So Augustinus Bader quietly dropped a new Rich Cream formula. No fanfare. No press release. Just a slightly different jar showing up on my counter. And honestly? I’m split.
The old version was a butter. This one is a custard. That’s the difference—and it matters more than you think.
🔬 **The Three Things You Need to Know**
It costs the same: $175 for 30ml. The claim? “Advanced skin regeneration.” I bought it because I wanted the glow without the grease.
1. **New Texture:** It’s lighter. Spreads faster. No more warming it between your fingers for 10 seconds.
2. **Absorption Speed:** Sinks in under 20 seconds. The old one took a full minute.
3. **Finish:** Semi-matte. Not dewy. Not flat. Just… there.
📉 **What’s Actually Inside**
They kept the TFC8 trigger complex (their patented stem-cell signal). But they swapped out heavier emollients for lighter esters and squalane. Smart. Less pore-clogging potential.
– **TFC8:** The brain. Tells your cells to behave.
– **Squalane:** Hydration without the slick.
– **Shea Butter (reduced):** Still there, just not the star.
– **Vitamin E:** Antioxidant. Stable. Boring but necessary.
📈 **Texture + Real Talk**
First pump felt wrong. Too thin. I almost panicked. But it glides on like a silky veil—zero tugging. By morning, my skin felt plump but not sticky. The old version left a film. This one leaves nothing.
Week 2 surprise: My pores look smaller. Not a claim they make, but I swear it’s the lighter base.
💡 **One Thing**
Use it on damp skin. Pat, don’t rub. It locks in water better than the old formula.
💬 **Did It Actually Work?**
Yes—but differently. The old cream gave me a literal barrier (you could feel it). This one works from the inside out. My redness calmed down. Fine lines? Same. Not worse, not gone.
✅ **Buy if**
You have combo or oily skin that wanted to love Bader but couldn’t handle the grease.
⏭️ **Skip if**
You’re dry as a desert and need a thick occlusive blanket at night.
💰 **Worth it?**
$175 is still $175. But you use less per application—this jar will last 4 months vs. 3.
🏆 **Final Verdict**
It’s better for most people. Worse for dry skin loyalists. I’d call it a smart pivot, not a mistake.
**7.8/10 — Lighter, faster, smarter.**
🛍️ **Where to Buy**
Direct from the brand. Get the travel size first ($55)—it’s enough to decide without committing to the full mortgage payment.