If you consider yourself a skincare devotee, no doubt the name Augustinus Bader has been on your radar. Labelled “the greatest skincare of all time”, the now-famous line of luxury creams, oils, and serums has already collected an impressive 120 industry awards in just five years.
Its statement blue and copper bottles adorn the bathroom shelves of celebrities and experts alike, from Margot Robbie to Michele Yeoh. A bottle of the brand’s hero cream, “The Rich Cream”, even featured on the slick bathroom sink of Kendall Roy, the fictional billionaire heir to the Wayco riches in HBO’s smash hit series, Succession. And now, you can score their most iconic products in new, bigger size, with The Rich Cream and The Cream available in 100ml.
Before we get to that though, let's talk about why they're such a cult favourite. In the saturated world of skincare, what makes Augustinus stand out—and is it worth the investment? For a bit of back story, the suite of products was handcrafted by renowned biomedical scientist, Professor Augustinus Bader. Professor Bader is also one of the world’s foremost experts in stem cell biology and regenerative medicine. Each product contains patented TFC8 technology, developed over 30 years of research and invovation—and that tech has some pretty impressive results.
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From improvement in the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles to the reduced appearance of dark spots, improved texture and tone, deep hydration, and calmed redness, the Augustinus Bader patented tech covers a lot of bases and ticks a lot of boxes when it comes to skincare (you can read up on all the evidence here). It might seem like a generalist approach, especially in an age of concern-specific skincare lines, but the Augustinus Bader is a champion of the less is more, skin minimalism movement.
As for how to use it and where to start—you don't have to spend big and go deep on the whole product range to see the like-magic effects. The Cream is a great starting point. This light, refreshing, deeply hydrating daily moisturiser is easy to build into your existing routine and will return those dramatic results described above. If you need something even harder working, The Rich Cream is ideal for normal to dry and more mature skin types, or just cooler, drier climates. And both now come in a larger 100ml size, meaning you won't need to worry about running out any time soon.
And, if being the greatest skincare of all time wasn't enough, Augustinus Bader's packaging is 100% recyclable, and 5% of the value of your purchase can be donated to a charity of your choosing. You can shop via subscription to score 20% off, and shipping is free all around the world. In short, yes, Augustinus Bader is worth the hype.
Keen to take the plunge? Peep the full Augustinus Bader range here.
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