Hanacure so much, I convinced them to sponsor this post. 
What’s the BEST Luxury Face Cream? Curiosity, Meet Vanity.
Augustinus Bader’s The Cream has been sitting on my top shelf for years, right next to my irrational spending habits. I’ll admit it: I’ve always been a sucker for the blue bottle, the biotech backstory, and the whole “inspired by wound healing” mystique. It’s what I reached for when I wanted something serious… a legit home spa day.
But then Hanacure launched their P7Pro® Cream, and I couldn’t scroll through my feed without seeing it next to jawlines that looked suspiciously lifted. I was intrigued. Skeptical, but intrigued. I knew the brand from their iconic mask (you know the one), but I wasn’t expecting them to step directly into the luxury cream arena… especially not with something that could rival my go-to Augustinus Bader.
So, I did what any self-respecting beauty editor with a Type A streak would do: I tested both, side by side, for three weeks. Same lighting. Same routine. Just two creams. One face. And (spoiler alert): one clear winner.
Brand Background: Augustinus Bader
Augustinus Bader was launched in 2018, developed by Professor Augustinus Bader, a biomedical scientist whose work in regenerative medicine inspired the brand’s signature TFC8® technology. Originally rooted in wound healing research, the cream was designed to support the skin’s natural renewal process.
Since then, “The Cream” has emerged as a hero product of their collection: a light, fast-absorbing moisturizer often favored by those looking for uncomplicated, ingredient-conscious skincare. While it doesn’t promise dramatic transformation, it’s become a staple for a clean finish and gentle, consistent results. There’s always a catch though, huh? One 50mL bottle of this stuff costs $305.
Brand Background: Hanacure
Hanacure is a modern skincare company born out of a simple idea: high-performance products that show camera-ready results. The brand first made waves with its All-In-One Facial®, an instantly iconic treatment mask known for its visible tightening effect (and equally visible selfies). Even Drew Barrymore said that mask “changed her life.” The buzz was real, but so was the science behind it.
Rooted in in-house innovation and driven by meticulous formulation, Hanacure’s approach is downright clinical. Every ingredient has a purpose, and every product is built to deliver noticeable, not just theoretical, improvement. P7Pro® Cream is a natural evolution of that ethos: a daily moisturizer designed with seven clinically dosed peptides and cutting-edge delivery tech that doesn’t just hydrate, but visibly lifts, firms, and smooths. This is skincare that’s not afraid to be judged by the mirror. It’s not just soothing, it’s transformative.
So, which luxury cream is earning a permanent spot in my cabinet? Let’s break it down.
First Impressions + Application: Hanacure
Let’s start with The Cream. It’s sleek, clinical, and elegant. You feel like you’re doing something advanced just by twisting the cap. It goes on light (a bit too light, actually… at times it’s hard to get enough product out to feel like I’m even doing anything). If you hate the feeling of “product” on your face, this is your girl. But on days when my skin wanted a little extra cushion, I found myself layering another moisturizer on top. Not ideal at this price point.
Hanacure’s P7Pro®, on the other hand, felt instantly different. The box comes in the shape of a lotus flower (to signify rebirth), and the whole unboxing felt more intimate than medical. The cream itself is rich but not heavy, silky without being slippery. It melted into my skin like a second layer, not a coat. And the finish? Soft, velvety, with this barely-there bounce that made me pause and look twice.
I didn’t expect to like it more. But right from the first application, P7Pro® had me feeling like I’d put something smarter on my skin. Less minimalism, more intent. And honestly? My face could tell.
Price: Hanacure
Let’s talk numbers. Augustinus Bader’s “The Cream” is $305 for 1.7 oz, and Hanacure’s P7Pro® costs $288 for 1.76 oz. These products are very similar: both luxurious, prestige-priced, top-shelf creams. Hanacure just gets the slight nod on price.
But here’s where it diverges: Bader’s formula relies heavily on its proprietary TFC8® complex (which, if you’ve ever tried to look it up, is intentionally vague). Hanacure, by contrast, tells you exactly what’s in the jar: seven clinically dosed peptides, designed to visibly lift, firm, smooth, and support cell turnover. No mysticism, just transparency.
On top of that, when I’m spending this kind of money on skinare, I want to know what it’s doing and, more importantly, I want to see it. P7Pro® actually gave me that visible difference, while “The Cream” felt more like a ritual just for me. Still great, but maybe not worth the big bucks.
Results? Drumroll, Please…
After about a week, I could already tell how this was going to go. The Cream kept my skin hydrated, soft, and generally even. Which, yes, is lovely. But there wasn’t much in the way of transformation. No lifting, no plumping, no visible change. And after all the buzz? I wanted more than just “nice.”
P7Pro®, though? I noticed a firmer jawline within five days. The fine lines around my mouth looked softer. And the texture across my cheeks was smoother, brighter, more bouncy. It wasn’t dramatic in a red-carpet-peel kind of way, but it was undeniable. I had more than a few “wait, my skin looks really good right now” moments throughout the day.
By week three, I wasn’t just seeing the difference, I felt it. Less dullness, more structure, and this glow that looked like I’d just gotten back from a facial. Not bad for something that lives on my counter. Gotta give Hanacure the clean sweep.
The Verdict: For This Beauty Writer, I’m Picking Hanacure’s Elevation over Bader’s Maintenance.
I absolutely still have a soft spot in my heart for “The Cream.” It’s minimalist, elegant, and for a long time, it was my #1 answer to “serious skincare.” But Hanacure’s P7Pro® just delivers on so many different levels, it’s really in another league for me. It doesn’t just hydrate, it actively improves the appearance of my skin. If I’m paying $250+, I need results other people can see (and compliment me on. No shame.)
If Bader is about maintaining what you’ve got, Hanacure is about giving your skin more to work with. It’s worth mentioning, too, that Hanacure offers free shipping and 100% money-back guarantee. If you’re on the fence, you can try them both out for yourself with no risk.