Augustinus Bader The Cream Versus Tatcha The Dewy Skin Cream

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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Augustinus Bader The Cream versus Tatcha The Dewy Skin Cream .

Last updated on October 23, 2023. Published on March 12, 2021

Overview

What they are

These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe general moisturizers. They have a total of 9 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain Vitamin E

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, reducing pores, scar healing and better texture

Free From

They both do not contain any parabens

What's Inside

They both contain harsh alcohols

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Augustinus Bader The Cream

Tatcha The Dewy Skin Cream

General Moisturizer British Brand United Kingdom

General Moisturizer American Brand United States

General Moisturizer

All-purpose moisturizers hydrate the top layer of skin cells.

General Moisturizer

All-purpose moisturizers hydrate the top layer of skin cells.

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Ingredient Info

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Augustinus Bader The Cream 52 ingredients

Tatcha The Dewy Skin Cream 47 ingredients

alcohol-free

silicon-free

fragrance-free

sulfate-free

paraben-free

oil-free

fungal-acne safe

reef-safe

eu-allergen-free

vegan

cruelty-free

alcohol-free

silicon-free

fragrance-free

sulfate-free

paraben-free

oil-free

fungal-acne safe

reef-safe

eu-allergen-free

vegan

cruelty-free

At a glance

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Augustinus Bader The Cream 52 ingredients

Tatcha The Dewy Skin Cream 47 ingredients

Notable Ingredients

Retinoid

Vitamin C (3)

Vitamin E (2)

Ceramides (2)

Peptides (2)

Benefits

Hydrating (8)

Good For Oily Skin

Redness Reducing (6)

Reduces Irritation (4)

Skin Texture (3)

Reduces Large Pores

Anti-Aging (5)

Dark Spots (3)

Scar Healing (3)

Acne Fighting

Brightening (5)

Concerns

Drying (2)

May Worsen Oily Skin (5)

Acne Trigger

Irritating (2)

Rosacea

Eczema (2)

Notable Ingredients

PHA

Vitamin E

Exfoliators

Hyaluronic Acid

Benefits

Hydrating (5)

Redness Reducing (2)

Reduces Irritation

Skin Texture

Reduces Large Pores

Anti-Aging (3)

Scar Healing

Acne Fighting

Brightening (2)

Concerns

Drying

May Worsen Oily Skin (2)

Acne Trigger

Irritating (2)

Rosacea (2)

Eczema (3)

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Ingredients Compared

Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.

Augustinus Bader The Cream 52 ingredients

Tatcha The Dewy Skin Cream 47 ingredients

Water • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Pentylene Glycol • Propylene Glycol • Hydrogenated Phosphatidylcholine • Glycerin • Sorbitol • Tocopheryl Acetate • Butyrospermum Parkii Butter • Xanthan Gum • Butylene Glycol • Panthenol • Sodium Carbomer • Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice • Alcohol • Hydrolyzed Rice Protein • Squalane • Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil • Phenoxyethanol • Sodium Hydroxide • Carbomer • Lecithin • Cholesterol • Hydrogenated Lecithin • Ascorbyl Palmitate • Ceramide NP • Glycine Soja Protein • Superoxide Dismutase • Citric Acid • Dextran • Palmitoyl Tripeptide-8 • Alanyl Glutamine • Arginine • Ceramide Ng • Glycine • Lysine • Oleic Acid • Palmitic Acid • Phenylalanine • Proline • Scenedesmus Rubescens Extract • Ascorbic Acid • Retinyl Palmitate • Sodium Benzoate • Potassium Sorbate • Ethylhexylglycerin • Sodium Dextran Sulfate • Brassica Alcohol • Disodium EDTA • Oligopeptide-177 • Sodium Ascorbate • Tocopherol

Water • Saccharomyces/Rice Ferment Filtrate • Glycerin • Propanediol • Dimethicone • Squalane • Diisostearyl Malate • Behenyl Alcohol • Myristyl Myristate • Dipentaerythrityl Hexahydroxystearate • Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2 • Tridecyl Trimellitate • Inositol • Sorbitan Tristearate • Beheneth-20 • Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract • Cladosiphon Okamuranus Extract • Chondrus Crispus Extract • Betaphycus Gelatinum Extract • Oryza Sativa Bran Extract • Panax Ginseng Root Extract • Origanum Majorana Leaf Extract • Thymus Serpyllum Extract • Malva Sylvestris Flower Extract • Sodium Hyaluronate • CI 77480 • Sericin • Phytosteryl Macadamiate • Tocopherol • Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer • Sorbitan Isostearate • Polysorbate 60 • Butylene Glycol • Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer • Sodium Benzoate • Gluconolactone • Ethylhexylglycerin • Parfum • Alcohol • Phenoxyethanol • Citral • Limonene • Linalool • Mica • Tin Oxide • CI 77891 • CI 60725

Ingredients Side-by-side

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Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

Water

What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent

Community Rating: Loved

Water. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product.

So why is it so popular? Water most often acts as a solvent - this means that it helps dissolve other ingredients into the formulation.

You'll also recognize water as that liquid we all need to stay alive. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!

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Augustinus Bader The Cream contains this as ingredient number 1.

Tatcha The Dewy Skin Cream contains this as ingredient number 1.

Glycerin

What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Solvent

Community Rating: Loved

Glycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.

A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.

As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.

Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.

Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.

In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.

This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.

Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.

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Augustinus Bader The Cream contains this as ingredient number 6.

Tatcha The Dewy Skin Cream contains this as ingredient number 3.

Butylene Glycol

What it does: Humectant, Masking, Skin Conditioning, Solvent

Community Rating: Mixed

Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:

It is a solvent, meaning that it helps to dissolve other ingredients. This also enhances the absorption of the product into one's skin.
It is a humectant, which means that it helps attract moisture into the skin.
It helps improve product application.

Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient. It is unlikely to irritate skin, and works well with pretty much all other ingredients.

Augustinus Bader The Cream contains this as ingredient number 11.

Tatcha The Dewy Skin Cream contains this as ingredient number 33.

Alcohol

What it does: Antimicrobial, Astringent, Masking, Solvent

Community Rating: Very Disliked

Alcohol comes in many different forms. Different types of alcohol will have different effects on skin. This ingredient is usually an astringent alcohol.

These alcohols are drying on the skin. They may strip away your skin's natural oils and even damage your skin barrier. Astringent alcohols may also irritate skin.

Other types of astringent alcohols include:

According to the National Rosacea Society based in the US, you should be mindful of products with these alcohols in the top half of ingredients.

Any type of sanitizing product will have high amounts of alcohol to help kill bacteria and viruses.

Fatty alcohols come from plant oils such as coconut oil. These can help hydrate the skin and are non-irritating. Some fatty alcohols include cetyl and stearyl alcohol.

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Augustinus Bader The Cream contains this as ingredient number 15.

Tatcha The Dewy Skin Cream contains this as ingredient number 39.

Squalane

What it does: Emollient, Skin Conditioning

Community Rating: Loved

Squalane is an emollient that helps the skin hold onto moisture. It's an oily liquid that occurs naturally in certain types of fish and plant oils.

Because squalane boosts hydration in the skin, it also comes with plenty of benefits: it is an antioxidant and can help fight free radicals and skin damage. Squalane is also found to have a detoxifying effect when applied.

Squalane comes from squalene, which occurs naturally within the sebum of our skin. It is one of the oils our skin produces to keep itself hydrated. Squalane is the hydrogenated version of squalene and has a longer shelf life.

Research shows that squalane is non-irritating (even at 100% concentration).

In general, it's a fantastic ingredient. It does a great job at hydrating the skin, and it's suitable for those with sensitive skin.

The source of squalane may impact malassezia / fungal acne. This is because olive oil derived squalane can contain impurities such as fatty acids and plant waxes. Sugarcane derived squalane is recommended for anyone with malassezia concerns.

Is squalane vegan? This depends on the source. Squalane can be derived from both plants and animals. Most squalane used in skincare comes from plants.

Please note: the source of squalane is only known if disclosed by the brand. We recommend reaching out to the brand if you have any questions about their squalane.

Read more about squalene with an "e".

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Augustinus Bader The Cream contains this as ingredient number 17.

Tatcha The Dewy Skin Cream contains this as ingredient number 6.

Phenoxyethanol

What it does: Preservative

Community Rating: Very Disliked

Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent germ and microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.

It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.

Augustinus Bader The Cream contains this as ingredient number 19.

Tatcha The Dewy Skin Cream contains this as ingredient number 40.

Sodium Benzoate

What it does: Masking, Preservative

Community Rating: Disliked

Sodium Benzoate is a preservative. It's used in both cosmetic and food products to inhibit the growth of mold and bacteria. It is typically produced synthetically.

Both the US FDA and EU Health Committee have approved the use of sodium benzoate. In the US, levels of 0.1% (of the total product) are allowed.

Sodium benzoate works as a preservative by inhibiting the growth of bacteria inside of cells. It prevents the cell from fermenting a type of sugar using an enzyme called phosphofructokinase.

Sodium Benzoate is the salt of benzoic acid. Foods containing sodium benzoate include soda, salad dressings, condiments, fruit juices, wines, and snack foods.

Studies for using ascorbic acid and sodium benzoate in cosmetics are lacking, especially in skincare routines with multiple steps.

We always recommend speaking with a professional, such as a dermatologist, if you have any concerns.

Learn more about Sodium Benzoate

Augustinus Bader The Cream contains this as ingredient number 44.

Tatcha The Dewy Skin Cream contains this as ingredient number 35.

Ethylhexylglycerin

What it does: Skin Conditioning

Community Rating: Mixed

Ethylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.

You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.

Augustinus Bader The Cream contains this as ingredient number 46.

Tatcha The Dewy Skin Cream contains this as ingredient number 37.

Tocopherol

What it does: Antioxidant, Masking, Skin Conditioning

Community Rating: Liked

Tocopherol (also known as Vitamin E) is a common antioxidant used to help protect the skin from free-radicals and strengthen the skin barrier. It's also fat soluble - this means our skin is great at absorbing it.

Vitamin E also helps keep your natural skin lipids healthy. Your lipid skin barrier naturally consists of lipids, ceramides, and fatty acids. Vitamin E offers extra protection for your skin’s lipid barrier, keeping your skin healthy and nourished.

Another benefit is a bit of UV protection. Vitamin E helps reduce the damage caused by UVB rays. (It should not replace your sunscreen). Combining it with Vitamin C can decrease sunburned cells and hyperpigmentation after UV exposure.

You might have noticed Vitamin E + C often paired together. This is because it is great at stabilizing Vitamin C. Using the two together helps increase the effectiveness of both ingredients.

There are often claims that Vitamin E can reduce/prevent scarring, but these claims haven't been confirmed by scientific research.

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Augustinus Bader The Cream contains this as ingredient number 52.

Tatcha The Dewy Skin Cream contains this as ingredient number 29.

Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.

Augustinus Bader The Cream 52 ingredients

Tatcha The Dewy Skin Cream 47 ingredients

40% are loved or liked

13% have mixed ratings

29% are disliked or very disliked

17% have no rating yet

30% are loved or liked

6% have mixed ratings

36% are disliked or very disliked

28% have no rating yet

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Tatcha The Dewy Skin Cream 47 ingredients

4.6 /5

from 11 ratings

Absorbs Well (1) Hydrating (1) Light (1) Light Scent (1) Sticky (1) Works Well (1)

leelougirl

3 years ago · Combination Skin

Review

Used on Back of Hands
Can't use on my face. Oily skin. If I use thick moisturizers on my face, my pores get congested. And I know it's oil-free...

Used on Back of Hands
Can't use on my face. Oily skin. If I use thick moisturizers on my face, my pores get congested. And I know it's oil-free but it's a liittttle too thick for me personally (might be perfect for someone else's face, especially if they have dry skin). I got the mini-size of this in a gift set (Mini Tatcha Treasures set). Don't want to waste it so I'll use it on the back of my hands (they're super dry). It's quite moisturizing. It's thicker than the Tatcha Water Cream. That's the only cream I can use on my face (just a little). I'll use this thicker one for my body.