Loading...
Augustinus Bader The Vitamin C Serum scores 8.7/9.8 vs Real Barrier Extreme Cream at 8.3/9.8. Augustinus Bader The Vitamin C Serum wins for hydration.
Augustinus Bader The Vitamin C Serum edges ahead, winning 2 of 5 attributes.
Scores last verified: June 2026
29 unique
16 unique
Where Augustinus Bader The Vitamin C Serum really shines is hydration efficacy, scoring 6.3 compared to Real Barrier Extreme Cream's 9.5. With Propanediol, Methylpropanediol, and Pentylene Glycol in its top ingredients, Augustinus Bader The Vitamin C Serum delivers stronger moisture-binding capability.
Active Ingredient Strength is another area of separation. Augustinus Bader The Vitamin C Serum scores 6.7 here versus 5.5 for Real Barrier Extreme Cream. That difference comes down to how each formula is built — the ingredient list tells the story.
Augustinus Bader The Vitamin C Serum brings Ascorbyl Glucoside, Niacinamide, and Tocopheryl Acetate as actives, while real Barrier Extreme Cream relies on Ceramide Np, Ceramide Ap, and Ceramide Eop. Both approaches have merit, but the positioning and supporting ingredients make the difference.
Augustinus Bader The Vitamin C Serum is better if you have
Real Barrier Extreme Cream is better if you have
At luxury pricing with a score of 8.7, Augustinus Bader The Vitamin C Serum delivers strong value. Real Barrier Extreme Cream sits at the mid-range level with a 8.3 score — the extra cost doesn't translate to better scores here.
Augustinus Bader The Vitamin C Serum edges ahead with a slightly stronger formulation, but Real Barrier Extreme Cream is still a solid pick.
Based on ingredient analysis, Augustinus Bader The Vitamin C Serum scores higher overall. See the full score breakdown above for details on each attribute.
Yes, they share common ingredients. Check the ingredient face-off section above for a detailed comparison.
The key differences are in their active ingredients and formulation approach. Check the attribute battle above for a detailed breakdown.
We may earn a commission from purchases made through our links, at no extra cost to you. This helps us keep Gracie free and independent.
Honest skincare intel. No jargon, no gatekeeping — just the ingredients decoded.
Some links on this site are affiliate links. We may earn a commission from purchases made through our links, at no extra cost to you. This helps us keep Gracie free and independent.
© 2026 Gracie. All rights reserved. Data sourced from Open Beauty Facts (ODbL) and EU CosIng.