If you’ve followed my skincare journey, you know I’m a firm believer in eye creams. My relationship with this category started at age 20, and I’ve been loyal ever since—not to one particular product, but to the ritual itself. Now, at 44, I’m proud to say the skin around my eyes has minimal (if any) visible expression lines. After sunscreen, this is the one habit I’m thrilled to have adopted early on.
As a fan of Augustinus Bader The Rich Cream, I’ve seen firsthand how this cult-favorite moisturizer, loved by celebrities and skincare enthusiasts alike, can improve the appearance of skin. So when the brand launched The Rich Eye Cream, I was intrigued. Could this eye cream live up to its facial counterpart? After a month of using it, I’m ready to share my thoughts.
Augustinus Bader and Eye Care
The Rich Eye Cream is the third addition to Augustinus Bader’s eye care lineup, joining The Eye Cream and The Eye Patches. While I’ve yet to try The Eye Cream, I’ve enjoyed The Eye Patches for pre-event pick-me-ups. For years, I’ve extended The Rich Cream face formula around my eyes without any irritation or milia. Naturally, my first question was: how different is The Rich Eye Cream from its iconic face cream? Quite a bit, it turns out.
What Does The Rich Eye Cream Do?
As the name suggests, The Rich Eye Cream delivers a nourishing, deeply moisturizing texture, ideal for normal to very dry skin. Infused with the brand’s proprietary TFC8® (Trigger Factor Complex)—a potent blend of amino acids, vitamins, and peptides—it aims to combat fine lines, loss of firmness, and signs of fatigue. In essence, this formula is designed to make your eye area appear smoother, brighter, and more youthful.
What’s Inside The Rich Eye Cream?
The formula marries sustainably sourced botanicals with cutting-edge skincare technology. Key ingredients include:
• Meadowfoam Seed Oil: Mimics natural sebum for optimal hydration.
• Reishi Mushroom and Gentian Root Extracts: Known for their anti-inflammatory properties.
• Camellia Leaf Extract: A powerful antioxidant.
• Matrikine Anti-Wrinkle Complex: A combination of peptides (Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1 and Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7) to smooth and firm skin.
Notably, the formula is fragrance-free, minimizing the risk of irritation.
How Does It Perform?
With winter in full swing here in the Northeast, I’ve been using The Rich Eye Cream morning and night. Its texture mirrors The Rich Cream’s signature “stretchy slip” that glides effortlessly over the skin and absorbs within seconds, leaving a soft, bouncy finish. If you’re expecting balm-like richness, this is not it. AB ‘rich’ means smooth, creamy, but definitely lotion-like.
If you’re a concealer user, you’ll appreciate how seamlessly it layers—no creasing or caking here. The immediate hydration and luminosity it delivers are undeniable. Come summer, I might opt for something lighter during the day, but for now, it is perfect.
Do You Need the Wand Applicator?
The eye cream includes a sleek, steel wand applicator designed to enhance your application routine. If you have a moment, use it to massage the cream around your eyes for a cooling, de-puffing effect. However, I often rely on just my fingertips. The warmth of your fingers can help the product absorb even better with a gentle tapping motion.
For best results, I recommend starting at the outer corner of the eye, working inward, then sweeping up and along the brow bone back to the outer corner. This technique has noticeably improved the firmness and smoothness of my eye area over time.
Final Verdict
If you’re already devoted to Augustinus Bader The Rich Cream, you’ll likely fall for The Rich Eye Cream as well. Is it the best eye cream I’ve ever used? Not quite. But do I love it? Absolutely. Its rich hydration and instant luminosity make it a luxurious addition to my routine, and I trust the long-term benefits of TFC8 based on my experience with the brand’s other products.
Other Eye Creams I Love
Eye cream recommendations are among the top three questions I get from friends and readers alike. If you’re exploring other options, here are a few I always recommend:
Price and Where to Buy
The Rich Eye Cream retails for $205 (15ml) and is available at augustinusbader.com, dermstore.com, and neimanmarcus.com.
