I Tested Augustinus Bader's The Rich Cream and It Gave Me More Radiant Skin In Days
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What do Priyanka Chopra, Kate Bosworth and Victoria Beckham have in common? They all have been known to use a science-backed skincare product so revered for its results that our editors just had to try out for ourselves. Meet the Augustinus Bader The Rich Cream, the creamy moisturizer with a typically hefty price tag, and viral TikTok product that's quickly becoming a go-to in the skincare regimen of many. I recently had the opportunity to test this cream extensively, and here's why I recommend snagging the holy grail product for yourself.
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Developed by Professor Augustinus Bader, one of the world’s leading experts in stem cell research, The Rich Cream is 30+ years in the making. Bader spent the past three decades researching the body’s capacity for self-healing and stem cell regeneration to create his heavily praised skincare line, and based on the brand's clinical trials, it delivers serious results (97 percent of users said it "dramatically transformed" their skin tone and texture). With that in mind, the up to $300 price doesn't seem too bad.
Regardless of a discount, it’s not lost on us that The Rich Cream costs more than most skincare products in the average person’s routine. It’s even more expensive than Gwyneth Paltrow’s (and PureWow editors’) favorite Vintner’s Daughter Active Botanical Serum ($195). But it’s not just the cult status that makes it worth dropping a huge chunk of change on—it actually provides the results to back up Bader’s 30 years of research.
Upon trying it for myself, my first impression was, wow this product is beautiful. It comes in the chicest royal blue-speckled bottle with a magnetic cap. The packaging sure does feel fancy on my vanity.
Then, there’s the product itself. True to its name, it’s rich. If you’ve ever tried Weleda Skin Food ($19; $15), it’s almost as thick as that, which led me to believe that it might not be great for someone with naturally oily skin. However, when I applied two pumps (in upward motions), my combination skin drank it right up, and left an instant glow that even our mother noticed right away.
Anyway, I read that it only takes four days to notice a change in your skin, and having tried hundreds of beauty products, I assumed it was a placebo effect if anything. But much to my amazement, my skin was radiant, blemish-free and so much more hydrated after just a few days of use. I even noticed my dark spots fading before my eyes. I have never seen results this quickly from any product I've tested, period—including other pricey serums and treatments I quickly regretted buying.
Now, I'm in a bit of a pickle. I didn’t want to love The Rich Cream so much because $300 for a 1.7-ounce bottle isn’t really within my monthly budget. Nevertheless, I've already begun justifying it as an essential purchase.
It’s important to note that The Rich Cream comes in smaller, less expensive sizes that are ideal for testing the product before completely committing. So if you've been waiting to try the cult-favorite cream, you can happily dabble in the 1-ounce bottle ($185) or 0.5-ounce bottle ($96). You're welcome in advance!
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