Augustinus Bader The Ultimate Soothing Cream
Works for
2 of 3 advertised claims delivered
MoisturizingPanthenol, Alanyl glutamine + 20 moreStrong evidence
“ultra-rich, multi-corrective skin savior designed to immediately replenish, rehydrate”
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, butyrospermum parkii butter.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: panthenol
Anti-agingAlanyl glutamine, Butyrospermum parkii butter + 4 moreModerate evidence
“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 toneCamellia sinensis leaf extract, NiacinamideWeak evidence
“Reduce hyperpigmentation by 79.67%”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy7 flagged ingredientsLow risk
Comedogenic3 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale3 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Caprylic/capric triglyceride~6.9–8.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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
More about Caprylic/capric triglycerideGlycerin~4.2–5.2%
- 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 GlycerinC10-18 triglycerides~3.2–4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the skin and attract water to its upper layer. Helps create nice product texture
More about C10-18 triglyceridesDicaprylyl ether~2.5–3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin while creating a non-greasy feel on the skin. Helps to dissolve other ingredients
More about Dicaprylyl etherButyrospermum parkii butter~2.1–2.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
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
More about Butyrospermum parkii butterCetearyl alcohol~1.7–2.1%
- 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 alcoholGlyceryl stearate citrate~1.5–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together while softening the upper layer of the skin
More about Glyceryl stearate citrateGlyceryl stearate~1.3–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together
More about Glyceryl stearateOctyldodecanol~1–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps to soften the skin and create a pleasant product texture and stabilize the formulation
More about OctyldodecanolNigella sativa seed oil~0.7–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and support the skin's barrier due to the high content of linoleic acid
More about Nigella sativa seed oilOenothera biennis oil~0.65–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can support skin barrier function
More about Oenothera biennis oilPanthenol~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolGlyceryl caprylate~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that can also help water and oil mix together, as well as prevent bacteria growth in products
More about Glyceryl caprylateHydrogenated vegetable oil~0.5–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
An oil from a mixture of different vegetables. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydrogenated vegetable oilNiacinamide~0.45–0.7%
- 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 NiacinamideSodium stearoyl glutamate~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sodium stearoyl glutamateZinc pca~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A compound that combines zinc with a hydrating ingredient PCA. Might to be helpful against acne and clogged pores. Can help calm down inflammation in skin. Could be helpful in reducing the formation of free radicals in skin. Might help to reduce fine lines in wrinkles, but solid evidence is missing
More about Zinc pcaPolyacrylate crosspolymer-6~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sodium benzoate~0.25–0.5%
Hydrolyzed rice protein~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Might have some anti-oxidant properties
More about Hydrolyzed rice proteinMaltodextrin~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize the product formulation and can help absorb oil
More about MaltodextrinCitric acid~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidTotarol~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Camellia 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 extractHydrogenated lecithin~0.25–0.5%
- 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 lecithinTocopheryl 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 gumTocopherol~0.25–0.4%
- 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~0.2–0.4%
- 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-177~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Potassium sorbate~0.15–0.3%
Sodium chloride~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
More about Sodium chloridePhenylalanine~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sisymbrium irio seed oil~0.05–0.15%
- 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, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Glycerin, C10-18 triglycerides, Dicaprylyl ether, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Cetearyl alcohol, Glyceryl stearate citrate, Glyceryl stearate, Unknown, Octyldodecanol, Nigella sativa seed oil, Oenothera biennis oil, Panthenol, Glyceryl caprylate, Hydrogenated vegetable oil, Niacinamide, Sodium stearoyl glutamate, Zinc pca, Polyacrylate crosspolymer-6, Sodium benzoate, Unknown, Hydrolyzed rice protein, Maltodextrin, Citric acid, Totarol, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Hydrogenated lecithin, Tocopheryl acetate, Xanthan gum, Tocopherol, Alanyl glutamine, Arginine, Oligopeptide-177, Potassium sorbate, Sodium chloride, Phenylalanine, Sisymbrium irio seed oil
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| Augustinus BaderThe Ultimate Soothing CreamYOUR PRODUCT | BonjourGreen Tea Water Bomb Cream | iUNIKCentella Relief Sorbet Cream 50ml | OrjenaResponse synergy barrier cream | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 84% | 83% | 83% |
| Price | $265.00 | $15.50−$249.50 | $6.29−$258.71 | $25.00−$240.00 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 6 of 13 | 5 of 13 | 4 of 13 |
| Key difference | — | Sh-Octapeptide-4 | Ceramide Np | Sh-Polypeptide-9 |
| Irritancy | Low | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Product summary
"Augustinus Bader - The Ultimate Soothing Cream" has a good moisturizing formula. The formulation is based on a combination of good humectants and emollients. Both are needed to increase the skin hydration level. Panthenol, alanyl glutamine, arginine, glycerin and zinc pca in this product (humectants) attract water molecules to the upper layer of the skin (the water comes from the outside air or from the deeper layers of the skin if the air is dry). Emollients in this formulation (nigella sativa seed oil, oenothera biennis oil, arginine, butyrospermum parkii butter and caprylic/capric triglyceride) help to reduce the moisture loss from the skin. They also soften the skin surface and relieve the feeling of dryness and tightness.
This product contains ingredients that could be beneficial, but their concentrations are too low in this formulation: vitamin e and niacinamideIrritation risk
This product does not contain known common irritants and is suitable for sensitive skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be medium. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here
You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.
Price
The product retails from 265.00$ up to 315.00$ in the United States, from 205.00£ up to 310.00£ in the United Kingdom and for 446.14CA$ in Canada.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 13 studies and safety reviews.
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- 2Skin moisturizing effects of panthenol-based formulationspdfs.semanticscholar.org
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