PRODUCT REVIEW
Dr. Barbara Sturm Brightening Face Serum
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What can the product work for?
Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
With a blend of radiance-bolstering, age-defying and hydrating ingredients such as cress sprout extract and hyaluronic acid, this lightweight formula is specially designed to fade dark spots, brighten dullness and heighten moisture levels.
pantolactone
0.25% -
0.45%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
alteromonas ferment extract
0.3% -
0.55%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
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
glycerin
4% -
4.9%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
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Anti-aging
What does the product description say?
The results of this serum are really quite astounding with continued use achieve a more luminous, smooth and youthful glow.
Evens skin tone
What does the product description say?
With a blend of radiance-bolstering, age-defying and hydrating ingredients such as cress sprout extract and hyaluronic acid, this lightweight formula is specially designed to fade dark spots, brighten dullness and heighten moisture levels.
lactobacillus/portulaca oleracea ferment extract
2.3% -
2.8%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
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
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How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
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| Moisturizing | |
| Anti-aging | |
| Evens skin tone |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
66/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 0
Potential irritants
alcohol
0.55% -
0.85%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Antibacterial
Can be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial properties
panax ginseng root extract
0.45% -
0.7%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-inflammatory,
Anti-oxidation
A plant extract that might have some anti-inflammatory properties, but solid evidence is lacking. It can be irritating
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Comodogenic ingredients
No comodogenic ingredients detected
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Ingredients & concentrations
All ingredients
Key Actives
allantoin
0.5% -
0.75%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-inflammatory,
Moisturizing,
Reduces redness,
Anti-blemish,
Reduces irritation,
Exfoliation
Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated
lactobacillus/portulaca oleracea ferment extract
2.3% -
2.8%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-inflammatory,
Evens skin tone,
Reduces irritation,
Reduces redness,
Anti-blemish
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
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Potential irritants
alcohol
0.55% -
0.85%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Antibacterial
Can be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial properties
panax ginseng root extract
0.45% -
0.7%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-inflammatory,
Anti-oxidation
A plant extract that might have some anti-inflammatory properties, but solid evidence is lacking. It can be irritating
Show more
Comodogenic ingredients
We couldn't find any comodogenic ingredients in this product
All ingredients
glycerin
4% -
4.9%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
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Ingredient list view
Water, Methylsilanol mannuronate, Glycerin, Methylpropanediol, Lactobacillus/portulaca oleracea ferment extract, Silica, Butylene glycol, Dimethylimidazolidinone rice starch, Panthenol, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium potassium aluminum silicate, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Alcohol, Allantoin, Ethylhexylglycerin, Lecithin, Xanthan gum, Panax ginseng root extract, Sodium hydroxide, Disodium edta, Sodium hyaluronate, Alteromonas ferment extract, Leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate, Pantolactone, Lepidium sativum sprout extract, Soy isoflavones, Sorbic acid, Citric acid, Iron oxides, Ci 77491, Titanium dioxide, Ci 77891
Sources
- Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functions
- Therapeutic Advantages of Medicinal Herbs fermented with Lactobacillus plantarum, in Topical Application and its Activities on Atopic Dermatitis
- Skin moisturizing effects of panthenol-based formulations
- Safety Assessment of Panthenol, Pantothenic Acid, and Derivatives as Used in Cosmetics
- Profile of wound healing process induced by allantoin