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Augustinus Bader The Retinol Serum
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Augustinus Bader The Retinol Serum

Serums Germany Approx. $575

Pure retinol carried in Bader's TFC8 complex with squalane, shea and ectoin around it, so the base does the soothing while the retinol does the work. The brand does not print the percentage; the comfort of the base is what it sells instead.

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Why we like The Retinol Serum

  • Squalane, shea and ectoin around the retinol
  • Fragrance-free
  • Fifty milliliters
  • A zinc complex to take the edge off
Texture
A creamy serum
Key ingredients
Retinol · TFC8 · Squalane · Ectoin
Fragrance
Fragrance-free
Skin type
Mature · Textured
Best for
Retinol users wanting a softer base · Evening use · Bader loyalists
Works on
Fine lines · Dark spots · Skin texture
Made in
Germany
Where to buy
Dermstore
Price when checked
$575 on 2026-09-09
Listing checked
2026-09-06

Our verdict on the Augustinus Bader The Retinol Serum

Retinol, cushioned.

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Reviewed 2026-09-06. Augustinus Bader The Retinol Serum appears in The Long Game: Skincare Judged in Months, Not Mornings. Every product on The Shelf is listed in the product index.