Like Augustinus Bader’s The Cream and The Rich Cream, this sunscreen contains the brand’s Trigger Factor Complex (TFC), a blend of vitamins and amino acids (essentially skin-strengthening proteins) that hydrate and help repair the skin. When my skin’s feeling dry, it laps this up, and I’m left with a dewy, radiant finish and minimized under-eye lines. On my oilier days, though, it feels a bit too slippery. Is it worth $140? Personally, I don’t think you need to spend that much on a sunscreen, as long as it offers broad-spectrum protection, but it comes down to personal preference. If you’re already a fan of the Bader range, you’ll probably love it. For me, a sunscreen has to be something truly special to justify spending more than $50. I really like how this makes my skin look, but others on this list deliver similar results for less.
