Augustinus Bader The Eye Cream for oily skin
Tfc8 Trigger Factor Complex 8
Niacinamide
Squalane
Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate
Centella Asiatica Extract
Average
- AverageOily Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- ExcellentSafety
Works for oily skin; other eye cares fit it better.
This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with oily skin: shine, enlarged pores, blackheads, and blemishes. 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 your oily skin as Niacinamide and Squalane provide some humectant and emollient actions, which can help with hydration and a smoother appearance. Glycerin and Panthenol further support hydration, beneficial for oily skin and reducing oily shine.
- The inclusion of Oligopeptide-177 and Niacinamide offers excellent eye care benefits, contributing to plumping and evening skin tone.
- The product is safe for your oily skin, with no risks of irritation due to the absence of harsh ingredients and the presence of soothing components like Niacinamide and Centella Asiatica Stem Extract Flower Leaf.
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 oily skin?
Augustinus Bader The Eye Cream works moderately well for oily skin, offering hydration and a smoother appearance without causing irritation. However, because it has a rich, softening formula, an eye cream for oily skin needs lighter, oil-balancing ingredients that manage excess shine while still providing gentle moisture.
Which ingredients make this cream a good fit for oily skin?
Niacinamide, squalane, glycerin, and panthenol make this cream a moderate fit for oily skin by providing hydration and helping reduce oily shine. To work best for oily skin, this type of product needs lightweight, oil-balancing ingredients that manage excess sebum without feeling heavy.
What does Tfc8 do for oily skin?
Tfc8 is not a standard fit for oily skin because it is typically found in rich, heavy creams designed to nourish dry skin. Oily skin instead needs lightweight, oil-free hydration and ingredients that help balance excess shine without clogging pores.
What does Niacinamide do for oily skin?
Niacinamide helps balance oily skin by significantly reducing excess oil production and shine. It is well tolerated and may improve skin texture without clogging pores.
Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy, 2006Antioxidants, 2021
Where does this cream go in a skincare routine for oily skin?
This eye cream goes after cleansing and toning in your morning and evening routines, as eye care is applied before heavier moisturizers and sunscreens.
Can I use this cream with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this eye cream with retinol by applying it either before or after your retinol treatment around the eyes, as it is unlikely to cause irritation due to its soothing ingredients like Niacinamide and Centella Asiatica. Oily skin works best with an eye cream of this type that also includes lightweight hydrators like glycerin and panthenol to keep the area soft without extra shine.
How often should I use this cream?
This eye cream works for your oily skin, though other products fit it better and an ideal product for this skin type needs lighter hydration and oil-controlling ingredients. You can use it daily as part of your routine. It is unlikely to cause irritation and may help with hydration and a smoother appearance.
International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2020American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2002
Can this cream clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for oily skin?
This eye cream is unlikely to clog pores or cause breakouts on oily skin, as it has a safe formula with soothing ingredients like niacinamide and centella asiatica. Oily skin often benefits from lightweight hydrators like glycerin and panthenol to keep the eye area balanced without extra shine.
American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2002The Journal of Dermatological Treatment, 2017
Is this cream fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
Yes, it has no fragrance and no drying alcohol.
What the research says
Topical dexpanthenol acts as a moisturizer, improves stratum corneum hydration, accelerates wound healing and epidermal regeneration, reduces erythema, and improves symptoms of skin irritation compared to vehicle or no pretreatment.
American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2002A new topical panthenol-containing emollient significantly improved transepidermal water loss reduction, stratum corneum hydration, and intercellular lipid lamellae length compared with control in healthy subjects without negatively impacting bacterial viability.
The Journal of Dermatological Treatment, 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, 2002Cosmetic formulations containing 5% Centella asiatica extract showed the best efficacy in improving skin moisture and decreasing transepidermal water loss, while also exhibiting antiinflammatory properties in 25 volunteers compared to baseline measurements.
Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2016Topical 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, 2021Topical 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, 2005Squalane 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, 2020A 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, 2017Moisturizer 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, 2019
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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