Dr. Barbara Sturm Face Cream Men
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1 of 1 advertised claim delivered
Moisturizing13 ingredients credited for this claimStrong support
“Designed specifically to cater to the needs of men's skin, this fast-absorbing moisturiser features highly effective, potent active ingredients to ensure that skin receives care throughout the day, enabling it to stand up to the harsh effects of shaving, stress and environmental damage.”
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: dimethicone, squalane.
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?
Irritancy2 strong irritants: Alcohol denat., AlcoholMedium risk
Comedogenic3 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale3 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Alcohol denat.~8.2–10.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve products
More about Alcohol denat.Glycerin~4.1–5%
- 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 GlycerinMethylpropanediol~3.1–3.8%
Dicaprylyl carbonate~2.3–2.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps products spread more easily and works as an emollient to soften skin
More about Dicaprylyl carbonateMacadamia ternifolia seed oil~1.9–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Plant oil from nuts that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Contains a high concentration of oleic acid that can weaken skin's barrier function and increase water-loss while enhancing penetration of other ingredients
More about Macadamia ternifolia seed oilLactobacillus/portulaca oleracea ferment extract~1.6–1.9%
- 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 extractPropanediol~1.4–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolGlyceryl stearate~1.2–1.4%
- 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 stearateSqualane~0.95–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An oil naturally present in skin. Works as an emollient to soften the skin and form a protective layer on its surface without a greasy feeling.
More about SqualaneTocopheryl 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 acetateDimethicone~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish
More about DimethiconePotassium cetyl phosphate~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Potassium cetyl phosphatePhenoxyethanol~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolPanthenol~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolHydrogenated palm glycerides~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that softens the skin
More about Hydrogenated palm glyceridesButyrospermum parkii butter~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals
More about Butyrospermum parkii butterCetearyl alcohol~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
More about Cetearyl alcoholAcanthopanax senticosus root extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might have antioxidant properties
More about Acanthopanax senticosus root extractChlorella vulgaris/lupinus albus protein ferment~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
Xanthan gum~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumCarbomer~0.25–0.45%
- 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 CarbomerAllantoin~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated
More about AllantoinEthylhexylglycerin~0.25–0.45%
Potassium sorbate~0.25–0.45%
Taurine~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Could be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, evening out the skin tone and neutralizing free radicals, but more research is needed to confirm its effectiveness
More about TaurineLeuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate~0.2–0.4%
- 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 filtrateDisodium edta~0.2–0.35%
Alcohol~0.2–0.35%
- 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 AlcoholCaprylic/capric triglyceride~0.25–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin
More about Caprylic/capric triglycerideBaicalin~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Pantolactone~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about PantolactoneAscorbyl palmitate~0.1–0.15%
- 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 palmitateCitric acid~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidAscorbic acid~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
The most well-researched antioxidant that works in skin. Helps neutralize free radicals supporting collagen production, helping to even out the skin tone and preventing early signs of aging
More about Ascorbic acidIngredient list view
Water, Alcohol denat., Glycerin, Methylpropanediol, Dicaprylyl carbonate, Macadamia ternifolia seed oil, Lactobacillus/portulaca oleracea ferment extract, Propanediol, Glyceryl stearate, Squalane, Tocopheryl acetate, Dimethicone, Potassium cetyl phosphate, Phenoxyethanol, Panthenol, Hydrogenated palm glycerides, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Cetearyl alcohol, Acanthopanax senticosus root extract, Chlorella vulgaris/lupinus albus protein ferment, Xanthan gum, Carbomer, Allantoin, Ethylhexylglycerin, Potassium sorbate, Taurine, Leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate, Disodium edta, Alcohol, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Baicalin, Pantolactone, Ascorbyl palmitate, Citric acid, Ascorbic acid
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| Dr. Barbara SturmFace Cream MenYOUR PRODUCT | CosmicaSensitive Balance Face Cream | CetaphilRedness Relieving Night Moisturizer | MarudermHyaluronic Acid Moisturizer Face & Body Cream | |
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| Match | — | 64% | 64% | 64% |
| Price | $185.09 | — | $9.51−$175.58 | $21.99−$163.10 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 6 of 9 | 6 of 9 | 6 of 9 |
| Key difference | — | Anhydroxylitol | Niacinamide | Niacinamide |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | — | — | — |
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Product summary
"Dr. Barbara Sturm - Face Cream Men" is a well-rounded moisturizing product. The formulation is based on a combination of good humectants and emollients. Both are needed to increase the skin hydration level. Humectants in this product (panthenol, glycerin and pantolactone) help to increase the water content in the upper layer of the skin. (These ingredients do so by "capturing" water molecules from the outside air or from within the deeper layers of the skin). Dimethicone, squalane, cetearyl alcohol, macadamia ternifolia seed oil and dicaprylyl carbonate in this product help decrease the water evoporation from the skin, so that it stays hydrated for longer. These ingredients also soften the skin and take away the feeling of tightness and dryness.
Ingredient callouts
- This product also contains vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid). It can be an effective active for anti-aging and evening out the skin tone, but in this moisturizer it is used for stabilizing other ingredients in the formulation. In this concentration (0.05% - 0.10%) it cannot have a noticeable benefit for the skin.
Irritation risk
This formulation includes some common irritants, including ingredients that do not provide a benefit for the skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be medium. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here
You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.
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 135.00£ up to 155.00£ in the United Kingdom and for 225.00$ in the United States.
For a detailed price comparison: click here.
Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 10 studies and safety reviews.
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- 5Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyoljournals.sagepub.com
- 6Skin moisturizing effects of panthenol-based formulationspdfs.semanticscholar.org
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