Augustinus Bader The Light Cream with TFC8®

Lightweight, Mattifying Hydration for Combination and Oily Skin

Augustinus Bader The Light Cream is a weightless, mattifying moisturizer formulated to hydrate, balance and protect the complexion without contributing to unwanted shine.

Powered by TFC8®, this refreshing cream-gel helps balance excess sebum, visibly minimize pores and maintain a soft, smooth matte finish. Despite its ultra-light texture, it provides lasting hydration, supports the moisture barrier and helps prevent transepidermal water loss.

Australian lemon myrtle, rice bran oil, baobab leaf extract and a Triple Hydration Complex help soothe visible irritation, improve elasticity and protect against environmental aggressors that may contribute to excess oil production.

Fast-absorbing and fragrance-free, The Light Cream is especially suited to combination and oily skin, warm or humid climates, and anyone seeking effective hydration beneath makeup without heaviness or shine.

30 mL

Benefits

• Provides immediate and lasting lightweight hydration
• Helps balance excess sebum and control unwanted shine
• Leaves the complexion with a soft, smooth matte finish
• Helps visibly minimize the appearance of pores
• Supports and strengthens the skin’s moisture barrier
• Helps reduce transepidermal water loss
• Calms the appearance of redness and irritation
• Protects against pollution and environmental stressors
• Helps improve visible firmness and elasticity
• Softens the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles
• Supports a more even-looking skin tone and texture
• Helps improve makeup application and wear
• Weightless, refreshing and fast-absorbing
• Fragrance-free, silicone-free and 100% vegan
• Powered by Augustinus Bader’s proprietary TFC8® technology

Best For

• Combination and oily skin
• Skin prone to excess shine
• Enlarged or visible-looking pores
• Dehydrated skin that still produces excess oil
• Uneven-looking tone and texture
• Blemish-prone skin seeking lightweight hydration
• Warm, humid or congested climates
• Daytime use beneath sunscreen and makeup
• Anyone who finds traditional moisturizers too rich or heavy
• All genders seeking shine-controlling hydration

How It Works

The Light Cream combines mattifying ingredients with advanced humectants and lightweight emollients to hydrate the skin while helping control excess oil.

Australian lemon myrtle helps protect against environmental aggressors that may trigger excess sebum production, while rice bran oil provides antioxidant nourishment without a heavy finish. A Triple Hydration Complex helps maintain moisture and firmness while supporting the protective skin barrier.

Baobab leaf extract helps improve the appearance of elasticity, tone and visible fatigue. A botanical Calming Duo, aloe vera and bio-optimized green tea help soothe irritation and support a smoother, more resilient complexion.

TFC8® is Augustinus Bader’s proprietary blend of high-grade vitamins, lipids and high-performing peptides. It supports skin-cell communication and helps create an optimal environment for continuous visible renewal.

Clinically Proven Results

Following 12 weeks of use:

Oil Control and Pores

• Skin sebum was reduced by 38%
• Pores appeared 54% less noticeable

Firmness and Elasticity

• Visible wrinkles were reduced by 45%
• Skin elasticity improved by 51%
• Skin firmness improved by 55%

Radiance and Tone

• Skin radiance visibly improved by 66%
• The appearance of hyperpigmentation was reduced by 55%
• Skin tone appeared 50% more even

Hydration and Skin Health

• Skin hydration improved by 213%
• Transepidermal water loss was reduced by 32%
• Skin appeared 53% healthier

Based on a 12-week clinical trial of 60 women and men aged 18 and older with self-perceived sensitive skin. Individual results may vary.

Consumer-Perception Results

Following 12 weeks of use:

• 100% agreed visible signs of irritation were instantly soothed
• 99% agreed their skin looked and felt fresh and hydrated
• 99% agreed the formula felt lightweight and fast-absorbing
• 97% agreed their skin appeared and felt more balanced
• 97% agreed it helped reduce excess oil production
• 96% agreed it provided immediate and all-day oil control
• 96% agreed it immediately left a soft, smooth matte finish
• 96% agreed it improved their makeup application experience
• 94% agreed it delivered refreshing moisture without shine
• 94% agreed the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines was reduced
• 93% agreed the appearance of pores was immediately minimized
• 91% agreed it helped makeup remain in place and reduced the need to reapply

Based on a 12-week consumer-perception study of 105 women and men aged 18 and older with self-perceived sensitive skin. Individual results may vary.

How to Use

Use morning and evening after cleansing and applying your preferred Augustinus Bader serum or treatment.

1. Apply one to two pumps to the face, neck and décolleté.
2. Smooth the cream along the jawline using upward sweeping motions.
3. Sweep from the sides of the nose toward the ears.
4. Massage across the forehead and over the cheeks toward the temples.
5. Apply from the base of the neck toward the chin.
6. Massage any remaining product over the décolleté.

During the day, follow with a broad-spectrum sunscreen.

Loshen & Crem’s Recommendation

The Light Cream is our preferred Augustinus Bader moisturizer for skin that becomes shiny throughout the day but still needs proper hydration.

It is especially helpful when your skin feels dehydrated beneath the surface while producing excess oil—something that can happen when overly harsh cleansers or mattifying products have disrupted the moisture barrier.

For combination skin, apply The Light Cream over the entire face or concentrate it through the T-zone and other shine-prone areas. When certain areas feel drier, layer a richer moisturizer only where additional nourishment is needed.

Its weightless finish also makes it a beautiful daytime moisturizer beneath sunscreen and makeup. During Edmonton’s warmer months, it may replace The Cream or The Rich Cream during the day, while a more nourishing formula can still be used at night.

Key Ingredients

TFC8®
Augustinus Bader’s proprietary skincare technology, formulated with high-grade vitamins, lipids and high-performing peptides. It supports skin-cell communication and helps create an optimal environment for visible renewal.

Australian Lemon Myrtle Extract
A polyphenol-rich botanical that helps protect against pollution and environmental oxidation. It helps soothe visible irritation and balance excess sebum.

Rice Bran Oil
A lightweight plant oil rich in antioxidants and essential fatty acids. It helps moisturize, soften and protect the skin without creating a heavy finish.

Triple Hydration Complex
An advanced combination of hydrating ingredients that helps maintain moisture and firmness while strengthening the protective barrier and reducing water loss.

Baobab Leaf Extract
A renewing botanical extract that helps improve visible elasticity and tone while smoothing the appearance of wrinkles and fatigue.

Calming Duo
A botanical blend derived from wetland grasses and poria mushroom. It helps calm visible irritation and redness while strengthening the skin’s resilience against external stressors.

Aloe Vera
A soothing, antioxidant-rich botanical that helps comfort irritated or reactive-feeling skin while replenishing moisture.

Bio-Optimized Green Tea
A potent antioxidant ingredient that helps protect against free radicals, soothe visible irritation and support smoother, more resilient-looking skin.

Sodium Hyaluronate
A moisture-binding form of hyaluronic acid that helps attract and retain hydration for a plumper, more supple complexion.

Squalane
A lightweight emollient that helps soften and nourish the skin while supporting the moisture barrier without a greasy sensation.

Full Ingredient List

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.

Ingredient lists may be updated periodically. Refer to the product packaging for the most current ingredient information.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Augustinus Bader The Light Cream?

The Light Cream is a lightweight, mattifying facial moisturizer powered by TFC8®. It is designed to hydrate the skin while balancing excess oil, controlling shine and visibly minimizing pores.

Which skin types is The Light Cream best for?

It is especially suited to combination and oily skin, including skin that feels dehydrated but becomes shiny throughout the day.

Is The Light Cream suitable for blemish-prone skin?

The lightweight formula may be suitable for blemish-prone skin that needs hydration without a rich or heavy texture. It is not an acne treatment, and those with persistent acne should seek personalized professional guidance.

Does The Light Cream dry out oily skin?

No. It is formulated to control shine while maintaining hydration and supporting the moisture barrier. It does not rely on leaving the skin feeling stripped or overly dry.

Does The Light Cream help minimize pores?

It helps reduce the visible appearance of pores. In the brand’s clinical trial, pores appeared 54% less noticeable after 12 weeks of use.

Can The Light Cream help with redness?

The formula contains soothing botanicals designed to calm visible redness and irritation. In the consumer study, 100% of participants agreed that visible signs of irritation were instantly soothed.

Is The Light Cream suitable for sensitive skin?

The clinical and consumer studies included participants with self-perceived sensitive skin. Those with highly reactive skin should still review the full ingredient list and patch test before regular use.

Can I use The Light Cream under makeup?

Yes. Its weightless, fast-absorbing finish makes it well suited to daytime use beneath sunscreen and makeup. In the consumer study, 96% agreed it improved their makeup application experience.

Is it suitable for hot and humid weather?

Yes. The Light Cream was developed for lightweight hydration and shine control in warm, humid and congested environments.

Can I use The Light Cream morning and night?

Yes. It can be used morning and evening or as needed. Those who prefer more nourishment at night may use The Light Cream during the day and The Cream or The Rich Cream in the evening.

What is the difference between The Light Cream and The Cream?

The Light Cream has a weightless cream-gel texture and focuses on mattifying hydration, excess oil and shine control. The Cream has a more traditional lightweight cream texture and is designed for daily radiance and normal-to-combination skin.

What is the difference between The Light Cream and The Rich Cream?

The Light Cream is the lightest and most mattifying option. The Rich Cream has a richer, more nourishing texture intended primarily for normal-to-dry skin, colder weather and skin requiring additional lipid support.

Is The Light Cream fragrance-free?

Yes. It is formulated without synthetic fragrance.

Is Augustinus Bader The Light Cream vegan?

Yes. Augustinus Bader identifies The Light Cream as 100% vegan.

Does The Light Cream contain silicones?

No. The formula is silicone-free and is also formulated without parabens, sulfates, mineral oil, petrolatum, talc or synthetic fragrance.

Is the packaging recyclable?

The formula is housed in a recyclable aluminum Nomad container. The carton and leaflet are made with FSC-certified recyclable material.

Can The Light Cream be used during pregnancy?

Augustinus Bader identifies the formula as suitable for use during pregnancy but recommends consulting a qualified healthcare professional for personalized advice.

Where can I buy Augustinus Bader The Light Cream in Canada?

Augustinus Bader The Light Cream is available in Canada from Loshen & Crem, an Edmonton skincare boutique and facial studio offering curated skincare products and personalized guidance.