Dr. Barbara Sturm Baby & Kids Face Cream
Works for
MoisturizingPanthenol, Glycerin + 10 moreWorks well
“Jojoba and sweet almond oil nourish the skin, leaving it smooth and moisturized.”
This product can help improve hydration of the skin with the two types of ingredients.
The first type is called “humectants”:
these ingredients help attract water.
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. The following ingredients in this product do the job:
glycerin, pantolactone.
This product also contains ingredients called “occlusives”. They help reduce the speed with which our skin loses moisture to the outside environment. These ingredients also help soften the upper layer of the skin, so it feels less tight and nicer to the touch. The following ingredients in this product do the job: cera alba, simmondsia chinensis seed oil.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: panthenol
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy1 strong irritant: Calendula officinalis flower extractMedium risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Isohexadecane~8.3–10.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Improves the texture of the product and helps soften the skin. Helps oil and water mix together and can be used as a cleansing agent
More about IsohexadecanePolyglyceryl-3 polyricinoleate~3.7–4.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Polyglyceryl-3 polyricinoleateGlycerin~3–3.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
More about GlycerinSimmondsia chinensis seed oil~2.4–2.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Softens the upper layer of skin and helps restore the healthy skin barrier. Has shown to help calm down inflammation in skin. It is a stable oil, meaning that it retains its properties even when exposed to air.
More about Simmondsia chinensis seed oilPrunus amygdalus dulcis oil~1.9–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that softens the skin
More about Prunus amygdalus dulcis oilCetyl palmitate~1.6–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps soften the skin and is used to improve product texture and stability
More about Cetyl palmitatePropylene glycol~1.3–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating
More about Propylene glycolPanthenol~1.1–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolSilica dimethyl silylate~0.95–1.15%
Tocopheryl acetate~0.65–1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.
More about Tocopheryl acetateButylene glycol~0.55–0.8%
- 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 glycolCera alba~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Forms a protective barrier that holds water and keeps dry skin hydrated. Keeps an emulsion from separating into its oil and liquid components, and increases the thickness of a product. Can be an allergen
More about Cera albaCalendula officinalis flower extract~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that has some anti-oxidant and anti-bacterial properties. Can be irritating
More about Calendula officinalis flower extractAmaranthus caudatus seed extract~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Chamomilla recutita flower extract~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
Plant extract that can have healing and anti-inflammatory properties. It is a potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Chamomilla recutita flower extractPrunus amygdalus dulcis flower extract~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Magnesium sulfate~0.3–0.55%
Aluminum/magnesium hydroxide stearate~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ethylhexylglycerin~0.2–0.35%
Potassium sorbate~0.2–0.35%
Citric acid~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidLecithin~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about LecithinAscorbyl palmitate~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Being a lipid soluble form of vitamin C, it is more stable and can penetrate the skin better than L-Ascorbic acid. It is effective in protecting the skin from free radicals, as well as evening the skin tone, but is less effective in stimulating collagen production compared to L-Ascorbic acid.
More about Ascorbyl palmitatePantolactone~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about PantolactoneGlyceryl stearate~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together
More about Glyceryl stearateGlyceryl oleate~0.1–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating
More about Glyceryl oleatePhenoxyethanol~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolIngredient list view
Water, Isohexadecane, Polyglyceryl-3 polyricinoleate, Glycerin, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Prunus amygdalus dulcis oil, Cetyl palmitate, Propylene glycol, Panthenol, Silica dimethyl silylate, Tocopheryl acetate, Butylene glycol, Cera alba, Calendula officinalis flower extract, Amaranthus caudatus seed extract, Chamomilla recutita flower extract, Prunus amygdalus dulcis flower extract, Magnesium sulfate, Aluminum/magnesium hydroxide stearate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Potassium sorbate, Citric acid, Lecithin, Ascorbyl palmitate, Pantolactone, Glyceryl stearate, Glyceryl oleate, Phenoxyethanol
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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 SturmBaby & Kids Face CreamYOUR PRODUCT | BABORHSR Lifting Extra Firming Cream Rich | Nø CosmeticsNø Rain Today 120h HyperMoisture Cream | NaturiumMulti-Peptide Moisturizer | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 69% | 64% | 63% |
| Price | $50.00 | — | $16.73−$33.27 | $11.00−$39.00 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 5 of 5 | 3 of 5 | 4 of 5 |
| Key difference | — | Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride | Helianthus Annuus Seed Cera | Niacinamide |
| Irritancy | Medium | Medium | Low | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | Contains drying alcohol | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"Dr. Barbara Sturm - Baby & Kids Face Cream" is effective for: Moisturizing
This product could be helpful for: Anti-aging, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Panthenol (pro-vitamin B5) at about 0.45% - 1.00% concentration. In this concentration, Panthenol works effectively to improve the skin barrier and reduce inflammation.
- Humectants (pantolactone 0.10% - 0.45%, panthenol 0.45% - 1.00% and glycerin 1.40% - 2.10%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
About the brand
According to Cruelty-Free Kitty "Dr. Barbara Sturm" is cruelty free and so is its parent company.
Price
The product retails from 50.00$ up to 57.00$ in the United States and for 40.00£ 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 15 studies and safety reviews.
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- 3Surfactants and experimental irritant contact dermatitisncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 4Propylene Glycolpubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 5Skin-sensitizing and irritant properties of propylene glycolonlinelibrary.wiley.com
- 6Skin moisturizing effects of panthenol-based formulationspdfs.semanticscholar.org
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