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Shiseido vs Augustinus Bader

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Shiseido and Augustinus Bader are distinguished skincare brands rooted in different heritage and philosophy. The Japanese house, founded in 1872, is beloved for its thoughtful array of moisturizers, cleansers, sunscreens, serums, and more formulated with glycerin, suiting sensitive and mature skin best with gentle daily care like the Treatment Softener, Benefiance Wrinkle Smoothing Day Cream, and Essential Energy Hydrating Cream. Conversely, the German brand founded in 2018 is loved for nourishing moisturizers, targeted serums, and soothing eye products powered by sophisticated formulas, suiting dry and dry sensitive skin best with options like The Serum, The Eye Cream, and The Rich Cream. While both deliver measured, graceful efficacy, they differ in their foundational approaches, as clinical study findings show that Shiseido relies on glycerin to significantly improve stratum corneum hydration.

Shiseido is a Japanese skincare brand founded in 1872 and owned by Shiseido Company, Limited.

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

Popular Shiseido vs Augustinus Bader products

People Say

ShiseidoAugustinus Bader
  • Luxurious and lightweight textures Mostly MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “Lightweight, silky, non-sticky, sinks in instantly. — Shiseido Ultimune Power Infusing Concentrate”
    • “silky smooth, rich but non-greasy, absorbs quickly, melts into skin — Shiseido VITAL PERFECTION”
    • “light but nourishing — Augustinus Bader The Cream”
    • “sinks in instantly — Augustinus Bader The Serum”
  • Deep hydration and moisture Mostly MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “Immediate sensation of comfort — Shiseido Benefiance Wrinkle Smoothing Eye Cream”
    • “skin feels plump, soft and nourished, eliminates dryness, bouncy feel — Shiseido VITAL PERFECTION”
    • “Instantly hydrated — Augustinus Bader The Face Oil”
    • “Extremely dry skin saved — Augustinus Bader The Rich Cream”
  • Radiance and brightening Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “Skin looks brighter, more radiant, and "glowy." — Shiseido Ultimune Power Infusing Concentrate”
    • “faded pimple marks — Shiseido White Lucent Brightening Gel Cream”
    • “Eyes look more awake — Shiseido Benefiance Wrinkle Smoothing Eye Cream”
    • “Instant youthful glow — Augustinus Bader The Rich Cream”
  • Anti-aging and skin smoothing Often MentionedRarely Noted
    • “Smoothed out crow's feet — Shiseido Benefiance Wrinkle Smoothing Eye Cream”
    • “tighter jawline, lifted appearance, improved elasticity, less sagging — Shiseido VITAL PERFECTION”
    • “Velvety smooth — Shiseido FUTURE SOLUTION LX”
    • “crow's feet softened — Augustinus Bader The Eye Cream”
  • Absorption and application versatility Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “Sinks in immediately — Augustinus Bader The Rich Cream”
    • “works well for oily skin — Augustinus Bader The Cream”
    • “calms redness — Augustinus Bader The Cream”
    • “sinks in quickly — Shiseido Eudermine Revitalizing Essence”
  • Refillable and luxurious packaging Rarely NotedSometimes Noted
    • “Luxurious heavy bottle — Augustinus Bader The Rich Cream”
    • “epitome of luxury — Augustinus Bader The Serum”
    • “beautiful glass bottle — Shiseido Eudermine Revitalizing Essence”
  • High price and cost concerns Mostly MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “Very expensive for the size — Shiseido Benefiance Wrinkle Smoothing Eye Cream”
    • “Expensive, pricey, high cost for the amount. — Shiseido Ultimune Power Infusing Concentrate”
    • “expensive, investment piece, pricey for the amount, luxury cost — Shiseido VITAL PERFECTION”
  • Strong fragrance and scent issues Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “Smells like old crayons — Augustinus Bader The Rich Cream”
    • “Smells like vegetable oil — Augustinus Bader The Face Oil”
    • “old lady smell — Shiseido Eudermine Revitalizing Essence”
  • Packaging issues and design Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “heavy to travel — Shiseido Eudermine Revitalizing Essence”
    • “Heavy bottle but plastic pump, cannot see remaining product, straw too short to get last drops. — Shiseido Ultimune Power Infusing Concentrate”
    • “heavy jar, waste of plastic, faulty pump (on dispenser versions) — Shiseido VITAL PERFECTION”
    • “excessive packaging — Augustinus Bader The Serum”
  • Skin irritation and breakouts Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “Caused some irritation — Shiseido Bio-Performance Advanced Super Revitalizing Cream”
    • “Caused burning and redness — Shiseido Benefiance Wrinkle Smoothing Eye Cream”
    • “Caused breakouts, redness, or exacerbated oiliness for some. — Shiseido Ultimune Power Infusing Concentrate”
    • “Caused cystic acne — Augustinus Bader The Rich Cream”

Shiseido vs Augustinus Bader routines for dry skin

Buy Augustinus Bader routine · £596.35 · 98% fitBuy Shiseido routine · £251.59 · 74% fitSee multi-brand routine · 99% fit

Shiseido vs Augustinus Bader routines for oily skin

Buy Augustinus Bader routine · £606.54 · 92% fitBuy Shiseido routine · £342.29 · 84% fitSee multi-brand routine · 97% fit

Shiseido vs Augustinus Bader routines for combination skin

Buy Augustinus Bader routine · £584.26 · 92% fitBuy Shiseido routine · £296.92 · 82% fitSee multi-brand routine · 96% fit

Questions and answers

Shiseido or Augustinus Bader: which is better?

Augustinus Bader offers superior routine fits across all skin types compared to Shiseido, and every product on this page lists no fragrance. Meanwhile, Shiseido offers better radiance and brightening results, though the products on this page often feature strong fragrances and high price points.

What is the difference between Shiseido and Augustinus Bader?

Augustinus Bader provides fragrance-free formulations with a routine fit rated as Superior across all skin types on this page, whereas Shiseido offers a wide range of products featuring key ingredients like glycerin and hyaluronic acid with routine fits rated as High. Additionally, Augustinus Bader stands out for absorption and packaging, while Shiseido does better with radiance and anti-aging benefits.

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Shiseido or Augustinus Bader for dry skin?

Augustinus Bader has a Superior Lovi routine fit for dry skin, whereas Shiseido has an Average routine fit. Topical hyaluronic acid helps provide deep hydration for dry skin.

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Shiseido or Augustinus Bader: which moisturizer is better?

Augustinus Bader provides superior moisturizers for dry skin, while the products on this page for Shiseido include options like Essential Energy Hydrating Cream that offer high Lovi fit levels for dry skin. Topical hyaluronic acid, featured in Shiseido formulations, helps improve skin quality and signs of skin aging.

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Which is more affordable, Shiseido or Augustinus Bader?

Augustinus Bader products on this page have an extreme price point, whereas Shiseido products on this page have a high price point.

Which brand has more fragrance options, Shiseido or Augustinus Bader?

Shiseido offers more fragrance options, as some of the products on this page list fragrance, whereas every Augustinus Bader product on this page lists no fragrance.

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

Shiseido was founded in 1872 in Japan, whereas Augustinus Bader was founded much later in 2018 in Germany. The products on this page reflect these distinct heritages, with Shiseido owned by Shiseido Company, Limited and Augustinus Bader operating as an independent brand.

Which brand performs better for radiance and brightening according to reviewers?

Shiseido performs better for radiance and brightening according to reviewers.

Shiseido or Augustinus Bader for oily skin?

For oily skin, Shiseido products on this page have an average or high Lovi fit, while Augustinus Bader has a superior routine fit. Topical hyaluronic acid helps hydrate the skin.

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Shiseido or Augustinus Bader for sensitive skin?

Augustinus Bader provides a Superior routine fit for sensitive skin, whereas Shiseido achieves a High routine fit for the products on this page.

Shiseido or Augustinus Bader for acne-prone skin?

For acne-prone skin, Lovi rates both Shiseido and Augustinus Bader as having a Superior routine fit. Shiseido offers a wide variety of products on this page with key ingredients like hyaluronic acid, which helps hydrate the skin while managing breakouts.

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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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