The No-Rinse Moisturizing Hair Treatment

Augustinus Bader takes haircare to the next level with this leave-in treatment. The lightweight serum was designed to smooth and restore shine to your locks while taming frizz. The moisturizing formula is rich in actives that help support natural hair growth and limit hair loss and breakage. Suitable for all hair types, it restores thickness and visibility to all hair lengths. The leave-in treatment can be used 2-to-three times a week on humid hair for an extra deep nourishing and moisturizing action.

What's inside?

I have rarely seen a haircare treatment so full of unique ingredients. The show's star, and exclusive to Augustinus Bader, is the TFC8® technology, made from a blend of amino acids, quality vitamins, and natural peptides. The leave-in treatment creates the optimal environment, promoting cell turnover and protecting hair from environmental aggressors. This superfood-infused treatment uses Neem extract, Shikakai extract, and Rambutan extract to strengthen and thicken curls.

The serum's formula also includes essential oils such as:

• ARGAN OIL: Rich in antioxidants, it helps nourish hair and promotes new growth.
• CASTOR OIL: Well-known in haircare products, it helps to fight scalp inflammation and moisturizes hair.
• OAT KERNEL OIL: Restores elasticity to the hair and also smooths out the lengths.

My Review

This product is the holy grail of leave-in treatments. I adore everything about it, from the beautiful soft scent to the silky texture it leaves in my hair. The product lasts a long time and definitely helped me gain control of my lengths. It moisturizes the hair all day long and has reduced my frizz and dead ends. It is a great technique to use a small amount for detangling your hair after the shower. Once your hair is dry and styled, the leave-in treatment is invisible to the eye and will protect your hair all day long. A must-have for curly or long hair types!

Other products I enjoy from the brand are Foaming Cleanser (review here) and Body Cleanser (review here).

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The Super Foamy Body Cleanser

With summer out, it's time to treat my skin with a deeply nourishing and hydrating cleanser. This rich lather is perfect for capturing dust and pollution without irritating or drying the skin. The formula is enriched with skincare actives that hydrate and lock in moisture daily. Lightweight and divinely scented, the body cleanser works wonders for irritation and redness. The refreshing scent of Eucalyptus is truly lifting and a great way to start the day!

What Is The Difference Between The Body Cleanser And Regular Shower Gel?

The difference between these two types of products lies in the exclusive formula from Augustinus Bader. Their body cleanser cleanses the skin while releasing many skin-nourishing actives. Regular use helps support your skin function and improve its appearance.

The body cleansing foam is 100% vegan and defends your skin from daily stressors and aging. Gently purifying and invigorating the skin with potent plant extracts from bioengineering, you can feel better about yourself and reduce your environmental impact.

What's inside?

• TFC8® complex
• Coconut oil: Rich in fatty acids, this naturally sourced oil deeply hydrates for well-nourished skin.
• Ceramides: Rich in lipids, this active repairs the skin barrier and retains moisture.
• Rice protein: An anti-irritant, this active helps soothe the skin in cases of dryness or irritations.
• Lastly, Eucalyptus: Mood booster, this invigorating active helps relieve stress.

My Review

If you suffer from dry skin on the body, then I highly recommend this body cleanser. Soft on the skin but hard on dirt, it is perfect for everyday use. One of the main reasons I love this cleanser is its super-rich foam. The cleanser leaves a beautiful scent on the skin and has helped my skin stay healthy and nourished through the cold. I have definitely noticed a difference since starting this body wash at the beginning of winter. Also, I have recently added the Foaming Facial Cleanser to my routine and couldn't be happier (review here).

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The Foaming Cleanser

What makes this cleanser stand out from the rest? Put aside its excellent dirt and impurity-capturing properties, the creamy cleanser also helps improve skin tone and texture. The cream transforms into a rich lather, helping to purify the skin by regulating sebum production and unclogging pores. Suitable for normal to oily skin, its concentrated formula strengthens the skin moisture barrier, helping reduce signs of aging and degradation.

What's inside?

Inside the creamy texture, you will find potent plant extracts and sustainably sourced pure actives. 

• TFC8® technology is exclusive to the brand and contains 40 ingredients. This unique blend creates an optimal environment for the skin and, over time, reduces fine lines and wrinkles, redness, hyperpigmentation, and damage from environmental aggressors.
• Langsat leaf extract: Brings harmony to the formula and unifies the multiple actions of the product.
• Broom extract: Holds highly regenerating properties.

How To Use It?

The foaming cleanser is a daily face wash used in the morning and evening to prepare and purify your skin for the day. Take a small quantity and work it onto a humid skin surface. The cream will change to foam and can be rinsed off in a few minutes.

My Experience

It was my first time trying this luxury face cleanser, and I instantly fell in love with the silk texture and rich foam. I used it for over two weeks, and my skin was immediately softer and brighter. I recommend the foaming cleanser to those who enjoy a rich foam and even for double cleansing. My skin did not feel dry or stripped after rinsing the product, and I saw a vast improvement in skin texture and significantly refined pores. 

Do I Need To Cleanse My Skin Every Day?

It's important to understand just how our skin works. Daily, the skin releases multiple elements, such as sebum, water, and toxins. Added to this are external elements such as dirt, pollution, and makeup. So, starting fresh each day is a must!

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The Original

The moisturizing primer has a lightweight texture infused with potent skincare actives. The primer's main action is focused on cell turnover. Delivering astonishingly smooth and bright skin for those that apply it regularly. The cell rejuvenating TFC8® formula and nourishing avocado oil and papaya enzymes leave the skin with a clearer and perfected finish.

Hydrating, smoothing and softening the skin. The primer doubles up as a daily moisturizer infused with skincare actives. The primer immediately blurs the skin tone and adds a luminous finish to the face. Pores, fine lines and imperfections are reduced.

• Skin perfecting actives:

1. TFC8®: Using key ingredients, this active gives the skin the best conditions to renew itself.
2. Natural Papaya Enzymes naturally brighten the skin for a clear as well as smooth look.
3. Natural Black Tea Ferment plumps and smooths the skin.
4. Lastly, Micro Algae Extrac\t enhances elasticity and collagen production for a firmer look.

• Hydrating actives:

1. Nutrient-rich Avocado Oil: Deeply intensely nourishes the skin.
2. Blurring Powders minimize lines and imperfections, creating a smooth finish.
3. Laslty, Natural, Plant-Derived Polymer creates a breathable film on the skin, making your makeup application slide on effortlessly.

The Golden

The original primer also exists with a golden touch. Using the same ingredients but enriched with amber and gold pearls, this primer transforms you into a bronze goddess. Leaving a naturally luminous glow to the face, it is the perfect primer to go foundation-free.

Original Or Golden – How To Choose?

If you are hesitating as to which shade you should get, here are some tips to help you choose:

• The Original: This shade is ideal for pale to medium complexions. You can use the primer alone or under makeup for a long-lasting look. The original is best suited to no makeup/ makeup looks or those looking to prime their skin before foundations without adding any shimmer or tint. It leaves a fresh-faced finish to the skin.
• The Golden: This shade is ideal for those who wish to warm their complexion a little. Perfect for medium to darker skin tones, it helps t structure the face by reflecting light. Giving the skin a beautiful bronze glow adds a summer feeling to your makeup. Also, you can wear the golden alone, under makeup, and even on the legs or arms.

My Review

Like most things, makeup needs to start with good foundations. I tested the original moisturizing primer for a couple of days, with and without makeup. Using a primer before my foundation seemed like a lot of work. One thing I love about this product is the comfortable feeling it brings to my cheeks. Therefore, with its strong focus on skincare actives (check the Cell Rejuvenating Power Serum from the brand; review here), I can feel the difference.

My foundation lasts longer and isn't absorbed by the skin throughout the day. I use the base on my eyelids before applying eye shadows for a more intense finish. As for the blurring effect, it is comparable to most primers. It blurs out dilated pores and fine dehydration lines.

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There is no magic wand to erase the course of time, but this may be the closest thing to it. Victoria Beckham's cell rejuvenating serum has a global skin-perfecting action that will leave you looking your best.

Cell Rejuvenating Power Serum

This lightweight, triple-action serum has all the answers to healthy-looking skin. With its extreme repairs, lifting and brightening powers, your skin regains a youthful, fresh-faced glow. Inside the serum is the exclusive formula “cell-rejuvenating TFC8®”. You will also find triple-weight hyaluronic acid and the renowned soothing niacinamide.

What does it do?

The serum repairs the skin at the deepest level, the beginning. What do I mean by this? I mean that this serum targets the cells deep in the skin that need extra help in hand. By doing this, the skin gains a healthy glow and a stable renewal cycle.

It doesn't stop there. The serum also helps rebalance and improve the skin's natural barrier using the exclusive formula from Victoria Beckham. The protection also reaches out to blue light and pollution. Leaving you with your best skin and a boost in self-confidence.

They are the perfect trio.

TFC8®: Creates an optimal environment for the skin.

Niacinamide: Reduces the appearance of redness, pores and lines.

Yeast ferment complex: Strengthens the skin barrier.

My Experience

After recently discovering the cell rejuvenating moisturizer, I was curious to see the results with the serum. The serum brings an instant feeling of comfort to the skin and, over time, smooths out the skin's texture. Combining the two for over two weeks, my skin gained a glorious glow. Deeply moisturizing, my skin felt more awake and ready for the day.

This serum is ideal for you if you are looking for a general skin perfector that prevents signs of ageing. Victoria Beckham's serum has a light texture that is quickly absorbed, meaning you can apply it morning and evening. The serum works great under foundation as a primer and does not add excess shine to the skin. I used the serum every night under the cream and would wake up to a baby's soft skin.

Apart from skincare (check the Illuminator moisturizer from the brand; review here), I do enjoy the brand's makeup products; they perform so well.

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