Judging from the ingredient list, "Dr. Barbara Sturm - Glow Cream" works well for improving skin hydration As we expect from a proper moisturizer, the formula includes a combo of effective humectants and emollients. These are the two different types of ingredients that are essential for improving the skin hydration and supporting a healthy skin barrier. Panthenol, biosaccharide gum-1, glycerin, pantolactone and saccharide isomerate in this product (humectants) attract water molecules to the upper layer of the skin (the water comes from the outside air or from the deeper layers of the skin if the air is dry). Butyrospermum parkii butter, helianthus annuus seed oil, squalane, c12-15 alkyl benzoate and cetearyl alcohol 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.

This product contains ingredients that could be beneficial, but their concentrations are too low in this formulation: vitamin e

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There are actives in this product that can be irritating. 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.

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According to Cruelty-Free Kitty "Dr. Barbara Sturm" is cruelty free and so is its parent company.

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lactobacillus/portulaca oleracea ferment extract 0.9% - 1.1%

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

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

tocopherol 0.25% - 0.5%

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Works for: Anti-oxidation, Moisturizing, Anti-inflammatory, Anti-aging

Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself

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cocoglycerides 0.55% - 0.8%

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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

potassium cetyl phosphate 0.55% - 0.85%

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Works for: Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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butyrospermum parkii butter 2.4% - 2.9%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Works for: Moisturizing, Anti-aging, Anti-oxidation

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

decyl oleate 1.9% - 2.4%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium

Works for: Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

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water 45% - 55%

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Plain old water

octyldodecanol 4.7% - 5.7%

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Works for: Moisturizing

An emollient that helps to soften the skin and create a pleasant product texture and stabilize the formulation

c12-15 alkyl benzoate 4.2% - 5.1%

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Works for: Moisturizing

Enhances the product texture and makes it more spreadable. Helps reduce water loss from the outer layer of skin. Extands the shelf life by preventing bacteria growth

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Water, Octyldodecanol, C12-15 alkyl benzoate, Glycerin, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Decyl oleate, Zea mays germ oil, Cetearyl alcohol, Hydrogenated vegetable glycerides, Lactobacillus/portulaca oleracea ferment extract, Butylene glycol, Sorbitol, Potassium cetyl phosphate, Cocoglycerides, Dimethylimidazolidinone rice starch, Tocopheryl acetate, Polygonum bistorta root extract, Rosa canina fruit extract, Saccharide isomerate, Squalane, Panthenol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium hyaluronate, Tocopherol, Biosaccharide gum-1, Leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate, Caprylyl glycol, Synthetic fluorphlogopite, Hydrogenated palm glycerides, Mica, Microcrystalline cellulose, Sclerotium gum, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Cellulose gum, Hexylene glycol, Xanthan gum, Tin oxide, Silica, Alumina, Citric acid, Pantolactone, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium benzoate, Ci 77891, Ci 77491

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Key ingredients	panthenol butyrospermum parkii butter +9 more	Common: panthenol glycerin +3 more Other: adenosine ceramide np +6 more	Common: panthenol glycerin +3 more Other: niacinamide palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7 +9 more	Common: panthenol butyrospermum parkii butter +4 more Other: ceramide np aspartic acid +6 more	Common: panthenol pantolactone +3 more Other: gluconolactone limnanthes alba seed oil +1 more	Common: panthenol helianthus annuus seed oil +3 more Other: ceramide np ceramide ns +7 more	Common: panthenol pantolactone +3 more Other: niacinamide ceramide ng +5 more	Common: panthenol butyrospermum parkii butter +5 more Other: acetyl hexapeptide-8 carnosine +1 more	Common: panthenol sodium hyaluronate +3 more Other: niacinamide phytosphingosine +8 more	Common: panthenol glycerin +3 more Other: niacinamide ceramide np +5 more	Common: panthenol glycerin +4 more Other: inulin alpha-glucan oligosaccharide	Common: panthenol glycerin +3 more Other: caprylic/capric triglyceride centella asiatica leaf extract +2 more
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Potential Irritants	cocoglycerides Has skin benefit? citric acid Has skin benefit? +9 more	disodium edta Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? +3 more	citric acid Has skin benefit? trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate Has skin benefit? +5 more	1,2-hexanediol Has skin benefit? disodium edta Has skin benefit? +2 more	polyglycerin-6 Has skin benefit? citric acid Has skin benefit? +9 more	p-anisic acid Has skin benefit? potassium sorbate Has skin benefit? +5 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? caesalpinia spinosa fruit pod extract Has skin benefit? +8 more	acanthopanax senticosus root extract Has skin benefit? linalool Has skin benefit? +12 more	phenylpropanol Has skin benefit? panax ginseng root extract Has skin benefit? +13 more	bht Has skin benefit? disodium edta Has skin benefit? +9 more	pentylene glycol Has skin benefit? tocopheryl acetate Has skin benefit? +1 more	citric acid Has skin benefit? centella asiatica leaf extract Has skin benefit? +8 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? octyldodecanol Has skin benefit? +43 more	water Has skin benefit? butylene glycol Has skin benefit? +31 more	water Has skin benefit? cetearyl alcohol Has skin benefit? +29 more	water Has skin benefit? squalane Has skin benefit? +23 more	water Has skin benefit? cetearyl alcohol Has skin benefit? +33 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +33 more	water Has skin benefit? butyrospermum parkii butter Has skin benefit? +27 more	water Has skin benefit? prunus amygdalus dulcis oil Has skin benefit? +42 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +42 more	water Has skin benefit? caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? +29 more	water Has skin benefit? macadamia integrifolia seed oil Has skin benefit? +21 more	water Has skin benefit? squalane Has skin benefit? +23 more

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