Augustinus Bader vs CeraVe — side by side, no bias.
Our pick
Moisturizing Cream
9.1/10 · CeraVe
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| Brand | Augustinus Bader | CeraVe |
| Category | moisturizer | moisturizer |
| Editor Rating | 8.6/10 | 9.1/10 ★ |
| Category | moisturizer | moisturizer |
| Texture | Rich luxurious cream | Rich, occlusive cream |
| Finish | Satin luminous | Soft, slightly greasy until absorbed |
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| Verdict | The $290 cream that biomedical professor Augustinus Bader built on his TFC8 (Trigger Factor Complex) wound-healing research. The clinical data is on wound healing, not anti-aging specifically — but the celebrity endorsement list (Kim Kardashian, Victoria Beckham, Naomi Campbell) is its own data set. The cream is genuinely excellent; whether it's $260 better than CeraVe is the real question. | The Tub. The 16-ounce icon of dermatology Twitter, post-tretinoin skin, eczema-flare moments, and overnight 'I have ruined my barrier' panic recoveries. CeraVe Moisturizing Cream is heavy, occlusive, ceramide-rich, fragrance-free, and basically indestructible on every skin type that isn't acne-prone. Glycerin and petrolatum at the top of the INCI for serious moisture-retention; the three-ceramide stack underneath rebuilding the lipid layer. Use it on the body, the face (if not oily), the cuticles, the elbows, anywhere skin needs help. The price-to-volume ratio remains absurd — this is one of the best-value skincare products in existence. |
