Augustinus Bader The Eye Cream
Works for
2 of 3 advertised claims delivered
Moisturizing22 ingredients credited for this claimStrong support
“intensely moisturizing formula”
This product can help improve hydration of the skin with the two types of ingredients.
The first type is called “humectants”:
these ingredients help attract water.
When humectants are on the surface of the skin, they “pull in” the moisture from the outside environment, or from
within deeper layers of the skin. The following ingredients in this product do the job:
alanyl glutamine, arginine.
This product also contains ingredients called “occlusives”. They help reduce the speed with which our skin loses moisture to the outside environment. These ingredients also help soften the upper layer of the skin, so it feels less tight and nicer to the touch. The following ingredients in this product do the job: arginine, cocos nucifera oil.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: panthenol
Anti-aging5 ingredients credited for this claimModerate support
“reducing the appearance of under-eye puffiness and dark circles, fine lines and wrinkles”
This product contains alanyl glutamine. This ingredient might be able to help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness, but there is not enough evidence that it actually works.
Evens skin tone3 ingredients credited for this claimWeak support
“Helps eliminate dark circles”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy9 flagged ingredientsMedium risk
Comedogenic2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale2 flagged
User reviews
Ingredients
Filter by role to see what each ingredient is doing.
Water~45–55%
Glycerin~4.4–5.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
More about GlycerinCoco-caprylate/caprate~4.1–5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin without creating a greasy texture
More about Coco-caprylate/capratePanthenol~3–3.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolEthyl oleate~2.2–2.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Ethyl oleate is a long-chain fatty acid ethyl ester resulting from the formal condensation of the carboxy group of oleic acid with the hydroxy group of ethanol. It derives from an oleic acid. In skincare, it is used to soften the upper layer of the skin, improve the product texture and smell
More about Ethyl oleateEthylhexyl polyhydroxystearate~1.9–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Squalane~1.6–2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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.
More about SqualaneGlyceryl stearate citrate~1.4–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together while softening the upper layer of the skin
More about Glyceryl stearate citrateHydrogenated vegetable glycerides~1.2–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Help soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydrogenated vegetable glyceridesNiacinamide~0.8–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Is proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture. The concentration of about 2% is effective for supporting the skin barrier and evening out the skin tone. Concentration of 4-6% is better for helping with acne and balancing the sebum production
More about NiacinamideAscorbyl tetraisopalmitate~0.65–1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A vitamin C derivative. Studies show that is might be effective in reducing hyperpigmentation, but there are no studies confirming that it is effectively converted into the bioavailable form of Vitamin C in skin. It is not clear how this derivative compares in effectiveness to the topical application of bioavailable form of vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid)
More about Ascorbyl tetraisopalmitateSodium stearoyl glutamate~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sodium stearoyl glutamatePolyglyceryl-3 stearate~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Polyglyceryl-3 stearateOleic acid~0.5–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin. At the same time, it can weaken the skin's barrier enhancing penetration of other ingredients and increasing the risk of skin dryness
More about Oleic acidCocos nucifera oil~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic
More about Cocos nucifera oilSilica~0.6–0.85%
Simmondsia chinensis seed oil~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Softens the upper layer of skin and helps restore the healthy skin barrier. Has shown to help calm down inflammation in skin. It is a stable oil, meaning that it retains its properties even when exposed to air.
More about Simmondsia chinensis seed oilHydrogenated lecithin~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to retain moisture by creating a protective barrier on the skin. Rich in fatty acids. Improves product texture and helps with the penetration of other ingredients.
More about Hydrogenated lecithinUndaria pinnatifida extract~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A seaweed extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have an anti-oxidant effect
More about Undaria pinnatifida extractXanthan gum~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumPotassium sorbate~0.25–0.45%
Citric acid~0.25–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidSodium benzoate~0.2–0.4%
Terminalia arjuna extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Centella asiatica flower/leaf/stem extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that has been shown to be able to reduce inflammation in skin, support restoration of skin barrier function, as well as support collagen production. Contains active compounds called centelloids: asiaticoside, madecasosside, asiatic acid and madecassic acid. Might be helpful in preventing stretch marks. It can be itself be irritating though.
More about Centella asiatica flower/leaf/stem extractHydrolyzed rice protein~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Might have some anti-oxidant properties
More about Hydrolyzed rice proteinMaltodextrin~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize the product formulation and can help absorb oil
More about MaltodextrinSodium phytate~0.2–0.4%
Lecithin~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about LecithinCorallina officinalis extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Red algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might contain antioxidants
More about Corallina officinalis extractCamellia sinensis leaf extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Can contain potent anti-oxidant compounds (abbreviated ECG, GCG, EGC, and EGCG) that might help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties. Unfortunately, these antioxidants are unstable and lose their effectiveness very quickly in products. The concentration of the antioxidant compounds in the extract also tends to be low to be effective in topical formulation
More about Camellia sinensis leaf extractTocopheryl acetate~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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.
More about Tocopheryl acetateTocopherol~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about TocopherolAlanyl glutamine~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
More about Alanyl glutamineArginine~0.1–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An amino acid that is naturally present in skin and helps keep it hydrated. When used together with AHAs, it can reduce their irritating effect on the skin
More about ArginineOligopeptide-177~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sodium chloride~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
More about Sodium chloridePhenylalanine~0.1–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sisymbrium irio seed oil~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A plant oil that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Could help reduce inflammation due to high content of linolenic acid
More about Sisymbrium irio seed oilIngredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Coco-caprylate/caprate, Panthenol, Ethyl oleate, Ethylhexyl polyhydroxystearate, Squalane, Glyceryl stearate citrate, Hydrogenated vegetable glycerides, Niacinamide, Ascorbyl tetraisopalmitate, Sodium stearoyl glutamate, Polyglyceryl-3 stearate, Oleic acid, Cocos nucifera oil, Silica, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Hydrogenated lecithin, Undaria pinnatifida extract, Xanthan gum, Potassium sorbate, Citric acid, Sodium benzoate, Terminalia arjuna extract, Centella asiatica flower/leaf/stem extract, Hydrolyzed rice protein, Maltodextrin, Sodium phytate, Lecithin, Corallina officinalis extract, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Tocopheryl acetate, Tocopherol, Alanyl glutamine, Arginine, Oligopeptide-177, Sodium chloride, Phenylalanine, Sisymbrium irio seed oil
Compare prices
Retailers ranked by price — lowest first.
Worth comparing, line by line.
Match % combines shared ingredients, the first five ingredients, shared actives and hero ingredients, irritancy (lower counts in the alternative's favour), texture and body area. Only products in the same routine step are compared.
| Augustinus BaderThe Eye CreamYOUR PRODUCT | OlayTotal Effects Eye Transforming Cream | mixsoonBean Eye Cream | mixoonbean eye cream | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 79% | 77% | 77% |
| Price | $204.92 | $29.80−$175.12 | $13.38−$191.54 | $22.50−$182.42 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 15 | 3 of 15 | 3 of 15 |
| Key difference | — | Petrolatum | Adenosine | Adenosine |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
Product summary
Based on the ingredients included, "Augustinus Bader - The Eye Cream" works well for moisturizing the skin. This moisturizer uses a good combo of humectants and emollients. These both types of ingredients are essentials for improving the skin hydration and keeping the skin barrier healthy. Panthenol, alanyl glutamine, arginine, glycerin and hydrolyzed rice protein in this product (humectants) attract water molecules to the upper layer of the skin (the water comes from the outside air or from the deeper layers of the skin if the air is dry). Arginine, cocos nucifera oil, squalane, coco-caprylate/caprate and hydrogenated vegetable glycerides in this product help decrease the water evoporation from the skin, so that it stays hydrated for longer. These ingredients also soften the skin and take away the feeling of tightness and dryness.
Ingredient callouts
- Panthenol (pro-vitamin B5) at about 3.00% - 3.60% concentration. In this concentration, Panthenol works effectively to improve the skin barrier and reduce inflammation.
Irritation risk
This product does not contain known common irritants and is suitable for sensitive skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be medium. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here
You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.
What our users say
Based on 1 review 0% recommend this product- When it comes to comedogenicity, the reviewer believes that it clogs pores.
Price
The product retails for 215.00$ in the United States, from 156.95£ up to 273.00£ in the United Kingdom and for 1865.00HK$ in Hong Kong.
For a detailed price comparison: click here.
Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 18 studies and safety reviews.
- 1
- 2Safety Assessment of Alkyl Esters as Used in Cosmeticscir-safety.org
- 3Skin moisturizing effects of panthenol-based formulationspdfs.semanticscholar.org
- 4
- 5
- 6
Affiliate links · As an Amazon Associate, WIMJ earns from qualifying purchases.