Is Augustinus Bader Cream Worth the Hype? My Review:
Finally. I got around to trying the very hyped about, very expensive, Augustinus Bader Rich Cream. Dubbed as Victoria Beckham’s favorite and the one & only product she wanted to have backstage at her show!
In short, I get the hype. Like I really, really get it. This is the most expensive skincare product I have ever purchased and after using The Rich Cream for a little over a month, my skin has been spoiled by facial creams forever. The caveat? It ranges between $80-$265 per bottle.
Augustinus Bader Rich Cream Review
The background story:
When Augustinus Bader, a medical professor who spent over 30 years researching stem cell science, created this cream, he never sought out for it to be a consumer skincare brand. The focus of his work was to help burn victims and figure out a scar-free healing treatment for the disfigured. Bader says that our bodies hold the innate ability to heal and regenerate on their own; and with the help of stem cell technology, this game-changing product was born. Bader was inspired by hydrogel, which eliminated the needs for skin grafts in certain burn victims and made healing quicker and easier. Both face cream formulas build off the technology to encourage optimal skin health.
The products:
Augustinus Bader only has two products: The Rich Cream and The Cream. I’ve only tried The Rich Cream so I cannot comment on the other formula. When they came out with their smaller size bottle, I figured that for the sake of “research,” I needed to know. I was on the hunt for a luxurious, thicker cream to use at night, so I opted for the richer of the two formulas.
The lowdown:
I’m always a little cautious with overly praising certain skincare products, especially when they cost this much. I would hate for someone to shell out hundreds of dollars based on my recommendation and be left disappointed. With that being said, if I’m impressed with a product (or unimpressed), I’m here to be honest with my review. The Rich Cream is the best cream I have ever used. There, I said it. As I mentioned above, it’s thick, creamy, and applies like no other cream I have ever tried; it’s almost hard to explain. Once it soaks in, your skin is left way more hydrated and has this overall glow about it.
The application:
To achieve optimal results, it is suggested that the cream is used on freshly cleansed skin. I’ve tried that and it’s been wonderful but after playing around with different applications, I love it when applied after the P50. I still consider that to be ‘freshly cleansed skin’ since there’s not a thick barrier of serum blocking the Bader cream. If I want extra moisture before I go to bed, I’ll layer a facial oil on top. Using Vintners Daughter on top of The Rich Cream is a dream, but I sensitive to the fact that this is a rich mans skincare routine. But again, I’m just being honest. Keep in mind: this combo is absolutely not necessary to benefit from the beautiful results that Augustinus gives!
Where can I buy & What size?
They sell it at Violet Grey, Neiman Marcus, and Barneys, to name a few. Both of his creams come in three sizes: 15ml, 30ml, and 50ml. I started out with the 30ml & once I’m running low, I do plan on making the 50ml investment. As a reminder, I have only tried The Rich Cream so I cannot comment on the regular cream.
Is it worth it?
Yes, I think it is. I was never inclined to write a separate post about a facial cream until this one came along. To repeat what I mentioned above: it makes my skin look and feel so good. It looks more radiant, brighter and just “silkier.” I know that’s a weird description, but it’s what comes to mind! And hey, if it’s good enough for Victoria Beckham, it’s good enough for me.
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