Augustinus Bader The Elixir — Efficacy 3.8/5.0, Safety 4.6/5.0 | DemythSkin
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Augustinus Bader The Elixir
Augustinus Bader

Augustinus Bader The Elixir

SerumAntioxidant Protection
Efficacy
Solid
3.8 / 5.0
Safety
Safe
4.6 / 5.0
System Verdict
High-priced antioxidant cocktail with modest, unexciting real-world results. Despite a long INCI list and luxe branding, the formula is essentially a hydration-and-antioxidant serum with niacinamide and barrier lipids in a decent base, plus a scatter of peptides and plant extracts that are likely at low concentrations and offer incremental rather than transformative benefit; no gold-standard anti-aging actives, unclear acid pH, and reliance on marketing proteins mean the efficacy score sits around a solid but far-from-clinical 3.8.
Active Ingredients Detected
A Tier: Good BasicsProven Results
Galactomyces Ferment FiltrateGlycerinNiacinamideLauroyl LysineTocopherolTocopheryl AcetateCeramide NPTrehaloseOlea Europaea (Olive) Oil UnsaponifiablesHelianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed OilAdenosine
B Tier: Supporting IngredientsPromising Ingredients
Centella Asiatica Leaf ExtractTriethylhexanoinSucrose PolystearateTrioleinGlyceryl CaprylateHydroxyacetophenonePotassium Cetyl PhosphateGlyceryl DioleateHippophae Rhamnoides OilLevulinic AcidCaprylhydroxamic AcidSodium LevulinateMaltodextrinCyclodextrinHydrolyzed Rice Bran ProteinCamellia Sinensis Leaf ExtractOligopeptide-6
C Tier: Marketing IdolsHype | Limited or Weak Data
Chlorella Vulgaris ExtractCollagen Amino AcidsHaematococcus Pluvialis ExtractElastinTheobroma Cacao (Cocoa) ExtractOlea Europaea (Olive) Fruit ExtractAnanas Sativus (Pineapple) Fruit ExtractBrassica Alba Seed ExtractBrassica Oleracea Acephala Leaf ExtractRosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract
What Each Ingredient Does
Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract
Soothing botanical extract
Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate
Fermented extract, humectant
Glycerin
Primary humectant
Triethylhexanoin
Emollient texture enhancer
Pentylene Glycol
Humectant, solvent
Propanediol
Humectant, penetration enhancer
Niacinamide
Multifunctional brightening active
Water
Solvent
Cetearyl Alcohol
Fatty alcohol, emollient
Lauroyl Lysine
Texture enhancer, skin feel
Sucrose Polystearate
Emulsifier
Chlorella Vulgaris Extract
Algae extract, antioxidant
Triolein
Emollient lipid
Glyceryl Caprylate
Co-emulsifier, preservative booster
Tocopherol
Antioxidant (vitamin E)
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant derivative, emollient
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant, preservative booster
Xanthan Gum
Thickener, stabilizer
Behenyl Alcohol
Fatty alcohol, structuring agent
Potassium Cetyl Phosphate
Anionic emulsifier
Collagen Amino Acids
Hydrating amino acid blend
Ceramide NP
Barrier lipid, skin repair
Glyceryl Dioleate
Emulsifier, emollient
Haematococcus Pluvialis Extract
Astaxanthin-rich antioxidant extract
Full Ingredient List (INCI)

Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract , Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate , Glycerin , Triethylhexanoin , Pentylene Glycol , Propanediol , Niacinamide , Water , Cetearyl Alcohol , Lauroyl Lysine , Sucrose Polystearate , Chlorella Vulgaris Extract , Triolein , Glyceryl Caprylate , Tocopherol , Tocopheryl Acetate , Hydroxyacetophenone , Xanthan Gum , Behenyl Alcohol , Potassium Cetyl Phosphate , Collagen Amino Acids , Ceramide NP , Glyceryl Dioleate , Haematococcus Pluvialis Extract , Hippophae Rhamnoides Oil , Levulinic Acid , Caprylhydroxamic Acid , Sodium Phytate , Sodium Levulinate , Maltodextrin , Trehalose , Elastin , Olea Europaea (Olive) Oil Unsaponifiables , Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Extract , Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil , Adenosine , Cyclodextrin , Hydrolyzed Rice Bran Protein , Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Extract , Lecithin , Citric Acid , Lactic Acid , Ananas Sativus (Pineapple) Fruit Extract , Arginine , Brassica Alba Seed Extract , Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract , Oligopeptide-6 , Brassica Oleracea Acephala Leaf Extract , Sodium Hydroxide , Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract

Frequently Asked

Is Augustinus Bader The Elixir worth it?

Augustinus Bader The Elixir scores 3.8 out of 5.0 for efficacy (Solid) and 4.6 out of 5.0 for safety (Safe) on DemythSkin's independent ingredient analysis. High-priced antioxidant cocktail with modest, unexciting real-world results. Despite a long INCI list and luxe branding, the formula is essentially a hydration-and-antioxidant serum with niacinamide and barrier lipids in

What are the key active ingredients in Augustinus Bader The Elixir?

Augustinus Bader The Elixir contains no gold-standard actives — its formula is built on supporting and base ingredients rather than clinically transformative actives.

Does Augustinus Bader The Elixir contain fragrance or known irritants?

DemythSkin's analysis found no flagged irritants in Augustinus Bader The Elixir. It scores 4.6 out of 5.0 for safety.

How is Augustinus Bader The Elixir scored?

DemythSkin grades every product on two independent axes: efficacy (whether the ingredients have clinical evidence of working) and safety (irritation and sensitisation risk). Ingredients are classified S through D against a database of over 3,000 compounds. No brand pays for a score.

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