The Cream Augustinus Bader

Name: Augustinus Bader - The Cream
Brand: Augustinus Bader

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Moisturizing

Effectiveness

80 /100

Irritancy

MEDIUM

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In stock 2/19/2021

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What's in this jar?

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Moisturizing
Anti-inflammatory
Anti-oxidation

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"A light, refreshing, yet deeply hydrating cream that stimulates skin's natural process of rejuvenation to dramatically improve the complexion's appearance ."

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WIMJ FORMULA ANALYSIS

Works for moisturization. Has good ingredients to attract water to the skin and then "seal it in", keeping skin hydrated over time

Ingredient	Effectiveness	Concentration	Irritancy
caprylic/capric triglyceride	HIGH
squalane	HIGH
helianthus annuus seed oil	HIGH

Pos	Ingredient Name	Description
1	aqua (water	Plain old water
2	caprylic/capric triglyceride	A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin
3	pentylene glycol	Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
4	propylene glycol	Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin
5	hydrogenated phosphatidylcholine	Helps oil and water mix together
6	glycerin	One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
7	sorbitol	Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
8	butyrospermum parkii (shea) butter	A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals
9	tocopheryl acetate	A more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.
10	butylene glycol	Used to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin
11	xanthan gum	Used to create a thicker product consistency
12	panthenol	Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
13	sodium carbomer
14	aloe barbadensis leaf juice	Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin
15	retinyl palmitate	Three steps removed from the active form of vitamin A - retinoic acid. To have an effect in the skin, it first needs to be converted twice to become the retinoic acid. This means it is less potent than retinol, but could also be less irritating. Once converted to the retinoic acid in the skin, it helps against all signs of aging, improves skin cell turnover and helps fight blemishes and clogged pores. However, in many cosmetic formulations, it is used in a concentration that is too low to have the full effect
16	hydrolyzed rice protein	Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Might have some anti-oxidant properties
17	squalane	An oil naturally present in skin. Works as an emollient to soften the skin and form a protective layer on its surface without a greasy feeling.
18	helianthus annuus (sunflower) seed oil	A great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function
19	phenoxyethanol	A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
20	ascorbyl palmitate	Being a lipid soluble form of vitamin C, it is more stable and can penetrate the skin better than L-Ascorbic acid. It is effective in protecting the skin from free radicals, as well as evening the skin tone, but is less effective in stimulating collagen production compared to L-Ascorbic acid.
21	lecithin	Used mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
22	alcohol	Can be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial properties
23	carbomer	Helps create a gel-like product texture. Can be used in gentle cleansing formulations
24	ceramide np	A type of lipid similar to ceramides naturally present in skin. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and supports the skin barrier function to keep it hydrated. Can help to prevent inflammation in skin
25	, tfc-8,	The ingredient is not recognized
26	sodium benzoate	A preservative
27	glycine soja (soybean) protein	A plant extract that helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and soften it. It might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals. It might be somewhat helpful for evening out the skin tone. It might be able to support elastin production but solid research is lacking
28	superoxide dismutase	An antioxidant enzyme that is naturally present in skin. It can help support skin barrier function and reduce inflammation in skin. It is used in topical medications for inflammatory skin conditions including atopic dermatitis (eczema) and psoriasis. There are three types of natural Superoxide Dismutase in human skin. The compound used in topical treatments and cosmetics are mimics of typically one of these natural variants
29	citric acid	Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
30	sodium hydroxide	Used to adjust the product's pH
31	dextran	Helps attract water to the most upper layer of the skin. Derived from sugar
32	palmitoyl tripeptide-8
33	ascorbic acid	One of the few well researched potent anti-aging ingredients. When it is able to penetrate the skin in an active state, it is effective against fine lines and wrinkles, helps improve skin elasticity and reduce hyperpigmentation. It acts as a powerful anti-oxidant and stimulates collagen production. The main issue with ascorbic acid is that it is highly unstable, in other words, it is losing its effectivenss quickly when exposed to air and light (if a serum or cream containing ascorbic acid has an orange color, it is a likely that the ingredient has oxidized and is no longer active). In addition, it is water-soluble, meaning that it has difficulty pentrating the skin. It is also quite irritating, and can cause stinging. When used in low concentrations, helps stabilize the product formulation
34	ethylhexylglycerin	A preservative
35	tocopherol	Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself
36	potassium sorbate	A preservative
37	sodium dextran sulfate

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The Cream Augustinus Bader

Key promises

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What's in this jar?

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Promises, but can't deliver

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WIMJ FORMULA ANALYSIS

WIMJ FORMULA ANALYSIS

WIMJ FORMULA ANALYSIS

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