The Retinol Serum

I've used many Retinols in the past with varying results. My biggest problem has been redness/flakiness. Using this has been one of the few times that I haven't experienced this issue. And at a nominal 0.06% Retinol in a base of various emollients and hydrating ingredients, it makes sense as to why! That doesn't mean the product is significantly weaker than other Retinols, it's a decent mid-level strength, but I do hope AB release a higher strength version for those of us who've reached a plateau with this and need something with more of a punch. I think every retinol product I've tried has been in a very small amount, normally pea sized or less. I was able to use more with this, almost on par with a regular moisturizer. And I didn't need to build up my skins' tolerance either, I was using it nightly from the get go. The fragrance in this is almost unnoticeable and the texture is like a lotion. It sinks in effortlessly and I have noticed a slight reduction in fine lines, and a definite improvement in my skins' texture. Another benefit of using this has been the noticeable (but not huge) difference in my oiliness and occasional acne. I believe it's the 'Zinc' complex in here, as I've used most of the other ingredients in here, in one product or the other before, without seeing such a difference. Love the packaging, liking the results but without trying to sound like a broken record, it really IS highly-priced and I'm not all that sure if I can budget for fitting this in to my regular skincare routine. Other than that I can't fault the product. -> My ‘Nordstrom Beauty Top 7 must-have list’ (My 7 favorite beauty products of all time, focusing mainly on my purchases at Nordstrom) <- < 1. Hair Loss Treatment: Divine Herbal Hair Oil < 2. Concealer: ‘Mac’ - Studio Finish Concealer < 3. Lip Gloss: Clarins Lip Comfort Oil < 4. Mascara: ‘Lancome’ – Cilis Booster XL < 5. Anti-Aging Serum: Divine Herbal Facial Treatment Serum < 6. Mask: ‘Eve Lom’ – Radiance Transforming Mask < 7. Face Scrub: ‘Sisley' - Botanical Gentle Buffing Cream

I got this as a sample and my skin looked that that of a baby angel. I got this sample and the moisturizer. I had never seen anything work like this brand and I am no stranger to high end products. This stuff was another level. It is extremely expensive and if I remarry someone wealthy I will definitely switch to this stuff. I normally use skinceuticals which I have been happy with but it pales in comparison to the Augustinus products.

Like everything I've tried from this brand this is way overpriced. Only worth it if you're loaded. Got this in the advent calendar and it is definitely a decent product. Lightweight and sinks in nicely. I use this a couple of times week and it does a decent job at calming down redness and breakouts over night. It is very gentle, I've had no negative reactions to it. But the hefty price is not at all justifiable to me.

I received two deluxe samples of this so I had 15ml to try - absolutely enough to give it a good go. Whilst my skin didn’t react to it, it did absolutely nothing for my skin! I’ve been using skin rocks retinol for a while and saw great results so will absolutely be going back to that!

I received a small tube of this as a sample and my husband and I have been trying it whilst on holiday in Spain. Love the richness of it and the fact it sinks in very easily without leaving any residue. Definitely keen on this bit it’s a bit pricey for me unfortunately.

It is a really lovely serum. Sinks in to the skin well and has a lovely feel to it. Having no issues woth the retinol thay is in the serum which has not always been the case. However it is very expensive. Had this not been part of the advent calendar I wouldn't buy or repurchase it. There are cheaper products with similar results available.

Received the Augustinus Bader retinol serum in the Space NK advent calendar. It’s a lovely serum, sinks in well and hasn’t given me any peeling areas. I use it every other night. I’ve not noticed a massive difference to my skin, but I do regularly use retinol products. I think there Ee products out there that give the same effect at a much smaller price tag.

I don’t really want to like this because of the price tag.I had a couple of small tube samples to try and liked but wasn’t sure if that was enough for a true test of the product.I was unsure whether to purchase the full size but when I saw it at a decent discount I thought would buy so could give it a try over a longer period.Unfortunately I really like it.There is something in it I’m not sure what that really brighten my face and gives it a lovely glow.

Got a bottle of this in the 2025 advent calendar and was super excited as AB is out of my price range, and I regularly use retinol. However, the bottle is either terribly designed or I got a faulty version, as I can barely get the product out. I’ve tried tapping, bashing, shaking, storing upside down etc. For a £150 product, I was expecting better. Even if mine is atypical, there should be better quality control! The little product I have managed to get out is fine - non scented, non irritating, and spreads decently well, but I don’t think there’s any way £150 is justifiable.

I got this as part of the 2025 advent calendar and I've loved using this product. I could never justify spending so much on a serum, so it was a real treat to have the opportunity to use this product. But would I repurchase? Absolutely not. There are plenty of other serums out there that do the same thing for half the price.

I received this in the advent calendar and, I know this controversial, but I really don't like this brand, so I wasn't expecting much. However, I have been really pleasantly surprised by this product. The retinol is a lovely, soft and creamy serum texture and there is absolutely zero reaction upon application - usually I get some form of tingle when I apply retinol but this is incredibly gentle. I do think that my skin has been better off for using it - I had a very problematic January with my skin but i do think it has calmed down since using this daily, and looks more bright. However, the price point is obscene, and you can get just as effective retinols for a fraction of the price. So it's been lovely to use, but I will not repurchase.

there is no doubt that this is an effective product. my skin looks fresher and healthier and softer after using a full bottle, the packaging is airtight to keeps active ingredients fresh, it absorbs well and doesn't pile when moisturiser is put on top. smell is a bit weird. But there are other equally effective retinol products for a fraction of the price