A light, mattifying moisturizer that hydrates, balances, renews, and protects while improving the complexion's appearance, and preventing unwanted shine. Powered by TFC8®.
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The Light Cream
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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
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- 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
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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
User Trials
The Beauty of TFC8®
Our proven results are powered by Professor Bader's TFC8®, Trigger Factor Complex TFC™ - a proprietary blend of natural amino acids, high-grade vitamins and peptides - and inspired by over 30 years of research, innovation and clinical study.

TFC8® technology guides key nutrients and powerful natural ingredients to the skin, creating and supporting an optimal environment for cellular renewal.
TFC8® turns potent base formulations into smarter, adaptive skincare capable of addressing individualized concerns - such as the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, redness, hyperpigmentation, cellulite, stretch marks, and damage caused by external stressors.
TFC8® nourishes and protects, training the skin for the long-term. Resulting skin looks and feels healthier, firmer, stronger, and more even over time.
Conscious Design
This formula is housed in a 100% recyclable aluminum Nomad. Carton and leaflet are 100% FSC certified and recyclable.
Key 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 CREAM
Powered 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.
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.


Find your moisturizer.
The Light Cream - Ultra-lightweight, mattifying, balancing. Oilier skin or humid, congested environments.
The Cream - Lightweight, hydrating, revitalizing. Combination to oilier skin.
The Rich Cream - Rich, nourishing, renewing. Normal to dry skin.
The Ultimate Soothing Cream - Ultra-rich, soothing, restorative. Very dry or irritation-prone skin.
In just 4 Years, Augustinus Bader has garnered an unprecedented 105 industry-coveted awards.
Inspired by three decades of groundbreaking research by a world-leading specialist, Augustinus Bader is backed by the highest caliber of applied science in the industry.
From top honors in innovation to "Best of Beauty," the industry's most experienced and discerning judges have spoken not once, not twice, but 105 times.

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.
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