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Augustinus Bader The Rich Cream vs The Cream

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Short answer

The Cream and The Rich Cream share the brand's TFC8 complex and the same 50 ml size and listing price. The difference is texture: The Rich Cream is the richer version, which the listing points at normal to dry and mature skin and colder, drier climates. The Cream is the lighter everyday option.

  • Augustinus Bader

    Augustinus Bader The Cream, 50 ml, morning and evening

    50 mlSee price on Amazon
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  • Augustinus Bader

    Augustinus Bader The Rich Cream, 50 ml

    50 mlSee price on Amazon
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  • Augustinus Bader

    The Cream, 100 ml: best price per ml of the creams

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Facts are taken from each Amazon listing. Prices are checked daily and shown with their date; price per ml is worked out from that price and the stated size.

Verdict

Pick The Cream for an everyday texture that suits most skin and seasons, and the 100 ml size if you want the lowest price per ml. Pick The Rich Cream if your skin is dry or mature or you live in a cold, dry climate.

Augustinus Bader sells two face creams that look almost identical on the shelf. Both carry TFC8, the Trigger Factor Complex the brand describes as a blend of amino acids, vitamins and peptides. Both come in 50 ml at the same listing price, and The Cream also comes in a 100 ml size. This page is for anyone stuck choosing between them. We compare what the listings say about texture and skin type, sizes and price per ml, and how the brand says to apply each one, without promising results.

Spec table from the listings

The table uses only what the Amazon listings state. Where a listing is silent, we say so. Prices are listing prices at the time of writing and change often, so recheck before you buy.

  • Listed ingredient focus

    The Cream 50 ml
    TFC8 (amino acids, vitamins, peptides)
    The Rich Cream 50 ml
    TFC8 (amino acids, vitamins, peptides)
    The Cream 100 ml
    TFC8

  • Texture per listing

    The Cream 50 ml
    Not stated (the lighter of the two)
    The Rich Cream 50 ml
    Richer version of The Cream
    The Cream 100 ml
    Same as The Cream 50 ml

  • Skin type per listing

    The Cream 50 ml
    Not stated
    The Rich Cream 50 ml
    Normal to dry, mature; colder, drier climates
    The Cream 100 ml
    Not stated

  • Size

    The Cream 50 ml
    50 ml / 1.7 fl oz
    The Rich Cream 50 ml
    50 ml / 1.7 fl oz
    The Cream 100 ml
    100 ml / 3.38 fl oz

  • Listing price

    The Cream 50 ml
    $315
    The Rich Cream 50 ml
    $315
    The Cream 100 ml
    $565

  • Price per ml

    The Cream 50 ml
    $6.30
    The Rich Cream 50 ml
    $6.30
    The Cream 100 ml
    $5.65

  • When to apply

    The Cream 50 ml
    Morning and evening
    The Rich Cream 50 ml
    Morning and evening
    The Cream 100 ml
    Morning and evening
The Cream vs The Rich Cream, listing facts

Same complex, different base

Augustinus Bader puts TFC8 in both creams, so the core ingredient story does not change. What changes is the base around it. The Rich Cream has a heavier, more emollient base, which is why the brand points it at drier skin and colder weather. The Cream sits in the middle of the range, between The Light Cream and The Rich Cream.

If you want the full ingredient lists, read them on the brand's product pages, since Amazon titles only name TFC8. Our explainer on what TFC8 is covers how the brand describes the complex, and our Augustinus Bader products guide shows where each cream sits in the lineup.

Texture and how each feels

The Cream is the everyday texture. It suits people who want a moisturizer that sinks in and sits well under sunscreen and makeup. The Rich Cream feels thicker and leaves more of a cushion on the skin, which some people like at night or in winter and others find too heavy in summer.

A common approach is to own one and adjust with layering: use The Cream year round and add a face oil in dry months, or use The Rich Cream at night only. If a cream feels greasy or pills under makeup, see our fixes for cream that feels greasy and moisturizer pilling.

  • Oily or combination skin, warm climate: The Cream, or The Light Cream.
  • Normal skin, mixed seasons: The Cream.
  • Dry or mature skin, cold or dry climate: The Rich Cream, per the listing.
  • Want both: The Cream in the morning, The Rich Cream at night.

Sizes and price per ml

At 50 ml both cost $315 on their listings, so the price per ml is the same: $6.30. The Cream also comes in a 100 ml size at $565, which is $5.65 per ml, about 10% less per ml than the 50 ml size. The Rich Cream 100 ml was not part of this comparison, so check the listing if you want the larger size.

Gift sets can lower the entry cost too. The Rich Renewal Trio includes a 30 ml Rich Cream, and The Illuminating Collection includes a 30 ml Cream; both are in our gift set guide. Use the price per ml calculator to compare a set against a full size.

Price$380÷Size50 ml=Per ml$7.60
Per ml$7.60×ml in 1 fl oz29.5735=Per fl oz$224.76
Price per ml: divide the price by the size in ml. Multiply by 29.5735 for the price per US fluid ounce.

Note.Listing prices change. Divide price by ml on the day you buy.

How to apply either cream

Augustinus Bader lists both creams for morning and evening use. Apply after serum and before sunscreen in the morning. Warming the cream between the fingertips first can help it spread. A pea-size amount covers most faces; our page on how much face cream to use has more detail, and how to use The Rich Cream walks through the routine step by step.

  • Eye creama rice grainfor both eyes
  • Face creama peaabout 0.3 to 0.5 ml
  • Serum2 to 3 dropsor 1 pump
  • Essencea coin-size pourinto the palm
Typical amounts per use as brands commonly describe them. The directions on your product come first.
  1. 1

    Cleanse and pat skin dry.

  2. 2

    Apply serum if you use one.

  3. 3

    Dispense a pea-size amount and warm it between your fingertips.

  4. 4

    Press onto cheeks, forehead and chin, then smooth outward and down the neck.

  5. 5

    In the morning, finish with sunscreen.

Who picks which

Pick The Cream if you want one moisturizer for day and night across most seasons, or if your skin leans normal to oily. Pick The Rich Cream if your skin feels tight or dry, you live somewhere cold or dry, or you want a richer feel at night. Because the price per ml is the same at 50 ml, cost is not a reason to choose one over the other.

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Frequently asked questions

Do The Cream and The Rich Cream have the same ingredients? Both list TFC8 as the key complex. The base formulas differ, which is why the textures differ. Check the brand's pages for full lists.

Which one is better for dry skin? The Rich Cream listing names normal to dry and mature skin and colder, drier climates, so that is the brand's pick for dry skin.

Is the 100 ml size cheaper per ml? Yes. The Cream 100 ml at $565 works out to $5.65 per ml, against $6.30 per ml for 50 ml.

Can I mix them? Many people use The Cream in the morning and The Rich Cream at night. There is no rule against using both.

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