Glow-Enhancing Moisturizer Used by Melanie Griffith on Her Daughter’s Wedding Day

Emma Caldwell
November 28, 2025

The wedding of Stella del Carmen and Alex Gruszynski at the exclusive Abadía Retuerta LeDomaine, in Valladolid, was one of the autumn’s most talked-about events. Not only for its discretion —the celebration was shielded from cameras— but for a prominent absence: Melanie Griffith, who managed to stay completely out of the media spotlight.

However, a few days later, the actress reappeared in Madrid with that same glow we all imagined on the big day. A very special glow that is due to the use of a facial cream that many celebrities have been using for years in their vanity.

In that intimate and sophisticated outing, the actress shared her admiration for the firm founded by Professor Augustinus Bader and Charles Rosier, whose formulas are already a well-known secret in Hollywood. And if there is one thing that defines Melanie Griffith’s face, it is that luminous, even and natural glow that many women seek and that Bader has turned into its hallmark.


Melanie Griffith.

The brand, born after more than three decades of research in regenerative medicine, bases its success on a patented technology —TFC8®— capable of activating the skin’s natural repair and renewal mechanisms. A scientific approach that transforms texture, improves firmness, and visibly restores vitality and radiance.

Melanie, faithful to that concept of conscious beauty, embodies the brand’s spirit perfectly. Her skin shows the balance between science and naturalness that defines women who trust high-performance products, but with soul.

Therefore, even though we didn’t see her at her daughter’s wedding, it’s hard to imagine that she didn’t carry The Rich Cream in her vanity bag, one of Augustinus Bader’s iconic treatments that restore firmness and radiance in just a few days of use. They are the kind of formulas applied before a special event and that leave the skin with that dewy, plump look that seems to come from within.

The Rich Cream facial cream is not just another moisturizer; it is an iconic formula born from medical science. Created by Professor Augustinus Bader, an expert in regenerative medicine, this cream has become a worldwide benchmark for its ability to transform the skin in record time.


Crema facial The Rich de Augustinus Bader.

It is especially indicated for dry, mature, or stressed skin, as its denser, more nourishing texture envelops the skin with deep hydration without feeling heavy. It contains botanical oils such as evening primrose and avocado, rich in essential fatty acids, which provide immediate comfort and reinforce elasticity.

It is not the only facial cream that mature skin has been turning to lately. Another very famous cream is from the Susanne Kaufmann brand. Specifically the Nourishing Rich Cream. It is an ideal cream for very dry skin, as it deeply hydrates and soothes.


Crema facial Nourishing Rich Cream de Susanne Kaufmann.

In its formulation it includes olive oil, jojoba, and squalane. A reparative blend of ingredients that deeply hydrates and nourishes to protect dry skin. It also helps reduce the appearance of redness, leaving the skin with a sense of flexibility and comfort.

Emma Caldwell
Emma Caldwell
I’m Clara Desrosiers, a writer and fashion editor based in Toronto. I founded Backdoor Toronto to explore the intersection of fashion, identity, and culture through honest storytelling. My work is driven by curiosity, community, and a love for the creative pulse that defines this city.