Dr. Barbara Sturm Eye Cream

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

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

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture

Helps thicken the product consistency

A moisturizing ingredient that works as a humectant to attract water to the upper layer of the skin.

Used to create a gel-like product texture, as well as to stabilize emulsions

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

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin

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.

Maintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix together

Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture

A moisturizing ingredient that works as a humectant to attract water to the upper layer of the skin.

A preservative

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

Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH

Plain old water

A plant oil that helps soften the upper layer of the skin

Helps products spread more easily and works as an emollient to soften skin

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

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

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.

A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture

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

Maintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix together

Helps thicken the product consistency

Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture

A moisturizing ingredient that works as a humectant to attract water to the upper layer of the skin.

Used to create a gel-like product texture, as well as to stabilize emulsions

A preservative

Used to adjust the product's pH

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

Creates an illusion of smoother and more radiant skin tone. Adds shimmer to the skin by reflecting light

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

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin

Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH

Works as a UV filter when used in high concentrations. It is photostable and is effective mostly against the UVB light, with some protection in the UVA range. In small concentrations, used for its ability to improve the color of cosmetic products. Is usually well tolerated by the skin