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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of SkinMedica TNS® Advanced+ Serum versus Augustinus Bader The Rich Cream .

Published on October 25, 2022

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe . They have a total of 6 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain peptides and Vitamin E

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for dry skin and brightening skin

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens or parabens

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Serum American Brand United States
General Moisturizer British Brand United Kingdom

Serum

Serums are highly concentrated with ingredients to provide skin with benefits. They should be used after cleansing and before moisturizing.

General Moisturizer

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

Price

Ingredient Info

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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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Notable Ingredients

Vitamin E
Peptides (2)

Benefits

Hydrating
Brightening (2)

Notable Ingredients

Vitamin E (2)
Hyaluronic Acid
Peptides (2)

Benefits

Hydrating (7)
Redness Reducing
Reduces Irritation (3)
Reduces Large Pores
Anti-Aging (2)
Scar Healing (2)
Acne Fighting (2)
Brightening (3)

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin (2)
Irritating
Rosacea
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Ingredients Compared

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Ingredients Explained

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1
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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SkinMedica TNS® Advanced+ Serum contains this as ingredient number 1.

Augustinus Bader The Rich Cream contains this as ingredient number 1.

2
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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SkinMedica TNS® Advanced+ Serum contains this as ingredient number 6.

Augustinus Bader The Rich Cream contains this as ingredient number 5.

3
What it does: Antioxidant, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

Tocopheryl Acetate is AKA Vitamin E. It is an antioxidant and protects your skin from free radicals. Free radicals damage the skin by breaking down collagen.

One study found using Tocopheryl Acetate with Vitamin C decreased the number of sunburned cells.

Tocopheryl Acetate is commonly found in both skincare and dietary supplements.

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SkinMedica TNS® Advanced+ Serum contains this as ingredient number 18.

Augustinus Bader The Rich Cream contains this as ingredient number 27.

4
What it does: Emulsifying, Emulsion Stabilising, Gel Forming, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Disliked

Xanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.

On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.

Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.

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SkinMedica TNS® Advanced+ Serum contains this as ingredient number 20.

Augustinus Bader The Rich Cream contains this as ingredient number 28.

5
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.

SkinMedica TNS® Advanced+ Serum contains this as ingredient number 28.

Augustinus Bader The Rich Cream contains this as ingredient number 16.

6
What it does:

We don't have a description for Dextran.

SkinMedica TNS® Advanced+ Serum contains this as ingredient number 32.

Augustinus Bader The Rich Cream contains this as ingredient number 35.

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

34% are loved or liked
14% have mixed ratings
29% are disliked or very disliked
23% have no rating yet
39% are loved or liked
11% have mixed ratings
33% are disliked or very disliked
17% have no rating yet

Usage

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Reviews

Here's what our community thinks

SkinMedica TNS® Advanced+ Serum 35 ingredients

5.0 /5
from 1 rating
Srr1111's avatar

Srr1111

7 months ago · Dry Skin
Review

Keeps my skin youthful

Augustinus Bader The Rich Cream 36 ingredients

3.5 /5
from 2 ratings
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screamadelica

1 year ago · Normal Skin
Review

unpleasant
i used a sample of this, as i’m never spending $290 on a moisturizer. it’s thick, heavy and resembles sunscreen.
i don’t know if it...

unpleasant
i used a sample of this, as i’m never spending $290 on a moisturizer. it’s thick, heavy and resembles sunscreen.
i don’t know if it was just my sample or not, but i HATED the smell. it smelled exactly like products i’ve had in the past that i’d kept for way too long and had long since expired. this smell reminds me of play-doh.
this moisturizer was hydrating and gave me a nice glow, but you can achieve similar results with a product that costs far less than this one!
however, i will give Augustinus Bader props for being cruelty-free, unlike most other incredibly expensive brands.

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Monkey888

7 months ago · Dry Skin
Review

It is a great moisturizer

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