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Elemis vs Augustinus Bader

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Elemis and Augustinus Bader are distinguished skincare brands originating from Britain and Germany respectively. The British brand is known for expertly formulated serums, moisturizers, cleansers, and toners enriched with glycerin and shea, while the German brand is loved for its moisturizers, serums, and eye products. Both brands suit dry and mature skin, though the former also accommodates balanced and sensitive skin. They differ primarily in their founding years, ownership, and specific ingredient compositions.

Elemis is a British skincare brand founded in 1989 and owned by L'Occitane Group since 2019.

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

Popular Elemis vs Augustinus Bader products

People Say

ElemisAugustinus Bader
  • Hydration and Moisture Mostly MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “The cream really hydrates and my face looks amazing. — Elemis Pro-Collagen Night Cream”
    • “Quenches thirsty skin... immediate improvement. — Elemis Pro-Collagen Marine Cream”
    • “Instantly hydrated — Augustinus Bader The Face Oil”
    • “Extremely dry skin saved — Augustinus Bader The Rich Cream”
  • Lightweight and Fast-Absorbing Texture 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”
    • “Absorbs almost immediately, and my skin feels well hydrated all day. — Elemis Pro-Collagen Marine Cream”
  • Skin Texture and Smoothing Mostly MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “baby soft — Elemis Dynamic Resurfacing Facial Pads”
    • “skin feels baby soft — Elemis Papaya Enzyme Peel”
    • “Softens fine lines — Augustinus Bader The Rich Cream”
    • “skin is smoother — Augustinus Bader The Cream”
  • Exfoliation and Radiance Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “non-stripping formula — Elemis Dynamic Resurfacing Facial Wash”
    • “healthy glow — Elemis Dynamic Resurfacing Facial Pads”
    • “non-irritating — Elemis Dynamic Resurfacing Facial Pads”
    • “Instant youthful glow — Augustinus Bader The Rich Cream”
  • Scents and Fragrance Often MentionedNot noted
    • “smells like a spa — Elemis Pro-Collagen Cleansing Balm”
    • “smells like a holiday — Elemis Papaya Enzyme Peel”
    • “smells like a tropical cocktail — Elemis Superfood Midnight Facial”
  • Makeup Compatibility and Base Sometimes NotedRarely Noted
    • “melts waterproof mascara — Elemis Pro-Collagen Cleansing Balm”
    • “Sits nicely under make up... perfect base. — Elemis Pro-Collagen Marine Cream”
    • “concealer sits better — Elemis Peptide4 Eye Recovery Cream”
    • “concealer blends perfectly — Augustinus Bader The Eye Cream”
  • High Price Point and Value Mostly MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “Complete waste of money for me. — Elemis Pro-Collagen Marine Cream”
    • “very expensive — Elemis Pro-Collagen Cleansing Balm”
    • “expensive — Elemis Dynamic Resurfacing Facial Pads”
  • Lack of Results or Ineffectiveness Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “didn't see a difference — Elemis Papaya Enzyme Peel”
    • “didn't see difference — Elemis Dynamic Resurfacing Facial Wash”
    • “Verdict still out. — Elemis Pro-Collagen Night Cream”
    • “didn't see dramatic results — Augustinus Bader The Cream”
  • Strong or Unpleasant Fragrance Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “Smells like old crayons — Augustinus Bader The Rich Cream”
    • “Smells like vegetable oil — Augustinus Bader The Face Oil”
    • “The smell is very strong... could not handle for long. — Elemis Pro-Collagen Marine Cream”
  • Application and Packaging Issues Rarely NotedOften Mentioned
    • “jar looks half empty — Elemis Superfood Midnight Facial”
    • “tube feels half empty — Elemis Papaya Enzyme Peel”
    • “pump broke quickly — Elemis Dynamic Resurfacing Facial Wash”
    • “excessive packaging — Augustinus Bader The Serum”

Questions and answers

Elemis or Augustinus Bader: which is better?

Both brands perform well, but Augustinus Bader is often noted for deep hydration and lightweight textures, while Elemis excels in exfoliation, radiance, and fragrance variety. Reviewers frequently mention high price points for both, though Augustinus Bader features fragrance-free formulations across the products on this page.

What is the difference between Elemis and Augustinus Bader?

Elemis offers a wide variety of scented cleansers and peels with high scores for exfoliation, whereas Augustinus Bader features entirely fragrance-free moisturizers and serums that excel at lightweight hydration.

Elemis or Augustinus Bader: which moisturizer is better?

When choosing a moisturizer, Augustinus Bader offers top-rated options like The Rich Cream with a Superior fit for dry and mature skin, while Elemis provides popular hydrating choices like the Pro-Collagen Marine Cream. Reviewers often mention deep hydration and lightweight formulas for Augustinus Bader, whereas Elemis products on this page frequently highlight a radiant glow and luxurious textures.

Which is more affordable, Elemis or Augustinus Bader?

Augustinus Bader and Elemis both face reviewer complaints regarding their high price points, but Elemis is noted as doing better on high price point and value among the products on this page.

Which causes fewer breakouts, Elemis or Augustinus Bader?

Augustinus Bader and Elemis both mention occasional breakouts as a negative point in reviews, so neither clearly causes fewer breakouts than the other.

How do the founding years and countries of origin compare between Elemis and Augustinus Bader?

Elemis was founded in 1989 in the United Kingdom, whereas Augustinus Bader was founded in 2018 in Germany.

Which brand has more fragrance-free options among their listed products, Elemis or Augustinus Bader?

Augustinus Bader has more fragrance-free options among their listed products, as every product on their page lists no fragrance. In contrast, only 4 of the 22 products on the Elemis page list no fragrance.

What are the key ingredients highlighted across Elemis products compared to Augustinus Bader products?

The products on this page for Elemis highlight glycerin and shea butter as key ingredients across their range. In comparison, Augustinus Bader features TFC8 as its main key ingredient across the products on this page.

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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