Augustinus Bader

Augustinus Bader The Light Cream

Name: Augustinus Bader - The Light Cream
Brand: Augustinus Bader

Efficacy50/100IrritancyMedium

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Works for

2 of 3 advertised claims delivered

Anti-aging

3 ingredients credited for this claim

Moderate support

What the product description says

“Reduced appearance of wrinkles by 45%”

Source: Sephora

This product contains alanyl glutamine, epigallocatechin gallatyl glucoside. These ingredients 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.

Alanyl glutamineKey activeEffect: MediumA type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles~0.1–0.3%

Epigallocatechin gallatyl glucosideKey activeEffect: MediumA synthetic version of green tea polyphenol that helps neutralize free radicals in skin~0.01–0.05%

Camellia sinensis leaf extractEffect: Low, below effective doseCan 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~0.05–0.25%

Moisturizing

13 ingredients credited for this claim

Good support

What the product description says

“What it is: A light, mattifying moisturizer that hydrates, balances, visibly renews, and protects while improving the complexion's appearance and preventing unwanted shine.”

Source: Sephora

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.

GlycerinKey active· HumectantEffect: HighOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant~4–6.1%

ArginineKey active· Humectant, OcclusiveEffect: HighAn 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~0.05–0.25%

Glyceryl glucosideKey active· HumectantEffect: HighCan help to restore skin barrier function and soften its upper layer~0.95–1.4%

Sisymbrium irio seed oilKey activeEffect: HighA plant oil that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Could help reduce inflammation due to high content of linolenic acid~0.05–0.1%

Sodium hyaluronateKey active· HumectantEffect: HighOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin~0.1–0.4%

SqualaneKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighAn 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.~0.35–0.8%

Alanyl glutamineKey active· HumectantEffect: HighA type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles~0.1–0.3%

Oryza sativa bran oilKey active· EmollientEffect: HighHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant properties~0.4–0.95%

Porphyridium cruentum extractKey activeEffect: MediumA red algae extract. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have an antioxidant effect~0.05–0.25%

Hydrolyzed rice proteinKey active· HumectantEffect: MediumHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Might have some anti-oxidant properties~0.1–0.4%

Aloe barbadensis leaf juice powderEffect: LowTraditionally 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~0.05–0.2%

LecithinEffect: Low, below effective doseUsed mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin~0.15–0.6%

Evens skin tone

1 ingredient credited for this claim

Weak support

What the product description says

“Combats the signs of aging, while improving elasticity, tone, and texture.”

Source: Bluemercury

Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low

Anti-oxidation

Not advertised by the brand · 6 ingredients credited for this claim

Strong support

This product contains antioxidants (epigallocatechin gallatyl glucoside) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they can lessen the damage the skin gets from the UV light (sun).

Epigallocatechin gallatyl glucosideKey activeEffect: HighA synthetic version of green tea polyphenol that helps neutralize free radicals in skin~0.01–0.05%

Backhousia citriodora leaf extractEffect: LowA plant extract used mostly as a fragrance. Can have some anti-microbial and anti-oxidant properties~0.05–0.25%

Porphyridium cruentum extractEffect: LowA red algae extract. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have an antioxidant effect~0.05–0.25%

Hydrolyzed rice proteinEffect: LowHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Might have some anti-oxidant properties~0.1–0.4%

Camellia sinensis leaf extractUnder-dosedEffect: MediumCan 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~0.05–0.25%

Tocopheryl acetateEffect: Low, below effective doseA 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.~0.05–0.25%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy

1 strong irritant: Backhousia citriodora leaf extract

Medium risk

We flagged 9 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.

IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount

Backhousia citriodora leaf extractA plant extract used mostly as a fragrance. Can have some anti-microbial and anti-oxidant propertiesHigh~0.05–0.25%est.

Sodium acrylates copolymerUsed to create a thicker product consistencyMedium~2.4–3.7%est.

1,2-hexanediolA preservativeMedium~1–1.45%est.

Citric acidCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pHMedium~0.1–0.4%est.

O-cymen-5-olA preservativeMedium~0.05–0.1%est.

Sodium citrateHelps to control the skin's pH level. Maintains the skin's natural film of amino-lactic acids and oils. Helps to preserve productsMedium~0.1–0.35%est.

Aloe barbadensis leaf juice powderTraditionally 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 skinMedium~0.05–0.2%est.

Tocopheryl acetateA 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.Medium~0.05–0.25%est.

Potassium sorbateA preservativeMedium~0.05–0.2%est.

Comedogenic

1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale

1 flagged

These ingredients have a comedogenic rating of 2 or more on a 0–5 scale; the table shows each one's rating. In leave-on products they can clog pores in acne-prone skin.

IngredientFunctionRatingEst. amount

Porphyridium cruentum extractA red algae extract. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have an antioxidant effect3/5~0.05–0.25%est.

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Ingredients

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Water~40–60%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Plain old water

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Glycerin~4–6.1%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

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Maris aqua~3.2–4.8%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Sea water. Helps dissolve other ingredients in a product

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Sodium acrylates copolymer~2.4–3.7%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Used to create a thicker product consistency

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1,2-hexanediol~1–1.45%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

A preservative

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Cellulose~1.6–2.4%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Mattifying

Can be used to help absorb oil as well as add volume and imporve texture of products.

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Microcrystalline cellulose~1.4–2.1%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Exfoliation

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Propanediol~1.2–1.8%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin

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Glyceryl glucoside~0.95–1.4%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Can help to restore skin barrier function and soften its upper layer

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Ethylhexyl polyhydroxystearate~0.55–1.25%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Oryza sativa bran oil~0.4–0.95%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant properties

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Squalane~0.35–0.8%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

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.

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Lecithin~0.15–0.6%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

CleansingMoisturizing

Used mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

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Sodium phytate~0.1–0.45%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Used to stabilize product formulations

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Citric acid~0.1–0.4%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH

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Sodium hyaluronate~0.1–0.4%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin

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O-cymen-5-ol~0.05–0.1%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

A preservative

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Hydrolyzed rice protein~0.1–0.4%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Might have some anti-oxidant properties

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Maltodextrin~0.1–0.45%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Mattifying

Used to stabilize the product formulation and can help absorb oil

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Sodium citrate~0.1–0.35%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Helps to control the skin's pH level. Maintains the skin's natural film of amino-lactic acids and oils. Helps to preserve products

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Sodium hydroxide~0.1–0.35%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Used to adjust the product's pH

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Hydrolyzed adansonia digitata extract~0.1–0.4%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Porphyridium cruentum extract~0.05–0.25%

Key activeComedogenic 3/5

Irritation risk: Low
Comedogenicity: 3/5

Works for

MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

A red algae extract. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have an antioxidant effect

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Phragmites communis extract~0.05–0.25%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Poria cocos extract~0.05–0.25%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Backhousia citriodora leaf extract~0.05–0.25%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Works for

AntibacterialAnti-oxidationAnti-inflammatory

A plant extract used mostly as a fragrance. Can have some anti-microbial and anti-oxidant properties

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Sodium benzoate~0.05–0.3%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

A preservative

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Aloe barbadensis leaf juice powder~0.05–0.2%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Moisturizing

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

More about Aloe barbadensis leaf juice powder

Camellia sinensis leaf extract~0.05–0.25%

Under-dosed

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Anti-oxidationAntibacterialAnti-agingAnti-blemishEvens skin toneMoisturizing

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 extract

Hydrogenated lecithin~0.05–0.25%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Cleansing

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.

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Tocopheryl acetate~0.05–0.25%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Anti-oxidation

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.

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Xanthan gum~0.1–0.3%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Cleansing

Used to create a thicker product consistency

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Alanyl glutamine~0.1–0.3%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

MoisturizingAnti-aging

A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles

More about Alanyl glutamine

Arginine~0.05–0.25%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

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

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Oligopeptide-177~0.05–0.25%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Phenylalanine~0.05–0.25%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Potassium sorbate~0.05–0.2%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

A preservative

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Sisymbrium irio seed oil~0.05–0.1%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

MoisturizingAnti-inflammatory

A plant oil that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Could help reduce inflammation due to high content of linolenic acid

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Sodium chloride~0.01–0.1%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures

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Epigallocatechin gallatyl glucoside~0.01–0.05%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Anti-oxidationAnti-aging

A synthetic version of green tea polyphenol that helps neutralize free radicals in skin

More about Epigallocatechin gallatyl glucoside

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Water, Glycerin, Maris aqua, Sodium acrylates copolymer, 1,2-hexanediol, Cellulose, Microcrystalline cellulose, Propanediol, Glyceryl glucoside, Ethylhexyl polyhydroxystearate, Oryza sativa bran oil, Squalane, Lecithin, Sodium phytate, Citric acid, Sodium hyaluronate, O-cymen-5-ol, Hydrolyzed rice protein, Maltodextrin, Sodium citrate, Sodium hydroxide, Hydrolyzed adansonia digitata extract, Porphyridium cruentum extract, Phragmites communis extract, Poria cocos extract, Backhousia citriodora leaf extract, Sodium benzoate, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice powder, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Hydrogenated lecithin, Tocopheryl acetate, Xanthan gum, Alanyl glutamine, Arginine, Oligopeptide-177, Phenylalanine, Potassium sorbate, Sisymbrium irio seed oil, Sodium chloride, Epigallocatechin gallatyl glucoside