Augustinus Bader The Vitamin C Serum vs RETINOL RETINOL SKIN CREAM
Augustinus Bader The Vitamin C Serum scores 8.7/9.8 and RETINOL RETINOL SKIN CREAM scores 8.5/9.8 — a near-tie where your skin type decides the winner.
Head to head
The Vitamin C Serum
RETINOL SKIN CREAM
Score comparison
These two are neck and neck — just 0.2 points apart.
Scores last verified: July 2026
Attribute battle
Hydration Efficacy
RETINOL WINSIrritation Risk
TIEActive Ingredient Strength
TIEIngredient Transparency
TIEFormulation Safety
Augustinus Bader WINSIngredient face-off
18% overlapOnly in Augustinus Bader The Vitamin C Serum
23 unique
Shared ingredients
10 in common
Only in RETINOL RETINOL SKIN CREAM
47 unique
Why these two are neck and neck
These two serums take different paths to a similar destination. Both formulas include solid hydrating ingredients, and the overall scores reflect that — the gap here is genuinely slim.
Formulation Safety is another area of separation. Augustinus Bader The Vitamin C Serum scores 9.0 here versus 7.5 for RETINOL RETINOL SKIN 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 rETINOL RETINOL SKIN CREAM relies on Arginine, Glycine Soja (Soybean) Germ Extract, and Royal Jelly Extract. Both approaches have merit, but the positioning and supporting ingredients make the difference.
Best for your skin type
Augustinus Bader The Vitamin C Serum is better if you have
- Sensitive skin — the low-irritation formula keeps things gentle
- Anyone who prefers clean, well-vetted formulations
RETINOL RETINOL SKIN CREAM is better if you have
- Sensitive skin — the low-irritation formula keeps things gentle
- Dry or dehydrated skin that craves moisture, thanks to Ingredients (Inci): Water
- Anyone who prefers clean, well-vetted formulations
Value comparison
Augustinus Bader The Vitamin C Serum comes in at luxury pricing with a 8.7 score, which is solid value at that tier.
Our verdict
It's a close call — both products score within 0.3 points of each other. Your choice depends on your specific skin concerns.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Augustinus Bader The Vitamin C Serum or RETINOL RETINOL SKIN CREAM?
Based on ingredient analysis, Augustinus Bader The Vitamin C Serum scores higher overall. See the full score breakdown above for details on each attribute.
Do Augustinus Bader The Vitamin C Serum and RETINOL RETINOL SKIN CREAM share ingredients?
Yes, they share common ingredients. Check the ingredient face-off section above for a detailed comparison.
What's the main difference between Augustinus Bader The Vitamin C Serum and RETINOL RETINOL SKIN CREAM?
The key differences are in their active ingredients and formulation approach. Check the attribute battle above for a detailed breakdown.