Meghan Markle's longtime makeup artist, Daniel Martin, is reportedly a fan of Augustinus Bader's The Cream, a moisturiser that shoppers claim makes skin look younger. The product, which starts at £80 for a 15ml bottle, is described as a 'lightweight, luminous' moisturiser powered by the founder Professor Bader's TFC8® (Trigger Factor Complex TFC™).
The ingredient reportedly 'improves skin cell communication, creating the optimal environment for continuous renewal and visible rejuvenation'. The brand states: "TFC8® turns potent base formulations into smarter, adaptive skincare proven to address individualised concerns - such as the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, uneven tone and texture, redness, cellulite, and stretchmarks as well as visibly reducing the damage caused by external stressors."
What Sets The Cream Apart
Professor Augustinus Bader, founder of the skincare brand, explained what distinguishes this cream: "Whereas some moisturisers simply do their job for the day in hand, this one works to improve the skin in the long term. After three to four weeks of using this, you'll see a big difference in skin quality."
The Cream contains Vitamin A (Retinyl Palmitate), Vitamin C, Vitamin B5, Hydrolysed Rice Protein, Aloe Vera Leaf Juice and Shea Butter. This combination reportedly helps deliver lasting hydration, brighten dark spots, reduce fine lines and wrinkles, diminish the size and redness of blemishes, support the body's natural collagen production, and enhance elasticity.
Shopper Results and Reviews
Clinical and user trials back these claims, with 92% of participants noticing their dull skin appeared brighter, 87% feeling their skin was protected, stronger, and more energised, 87% saying their complexion looked plump and replenished, and 87% noticing their skin had a youthful, healthy, luminous glow.
One user said: "I have been using the Augustinus Bader The Cream and Gel Cleanser for over a year, and my skin has never looked or felt better! I am 51 years old and don’t look it! Absolutely LOVE these products, will never use anything else but this brand."
Another remarked: "Let's begin with the obvious: yes, The Cream is expensive. Is it worth it? In my experience, absolutely. I am 69 with combination sensitive skin. I'll skip my skincare story and go straight to the ending. I now use only 4 skincare products: a cleanser, 'The Cream,' an eye cream for dark circles, and, of course, sunscreen. My skin looks and feels wonderful - wrinkles diminished, skin tightened, skintone improved; my daily care routine is simple, and I wear no foundation or concealer."
One user, over 70, shared: "Loving this moisturiser. I started using The Cream five months ago. Most noticeable is that my face looks visibly lifted. Jowls, eyelids, and I am definitely looking younger for 73 years of age. I’m experiencing the benefits of using Augustinus Bader. Oh, and not forgetting the glow. I’m hooked!"
Alternatives and Other Favourites
According to Grazia, Daniel Martin also likes to mix moisturiser with concealer for a natural look, favouring The Cream. Another brand he swears by is Tatcha, whose Dewy Skin Cream, £69, is popular among beauty enthusiasts. As reported by Hello!, Martin shared how he used the Tatcha moisturiser for the Suits actress's wedding look: "It was basically a lot of Tatcha, and I mean, I was with Dior then, so a lot of the backstage had just launched. So her whole face was pretty much Dior backstage."
For a more budget-friendly option, The Inkey List's Peptide Moisturiser costs £16 (Lookfantastic) and uses 1% Hydrating Peptide Solution and active peptide Royal Epigen P5™ to 'help improve the appearance of skin elasticity'.
Some shoppers were disappointed, citing that it left their skin 'shiny' or wasn't hydrating enough for winter: "The cream has all the ingredients to improve pigmentation and elasticity. However, it is not 'rich' enough for dry skin in winter." For these cases, the brand's Rich Cream, reportedly loved by Victoria Beckham, costs £250 for 50ml and is recommended for 'normal to dry skin and colder, drier climates'. The Rich Eye Cream, at £170 for a 15ml jar, claims to tackle loss of firmness around the eyes, sagging, under-eye bags, dryness, puffiness and dark circles.
