Augustinus Bader needs no introduction.
The German biomedical scientist-founded skincare line has popped off all over social media since it was founded in 2017, with everyone from dermatologists to celebrities like Victoria Beckham swearing by the luxury brand.
And while we all know about the much-lauded Rich Cream — which is basically like liquid gold for your skin — what you might know less about is the brand’s Light Cream, which is somewhat like the Rich Cream, but perfectly suited to summer and those with oilier skin among us.
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When the Light Cream landed on my desk last month, my first thought was I love this slim bottle and the product’s gel-like consistency — which is more like a serum than a moisturiser.
But how would the $297 product fare after four weeks of testing? I’ve done the *hard* work so you don’t have to.
7You Editor Sophie tests Augustinus Bader’s Light Cream. Credit: 7YouThe Light Cream put to the test
As a combination-skin girl, shopping for moisturisers can be tricky.
I need something that is going to deeply hydrate my dry patches (hello cheeks), but something that isn’t too greasy or heavy so that it over-greasifies my T-zone.
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I also look for something that wears well underneath makeup, given I spend three days a week in the office and am usually wearing some form of tinted moisturiser.
This is why, as soon as I saw the Augustinus Bader’s Light Cream consistency, I was already invested.
More like a serum than a moisturiser, the lightweight gel-like fluid feels soothing and moisturising as soon as you put it on, like an instant hit of hydration or a thirst-quenching drink for the parts of your complexion that really need it.
This is because of the addition of Augustinus Bader’s signature Trigger Factor Complex 8 (TFC8) technology, a proprietary cocktail of more than 40 different ingredients, packed with vitamins and amino acids.
Even more than this, once it’s on, it stays put — giving your skin that glowy look without leaving you looking greasy and shiny for hours on end.
That AB glow. Credit: 7You
Extra ingredients like Australian lemon myrtle extract work to help control sebum and oil, while the inclusion of Baobab leaf extract works to improve elasticity and tone.
All up, it’s a heady cocktail for your skin.
Overall, this Light Cream is very different upon testing to the signature Augustinus Bader Rich Cream.
Unlike The Cream, which is thick and opaque, The Light Cream definitely falls into the serum hybrid camp. It’s perfect for hot Aussie summer days.
Despite looking like a serum, however, I was impressed with how moisturised my skin looked both immediately after using it, and hours and days later.
Makeup goes on smoothly after using it, and the results only compound with continued use.
I’ve been using it for the past four weeks. Credit: 7YouThe Light Cream verdict
At $297, this is another pricey AB investment, but one I sincerely recommend if you can justify the price tag.
Given we live in a hot, humid climate in Australia, it’s a given that you’re going to need lightweight products that don’t just sit on top of the skin.
But consistencies that really penetrate the skin without weighing it down are often hard to find.
If you’re into products with immediate payoff, this moisturiser will give you that, along with the additional feeling that your skin is just getting better and better every time you use it.
If you’ve got oily or combination skin, put simply: it’s a game-changing product.
For more information and to shop the Light Cream for yourself, head here now.
You can also read 7You’s review of the Rich Cream here.