Augustinus Bader The Face Cream Mask
Works for
2 of 3 advertised claims delivered
Anti-agingAlanyl glutamine, Camellia sinensis leaf extract + 2 moreModerate evidence
“Reduces the appearance of fine lines, 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.
MoisturizingAlanyl glutamine, Arginine + 16 moreGood evidence
“instant hydration to your skin”
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, squalane.
Evens skin toneCamellia sinensis leaf extract, Ascorbyl tetraisopalmitateWeak evidence
“skin brightening, firming, and evening”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy14 flagged ingredientsMedium risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Glycerin~4.5–5.5%
- 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 GlycerinPentylene glycol~4.2–5.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycolHydrogenated vegetable glycerides~2.8–3.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Help soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydrogenated vegetable glyceridesCoco-caprylate/caprate~2.4–2.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin without creating a greasy texture
More about Coco-caprylate/caprateCetearyl alcohol~1.9–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
More about Cetearyl alcohol1,2-hexanediol~0.75–1.1%
Squalane~1.5–1.9%
- 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 SqualaneAstragalus membranaceus root extract~1.2–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Atractylodes macrocephala root extract~1–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Bupleurum falcatum root extract~0.7–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might help to attract water to the upper layer of the skin, but it is not well studied. It can be irritating
More about Bupleurum falcatum root extractC12-16 alcohols~0.65–1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and improve the product's texture
More about C12-16 alcoholsAscorbyl tetraisopalmitate~0.55–0.85%
- 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 tetraisopalmitateEthylhexyl polyhydroxystearate~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Caesalpinia spinosa gum~0.5–0.8%
Sodium stearoyl glutamate~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sodium stearoyl glutamateCetearyl glucoside~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil in the product mix well together and improves product texture
More about Cetearyl glucosidePalmitic acid~0.5–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that is naturally present in skin and helps soften it
More about Palmitic acidCitric acid~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidPolyacrylate crosspolymer-6~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Hydrogenated lecithin~0.3–0.55%
- 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 lecithinSodium hyaluronate~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateMaltodextrin~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize the product formulation and can help absorb oil
More about MaltodextrinO-cymen-5-ol~0.05–0.1%
Hydrolyzed rice protein~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Might have some anti-oxidant properties
More about Hydrolyzed rice proteinPanax ginseng root extract~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might have some anti-inflammatory properties, but solid evidence is lacking. It can be irritating
More about Panax ginseng root extractCamellia sinensis leaf extract~0.25–0.5%
- 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~0.25–0.45%
- 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 acetateXanthan gum~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumPunica granatum fruit extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fruit extract that is used to add a fragrance to the product. It might have some antioxidant properties
More about Punica granatum fruit extractWine~0.25–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Potassium sorbate~0.25–0.4%
Sodium benzoate~0.2–0.35%
Alanyl glutamine~0.2–0.4%
- 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~0.15–0.3%
- 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-177~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Phenylalanine~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sisymbrium irio seed oil~0.1–0.2%
- 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 oilSodium 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 chlorideTocopherol~0.1–0.15%
- 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 TocopherolIngredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Pentylene glycol, Hydrogenated vegetable glycerides, Coco-caprylate/caprate, Cetearyl alcohol, 1,2-hexanediol, Squalane, Astragalus membranaceus root extract, Atractylodes macrocephala root extract, Bupleurum falcatum root extract, C12-16 alcohols, Ascorbyl tetraisopalmitate, Ethylhexyl polyhydroxystearate, Caesalpinia spinosa gum, Sodium stearoyl glutamate, Cetearyl glucoside, Palmitic acid, Citric acid, Polyacrylate crosspolymer-6, Hydrogenated lecithin, Sodium hyaluronate, Maltodextrin, O-cymen-5-ol, Hydrolyzed rice protein, Panax ginseng root extract, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Tocopheryl acetate, Xanthan gum, Punica granatum fruit extract, Wine, Potassium sorbate, Sodium benzoate, Alanyl glutamine, Arginine, Oligopeptide-177, Phenylalanine, Sisymbrium irio seed oil, Sodium chloride, Tocopherol
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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 Face Cream MaskYOUR PRODUCT | DR. JETSKE ULTEEMoisturizer | Jetske UlteeMoisturizer normal to dry skin | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 52% | 52% |
| Price | $200.00 | — | $55.91−$144.09 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 8 | 4 of 8 |
| Key difference | — | Niacinamide | Niacinamide |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop |
Product summary
"Augustinus Bader - The Face Cream Mask" could be helpful for: Anti-aging and Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Humectants (arginine 0.15% - 0.30%, alanyl glutamine 0.20% - 0.40%, sodium hyaluronate 0.25% - 0.50% and glycerin 4.50% - 5.50%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Price
The product retails from 200.00$ up to 215.00$ in the United States, for 279.50CA$ in Canada and from 155.00£ up to 1216.00£ in the United Kingdom.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 20 studies and safety reviews.
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- 2Safety Assessment of Alkyl Esters as Used in Cosmeticscir-safety.org
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