
The Light Cream
- Balances sebum levels for immediate and long-term shine-control.
- Refreshes and hydrates while strengthening the skin barrier.
- Reduces the appearance of pores, for smoother-looking skin.
- Protects against environmental aggressors which can trigger excess oil production.
- Prevents water loss for a plump, supple complexion.
- Calms redness and reduces irritation for healthier-looking skin.
- Combats the signs of aging, while improving elasticity, tone, and texture.
- Maintains a matte finish in humid or congested, urban environments.
- 96% agree The Light Cream provides immediate and all-day oil control.
- 94% agree the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines is reduced.
- 99% agree skin looks and feels fresh and hydrated.
- 93% agree the appearance of pores is immediately minimized.
- See clinical and user trials.
- Refreshing, weightless formula for immediate hydration and mattifying benefits.
- Formulated without irritants, allergens, or fragrance. Vegan.
- Recommended for oily skin types, or humid, congested climates.
- Fragrance-free. Free From List.
- See ingredients.
How To Apply
After cleansing and prepping your skin with Augustinus Bader products, gently massage the desired amount of The Light Cream over the face, neck, and décolleté.
- Smooth the cream along your jawline in upward sweeping motions.
- Sweep from your nose to your ears and across your forehead and massage cream over the cheeks to your temples.
- Apply from the base of the neck to the tip of the chin and take any excess cream and massage over the décolleté.
Clinically Proven Results
The Light Cream
Skin hydration improved by
213%
Hyperpigmentation was visibly reduced by
55%
Wrinkles were visibly reduced by
45%
all results for this product
Skin sebum was reduced by 38%
Pores looked 54% less noticeable
Wrinkles were visibly reduced by 45%
Skin elasticity improved by 51%
Skin firmness improved by 55%
Skin radiance was visibly improved by 66%
Hyperpigmentation was visibly reduced by 55%
Skin tone looked 50% more even
Skin hydration improved by 213%
Transepidermal water loss was reduced by 32%
Skin looked 53% healthier
**In a 12-week Clinical Trial of 60 m/f, ages 18+ with self-perceived sensitive skin
User Trials
96% agree The Light Cream provides immediate and all-day oil control.
97% agree the skin appears and feels significantly more balanced.
97% agree it helps reduce excess oil production.
96% agree The Light Cream immediately gives their skin a soft, smooth, matte finish.
99% agree skin looks and feels fresh and hydrated.
94% agree The Light Cream delivers refreshing moisture without any shine.
95% agree skin feels more soft and supple.
92% agree skin has more bounce and fullness.
98% agree skin looks and feels healthier.
94% agree hyperpigmentation was visibly reduced.
95% agree skin looks radiant.
97% agree skin looks renewed and rejuvenated after using this product.
97% agree skin feels stronger and more protected.
100% agree visible signs of irritation are instantly soothed.
93% agree the appearance of pores is immediately minimized.
89% agree the appearance of hyperpigmentation is reduced.
94% agree this is perfect for warm and humid environments.
92% agree this is exceptional for use in congested urban environments.
99% agree The Light Cream is lightweight and fast-absorbing on my skin.
96% agree they saw instant results and benefits built over time.
96% agree The Light Cream improves their makeup application experience.
91% agree The Light Cream helps their makeup to stay in place and reduces the need to reapply.
**In a 12-week Consumer Perception Study of 105 m/f, ages 18+ with self-perceived sensitive skin
Conscious Design
This formula is housed in a 100% recyclable aluminum Nomad. Carton and leaflet are 100% FSC certified and recyclable.
Duration: 10sKey Ingredients
Augustinus Bader skincare is formulated with sustainably-sourced, high potency botanicals and bio-engineered clean actives, where possible, to reduce environmental impact.
The Light CreamPowered by our patented TFC8® technology and formulated with clean super-hydrators and potent botanicals including Australian Lemon Myrtle and Baobab Leaf Extracts, Rice Bran Oil, and a Triple Hydration Complex.
See all ingredients | Free From List100% vegan. Formulated without irritants, gluten, GMOs, parabens, synthetic fragrance, sulfates (SLS & SLES), silicones, DEA, heavy metals, talc, and petrolatum/paraffin/mineral oil.
Aqua/Water/Eau, Glycerin, Maris Aqua/Sea Water/Eau de Mer, Sodium Acrylates Copolymer, 1,2-Hexanediol, Cellulose, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Propanediol, Glyceryl Glucoside, Ethylhexyl Polyhydroxystearate, Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran Oil, Squalane, Lecithin, Sodium Phytate, Citric Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, O-Cymen-5-Ol, Hydrolyzed Rice Protein, Maltodextrin, Sodium Citrate, Sodium Hydroxide, Hydrolyzed Adansonia Digitata Extract, Porphyridium Cruentum Extract, Phragmites Communis Extract, Poria Cocos Extract, Backhousia Citriodora Leaf Extract, Sodium Benzoate, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Tocopheryl Acetate, Xanthan Gum, Alanyl Glutamine, Arginine, Oligopeptide-177, Phenylalanine, Potassium Sorbate, Sisymbrium Irio Seed Oil, Sodium Chloride, Epigallocatechin Gallatyl Glucoside.

A mattifying moisturizer, The Light Cream, with our patented TFC8® technology, has a unique capacity to specifically address sebum overproduction while maintaining optimal hydration and protection. Understanding the normal physiology of skin renewal at a cellular level has enabled us to develop a lightweight formula that meets the needs of combination to oily skin types and performs in humid and congested climates. It is exceptionally effective at preventing excess shine while returning the complexion to a balanced, healthy-looking state.
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Find YOUR formulaSince its launch, Augustinus Bader skincare has garnered an unprecedented number of industry-coveted awards. From top honors in innovation to best of beauty, the industry's most experienced and discerning judges have spoken.
Inspired by three decades of groundbreaking research by a world-leading stem cell specialist, Augustinus Bader skincare is backed by the highest caliber of applied science in the industry.


Best in Beauty
"‘The Cream’ is the culmination of over thirty years of research, and has quickly gained a cult following thanks to the incredible anti-ageing and radiance-inducing results."

Best New Moisturizer 2019
"Skincare winners that prove they’re really great investments"

Winner in The Glass Beauty Awards
"Delivering Instagram results of hydration and brightness."

Best in Black Beauty Award - Best Moisturizer
“A revolutionary face cream from a renowned burn specialist”

Greatest Skincare of All Time
"It’s the combination of right product launched at the right time in the right way. It does what it says it’s going to do."

Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, all genders may use and benefit from our products. The Light Cream's mattifying, shine-controlling benefits makes it an ideal option for men, whose skin is often more oily.
Yes, The Light Cream may be used alongside the rest of your existing Augustinus Bader routine.
Yes, The Light Cream is vegan, and formulated without irritants, allergens, or fragrance.
This formula is housed in a 100% recyclable aluminum Nomad. Carton and leaflet are 100% FSC certified and recyclable.
Yes, but we recommend consulting a qualified healthcare professional before using.
The Light Cream is our lightest cream texture yet. It may be used alone or in combination with the other creams in our portfolio. This light, mattifying, and balancing formula makes for an ideal day cream, which may also be complimented with the use of The Rich Cream or The Cream at night.
The Light Cream can be used morning and night, or as needed.
Yes, The Light Cream has been proven to help calm irritated, red skin.