Galderma vs Augustinus Bader
Galderma is a Swiss skincare brand founded in 1981 and owned by Galderma Group AG.
Augustinus Bader is a German skincare brand founded in 2018.
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This page compares some of the most popular Galderma and Augustinus Bader products; for every product of both brands, with a fit score for your own skin, use the Lovi app.
Popular Galderma vs Augustinus Bader products
People Say
Clears acne and breakouts Mostly MentionedNot noted
- “cleared up my skin — Galderma Benzac AC Mild Strength 2.5% Acne Gel”
- “cystic acne gone — Galderma Epiduo Gel”
- “stops new pimples — Galderma Epiduo Gel”
Visible radiance and glow Not notedMostly Mentioned
- “Instant youthful glow — Augustinus Bader The Rich Cream”
- “Instantly hydrated — Augustinus Bader The Face Oil”
- “skin is smoother — Augustinus Bader The Cream”
Lightweight and fast-absorbing Not notedMostly Mentioned
- “light but nourishing — Augustinus Bader The Cream”
- “sinks in instantly — Augustinus Bader The Serum”
- “light gel texture — Augustinus Bader The Eye Cream”
Texture improvement Not 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”
Deep hydration Not notedOften Mentioned
- “Extremely dry skin saved — Augustinus Bader The Rich Cream”
- “instantly refreshing — Augustinus Bader The Eye Cream”
Severe dryness and peeling Mostly MentionedNot noted
- “skin flaking off — Galderma Epiduo Gel”
Exorbitant price Not notedMostly Mentioned
Intense burning and stinging Mostly MentionedNot noted
- “face on fire — Galderma Epiduo Gel”
Initial acne purge and peeling Mostly MentionedNot noted
- “got worse first — Galderma Epiduo Gel”
Bleaches fabrics Mostly MentionedNot noted
- “bleached my towel — Galderma Benzac AC 5”
Redness and irritation Often MentionedRarely Noted
- “caused small bumps — Augustinus Bader The Eye Cream”
- “red as tomato — Galderma Epiduo Gel”
Questions and answers
Galderma or Augustinus Bader: which is better?
Galderma is better for clearing acne and breakouts with the products on this page, whereas Augustinus Bader is better for visible radiance, deep hydration, and texture improvement. Reviewers note that Galderma serums help clear acne effectively, though they may cause severe dryness, peeling, and irritation. Augustinus Bader provides luxurious, lightweight moisturizers that give a glow, but come at an exorbitant price.
What is the difference between Galderma and Augustinus Bader?
Galderma is better for effective acne-clearing serums with a lower price, while Augustinus Bader is better for radiance, deep hydration, and texture improvement across its luxury moisturizers. Reviewers note that Galderma products may cause severe dryness and peeling, whereas Augustinus Bader products are often linked to extreme prices.
Which is more affordable, Galderma or Augustinus Bader?
Galderma is more affordable, as Augustinus Bader is noted by reviewers for its exorbitant price.
Which causes fewer breakouts, Galderma or Augustinus Bader?
Galderma is better for clearing acne and breakouts because the products on this page are effective acne-clearing serums, whereas Augustinus Bader reviewers sometimes note breakouts. Galderma fits oily acne-prone skin at a High level.
Which brand is better for treating oily acne-prone skin, Galderma or Augustinus Bader?
Galderma is better for treating oily acne-prone skin because the products on this page achieve a High fit level for this skin type, whereas Augustinus Bader only reaches an Average fit. Galderma is also noted by reviewers for providing effective acne-clearing serums.
Do either Galderma or Augustinus Bader products contain fragrance?
Every product on this page from both Galderman and Augustinus Bader lists no fragrance in its ingredients.
What are the main drawbacks reported by reviewers for Augustinus Bader compared to Galderma?
Reviewers for Augustinus Bader frequently report extreme prices and packaging issues, alongside breakouts and an unpleasant scent. In contrast, reviewers for Galderma more often mention severe dryness, peeling, and severe irritation and discomfort.
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.
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PhD in computer science, 3x US patent holder, ex-Google, ex-Yandex
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Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc
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Elina Nazarenko, MD
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Victoria Derkova, MS
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