Augustinus Bader The Eye Cream for combination skin
Tfc8 Trigger Factor Complex 8
Niacinamide
Squalane
Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate
Centella Asiatica Extract
Average
- AverageCombination Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- HighSafety
Works for combination skin; other eye cares fit it better.
This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with combination skin: an oily T-zone, enlarged pores, and dry cheeks. For scores and recommendations based on your full skin profile, including your 12D face scan results and any goals or preferences you have, please use the Lovi app.
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Lovi Assistant explains
- Offers moderate suitability for combination skin as Glycerin and Squalane provide hydration and emollient benefits, though targeted ingredients for optimal oil control on oily zones are lacking.
- The presence of Oligopeptide-177 and Niacinamide offers excellent eye care benefits for plumping and evening skin tone, which are generally beneficial but do not directly address your main goal of oily shine.
- The safety profile is excellent, with no risks of irritation for your combination skin due to the absence of prohibited or harsh ingredients.
People Say
★4.6Overall rating based on 100+ reviewsBased on limited data, users find this eye cream to be lightweight and deeply hydrating, with many reporting improvements in puffiness, fine lines, and skin texture. It is also noted to be makeup-friendly. However, a significant number of users find the high price point difficult to justify, and some have experienced packaging issues or subtle results on dark circles.
Highlights
Deeply hydrating Often Mentioned
- “instantly refreshing”
- “keeps undereyes moisturized”
- “eliminates dryness”
- “plumps the skin”
Lightweight & fast-absorbing Often Mentioned
- “light gel texture”
- “sinks in immediately”
- “non-greasy finish”
- “weightless feel”
High price point Often Mentioned
- “very expensive”
- “hard to justify cost”
- “luxury splurge”
- “pricey for the amount”
Makeup friendly Sometimes Noted
- “concealer blends perfectly”
- “no pilling under makeup”
- “smooth canvas for concealer”
- “prevents makeup creasing”
Reduces puffiness Sometimes Noted
- “depuffs morning eyes”
- “looks more awake”
- “soothes tired eyes”
- “bags are diminished”
Softens fine lines Sometimes Noted
- “crow's feet softened”
- “texture looks smoother”
- “lines appear blurred”
- “crepiness improved”
Packaging issues Sometimes Noted
- “pump clogs easily”
- “excessive packaging waste”
- “pump dispenses too much”
- “product dries in nozzle”
Caused irritation Rarely Noted
- “caused small bumps”
- “stings my eyes”
- “triggered milia”
- “made eyes water”
Subtle results Rarely Noted
- “no change in dark circles”
- “just a good moisturizer”
- “expected more for price”
- “results were subtle”
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Questions and answers
How well does Augustinus Bader The Eye Cream work for combination skin?
Augustinus Bader The Eye Cream works moderately well for combination skin because glycerin and squalane provide hydration, but it lacks targeted ingredients for optimal oil control on oily zones. A product of this type needs a balanced approach to cater to both oily and dry areas effectively, along with oil-controlling ingredients to manage excess shine.
Which ingredients make this eye cream a good fit for combination skin?
Glycerin and squalane help provide hydration and a smooth feel, while niacinamide and centella asiatica extract help even out skin tone and calm the eye area. However, because your skin is combination, this product of this type needs lighter, balancing ingredients for oil control to manage shine in oily zones effectively.
The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017
What does Tfc8 do for combination skin?
Tfc8 is unlikely to address the specific balancing needs of combination skin, as this skin type requires lightweight hydration and gentle oil control rather than deep repair mechanisms.
What does Niacinamide do for combination skin?
Niacinamide helps balance oily areas by reducing excess shine and pore size while keeping dry patches hydrated and smooth. It also works to calm redness and even out skin tone, making it very suitable for combination skin.
Where does this eye cream go in a skincare routine for combination skin?
This eye cream goes after your cleanser, toner, and serum in both your morning and evening routines. It is unlikely to irritate your combination skin, but to work best for this skin type, an eye cream also needs ingredients that help balance oil in oily zones.
Can I use this eye cream with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this eye cream with retinol by applying the eye cream first to keep your eye area soft, followed by your retinol product. It is unlikely to cause irritation on your combination skin because the formula has a very safe profile. However, because it lacks ingredients for oil control, a product for combination skin needs balancing ingredients like niacinamide and lightweight hydrators to manage oily zones effectively.
How often should I use this eye cream?
You can use this eye cream daily to keep the eye area soft and smooth. An eye cream for combination skin needs ingredients that provide balanced hydration and help manage oily shine.
Can this eye cream clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for combination skin?
This eye cream is unlikely to clog pores or cause breakouts on your combination skin because it has an excellent safety profile and lacks harsh ingredients. However, combination skin needs products that also provide targeted oil control for oily zones.
Is this eye cream fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
Yes, it has no fragrance and no drying alcohol.
What the research says
A single application of a moisturizing fluid containing hyaluronic acid 1%, glycerin 5%, and Centella asiatica stem cells extract significantly increased skin hydration by 29% and reduced transepidermal water loss at 24 hours compared to baseline and an untreated control site in twenty healthy women.
Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017Niacinamide significantly decreased hyperpigmentation and increased skin lightness compared with vehicle alone after 4 weeks of use in women by inhibiting melanosome transfer.
The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002Topical post-laser application of human adipocyte-derived mesenchymal stem cell media combined with niacinamide significantly improved wrinkle index, melanin index, patient satisfaction, and investigator esthetic improvement scores compared to vehicle cream in patients with aging skin.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2021Treatment with a combination of niacinamide and hyaluronic acid improved skin aging signs and demonstrated a senomorphic effect by decreasing SASP and autocrine signaling genes in women.
Scientific Reports, 2024Topical nicotinamide prevented solar-simulated UV-induced immunosuppression in healthy volunteers, and men experienced immunosuppression at solar-simulated UV doses three times lower than those required for women.
The Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 2008Topical 5% niacinamide applied twice daily for 12 weeks reduced fine lines and wrinkles, hyperpigmented spots, red blotchiness, and skin sallowness, and improved skin elasticity compared to vehicle control in 50 female white subjects with facial photoaging.
Dermatologic Surgery, 2005Topical 2% niacinamide significantly decreased sebum excretion rate in Japanese individuals and casual sebum levels in Caucasian individuals compared to placebo or baseline.
Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy, 2006Squalane at 0.005-0.015% counteracts UVA-induced oxidative stress, inflammation, and collagen metabolism inhibition while stimulating fibroblast migration in human dermal fibroblasts.
Molecules, 2025Plant-derived squalane protected human dermal fibroblasts against UVA-induced damage by counteracting ROS formation, suppressing apoptosis-related proteins p53, caspase-3, caspase-9, and PARP, and restoring the pro-survival p-Akt/mTOR pathway.
Antioxidants, 2025Topical application of 5% vitamin C cream significantly improved global clinical scores, increased skin microrelief density, and induced elastic tissue repair in photoaged skin compared to excipient control in healthy female volunteers.
Experimental Dermatology, 2003Ascorbic acid 2-glucoside gel significantly reduced gingival melanin pigmentation after 4 weeks compared to placebo in 73 subjects with symmetric pigmentation.
Journal of Periodontology, 2009Topical application of VC-IP cream twice daily for 8 weeks reduces periorbital wrinkles in female subjects compared to a placebo cream.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2022Topical application of 0.05% w/w ECa 233 gel reduced erythema index by 0.03 U and improved early crusting and general wound appearance compared to placebo in thirty individuals undergoing facial laser resurfacing.
Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine, 2020Moisturizer containing 5% panthenol, madecassoside, and copper-zinc-manganese decreased adverse reactions and downtime after ablative fractional carbon dioxide laser resurfacing with comparable efficacy to 0.02% triamcinolone acetonide cream in 20 subjects.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2019Topical treatment with 5% vitamin C and 0.1% madecassoside significantly improved clinical scores for wrinkles, suppleness, firmness, roughness, and skin hydration, along with functional and structural remodeling of the elastic fiber network in 20 female volunteers with photoaged skin after 6 months compared to baseline.
Experimental Dermatology, 2008
Ingredients
Water, Glycerin, Coco-Caprylate Caprate, Panthenol, Ethyl Oleate, Ethylhexyl Polyhydroxystearate, Squalane, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Hydrogenated Glycerides, Niacinamide, Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Polyglyceryl-3 Stearate, Oleic Acid, Coconut Oil, Silica, Jojoba Seed Oil, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Undaria Pinnatifida Extract, Xanthan Gum, Potassium Sorbate, Citric Acid, Sodium Benzoate, Terminalia Arjuna Extract, Centella Asiatica Stem Extract Flower Leaf, Hydrolyzed Rice Protein, Maltodextrin, Sodium Phytate, Lecithin, Corallina Officinalis Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Tocopheryl Acetate, Tocopherol, Alanyl Glutamine, Arginine, Oligopeptide-177, Sodium Chloride, Phenylalanine, Sisymbrium Irio Seed Oil
Behind this fit score
Lovi calculates every fit score from the full ingredient list with brand-independent rules our dermatologists and cosmetic chemists build and review, and personalizes every pick with AI trained on the real results of millions of users. Lovi trains its fit score models on a proprietary dataset built from more than 10,000 expert-labeled products and more than 100,000 simulated examples, following an internally consistent methodology presented at Cosmoprof, AMWC, and Skin of Color Update.
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