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Part gentle exfoliant, part toner, part hydrating essence.
The Essence is a 3-in-1 innovative treatment which simplifies your skincare routine, multitasking as a toner and hydrator. As effective as it is practical, this luxurious skin-savior is designed to clarify and illuminate the complexion. Featuring Augustinus Bader's patented TFC8® technology, this weightless essence gently exfoliates the skin with Gluconolactone, Phytic Acid and Salicylic Acid, whilst simultaneously toning and restoring hydration with Hyaluronic Acid, Wasabi Ferment and Peony Extract.
Suitable for all skin types. Vegan and cruelty-free and allergen-free. Formulated without irritants, fragrance, GMOs, parabens, sulfates, silicones, phthalates and mineral oils. Sustainable, FSC certified packaging.
3.38 fl oz / 100ml
We already love any product which simplifies a 10-step skincare routine - particularly when the product is this effective. This essence lives up to the hype. It exfoliates without irritation and plumps the skin with intense hydration, and is one of our not-so-well-kept secrets for fading dark spots and acne scars.
What is TFC8®?
Inspired by over three decades of cutting edge research on skin healing and tissue repair by Professor Bader, TFC8® (or Trigger Factor Complex) is a blend of natural amino acids, high-grade vitamins and peptides naturally found in the body. TFC8® nourishes and protects the skin while supporting its innate potential for renewal. In both clinical trials and consumer studies, the brand's TFC8®-powered products have proven to address specific concerns such as the appearance of fine-lines and wrinkles, redness, hyperpigmentation, cellulite, and stretch marks as well as visibly reducing the damage caused by external stressors. Science that's so effective, it almost works like magic.
Backed by decades of Professor Augustinus Bader’s expertise, his namesake label continues to set a new standard for luxury skin and haircare with cutting-edge research. Following ”the body is its own best therapist” ethos, the range unites targeted solutions with TFC8 technology, a patented formula unique to all Augustinus Bader products.
Clean science and green values are hallmarks of the German brand. Sustainably sourced botanical actives form most of the products’ ingredient lists, which are always cruelty-free and non-irritating. When it comes to the fine finishing touches, Augustinus Bader opts for recycled – and often refillable – packaging, while giving back to Mother Nature with a tree-planting initiative.
Pat into cleansed, dry skin with your fingers or use a cotton pad to sweep over the face, neck, and décolleté. Allow the toner to penetrate the skin for a few moments before applying your Augustinus Bader moisturizer.
AQUA
Water
All information below describes only this specific ingredient and its possible effects, utilities and sources. Usage and effect of the ingredient may differ per formulation of each product.
- Sourced from a naturally occuring source
- Can have the following uses in cosmetics: Solvent
- Can have a moisturizing/hydrating effect on your skin.
GLYCERIN
All information below describes only this specific ingredient and its possible effects, utilities and sources. Usage and effect of the ingredient may differ per formulation of each product.
- Can have different sources. (Animal derivative, Synthetic, Botanical, Palm oil)
- Can have the following uses in cosmetics: Denaturant, Hair Conditioning, Humectant, Oral Care, Perfuming, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
- Can be used as a perfuming ingredient.
- Can have a moisturizing/hydrating effect on your skin.
- Can have a softening effect.
- Can have a soothing effect.
GLUCONOLACTONE
All information below describes only this specific ingredient and its possible effects, utilities and sources. Usage and effect of the ingredient may differ per formulation of each product.
- Can have different sources. (Synthetic, Botanical)
- Can have the following uses in cosmetics: Chelating, Skin Conditioning
- Can have a moisturizing/hydrating effect on your skin.
- Can have a softening effect.
- Can have a soothing effect.
LACTOBACILLUS/WASABIA JAPONICA ROOT FERMENT EXTRACT
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- Sourced from plants
- Can have the following uses in cosmetics: Antioxidant
- Reduces free radical damage via its antioxidant properties.
PHYTIC ACID
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- Can have different sources. (Synthetic, Botanical)
- Can have the following uses in cosmetics: Chelating
SODIUM HYDROXIDE
All information below describes only this specific ingredient and its possible effects, utilities and sources. Usage and effect of the ingredient may differ per formulation of each product.
- Synthetically created
- Can have the following uses in cosmetics: Buffering, Denaturant
POTASSIUM SORBATE
All information below describes only this specific ingredient and its possible effects, utilities and sources. Usage and effect of the ingredient may differ per formulation of each product.
- Can have different sources. (Synthetic, Botanical)
- Can have the following uses in cosmetics: Preservative
- Has preservative properties and can prevent the development of microbes once product is opened
- Can cause allergic reactions.
XANTHAN GUM
All information below describes only this specific ingredient and its possible effects, utilities and sources. Usage and effect of the ingredient may differ per formulation of each product.
- Can have different sources. (Synthetic, Botanical, Bacteria)
- Can have the following uses in cosmetics: Binding, Emulsifying, Emulsion Stabilising, Gel Forming, Skin Conditioning, Surfactant, Viscosity Controlling
- Used as an emulsifier to homogeneously mix ingredients.
- A wash-active substances that is of great importance for cleaning the skin and hair.
- Can have a moisturizing/hydrating effect on your skin.
- Can have a softening effect.
- Can have a soothing effect.
SODIUM BENZOATE
All information below describes only this specific ingredient and its possible effects, utilities and sources. Usage and effect of the ingredient may differ per formulation of each product.
- Synthetically created
- Can have the following uses in cosmetics: Anticorrosive, Masking, Preservative
- Has preservative properties and can prevent the development of microbes once product is opened
- Can cause reactions to sensitive skin.
- Can cause allergic reactions.
SALICYLIC ACID
All information below describes only this specific ingredient and its possible effects, utilities and sources. Usage and effect of the ingredient may differ per formulation of each product.
- Synthetically created
- Can have the following uses in cosmetics: Antidandruff, Hair Conditioning, Keratolytic, Masking, Preservative, Skin Conditioning
- Has preservative properties and can prevent the development of microbes once product is opened
- Can have an anti-acne effect.
- Can have a moisturizing/hydrating effect on your skin.
- Can have a softening effect.
- Can have a soothing effect.
- Not recommended during pregnancy.
- Is a beta hydroxy acid (BHA), which can reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, and improve overall skin texture.
CAESALPINIA SPINOSA GUM
Tara Gum
All information below describes only this specific ingredient and its possible effects, utilities and sources. Usage and effect of the ingredient may differ per formulation of each product.
- Sourced from plants
- Can have the following uses in cosmetics: Film Forming, Skin Conditioning, Viscosity Controlling
- Can have a moisturizing/hydrating effect on your skin.
- Can have a softening effect.
- Can have a soothing effect.
PAEONIA LACTIFLORA ROOT EXTRACT
Chinese Peony Root Extract
All information below describes only this specific ingredient and its possible effects, utilities and sources. Usage and effect of the ingredient may differ per formulation of each product.
- Sourced from plants
- Can have the following uses in cosmetics: Skin Conditioning
- Can have a moisturizing/hydrating effect on your skin.
- Can have a softening effect.
- Can have a soothing effect.
PAPAIN
All information below describes only this specific ingredient and its possible effects, utilities and sources. Usage and effect of the ingredient may differ per formulation of each product.
- Sourced from plants
- Can have the following uses in cosmetics: Antistatic, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning
- Can have a moisturizing/hydrating effect on your skin.
- Can have a softening effect.
- Can have a soothing effect.
CITRIC ACID
All information below describes only this specific ingredient and its possible effects, utilities and sources. Usage and effect of the ingredient may differ per formulation of each product.
- Can have different sources. (Synthetic, Botanical, Bacteria)
- Can have the following uses in cosmetics: Buffering, Chelating, Masking
- Can have an anti-acne effect.
- Is a alpha hydroxy acid (AHA), which can reduce discoloration, roughness and wrinkling.
SODIUM HYALURONATE
All information below describes only this specific ingredient and its possible effects, utilities and sources. Usage and effect of the ingredient may differ per formulation of each product.
- Can have different sources. (Animal derivative, Synthetic, Botanical)
- Can have the following uses in cosmetics: Humectant, Skin Conditioning
- Can have a moisturizing/hydrating effect on your skin.
- Can have a softening effect.
- Can have a soothing effect.
HYDROLYZED RICE PROTEIN
All information below describes only this specific ingredient and its possible effects, utilities and sources. Usage and effect of the ingredient may differ per formulation of each product.
- Sourced from plants
- Can have the following uses in cosmetics: Antistatic, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning
- Can have a moisturizing/hydrating effect on your skin.
- Can have a softening effect.
- Can have a soothing effect.
MALTODEXTRIN
All information below describes only this specific ingredient and its possible effects, utilities and sources. Usage and effect of the ingredient may differ per formulation of each product.
- Sourced from plants
- Can have the following uses in cosmetics: Absorbent, Binding, Emulsion Stabilising, Film Forming, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning
- Used as an emulsifier to homogeneously mix ingredients.
- Can have a moisturizing/hydrating effect on your skin.
- Can have a softening effect.
- Can have a soothing effect.
1,2-HEXANEDIOL
All information below describes only this specific ingredient and its possible effects, utilities and sources. Usage and effect of the ingredient may differ per formulation of each product.
- Can have different sources. (Synthetic, Botanical)
- Can have the following uses in cosmetics: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
- Can have a moisturizing/hydrating effect on your skin.
- Can have a softening effect.
- Can have a soothing effect.
CAPRYLYL GLYCOL
All information below describes only this specific ingredient and its possible effects, utilities and sources. Usage and effect of the ingredient may differ per formulation of each product.
- Can have different sources. (Synthetic, Botanical)
- Can have the following uses in cosmetics: Deodorant, Emollient, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning
- Helps soften and moisturize the skin and can decrease itching and flaking.
- Can have a moisturizing/hydrating effect on your skin.
- Can have a softening effect.
- Can have a soothing effect.
CARBOMER
All information below describes only this specific ingredient and its possible effects, utilities and sources. Usage and effect of the ingredient may differ per formulation of each product.
- Synthetically created
- Can have the following uses in cosmetics: Emulsion Stabilising, Gel Forming, Viscosity Controlling
- Used as an emulsifier to homogeneously mix ingredients.
- Can cause reactions to sensitive skin.
- Can cause allergic reactions.
N-HYDROXYSUCCINIMIDE
All information below describes only this specific ingredient and its possible effects, utilities and sources. Usage and effect of the ingredient may differ per formulation of each product.
- Synthetically created
- Can have the following uses in cosmetics: Skin Conditioning
- Can have a moisturizing/hydrating effect on your skin.
- Can have a softening effect.
- Can have a soothing effect.
CAMELLIA SINENSIS LEAF EXTRACT
Tea Shrub Leaf Extract
All information below describes only this specific ingredient and its possible effects, utilities and sources. Usage and effect of the ingredient may differ per formulation of each product.
- Sourced from plants
- Can have the following uses in cosmetics: Antimicrobial, Antioxidant, Astringent, Emollient, Humectant, Masking, Oral Care, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Tonic, UV Absorber
- Reduces free radical damage via its antioxidant properties.
- Helps soften and moisturize the skin and can decrease itching and flaking.
- Can have an anti-aging effect.
- Provides either broad-spectrum sun protection from UVA, UVB or ultraviolet radiation.
- Can have a moisturizing/hydrating effect on your skin.
- Can have a softening effect.
- Can have a soothing effect.
- Works as an antiseptic.
HYDROGENATED LECITHIN
All information below describes only this specific ingredient and its possible effects, utilities and sources. Usage and effect of the ingredient may differ per formulation of each product.
- Can have different sources. (Animal derivative, Synthetic, Botanical)
- Can have the following uses in cosmetics: Emulsifying, Skin Conditioning
- Used as an emulsifier to homogeneously mix ingredients.
- Can have a moisturizing/hydrating effect on your skin.
- Can have a softening effect.
- Can have a soothing effect.
TOCOPHERYL ACETATE
Vitamin E Acetate
All information below describes only this specific ingredient and its possible effects, utilities and sources. Usage and effect of the ingredient may differ per formulation of each product.
- Can have different sources. (Synthetic, Botanical)
- Can have the following uses in cosmetics: Antioxidant, Skin Conditioning
- Reduces free radical damage via its antioxidant properties.
- Can have an anti-aging effect.
- Can have a moisturizing/hydrating effect on your skin.
- Can have a softening effect.
- Can have a soothing effect.
ALGIN
All information below describes only this specific ingredient and its possible effects, utilities and sources. Usage and effect of the ingredient may differ per formulation of each product.
- Sourced from plants
- Can have the following uses in cosmetics: Binding, Masking, Viscosity Controlling
ALANYL GLUTAMINE
All information below describes only this specific ingredient and its possible effects, utilities and sources. Usage and effect of the ingredient may differ per formulation of each product.
- Can have different sources. (Animal derivative, Synthetic)
- Can have the following uses in cosmetics: Humectant, Skin Conditioning
- Can have a moisturizing/hydrating effect on your skin.
- Can have a softening effect.
- Can have a soothing effect.
ARGININE
All information below describes only this specific ingredient and its possible effects, utilities and sources. Usage and effect of the ingredient may differ per formulation of each product.
- Can have different sources. (Animal derivative, Synthetic, Botanical)
- Can have the following uses in cosmetics: Antistatic, Hair Conditioning, Masking, Skin Conditioning
- Can have a moisturizing/hydrating effect on your skin.
- Can have a softening effect.
- Can have a soothing effect.
OLIGOPEPTIDE-177
All information below describes only this specific ingredient and its possible effects, utilities and sources. Usage and effect of the ingredient may differ per formulation of each product.
- Synthetically created
- Can have the following uses in cosmetics: NOT REPORTED
PHENYLALANINE
All information below describes only this specific ingredient and its possible effects, utilities and sources. Usage and effect of the ingredient may differ per formulation of each product.
- Can have different sources. (Animal derivative, Botanical)
- Can have the following uses in cosmetics: Hair Conditioning, Masking, Skin Conditioning
- Can have a moisturizing/hydrating effect on your skin.
- Can have a soothing effect.
SISYMBRIUM IRIO SEED OIL
All information below describes only this specific ingredient and its possible effects, utilities and sources. Usage and effect of the ingredient may differ per formulation of each product.
- Sourced from plants
- Can have the following uses in cosmetics: Masking, Tonic
SODIUM CHLORIDE
Table Salt
All information below describes only this specific ingredient and its possible effects, utilities and sources. Usage and effect of the ingredient may differ per formulation of each product.
- Sourced from minerals
- Can have the following uses in cosmetics: Bulking, Masking, Oral Care, Viscosity Controlling
- Can cause reactions to sensitive skin.
United Arab Emirates
Standard Delivery
Standard Delivery is available across the UAE and takes 1 – 2 working days, depending on whether the order is placed before the cut-off time of 4:00 PM. Orders placed before 4:00 PM are normally delivered on the next working day. Standard Delivery costs 25 AED, and we offer free Standard Delivery on all orders over 200 AED. Cash on Delivery payment is available for all orders.
Same Day Delivery
Same Day Delivery is available in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Ajman and Sharjah. Same Day Delivery orders must be placed by 11:00 AM for delivery to Abu Dhabi, Ajman and Sharjah, and 12:00 PM for delivery to Dubai, for same day processing and delivery before 10:00 PM. Orders placed after these cut-off times will be delivered the following day. Same Day Delivery costs 45 AED, and we offer free Same Day Delivery where available on orders over 1,000 AED. Cash on Delivery payment is available for all orders.
Delivery to Saudi Arabia
Please note that any order over 1,000 SAR will require customer’s full name as per their national ID, their ID number, and the ID expiration date.
Riyadh
Standard Delivery is available to Riyadh and takes 1 – 2 working days, depending on whether the order is placed before the cut-off time of 3:00 PM. Orders placed before 3:00 PM are normally delivered on the next working day. Standard Delivery costs 35 SAR, and we offer free Standard Delivery on all orders over 200 SAR. Cash on Delivery payment is available for all orders. Orders to Saudi Arabia will be subject to 15% VAT which will be added automatically at Checkout.
Other Areas
Standard Delivery is available to all locations in Saudi Arabia and takes 2 – 4 working days, depending on whether the order is placed before the cut-off time of 3:00 PM. Orders placed before 3:00 PM are normally delivered within 2 to 3 working days, but may take longer to remote areas. Standard Delivery costs 35 SAR, and we offer free Standard Delivery on all orders over 200 SAR. Cash on Delivery payment is available for all orders. Orders to Saudi Arabia will be subject to 15% VAT which will be added automatically at Checkout.
GCC Delivery
We deliver to Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman and Qatar. Standard Delivery takes 3 – 5 working days, depending on whether the order is placed before the cut-off time of 3:00 PM. Standard Delivery across the GCC costs $25 (95 AED). We offer free Standard Delivery on orders over $300 (1,100 AED). Cash on Delivery is not available for orders to Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman or Qatar.
Please note that for delivery to Qatar and Oman, all orders will require customer’s full name as per their national ID, their ID number, and the ID expiration date.
Orders received after the cut-off time will be processed on the next working day. Same Day Delivery orders placed after the cut-off time are guaranteed to be delivered on the following day.
