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Built on proprietary TFC8 technology with roots in stem-cell research — an ultra-premium formula where the price reflects both ingredient sourcing and brand positioning, not solely a proportional efficacy jump.
Best for those seeking a broad-spectrum, premium anti-aging serum and prioritising the brand's clinical research positioning, at a price point that puts it outside typical drugstore-to-mid-range comparisons.
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Augustinus Bader The Serum is a premium offering from Augustinus Bader that targets those with those seeking a broad-spectrum, premium anti-aging serum and prioritising the brand's clinical research positioning, at a price point that puts it outside typical drugstore-to-mid-range comparisons. The inclusion of TFC8 Complex provides proprietary regeneration-focused ingredient blend. Best suited for those seeking a broad-spectrum, premium anti-aging serum and prioritising the brand's clinical research positioning, at a price point that puts it outside typical drugstore-to-mid-range comparisons.
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