This cream started in a burn unit. Seriously.
A German professor, Augustinus Bader, was using stem cell tech to help regenerate skin for severe burn victims. The beauty industry got wind of it — and saw a goldmine for wrinkles.
The Rich Cream. $290 for 50ml. I tried it because the claim is wild: that its “TFC8” complex tells your skin cells what to fix. Like a traffic cop for your face.
TFC8 Complex
The patented core tech — a blend of amino acids and vitamins.
No Fragrance
Zero scent. A pro for some, boring for others.
Vegan Formula
Uses synthetic squalane, not from sharks.
Forget stem cells — there aren’t any in the bottle. The magic is in the delivery system. It’s a cocktail of skin-identical nutrients meant to guide repair.
- Amino Acids: Building blocks for skin proteins
- Vitamins: Antioxidant protection
- High-Grade Squalane: Seals in moisture without grease
- TFC8: The patented carrier that gets it all where it needs to go
Texture is rich — obviously — but not greasy. Absorbs in under a minute. Leaves a satin finish, not a slip-n-slide.
By week three, my skin was undeniably smoother. But my hormonal chin breakout didn’t care. It did nothing for active acne.
Fine lines on my forehead looked softer. Hydration lasted all day. But it’s not a miracle. You’re paying for optimized maintenance.
It’s exceptional engineering. But it’s a luxury, not a necessity. The story is better than the cream for most people.