The Retinol Serum

4.5 (609)
$380.00
Size:1 oz.
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Product Details

Web ID: 4873842

What It Is

A lightweight and hydrating retinol serum powered by TFC8.

  • What It's For

    - All skin types.
    - Aging and oily and blemish-prone skin.

  • What It Does

    - Reduces the appearance of deep lines and wrinkles.
    - Helps reduce blemishes, for clear, smooth, even skin.
    - Helps optimize the skin microbiome and helps prevent the overgrowth of unwanted bacteria.
    - Helps reduce the appearance of acne scars and hyperpigmentation.
    - Helps protect against premature aging and future breakouts.
    - Locks in moisture, to keep skin hydrated, radiant and plump.

  • Key Ingredients

    - TFC8: A patented blend of amino acids, high-grade vitamins and synthesized molecules that transforms Augustinus Bader's potent formulations into smarter, adaptive skin care capable of addressing individualized concerns.
    - Pure Retinol: A clean, stabilized form of retinol that promotes the skin's natural cell-renewing processes. Helps reduce the appearance of blemishes, acne scarring, fine lines and wrinkles while regulating oily skin and improving tone and texture.
    - Zinc Complex: An essential bio-mineral with skin-healing benefits. Offers anti-inflammatory protection while purifying, strengthening the skin barrier and regulating sebum, for a healthy, fresh glow.
    - Microbiome Blend: A trio of potent botanical extracts (manuka, black pepper and magnolia) known for their antioxidant, antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties. This naturally powerful blend helps inhibit the overgrowth of unwanted bacteria that can trigger irritations and blemishes while supporting the dermal microbiome, for a healthy, well-balanced skin ecosystem.
    - Marine Ectoine: This natural active is proven to reduce wrinkles and deeply hydrate, while protecting the skin from environmental stress, such as UV and pollution.
    - Japanese Knotweed Extract: A bio-optimized extract that addresses skin inflammation and blemishes. Helps regulate enzyme activity and inhibit acne-causing bacteria, for a clearer, smoother and softer complexion.

  • How To Use It

    - Smooth along jawline in upward sweeping motions.
    - Sweep from nose to ears and across forehead and massage over cheeks to temples.
    - Apply from base of neck to tip of chin and massage any excess serum over décolleté.

  • Clinical Results

    Hydration & Skin Barrier Function:
    - Skin hydration improved by 177%.
    - Trans epidermal water loss was reduced by 27%.

    Age Defense, Firmness & Elasticity:
    - The appearance of fine lines reduced by 73%.
    - The appearance of deep lines and wrinkles reduced by 56%.
    - Skin felt 54% more firm and elastic.

    Tone, Texture & Brightness:
    - Skin looked 65% brighter.
    - Skin tone looked 69% more even.
    - Hyperpigmentation was visibly reduced by 75%.
    - Skin texture improved by 68%.
    - Redness was visibly reduced by 89%.

    Pores & Oil-Control:
    - Skin sebum was reduced by 29%.
    - The appearance of skin blemishes reduced by 87%.
    - Post-acne marks were visibly reduced by 90%.
    - Pores looked 95% less noticeable.

    Trial Parameters: 12-week Clinical Trial of 63 M/F, ages 25-70, with self-perceived sensitive skin.

  • Features

    • Made in France

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Ratings & Reviews

4.5/5

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609 reviews
28 days ago

Didn’t notice a difference

Got the small to try something new but ran out too fast

1 month ago

Big fan

I’ve been using the Augustinus Bader Retinol Serum for a few weeks now and I’m seriously impressed. It’s super gentle on my skin which is rare for a retinol and I haven’t experienced any dryness or irritation. My skin looks smoother and more even and I’m noticing fewer breakouts too. The texture is lightweight and it absorbs quickly without feeling sticky. I love that it has the brand’s signature TFC8 complex because it feels like I’m getting more than just retinol. My skin looks brighter and just healthier overall. It’s definitely become a key step in my nighttime routine.

Customer review from spacenk.com

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1 month ago

Great if looking for a change from Retin-A

Love love love. I felt like my Retin-A really wasn’t doing much for me lately so tried this after falling in love with the Augustinus Bader serum. I have noticed improvement in my skin texture and discoloration. I have not had it long so looking forward to continued improvement!

Recommends this product

1 month ago
Incentivized review

Good for face care routine

I received this product in exchange for my honest review. This product did what it claimed although make sure to read instructions throughly! I think I used way too much and should have only used it every couple of days to start. I did notice a change in my skin tone and firmness after a few weeks. Smell was pleasant as well.

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1 month ago
Incentivized review

Expensive but effective serum

This serum has a light pleasant scent and melts into the skin. It doesn't leave behind any residue or stickiness. I have noticed a plumper appearance of my skin and a slight brightening effect. The price tag is steep but I do recommend this product if you can afford it.

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Customer review from influenster.com

2 months ago
Incentivized review

No smell

Very absorbing. Leaves skin so soft packaging can be worked on a bit too many pieces . Very effective no scent to me I love it definitely will be purchasing again

Customer review from influenster.com

3 months ago
Incentivized review

Healthy glow

Love how gentle this retinol is. no irritation, just smoother, firmer skin and a healthy glow. Totally worth it! Packaging feels luxurious 10/10

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Customer review from influenster.com

3 months ago

Lovely but so expensive!

I received a deluxe sample of this with GwP. I don’t use retinol regularly so I was a bit nervous of how my skin would react, especially as it has become more sensitive over the years. Well, this was a fantastic product! I used it at night, approximately three times a week for a few weeks. It was gentle, yet effective. My skin has a tendency to become a bit flaky around the nose. This serum cleared it all and made my skin look clearer and brighter overall. Shame about the price, as it is probably out of my price range…

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Customer review from spacenk.com