Dr. Barbara Sturm Anti-Pollution Drops Mini
Works for
MoisturizingBetaine, Sodium hyaluronate + 3 moreWorks
“- Hyaluronic Acid: For intense, long-term hydration with a plumping effect, reducing the formation of wrinkles; leaves the skin looking refreshed and radiant.”
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": betaine, biosaccharide gum-1.
When humectants are on the surface of the skin, they “pull in” the moisture from the outside environment, or from within deeper layers of the skin. If the air is dry, humectants can speed up the moisture loss from the skin. This is why it is a good idea to use another product on top of this one to help "seal in" the moisture (look for ingredients like dimethicone, squalane, oils and butters).
Anti-agingNo ingredient credited for this claimNot delivered
“- Hyaluronic Acid: For intense, long-term hydration with a plumping effect, reducing the formation of wrinkles; leaves the skin looking refreshed and radiant.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy3 flagged ingredientsLow risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Betaine~5.6–8.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
More about BetaineLactobacillus/portulaca oleracea ferment extract~3.9–5.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Obtained from fermenting a plant extract with bacteria Lactobacillus. The resulting compound might be able to calm down inflammation and have some anti-oxidant properties, but solid evidence is missing
More about Lactobacillus/portulaca oleracea ferment extractButylene glycol~2.7–4.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Butylene glycolPhenoxyethanol~0.5–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolCarbomer~1.4–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations
More about CarbomerEthylhexylglycerin~1.1–1.6%
Disodium edta~0.5–1%
Sodium hyaluronate~0.5–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateLeuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate~0.35–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A preservative that comes from radishes fermented by a bacteria. New research suggests that the preservation properties in the ingredient come from an ammonium salt that is not present naturally in radish root but used in its cultivation. Is problematic because the exact amount of the preservative agents is difficult to determine
More about Leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrateAlteromonas ferment extract~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A marine extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. It is claimed to have anti-inflammatory properties but research is lacking
More about Alteromonas ferment extractBiosaccharide gum-1~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and is claimed to provide a longer-lasting hydration because of its ability to create a water-binding film on the surface of the skin
More about Biosaccharide gum-1Sodium hydroxide~0.05–0.25%
Theobroma cacao seed extract~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Ingredient list view
Water, Betaine, Lactobacillus/portulaca oleracea ferment extract, Butylene glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Carbomer, Ethylhexylglycerin, Disodium edta, Sodium hyaluronate, Leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate, Alteromonas ferment extract, Biosaccharide gum-1, Sodium hydroxide, Theobroma cacao seed extract
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Match % combines shared ingredients, the first five ingredients, shared actives and hero ingredients, irritancy (lower counts in the alternative's favour), texture and body area. Only products in the same routine step are compared.
| Dr. Barbara SturmAnti-Pollution Drops MiniYOUR PRODUCT | REVOLUTION SKINCAREPlex Skin Restoring Serum | BABORDoctor Babor Lifting Cellular: BTX-Lift Serum | BootsIngredients Hyaluronic Acid Serum | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 39% | 38% | 36% |
| Price | $60.00 | — | — | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 5 | 2 of 5 | 2 of 5 |
| Key difference | — | Niacinamide | Acetyl Octapeptide-3 | Allantoin |
| Irritancy | Low | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"Dr. Barbara Sturm - Anti-Pollution Drops Mini" could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Humectants (sodium hyaluronate 0.90% - 1.35% and biosaccharide gum-1 0.10% - 0.45%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
About the brand
According to Cruelty-Free Kitty "Dr. Barbara Sturm" is cruelty free and so is its parent company.
Price
The product retails from 60.00$ up to 153.00$ in the United States and from 110.00£ up to 125.00£ in the United Kingdom.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 3 studies and safety reviews.
- 1
- 2Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin agingncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 3
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