVe Foaming Facial Cleanser”
    • “Huge tub lasts forever — CeraVe Moisturising Cream”
    • “Great everyday moisturizer — CeraVe Daily Moisturizing Lotion”
  • Price point concerns Rarely NotedMostly Mentioned
    • “expensive Vaseline — CeraVe Healing Ointment”
  • Packaging and dispensing issues Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “no safety seal included — CeraVe Skin Renewing Night Cream”
    • “tube splitting at seams — CeraVe Skin Renewing Vitamin C Serum”
    • “excessive packaging — Augustinus Bader The Serum”
    • “pump clogs easily — Augustinus Bader The Eye Cream”
  • Slow or underwhelming results Rarely NotedOften Mentioned
    • “takes a few months — CeraVe Resurfacing Retinol Serum”
    • “too weak — CeraVe Resurfacing Retinol Serum”
    • “meh — CeraVe Hydrating Toner”
    • “didn't see dramatic results — Augustinus Bader The Cream”
  • Caused breakouts Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
    • “Gave me cystic acne — CeraVe Moisturising Cream”
    • “gave me closed comedones — CeraVe Hydrating Facial Cleanser”
    • “caused horrible breakouts — CeraVe Foaming Facial Cleanser”
    • “Caused cystic acne — Augustinus Bader The Rich Cream”

CeraVe vs Augustinus Bader routines for dry skin

Buy Augustinus Bader routine · S$527.11 · 98% fitBuy CeraVe routine · S$195.54 · 88% fitSee multi-brand routine · 99% fit

CeraVe vs Augustinus Bader routines for oily skin

Buy Augustinus Bader routine · S$760.73 · 90% fitBuy CeraVe routine · S$238.51 · 80% fitSee multi-brand routine · 96% fit

CeraVe vs Augustinus Bader routines for combination skin

Buy Augustinus Bader routine · S$656.63 · 91% fitBuy CeraVe routine · S$262.69 · 84% fitSee multi-brand routine · 97% fit

Questions and answers

CeraVe or Augustinus Bader: which is better?

CeraVe and Augustinus Bader both achieve a Superior routine fit for mature skin, while Augustinus Bader also reaches a Superior fit for dry skin, dry sensitive skin, oily skin, combination skin, sensitive skin, acne-prone skin, skin with dark spots, and oily acne-prone skin. Reviewers note that CeraVe offers better value for money, whereas Augustinus Bader is recognized for providing radiance and glow.

What is the difference between CeraVe and Augustinus Bader?

CeraVe offers budget-friendly products known for deep hydration and gentle cleansers, whereas Augustinus Bader provides luxury formulas that deliver visible radiance and glow. Reviewers note that CeraVe gives better value for money, while Augustinus Bader excels in fading acne marks and improving texture.

CeraVe or Augustinus Bader for dry skin?

Both brands offer a Superior routine fit for dry skin, with Augustinus Bader delivering extra radiance and CeraVe providing deep hydration at a better value.

CeraVe or Augustinus Bader: which moisturizer is better?

Augustinus Bader provides superior moisturizers on this page for achieving radiance and glow, while CeraVe offers better value for money and deep hydration with ceramides that help repair the skin barrier. Reviewers note that Augustinus Bader features lightweight moisturizers that improve texture, whereas CeraVe moisturizers are mostly described as lightweight and non-greasy.

Which is more affordable, CeraVe or Augustinus Bader?

CeraVe is more affordable, whereas Augustinus Bader is known for having an extreme price point across its products on this page.

How do CeraVe and Augustinus Bader compare for mature skin routines?

For mature skin routines, both CeraVe and Augustinus Bader achieve a Superior Lovi fit level. Reviewers note that CeraVe is better for value for money and deep hydration, while Augustinus Bader is better for visible radiance, glow, and texture improvement.

Which brand performs better for fading dark spots and improving skin texture?

Augustinus Bader performs better for fading dark spots and improving skin texture, as reviewers note it excels at radiance, glow, and texture improvement. CeraVe products on this page also feature ingredients like niacinamide and retinol, which help improve pigmentation and signs of aging.

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What are the main key ingredients found across CeraVe and Augustinus Bader products?

CeraVe products feature key ingredients like ceramides, hyaluronic acid, glycerin, niacinamide, and salicylic acid, whereas Augustinus Bader products are built around TFC8.

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CeraVe or Augustinus Bader for oily skin?

Both CeraVe and Augustinus Bader have a Superior routine fit for oily skin, but CeraVe offers better value for money while Augustinus Bader excels in providing radiance and glow.

CeraVe or Augustinus Bader for sensitive skin?

Both CeraVe and Augustinus Bader have a High Lovi fit for sensitive skin, with CeraVe offering gentle, non-stripping cleansers while Augustinus Bader provides deep hydration.

CeraVe or Augustinus Bader for acne-prone skin?

Both brands fit acne-prone skin at a High level on the products on this page, but they differ in reviewer feedback and pricing. CeraVe offers better value for money and gentle, non-stripping cleansers, while Augustinus Bader helps improve texture and fade acne marks.

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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