Spend half a minute scrolling Instagram and you’ll start recognising that same blue and copper bottle sitting in the bathroom cabinet of every celebrity.
The Augustinus Bader Rich Cream is the brainchild of German stem-cell scientist Professor Bader, housing 30 years of scientific research on the body’s capacity for self-renewal and healing.
And while Professor Bader has bottled his scientific breakthrough into a readily available, over-the-counter facial moisturiser, it will still set you back a cool $370 a bottle.
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But is it worth the hefty price tag? Speaking to her Instagram followers, celebrity facialist Melanie Grant admitted that this is the one question she is “often asked“.
Weighing in on whether or not she believes this luxe-moisturiser lives up to the hype.
Image credit: @melaniegrant
Melanie revealed, “the value is definitely in the TFC8 complex,” referring to the first iteration of Professor Bader’s medical-grade hydrogel which was originally used to treat the skin of burns victims. “His technology is unparalleled when it comes to skin rejuvenation and repair.”
And while the slim bottle doesn’t exactly scream value for money, the facialist believes “a little goes a long way. There are no fillers, synthetic fragrances or unnecessary ingredients. It’s a potent and concentrated formula.” Plus, the incorporation of this super-charged moisturiser into your regimen means you can skimp on other products.
“Both The Rich Cream and The Cream are infused with a host of actives, so you can streamline your routine by using just the moisturiser after cleansing,” Melanie explained.
Image credit: @melaniegrant
But if purchasing this exact hyaluronic acid-rich moisturiser just can’t be justified, Melanie still encourages the incorporation of a good quality moisturiser, labelling it an “essential step in any good skin care routine to lock in hydration, condition the skin and promote a healthy complexion.”
Our favourites that deliver results and won’t cost more than you’re weekly rent include:
Bioderma Sensibio Rich Cream
Formulated with Bioderma’s own patented formula, Toleridine, the Sensibo Rich Cream reduces skin sensitivity and reduces overheating sensations on irritated skin. And similar to the Augustinus Bader formula, it includes avocado oil for added barrier hydration and protection.
Read more Bioderma Sensibo Rich Cream reviews here…
NIVEA Cellular Hyaluron Filler Night Cream
What NIVEA’s night cream lacks in cell-renewing technology, it makes up for in boosting hydration. And for under $30? It’s already ticking a lot of boxes.
Read more NIVEA Cellular Hyaluron Filler Night Cream reviews here….
IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Redness™ Correcting Cream
Delivering a supple and radiant complexion, this powerful dermatologist-approved formula is rich in anti-ageing peptides, collagen, hyaluronic acid and avocado oil. Plus, this colour-correcting cream is infused with micronised red-cancelling pigments that can be worn alone or under makeup.
Available at Sephora, $54
Main image credit: @melaniegrant
Have you ever tried The Rich Cream from Augustinus Bader? What did you think? And if not, would you like to?
I’ve moved to buying serums with the actives I need & skimping on moisturiser.
I love that Bioderma cream mentioned, its so gentle on the skin.
Wow Augustinus Bader Rich Cream worth $370 so very expensive isn’t Worth it if you can get other Creams more around the price that I am prepared to pay, such as Bioderma and NIVEA Cellular Hyaluron Filler Night Cream, would really like to try this cream IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Redness. Would be a great help for the redness that I get around my cheeks.
Like to try the Bioderma and IT products featured. Unlikely to shell out more than $100 on a cream even if I won lotto. Feel guilty enough shelling out $50 tbh.
For $370 it would have to make me look five years younger!
Will rather buy the nivea cream a bit pricey for me.
I haven’t tried it but I have heard about it. Who knows, maybe one day but in the meantime I’m loving bh’s recommendations!
If I had the budget (which of course I don’t), I had a high profile job or one where I needed to look my best, I would consider buying these products – that is after I had salon treatments to prep my face so I could full advantage of what these products had to offer.
Well I wouldnt mind giving it a try but i wouldnt want to spend any where near that much for it.
Really want it
I’d love to be in a position to afford it! But I don’t think you need to spend that much. I believe in buying quality, but I think that’s a bit OTT!
i’d love to try this out but not if I was paying for it myself. I think I might have bought that Nivea cream but haven’t tried it out just yet
For such an expensive moisturiser, you’d think they’d give you better packaging. The bottle looks cheap, clinical, boring. I wouldn’t mind trying it though.
First 20 ing are: water , oil, oil, oil, coconut derivative, oil, oil, filler, VitB5, humectants, oil, preservative, VitE. The rest in miniscule % like Hyaluronic and at the end peptide or two. Worth 50 bucks? yea! Worth 380? Heck no! For emulsified oils? nO.
Woah! I’m more likely to purchase the NIVEA Cellular Hyaluron Filler Night Cream.
That is expensive for water, amongst other things.
Goodness, that is one expensive cream!
So what’s so great about it? Does it help with fine lines and wrinkles or is it just great at moisturising skin? I’m guessing it’s probably not suitable for my oily/acne prone skin
Wow good to know!
Definitely not spending that much on a moisturiser
Loved reading this article I’ve not heard of this brand before and follow her on Instagram I’ll have to keep a eye out for all the celebs with it now. I don’t know anyone that has used it but I would love to try it.
It’s a lot for something that gets washed off at the end of the day…
There is absolutely NO WAY I would spend this amount of $ on any beauty product. I’d like to try the IT Bye Bye Redness cream – more affordable and more relevant to my red cheeks!
I will take a sample size please
I would not be able to justify spending that much.
Not tried and never heard it.
I am more of a budget person. I might buy the super expensive one if I win the lottery.
I would absolutely love to try this moisturiser
I’ve got better things to spend $370 on. I think I’ll just stick to the moisturisers I’m using.
Exactly!
Oh my golly gosh, that’s a lot of money for a moisturiser! I would need to win the lottery first, I think!
mm well the review was not that good
I would never dream of spending that much on a beauty product. I have reviewed the Nivea Cellular Hyaluron Filler Night Cream which I was very impressed with and whilst it isn’t in the same league as the Augustinus Bader Rich Cream, I was more than happy with the results I received.
Neither here!
Oh to be a celebrity. I bet they didn’t even buy the product themselves. Probably provided so they would advertise it. Maybe BH will have some available for trial teams!
Yes, they get given so much swag!
I don’t think I’d ever spend that much on a cream but I’d be happy to trial lol
ha ha well maybe it comes in huge good-value size for that price and lasts for years! That would be good!
That is a great idea! I like the way clinique offer smaller sizes to try first too.
I’ll second that! It’s really fun to find out about though. I wonder if it’s specially long lasting.
I’m enjoying the QV night moisturiser atm.
Same here CCW!
I will take products under $50 please.
My skin doesn’t do well with most types of hyaluronic acid, so I wouldn’t try this product even if it was at a lower price point.
That is way too exxy!
I’d rather invest my money elsewhere!
I got a sample, didnt do much for me