The luxury skincare sphere is hardly short on its bold promises, but few brands have generated quite as much hubbub as Augustinus Bader.
Loved by celebrities (think: Margot Robbie and Hailey Bieber), dermatologists and beauty obsessives alike, the science-backed range has built a reputation around its patented TFC8 technology, with claims that the complex can do everything from smooth texture to ensure firmer, brighter skin. Of course, that prestige comes at a price, with many of the brand’s best-known formulas costing well into the triple digits.
As someone with oily, rosacea and congestion-prone skin, I approached testing with a healthy dose of scepticism. Could one moisturiser really justify a spend exceeding £200? And would the brand’s famously gentle retinol actually deliver visible results without irritation? To find out, I spent weeks putting some of Augustinus Bader’s most talked-about products through their paces.
From the rich cream to the viral retinol serum, these are the formulas that got my thumbs up and felt worth the spend. Scroll on for my honest thoughts.
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