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Wondering What To Get The Bougie Beauty Lover In Your Life? Augustinus Bader Has You Covered
It doesn’t get much more luxurious than this.
When it comes to splurge-worthy beauty gifts, one brand reigns supreme: Augustinus Bader. The luxury skin care brand has taken over the beauty space since its launch in 2018, racking up more than 100 industry awards and accruing a celebrity following that includes Victoria Beckham, Jennifer Aniston, and Meghan Markle. For the holiday season, the brand has curated a variety of giftable sets at various price points. From a face moisturizer duo to a comprehensive kit that includes 10 full-size products, each set includes the brand’s best-sellers at a discounted price.
Ahead, you can learn more about the science behind the products and the commitment to giving back that sets Augustinus Bader apart. But even more excitingly, you’ll see a few of the brand’s most coveted gift sets and get the details on each one.
What Makes Augustinus Bader So Popular?
More than 30 years of experience in the stem cell biology and regenerative medicine fields was the impetus behind the brand, which was created by Professor Augustinus Bader, a biomedical scientist and physician. Bader spent the bulk of his career researching and developing ways to heal skin trauma, and it was this expertise that he applied to his eponymous skin care line, which uses his own patented technology. Known as Trigger Factor Complex (or TFC8® for short), the technology is the hero behind all of the Augustinus Bader products, and its mix of amino acids, vitamins, and synthesized molecules has been clinically proven to nourish, protect, and even help heal the skin.
Additionally, the brand has made a commitment to formulating their products without potential irritants and unnecessary preservatives, solvents, and emulsifiers. In keeping with that pledge, Augustinus Bader only uses sustainably sourced ingredients and continues to improve upon its environmental impact by using packaging that’s recyclable and plastic-free wherever possible. And, as part of Augustinus Bader’s philanthropic efforts, you’ll also notice at checkout that the brand donates 5% of your order value to a charitable organization of your choosing from a list of its vetted partners.
Gift-Worthy Sets To Give This Season
If you’re looking to impress the skin care aficionado in your life (or stock up for yourself), here are some of our favorite Augustinus Bader gift sets to try.
Augustinus Bader The Winter Radiance System
For a seasonally appropriate set, The Winter Radiance System was curated to keep skin smooth through the coldest time of year. The three-piece set includes a full-size bottle of The Cream Cleansing Gel, a slightly smaller version of The Rich Cream, and a single pack of The Eye Patches. The cream cleanser was designed to be used on damp skin, and the formula is powerful enough to break down waterproof makeup, but includes a gentle blend of botanical ingredients like sweet almond oil, rose flower water, and sunflower seed oil to help lock in moisture. You can follow up your cleanser (morning or night) with The Rich Cream, and the hydrogel eye patches can serve as a brightening and de-puffing pick-me-up ahead of a special event.
Augustinus Bader The Discovery Duo
The Discovery Duo includes full-size versions of The Cream and The Rich Cream, which allows you to tailor your daily moisturizing routine according to your skin’s current needs (or to the season). Both moisturizers work to hydrate and soothe the skin while promoting the appearance of a firmer, plumper, and smoother complexion over time. In addition to Augustinus Bader’s TFC8® technology, both creams contain shea butter, vitamin E, and peptides, but they have some key differences as well. Whereas The Cream is more of a lightweight cream and includes a 0.01% concentration of retinol, The Rich Cream is a more nourishing formula that’s packed with additional moisturizers like squalane, evening primrose oil, and hyaluronic acid. At $520, it’s admittedly a major splurge, but you’re also saving more than $50 than if you purchased the moisturizers individually.
Augustinus Bader The Renewal Icons With The Rich Cream
Like the sets before it, The Renewal Icons contains a 30-milliliter bottle of The Rich Cream, this time paired with Augustinus Bader’s The Eye Cream for a complete moisturizing routine. The multi-tasking eye cream is powered by the TFC8® technology, but it also contains ingredients like vitamin C, centella asiatica extract, seaweed extracts, and niacinamide to help with everything from reducing under-eye puffiness to increasing elasticity and firmness around the delicate eye area.
Augustinus Bader The Renewal Icons With The Cream
For those with skin that stays oily and acne-prone even through the winter months, The Renewal Icons With The Cream might be a better option. You’ll still get The Eye Cream, but you’ll also get a lighter face moisturizer that pairs vitamin E, ceramides, and peptides with a tiny concentration of retinol to help keep pores clear by increasing skin cell turnover. Just like The Rich Cream version of The Renewal Icons, this set is valued at $380, but it’s available for $295 during the holiday season.
Augustinus Bader The Supreme Collection
This is certainly the most expensive gift set on the list, but because it’s valued at more than $2,000, it’s also the one that saves you the most money in the long run (if you’re already a dedicated Augustinus Bader fan, that is). Full-size versions of The Rich Cream, The Cream, and The Eye Cream are included in this 10-piece set, which gives you the most comprehensive look at the brand’s skin care range. You’ll find a body cream, lip balm, and eyebrow- and lash-enhancing serum included, as well as a mix of skin care staples like a post-cleansing essence, concentrated face oil, and face serum. There’s also a full-size jar of The Face Cream Mask, which can be used to create a spa-like experience right at home whenever your skin needs a hydrating and firming boost.
