Augustinus Bader The Rich Cream — Efficacy 3.9/5.0, Safety 4.6/5.0 | DemythSkin
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Augustinus Bader The Rich Cream

Augustinus Bader The Rich Cream

MoisturizerBarrier Repair
Efficacy
Solid
3.9 / 5.0
Safety
Safe
4.6 / 5.0
System Verdict
Very luxe barrier cream with solid hydration but no magic: strong moisturizing base, decent peptides, and antioxidants, yet the anti-aging claims and TFC8 hype far exceed what this INCI can realistically deliver. Efficacy is mid-to-high because the top of the list is loaded with S Tier hydration and barrier support (glycerin, squalane, shea, multiple plant oils, hyaluronic acid) plus B-to-A Tier soothing/repair peptides (Palmitoyl Tripeptide‑8, Oligopeptide‑177) and green tea, but there are no true gold-standard anti-aging actives like retinol or high-dose, well-stabilized vitamin C, and many ‘complex’ components are present low in the list, likely at sub‑1% levels, which caps the real performance.
Active Ingredients Detected
A Tier: Good BasicsProven Results
Aqua (Water)Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed OilSqualaneGlycerinArgania Spinosa Kernel OilPersea Gratissima (Avocado) OilPanthenolButyrospermum Parkii (Shea) ButterTocopherolSodium HyaluronateHydrogenated LecithinTocopheryl AcetateArgininePhenylalanine
B Tier: Supporting IngredientsPromising Ingredients
Coco-Caprylate/CaprateEthyl OleatePolyglyceryl-4 OleateMagnesium SulfateOenothera Biennis (Evening Primrose) OilPolyglyceryl-6 OleateZinc PCAPolyhydroxystearic AcidButylene GlycolPotassium SorbateSodium BenzoateHydrolyzed Rice ProteinMaltodextrinCitric AcidCamellia Sinensis Leaf ExtractXanthan GumAlanyl GlutamineOligopeptide-177Sodium ChlorideDextranPalmitoyl Tripeptide-8
D Tier: Potential IrritantsBe Cautious
Sisymbrium Irio Seed Oil
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