Augustinus Bader vs SkinMedica — side by side, no bias.
Our pick
The Cream
9/10 · Augustinus Bader
| The Cream | HA5 Rejuvenating Hydrator | |
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| Brand | Augustinus Bader | SkinMedica |
| Category | moisturizer | moisturizer |
| Editor Rating | 9/10 ★ | 8.5/10 |
| Category | moisturizer | moisturizer |
| Texture | Lightweight cream | Lightweight gel-cream |
| Finish | Glowing satin finish | Plumped, smoothed |
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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. | SkinMedica's flagship hyaluronic hydrator — five distinct hyaluronic acid forms (sodium hyaluronate crosspolymer + hydrolyzed HA + sodium hyaluronate + Vibrio alginolyticus ferment + plankton-derived) for multi-molecular-weight depth. Sister product to the brand's iconic TNS Advanced+ Serum (already in catalog). Allergan-owned medical-aesthetic positioning means the price-tier ($196) reflects derm-office distribution rather than Sephora value-engineering. Sephora top-50 hydrator with multi-year longevity. |
