This $300 face cream started in a German hospital burn unit.
Professor Augustinus Bader was trying to regenerate skin without grafts — his patented TFC8® complex tells your cells where to heal. The beauty world pounced.
It’s a moisturizer. $300 for 50ml. I tried it because the “cellular renewal” claim felt audacious — and I was curious if lab science could beat good genes.
TFC8® Trigger Factor Complex
The proprietary core — a blend of amino acids and vitamins meant to signal skin repair.
No Fragrance
Zero scent. A clinical, clean feel.
Sustainable Packaging
Refillable glass jar — a rare win for luxury sustainability.
Beyond the proprietary complex, it’s a masterclass in high-grade hydration. The ingredients list reads like a chemist’s love letter to barrier repair.
- Squalane: Mimics skin’s own oils for instant softness
- Vitamin B5: Holds moisture like a sponge
- Arginine: An amino acid that helps smooth texture
- Evening Primrose Oil: Calms redness with omega-6s
Thick, buttery — yet it vanishes in 20 seconds. Leaves a satin finish, not grease.
Week 3: My skin got…boring. In a good way. Less reactive, more even. But zero “glow.” It’s a calm, expensive baseline.
Measurably better barrier strength. Less peeling from retinol. But it’s not a wrinkle eraser or a radiant boost. It’s supreme maintenance.
It’s exceptional at what it does — but what it does is subtle, cellular rehab. Not magic.