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If you’re into beauty, you’ve almost certainly seen that infamous blue and gold bottle that houses stem cell scientist Augustinus Bader’s luxe face cream on social media, in your facialist’s lobby, or in your best friend’s medicine cabinet. There’s a reason (actually a few reasons) that almost every beauty editor I know raves about this. For the record, I own both versions of the ubiquitous cream—The Cream and The Rich Cream—and I regret to inform you that, yes, they actually are worth every penny. If you haven’t tried the brand yet, now’s the perfect time because you can score the iconic creams (and other products from the brand) for 25 percent off during Dermstore’s Anniversary Sale event—use the code CHEERS at checkout to unlock the discount.
Just like all of the brand’s science-forward skincare products, The Cream is infused with Augustinus Bader’s proprietary TFC8® (Trigger Factor Complex), “a potent cocktail of high-grade vitamins, amino acids and synthesized versions of skin molecules that is the result of 30 years of innovation and research.” Professor Bader is regarded as a pioneer in stem cell research, and he spent the first part of his career learning about the body’s natural self-healing processes. In 2007, he developed an innovative hydrogel that allowed some of his burn patients to avoid skin grafts. In 2018, Bader brought the same approach to his eponymous skincare line, and in just four years, the brand has dethroned frontrunner Creme de la Mer in the luxury skin cream department.
Augustinus Bader The Rich Cream 50ML
Down from $300
I know beauty editors who use The Rich Cream exclusively—no other serums—just that and SPF. They say that the mafic cream has single-handedly changed their skin without relying on harsher exfoliants, retinoids, and antioxidant treatments.
Both versions of The Cream boost the body’s natural renewal process, resulting in softened fine lines, lifted skin, improved texture, and a regulated moisture balance. I, too, can attest to the blue bottle’s skin-enhancing virtues: I’ve been loyal to The Rich Cream for over a year, and it’s the only moisturizer I’ve ever run out of three times.
Augustinus Bader The Cream 50ML
Down from $300
Yes, it is an investment, but it is worth it. If you’ve been on the fence, now’s the time to find out what all the hype is about for yourself.
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