Why Augustinus Bader’s The Cream Is Worth The Money

Founded by biomedical scientist Professor Augustinus Bader, the Augustinus Bader brand is one of only a few to find overnight success in a crowded beauty market. As someone who never worked in the industry beforehand – let alone had any kind of Instagram following – demand for Bader’s products soared on the back of old-fashioned word of mouth. There were no paid placements, big marketing campaigns or pretty packaging – it was the results that spoke for themselves. 

Bader’s business partner Charles Rosier was initially impressed by his work with a hydrogel that accelerated burn and traumatic wound healing at speed and without any scarring. As a result, Rosier encouraged Bader to create skincare for the masses to help fund his medical research. The first products to drop were The Cream and The Rich Cream. Both have now won multiple awards – and make radiant, healthy skin accessible and simple.

The likes of Kate Bosworth, Diane Kruger and Victoria Beckham (who’s since launched a primer with the brand) all became fans of the products, but it was the impressive clinical and user trials which really grabbed people’s attention. Up to 97% of testers agreed skin tone and texture was visibly improved, while 96% said their skin looked healthier after using The Rich Cream. The before and after shots were just as impressive, with testers noting an improvement in the appearance of wrinkles by more than 160% over a 27-day period.

The Bader formula is powered by Professor Bader's patented TFC8® (Trigger Factor Complex 8) – a cocktail of more than 40 different ingredients. That includes vitamins, amino acids and molecules naturally found in the body, to name a few. TFC8® was inspired by Bader's over 30 years of research and innovation in wound repair and cellular regeneration. It works by guiding key nutrients to the cells, creating an ideal environment for your skin to naturally renew. Think of the cream as a quick way to send your skin’s cells straight into revitalisation mode. The result? Better hydration, skin strength and firmness. The support of cell turnover also helps improve vibrancy and luminosity, as well as address issues like fine lines, dark spots and visible pores. 

Bader explains: “This is about supporting the skin’s auto-immune repair function and supporting the everyday turnover that should happen naturally. The Cream introduces molecules that our skin would need to renew [itself] properly.” Both creams have a buttery formula that sinks in fast to soothe dryness and irritation – and, there’s zero stickiness left behind.