Name: Dr. Barbara Sturm - Clarifying Acne Spot Treatment
Brand: Dr. Barbara Sturm

What can the product work for?

Works for

Moisturizing

Does not work for

Anti-blemish
Anti-aging
Evens skin tone

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

The three pillars of Dr. Barbara Sturm Molecular Cosmeticshydration, boosting the skin’s natural barrier function, and reducing the visible signs of irritationhelp to promote healthy skin that glows from within over time.

Source: Sephora

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: 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: beeswax, cera alba.

The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: panthenol

cera microcristallina 0.45% - 1.1%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin, reduce water loss from its surface and create a thicker product consistency

polyglyceryl-2 dipolyhydroxystearate 0.35% - 0.85%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin

panthenol 0.55% - 1.3%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function

Anti-blemish

What does the product description say?

Clarifying Acne Spot Treatment

Source: From product name

Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.

niacinamide 0.85% - 1.3%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

Is proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture. The concentration of about 2% is effective for supporting the skin barrier and evening out the skin tone. Concentration of 4-6% is better for helping with acne and balancing the sebum production

Anti-aging

What does the product description say?

Specialising in non-surgical, age-defying skin solutions, Dr. Barbara Sturm is adored by the skin-savvy for her incredible formulations jam-packed with hardworking antioxidants and designed around her innovative treatments.

Source: Cultbeauty

This product does not contain ingredients that are able to reduce fine lines and wrinkles or help with skin elasticity, but it can improve the look of the skin temporarily through moisturization. Well-moisturized skin might also be able to repair the sun damage better.This ingredient - sodium salicylate - could be helpful for preventing or repairing signs of aging in theory, but there is no evidence that it actually works.

sodium salicylate 0.25% - 0.5%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

The salt of salicylic acid. Helps exfoliate the upper layer of the skin. Can also work to preserve cosmetic products

niacinamide 0.85% - 1.3%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

Is proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture. The concentration of about 2% is effective for supporting the skin barrier and evening out the skin tone. Concentration of 4-6% is better for helping with acne and balancing the sebum production

ascorbyl palmitate 0.35% - 0.85%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

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.

Evens skin tone

What does the product description say?

Ideal as an effective part of a skincare routine to remove spot-causing impurities and kept handy as an emergency spot treatment, this treatment will help to reduce redness and spots, encouraging a more even, flawless complexion.

Source: SpaceNK US

Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low

niacinamide 0.85% - 1.3%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

Is proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture. The concentration of about 2% is effective for supporting the skin barrier and evening out the skin tone. Concentration of 4-6% is better for helping with acne and balancing the sebum production

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Key Actives

niacinamide 0.85% - 1.3%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Evens skin tone, Anti-blemish, Moisturizing, Anti-aging, Reduces irritation, Antibacterial, Anti-inflammatory, Reduces redness

Is proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture. The concentration of about 2% is effective for supporting the skin barrier and evening out the skin tone. Concentration of 4-6% is better for helping with acne and balancing the sebum production

niacinamide 0.35% - 0.85%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Anti-blemish, Anti-aging, Moisturizing, Evens skin tone, Reduces irritation, Reduces redness, Antibacterial, Anti-inflammatory

Is proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture. The concentration of about 2% is effective for supporting the skin barrier and evening out the skin tone. Concentration of 4-6% is better for helping with acne and balancing the sebum production

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Potential irritants

cocoglycerides 1% - 1.6%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Cleansing, Moisturizing

Help soften the upper layer of the skin and make it easier for oil and water mix together. Recently, a rising number of allergic reactions to cocoglycerides and other coconut-derived surfactants has been reported. As there is a significant overlap between frequent irritants and allergens, we flag this ingredient for attention of those with very sensitive, reactive skin

melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil 0.35% - 0.8%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Antibacterial

An essential oil that can be irritating. Has some anti-bacterial properties

Comodogenic ingredients

ethylhexyl palmitate 2% - 3%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Works for: Moisturizing

An emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture

ethylhexyl palmitate 0.4% - 0.9%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Works for: Moisturizing

An emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture

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water 40% - 60%

Irritation risk:

Plain old water

polyglyceryl-3 polyricinoleate 3.2% - 4.8%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

talc 3.8% - 5.7%

Irritation risk:

Absorbs oil and moisture helping to create a dryer product finish

Ingredient list view

Water, Polyglyceryl-3 polyricinoleate, Talc, Coco-caprylate, Dicaprylyl ether, Ethylhexyl palmitate, Zinc oxide, Propanediol, C12-15 alkyl benzoate, Cocoglycerides, Niacinamide, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Panthenol, Cera alba, Beeswax, Cetyl palmitate, Magnesium stearate, Magnesium sulfate, Cera microcristallina, Microcrystalline wax, Cera microcristallina, Tocopheryl acetate, Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil, Maclura cochinchinensis leaf prenylflavonoids, Ascorbyl palmitate, Lecithin, Citric acid, Glyceryl stearate, Glyceryl oleate, Pantolactone, Ethylhexylglycerin, Limonene, Phenoxyethanol, Iron oxides, Titanium dioxide, Ci 77891, Water, Polyglyceryl-2 dipolyhydroxystearate, Talc, Cyclopentasiloxane, Dicaprylyl ether, Ethylhexyl palmitate, Zinc oxide, C12-15 alkyl benzoate, Cocoglycerides, Niacinamide, Polyglyceryl-3 diisostearate, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Panthenol, Beeswax, Cera alba, Magnesium stearate, Magnesium sulfate, Tocopheryl acetate, Phenoxyethanol, Alcohol denat., Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil, Cetyl palmitate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Microcrystalline wax, Cera microcristallina, Plantago lanceolata leaf extract, Sodium salicylate, Citric acid, Limonene, Lecithin, Ascorbyl palmitate, Glyceryl stearate, Mahonia aquifolium root extract, Pantolactone, Glyceryl oleate, Titanium dioxide, Ci 77891, Iron oxides, Ci 77491, Iron oxides, Ci 77499, Iron oxides, Ci 77492, Water, Polyglyceryl-3 polyricinoleate, Talc, Cyclopentasiloxane, Dicaprylyl ether, Ethylhexyl palmitate, Zinc oxide, Propanediol, C12-15 alkyl benzoate, Cocoglycerides, Niacinamide, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Panthenol, Cera alba, Beeswax, Cetyl palmitate, Magnesium sulfate, Cera microcristallina, Microcrystalline wax, Cera microcristallina, Tocopheryl acetate, Phenoxyethanol, Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil, Ethylhexylglycerin, Citric acid, Bioflavonoids, Limonene, Lecithin, Ascorbyl palmitate, Glyceryl stearate, Pantolactone, Glyceryl oleate, Titanium dioxide, Iron oxides, Unknown, Water, Polyglyceryl-3 polyricinoleate, Talc, Cyclopentasiloxane, Dicaprylyl ether, Ethylhexyl palmitate, Zinc oxide, Propanediol, C12-15 alkyl benzoate, Cocoglycerides, Niacinamide, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Panthenol, Cera alba, Beeswax, Cetyl palmitate, Magnesium stearate, Magnesium sulfate, Cera microcristallina, Microcrystalline wax, Cera microcristallina, Phenoxyethanol, Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil, Ethylhexylglycerin, Citric acid, Bioflavonoids, Limonene, Lecithin, Ascorbyl palmitate, Glyceryl stearate, Pantolactone, Glyceryl oleate, Titanium dioxide, Ci 77891, Iron oxides, Ci 77492, Iron oxides, Ci 77491, Iron oxides, Ci 77499, Water, Polyglyceryl-3 polyricinoleate, Talc, Cyclopentasiloxane, Dicaprylyl ether, Ethylhexyl palmitate, Zinc oxide, Propanediol, C12-15 alkyl benzoate, Cocoglycerides, Niacinamide, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Panthenol, Cera alba, Beeswax, Cetyl palmitate, Magnesium stearate, Magnesium sulfate, Cera microcristallina, Microcrystalline wax, Cera microcristallina, Tocopheryl acetate, Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil, Maclura cochinchinensis leaf prenylflavonoids, Ethylhexylglycerin, Citric acid, Limonene, Lecithin, Ascorbyl palmitate, Glyceryl stearate, Pantolactone, Glyceryl oleate, Phenoxyethanol, Iron oxides, Titanium dioxide, Ci 77891

	Dr. Barbara Sturm - Clarifying Acne Spot Treatment	innisfree - Brightening Pore Spot Treatment	Ultraceuticals - Ultra Clear Spot Complex
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WIMJ similarity score		76%	66%
Key ingredients	niacinamide niacinamide +28 more	Common: niacinamide panthenol +1 more Other: 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid glycerin +2 more	Common: niacinamide niacinamide +2 more Other: salicylic acid urea +11 more
Irritancy	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM
Potential Irritants	glyceryl oleate Has skin benefit? limonene Has skin benefit? +56 more	3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid Has skin benefit? citrus reticulata peel extract Has skin benefit? +10 more	eugenol Has skin benefit? eugenia caryophyllus bud oil Has skin benefit? +17 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? polyglyceryl-3 polyricinoleate Has skin benefit? +188 more	water Has skin benefit? propanediol Has skin benefit? +33 more	water Has skin benefit? kaolin Has skin benefit? +43 more

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Dr. Barbara Sturm Clarifying Acne Spot Treatment

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Anti-blemish

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Anti-aging

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Evens skin tone

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