Whether you're on a budget or not, spending $200+ on a single beauty product seems pretty outrageous and therefore requires some serious thought before taking the plunge. Case in point: the new Augustinus Bader Retinol Serum that launched on April 4 and costs a whopping $350.
We know: Bonkers. That said, it seems promising, with its stellar 30-milliliter vegan formula designed to tackle skin problems like acne, wrinkles and collagen deficiency.
In a nutshell, Professor Augustinus Bader, the brand's co-founder, explains, "The Retinol Serum is a powerful synergy of pure, therapeutic retinol—known to gently yet effectively accelerate cellular turnover—with our high-performance proprietary TFC8 technology. Working together, the formula optimizes the body's natural capacity for self-repair for skin that is measurably refined and restored without discomfort or redness.”
Specifically, the product is packed with pure retinol, a microbiome blend, marine ectoine, a zinc complex and Japanese knotweed extract. It's also combined with the brand's proprietary Trigger Factor Complex (TFC8) technology, which powers all its products. (Yes, including the Rich Cream we use to get glass skin). And together the ingredients reportedly work to reduce and prevent signs of aging and blemishes while also hydrating and strengthening skin and regulating skin enzyme activity, among other things, to make your face look and feel more youthful.
