When it comes to splurge-worthy skin-care brands, few are more hyped than Augustinus Bader. The brand built its reputation on crafting formulas of science-backed products that boast highly effective, high-quality ingredients chosen only after decades of clinical research. Celebrities, beauty editors, makeup artists, dermatologists and shoppers swear by products like The Rich Cream, The Eye Patches and The Cleansing Gel for cell-repairing, glow-boosting, skin-smoothing benefits. Now, its much-anticipated new launch, The Elixir ($550), is here, and the liquid silk serum is designed to visibly firm, lift, smooth, brighten and hydrate dry and mature skin types.
What The Elixir Does
The Elixir is the brand's most concentrated product to date; a "revolutionary leap in skin-care science," says Professor Augustinus Bader. The fast-absorbing formula "introduces a proprietary biomimetic delivery system for enhanced transport of nutrients to skin cells" that offers a "powerful, non-invasive alternative that redefines skin-care possibilities." Put simply, The Elixir's unprecedented formula (more on that below) efficiently delivers active ingredients precisely to aging skin cells for visibly rejuvenated, healthier skin.
This enhanced delivery system means increased collagen support and improved elasticity (think, a firmer, lifted appearance), fewer fine lines and wrinkles, a more even, luminous skin tone and a boost of hydration you'll notice immediately that only gets better with time.
The Key Ingredients
The Elixir's ingredient list is a powerhouse of anti-aging all-stars. First is the Advanced TFC8®, an optimized version of Augustinus Bader's breakthrough and proprietary technology, famous for optimizing the skin’s environment for cellular renewal. Advanced TFC8® joins an Exclusive Phyto-Peptidic Concentrate, to boost cellular turnover and visibly smooth wrinkles, biometric elastin, to support the natural production of elastin and collagen, marine algae activator, to brighten and a collagen amino acids complex to prevent water loss, leaving skin plump and glowing on contact.
How to Use The Elixir
The Elixir is recommended for morning and night. After cleansing and toner, dispense two pumps of The Elixir in hands and with upward sweeping motions, smooth over the face, neck and décolleté until fully absorbed. Follow with moisturizer (and sunscreen, in the AM).
