Augustinus Bader vs Paula's Choice — side by side, no bias.
Our pick
The Cream
9/10 · Augustinus Bader
| The Cream | Omega+ Complex Moisturizer | |
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| Brand | Augustinus Bader | Paula's Choice |
| Category | moisturizer | moisturizer |
| Editor Rating | 9/10 ★ | 8.5/10 |
| Category | moisturizer | moisturizer |
| Texture | Lightweight cream | Rich, emollient cream |
| Finish | Glowing satin finish | Nourished, protected |
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| Verdict | Augustinus Bader's lighter sister to The Rich Cream — same TFC8 hero, in a daily-driver weight for combo and oilier skin types ready to invest in the brand's science. | Paula's Choice Omega+ delivers the complete ceramide matrix (NP, AP, EOP, phytosphingosine, cholesterol) plus omega fatty acids from evening primrose oil in a squalane-rich base. Paula Begoun's no-nonsense brand applies ingredient-evidence methodology to barrier repair — every component has a published rationale. At $35, it's the evidence-based barrier cream that replaces the expensive ceramide moisturizers that charge $60+ for the same actives. |
