'Im 60 but look 50' thanks to Victoria Beckham-loved cream that 'reduced wrinkles'

With countless anti-ageing creams on the market all promising to smooth fine lines and deliver a more youthful look, knowing which to buy can be challenging. Celebrity endorsements, real-life reviews and expert credentials are among the most helpful deciding factors - and weve found one cream that ticks all the boxes.

Professor Augustinus Bader has made quite the name for himself thanks to his science-backed formulas and patented technology. One of the ingredients used in his range of skincare, including cult-loved The Rich Cream, is the Trigger Factor Complex TFC8.

The result of 35 years of research, combining vitamins, lipids and peptides, TFC8 is said to promote skin regeneration by establishing what the brand calls as the 'optimal environment' for healthy-looking complexions. As such, the moisturiser has become one of the beauty world's most talked-about products for making skin appear '10 years younger.'

The Rich Cream boasts a legion of famous users, including Victoria Beckham. The 52-year-old was first introduced to The Rich Cream by her facialist Melanie Grant, declaring it as 'exceptional,' and using it on her models before runway shows to help them achieve radiant, glowing skin.

Now, her own Victoria Beckham Beauty products, like the Cell Rejuvenating Priming Moisturizer and The Foundation Drops, which retail at 104, are powered by Augustinus Bader tech. But shes not the only one, with the likes of Kim Kardashian, Hailey Bieber and Jennifer Aniston also considered fans of ABs hero formulas, reports the Mirror.

Elsewhere, another celebrity-lauded moisturiser is the LYMA Power Youth Cream, used by Katherine Jenkins. Designed to deliver instant radiance and long-term skin health without downtime, LYMA's latest launch targets the five key mechanisms of skin ageing, including dehydration, barrier breakdown, oxidative stress, microbiome disruption and loss of structural integrity. Priced at 215, its currently reduced to 172, but only has two shopper reviews.

Back at Augustinus Bader, as well as TFC8, The Rich Cream stars hyaluronic acid for moisture retention, antioxidant-packed argan oil, avocado oil, vitamin E and evening primrose oil. Combined, they work to restore parched skin, strengthen the skin barrier and assist in enhancing firmness, suppleness and the visibility of fine lines gradually.

Priced at 80 for a 15ml tube, or 250 for 50ml, it's undoubtedly a considerable purchase, but it boasts nearly 1,200 enthusiastic five-star reviews from devotees who claim they 'cannot switch to another' having tested it.

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In a five-star review of the cream, one customer wrote: "I'm 46 years old and this has absolutely changed my skin. Before my skin was dry and old looking. Now it's soft and I look 10 years younger. Six months of using this and I will never go back."

A further reviewer in her 50s hailed it as the "holy grail" of her skincare regime, stating: "Yes it's pricey but it lasts you don't need a huge quantity and more importantly it works. My skin has never looked better, no blemishes reduced wrinkles giving me confidence which I cannot put a price on - I love and it will be a staple in my life.

"I've been using the Rich Cream for about three years now and honestly have to say it is the best cream I have ever used," a third wrote. "I cannot switch to another. I'm 64 years old and a plastic surgeon friend recently told me I shouldn't get any work done (I've never had fillers, lasers or any intervention at all) for at least 7 years. That is proof enough."

Another wrote: I've used it for 3 months, only in the evening but my skin feels better and softer than before. Im 60 but i look like 50.

Nevertheless, a handful of customers have found The Rich Cream to be overly heavy, with one commenting: "This cream is a little too thick for me. I prefer the lighter version, which seems to soak into my skin much better."

The Rich Cream comes in various sizes starting from 80 (Image: Augustinus Bader)

Another concurred: "Not able to use every day as it is too rich but a very nice product."

For those who favour lighter formulations, theres The Light Moisturiser Fragrance Free from Skin Rocks for 59. Formulated by Caroline Hirons, the daily gel-cream delivers both instant and long-term hydration and barrier-supporting benefits.

Augustinus Bader also produces The Cream, and The Light Cream, which is particularly suited to those with oilier skin types. Some customers have likened The Rich Cream to even more luxurious formulations, with one five-star review stating: "I switched from la mer to AB after using it for 15 years. Best decision ever. Skin is glowing and absolutely everyone has noticed."

Turning back to Augustinus Bader, one delighted customer wrote: "I will be 80 in a couple of weeks and really enjoy my skincare. This is the best ever. It keeps my skin hydrated and dewy. I am also using the Victoria Beckham Complexion Drops and the 2 together is as good as it gets.

"With Rosacea, sensitive skin and dry skin, I have tried everything," another reviewer noted: "Finally in my fifties found this and don't go a day without it. It addresses all my issues and my skin is amazing."

Another enthusiastic review stated: "I've used Augustinus Bader Rich Cream for more than five years and had always thought looking younger was because I've been a competitive cyclist for the last 10 years so am fit and have a healthy diet. Recently I've noticed that friends and people in the media who are 5 or 10 years younger than me have lots of thin wrinkles all over their face and I don't. One of my close friends is five years younger than me, sporty and healthy like me and her skin looks older so I'm thinking that the Rich Cream must be keeping wrinkles away."

Professor Augustinus Bader is renowned for his patented TFC8 complex (Image: Augustinus Bader)

The product has also garnered considerable acclaim amongst celebrity makeup artists. Katie Jane Hughes who regularly works with Dua Lipa has previously praised both The Rich Cream and The Rich Eye Cream as 'a makeup artist's best kept secret' and 'true must-haves'.

The Augustinus Bader Rich Cream is also supported by some remarkably compelling statistics. In a clinical trial, within four weeks, participants observed forehead wrinkles reduced by 37%, crow's feet by 54% and skin firmness improved by 92%. Over a subsequent 12-week trial, every participant agreed their skin felt instantly hydrated and nourished, while 96% reported it looked firmer and felt more supple and elastic.

Naturally, The Rich Cream won't suit everyone's budget. Priced at 250 for 50ml, it ranks amongst the most costly moisturisers available, though smaller 15ml (80) and 30ml (155) options exist for those wishing to sample it before purchasing a full-sized pot.

For beauty fans willing to spend on high-end skincare, though, The Rich Cream's impressive reputation appears thoroughly deserved.