Only Holt Renfrew and Augustinus Bader could get me out of the house on a Saturday when it’s -20 outside. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
The masterclass was to learn about the brand and the patented technology that makes it so special. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Who is it for? Well, anyone with dry, sensitive, dehydrated skin (hi, Calgarians) will benefit from the rich formulas. The oils (face or hair) are exceptionally lightweight, and the creams are emollient and rich feeling. If you’ve tried things like The Magic Cream and found it lacking, the SKII essence and found it lacking, and then maybe you want to try the products from Augustinus Bader.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Who is Dr. Bader? A medical doctor, who also teaches at a university in Germany and specializes in research with stem cells. After inventing an ointment to use on burn victims, he used some of the same combination of ingredients in his skincare products. The before and afters are compelling, seeming to improve everything from pigmentation to acne, while of course hydrating and giving beautifully glowy skin. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Besides offering products that are hydrating, there are also the regular treatments that you’d find in any serious skincare brand: a retinoid, an exfoliating essence, and a sunscreen is coming soon. I expect it to be luxe feeling, mineral, and completely clear. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Before I left, I tried on one of the tinted lip balms that was created in collaboration with Sofia Coppola. It feels like butter, sets to a matte finish, and the stains your lips for the whole day. I haven’t stopped thinking about it and it’s gone on my wishlist. I’ve tried so much skincare, but a truly hydrating lip tint is a rare find. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
If you’re at your wit’s end with your skincare routine, then this might be something you want to try. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀