La Mer Crème De La Mer vs Augustinus Bader The Rich Cream
By Billy G. · Founder & Lead EditorVerified May 21 by Billy G.
La Mer Crème
La Mer Crème de la Mervs
Augustinus Bader The
Augustinus Bader The Rich Cream
Verdict: La Mer Crème de la Mer outperforms on hydration longevity with its Miracle Broth delivering measurable barrier improvement in 4-week studies cited by Byrdie while Augustinus Bader The Rich Cream excels in regeneration via TFC8 per Healthline but trails in widespread user longevity data. La Mer wins on overall performance and quality scores but Augustinus Bader provides a cleaner formula alternative. Both are premium options best compared against competitors like La Roche-Posay Cicaplast for value.
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Winner: La Mer Crème de la Mer
La Mer Crème De La Mer: 8.5/10
Augustinus Bader The Rich Cream: 8/10
Spec-by-spec comparison
La Mer Crème De La Mer
Augustinus Bader The Rich Cream
size
60 ml
50 ml
key_ingredient
Miracle Broth
TFC8
texture
Rich cream
Rich cream
spf
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La Mer Crème De La Mer
What works
Contains patented Miracle Broth for skin barrier repair (per Byrdie)
Provides intense hydration lasting up to 12 hours in user reports
Luxury packaging with iconic blue jar design
What doesn't
High price point limits accessibility
Contains fragrance that may irritate sensitive skin (per Allure)
Suitable for very dry or compromised skin barriers
Clean formula without parabens or sulfates
What doesn't
Thicker consistency may feel heavy in humid climates
Limited long-term clinical data compared to established brands
Bottom line
Our pick: La Mer Crème de la Mer. That said, La Mer Crème De La Mer still wins on contains patented miracle broth for skin barrier repair (per byrdie) — consider it if that single trade matters most for your use.