Dr. Barbara Sturm Hyaluronic Ampoules
Works for
MoisturizingSodium hyaluronate, Butylene glycolWorks
“Long-chain hyaluronic acid provides immediate intensive hydration of the surface layers of the skin, while the short-chain molecules replenish the skin’s moisture reservoirs in the deeper layers”
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": sodium hyaluronate, butylene glycol.
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).
Anti-agingNo ingredient credited for this claimNot delivered
“Skin will feel firmer and wonderfully soft, and fine wrinkles will disappear”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy3 flagged ingredientsLow risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Butylene glycol~7–10.5%
- 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~3.8–5.8%
- 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 extractPhenoxyethanol~0.5–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolSodium hyaluronate~1.3–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateEthylhexylglycerin~0.45–1.1%
Potassium sorbate~0.3–0.6%
Leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate~0.15–0.6%
- 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 filtrateIngredient list view
Water, Butylene glycol, Lactobacillus/portulaca oleracea ferment extract, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium hyaluronate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Potassium sorbate, Leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate
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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 SturmHyaluronic AmpoulesYOUR PRODUCT | SkingredientsSkin Veg Hydrating Hyaluronic Acid Serum | FormotopiaBFFECT Hyaluronic Acid 2% + Na-PCA 1% Serum | Medik8Liquid Peptides | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 42% | 42% | 41% |
| Price | $325.00 | — | $15.90−$309.10 | $68.00−$257.00 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 1 of 2 | 1 of 2 | 1 of 2 |
| Key difference | — | Gluconolactone | Allantoin | Copper Palmitoyl Heptapeptide-14 |
| Irritancy | Low | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
More alternatives: The INKEY List CA Hyaluronic AcidBeaute Pacifique Chaperone Serum
Product summary
"Dr. Barbara Sturm - Hyaluronic Ampoules" could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Humectants (sodium hyaluronate 1.30% - 1.90%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
About the brand
According to Cruelty-Free Kitty "Dr. Barbara Sturm" is cruelty free and so is its parent company.
Price
The product retails for 320.00$ in the United States, for 422.12A$ in Australia, from 235.00£ up to 1774.00£ in the United Kingdom and from 145.00CA$ up to 410.00CA$ in Canada.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 3 studies and safety reviews.
- 1
- 2Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin agingncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 3
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