Dr. Barbara Sturm Dr. Sturm Night Ampoules
Works for
Anti-agingNo ingredient credited for this claimNot delivered
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
MoisturizingSide benefit the brand mentions · Sodium hyaluronate, Glycerin + 3 moreWorks
“Dr. Sturm Night Ampoules”
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin, sodium hyaluronate.
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).
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy1 strong irritant: AlcoholMedium 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%
Butylene glycol~6–9%
- 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 glycolLactobacillus/portulaca oleracea ferment extract~3.8–5.6%
- 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 extractAlcohol~2.8–4.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
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
More about AlcoholSodium hyaluronate~2–3.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateGlycerin~1.7–2.5%
- 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 GlycerinEthylhexylglycerin~1.3–2%
Magnesium carboxymethyl beta-glucan~1.1–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Magnesium carboxymethyl beta-glucanXanthan gum~0.95–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumOnopordum acanthium flower/leaf/stem extract~0.55–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate~0.4–0.9%
- 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 filtratePhragmites karka extract~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Poria cocos extract~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Carbomer~0.1–0.4%
- 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 CarbomerPhenoxyethanol~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolSodium benzoate~0.05–0.2%
Plankton extract~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Plankton extractSodium hydroxide~0.05–0.1%
Ingredient list view
Water, Butylene glycol, Lactobacillus/portulaca oleracea ferment extract, Alcohol, Sodium hyaluronate, Glycerin, Ethylhexylglycerin, Magnesium carboxymethyl beta-glucan, Xanthan gum, Onopordum acanthium flower/leaf/stem extract, Unknown, Leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate, Phragmites karka extract, Poria cocos extract, Carbomer, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium benzoate, Plankton extract, Sodium hydroxide
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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 SturmDr. Sturm Night AmpoulesYOUR PRODUCT | Medik8Liquid Peptides | SkingredientsSkin Veg Hydrating Hyaluronic Acid Serum | NuFaceLifter Vitamin C and Hyaluronic Acid Serum S3 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 43% | 43% | 43% |
| Price | — | $68.00 | — | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 2 of 4 | 2 of 4 | 2 of 4 |
| Key difference | — | Copper Palmitoyl Heptapeptide-14 | Gluconolactone | Vitamin C |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
More alternatives: Formotopia BFFECT Hyaluronic Acid 2% + Na-PCA 1% SerumPeter Thomas Roth Firm X Collagen Serum
Product summary
"Dr. Barbara Sturm - Dr. Sturm Night Ampoules" could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Humectants (glycerin 1.70% - 2.50% and sodium hyaluronate 2.00% - 3.10%). 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.
Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 4 studies and safety reviews.
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- 2Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin agingncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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