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FANCL vs Augustinus Bader

Rated by Lovi · Unbiased, science-based skincare AI trained on real user outcomes · How the Fit score works

FANCL and Augustinus Bader are distinguished skincare brands that offer distinct approaches to daily complexion care. Founded in Japan in 1980 and owned by Kirin Holdings Company, Limited since 2024, the former is loved for its thoughtful makeup removers and gentle exfoliants crafted from pure, effective formulas. Conversely, the German brand established in 2018 is celebrated for its nourishing moisturizers, targeted serums, and soothing eye products powered by sophisticated compositions. While the Japanese line suits sensitive, dry, and normal skin best by providing mild care without harsh irritations, these refined creations from the European house are tailored for dry and dry sensitive skin through deeply hydrating efficacy.

FANCL is a Japanese skincare brand founded in 1980 and owned by Kirin Holdings Company, Limited since 2024.

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

Popular FANCL vs Augustinus Bader products

Questions and answers

FANCL or Augustinus Bader: which is better?

Augustinus Bader is better for dry, dry sensitive, and mature skin, where products on this page like The Rich Cream and The Serum reach a Superior fit. FANCL products on this page also reach a Superior fit for several skin types, such as sensitive skin and dry sensitive skin with Facial Washing Powder. Every product on this page for both brands lists no fragrance in its ingredients.

What is the difference between FANCL and Augustinus Bader?

FANCL offers targeted cleansers and exfoliants like Mild Cleansing Oil and Facial Washing Powder that suit diverse skin types, whereas Augustinus Bader features a broader range of luxurious moisturizers and treatments like The Rich Cream and The Serum that are best for dry and mature skin.

Which is more affordable, FANCL or Augustinus Bader?

Augustinus Bader has reviewers mostly noting extreme prices, while the products on this page from FANCL are generally more budget-friendly.

Which causes fewer breakouts, FANCL or Augustinus Bader?

Augustinus Bader is associated with occasional breakouts, while the products on this page by FANCL have no noted breakout risks. Both brands offer fragrance-free formulations.

When was FANCL founded and who owns it compared to Augustinus Bader?

FANCL was founded in 1980 in Japan and has been owned by Kirin Holdings Company, Limited since 2024, whereas Augustinus Bader was founded in 2018 in Germany and is independently owned.

Do any products from either FANCL or Augustinus Bader contain fragrance?

Every product from both FANCL and Augustinus Bader on this page lists no fragrance in its ingredients.

What are the main pros and cons reviewers mention for Augustinus Bader?

Reviewers mostly mention radiance and glow, lightweight moisturizers, texture improvement, deep hydration, and luxurious moisturizers as the main pros of Augustinus Bader products on this page. The main cons they note are extreme price, packaging issues, a lack of results, sometimes breakouts, and an unpleasant scent.

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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