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Dr. Barbara Sturm - Hydrating Face Mist

Dr. Barbara Sturm Hydrating Face Mist

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Efficacy75/100

low

Works for:

based on ingredients and %

Moisturizing

Doesn't work for:

based on ingredients and %

Anti-aging

Can it cause trouble?

Irritation risk: low
Comedogenic risk ingredients: 0

Key actives

Allantoin1% - 1.5%Lactobacillus/portulaca oleracea ferment extract4.7% - 7.1%Panthenol2% - 3.1%

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Product Summary

"Dr. Barbara Sturm - Hydrating Face Mist" is effective for: Anti-inflammatory and Moisturizing

Ingredient callouts

An effective concentration of Panthenol (pro-vitamin B5) - about 2.00% - 3.10%. Panthenol helps strengthen the skin barrier, improve hydration and reduce inflammation in skin.
In addition, this product contains Allantoin (1.00% - 1.50%). Allantoin is helpful in wound-healing and can help restore the skin barrier faster. It might also be able to improve scars, but the evidence is not very strong for this.
Humectants (sodium hyaluronate 0.35% - 0.85%, pantolactone 0.05% - 0.20%, panthenol 2.00% - 3.10%, glycerin 2.70% - 4.00% and allantoin 1.00% - 1.50%). 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 from 95.00$ up to 100.00$ in the United States and from 75.00£ up to 80.00£ in the United Kingdom.

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Works for

Moisturizing

Does not work for

Anti-aging

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

Hydrating Face Mist

Source: From product name

This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": allantoin, glycerin.

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).

The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: panthenol

Glycerin2.7% - 4%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:HIGH

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

Allantoin1% - 1.5%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:HIGH

Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated

Pantolactone0.05% - 0.2%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:HIGH

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin

Sodium hyaluronate0.35% - 0.85%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:HIGH

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin

Panthenol2% - 3.1%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:HIGH

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

Aloe barbadensis leaf extract1% - 1.5%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:LOW

Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin

Anti-aging

What does the product description say?

Dr. Sturm’s formulation of low and high weighted Hyaluronic Acid molecules delivers a potent hydration drench, while Purslane, an anti-aging powerhouse, helps calm the skin and reduce the visible signs of irritation.

Source: Beautylish

This product does not contain ingredients that are able to reduce fine lines and wrinkles or help with skin elasticity, but it can improve the look of the skin temporarily through moisturization. Well-moisturized skin might also be able to repair the sun damage better.

Key Actives

Allantoin1% - 1.5%

Irritation risk:

Works for:Moisturizing, Anti-inflammatory, Reduces redness, Reduces irritation, Anti-blemish, Exfoliation

Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated

Lactobacillus/portulaca oleracea ferment extract4.7% - 7.1%

Irritation risk:

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

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

Panthenol2% - 3.1%

Irritation risk:

Works for:Reduces redness, Moisturizing, Reduces irritation

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

Glycerin2.7% - 4%

Irritation risk:

Works for:Moisturizing

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

Sodium hyaluronate0.35% - 0.85%

Irritation risk:

Works for:Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin

Pantolactone0.05% - 0.2%

Irritation risk:

Works for:Moisturizing

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin

Potential irritants

Ethylhexylglycerin1.6% - 2.3%

Irritation risk:

A preservative

Aloe barbadensis leaf extract1% - 1.5%

Irritation risk:

Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin

Leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate0.2% - 0.75%

Irritation risk:

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

Brassica oleracea italica extract0.1% - 0.4%

Irritation risk:

Might have some anti-inflammatory properties but research is lacking

Citric acid0.01% - 0.1%

Irritation risk:

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

Comedogenic ingredients

We couldn't find any comedogenic ingredients in this product

All ingredients

Water40% - 60%

Irritation risk:

Plain old water

Lactobacillus/portulaca oleracea ferment extract4.7% - 7.1%

Irritation risk:

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

Propanediol3.6% - 5.3%

Irritation risk:

Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin

Glycerin2.7% - 4%

Irritation risk:

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

Panthenol2% - 3.1%

Irritation risk:

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

Ethylhexylglycerin1.6% - 2.3%

Irritation risk:

A preservative

Phenoxyethanol0.5% - 1%

Irritation risk:

A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products

Allantoin1% - 1.5%

Irritation risk:

Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated

Aloe barbadensis leaf extract1% - 1.5%

Irritation risk:

Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin

Carbomer0.55% - 1.25%

Irritation risk:

Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations

Opuntia ficus-indica stem extract0.45% - 1.05%

Irritation risk:

Sodium hyaluronate0.35% - 0.85%

Irritation risk:

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin

Leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate0.2% - 0.75%

Irritation risk:

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

Bioflavonoids0.15% - 0.5%

Irritation risk:

Brassica oleracea italica extract0.1% - 0.4%

Irritation risk:

Might have some anti-inflammatory properties but research is lacking

Sodium hydroxide0.05% - 0.25%

Irritation risk:

Used to adjust the product's pH

Pantolactone0.05% - 0.2%

Irritation risk:

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin

Citric acid0.01% - 0.1%

Irritation risk:

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

Ingredient list view

Water, Lactobacillus/portulaca oleracea ferment extract, Propanediol, Glycerin, Panthenol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol, Allantoin, Aloe barbadensis leaf extract, Carbomer, Opuntia ficus-indica stem extract, Sodium hyaluronate, Leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate, Bioflavonoids, Brassica oleracea italica extract, Sodium hydroxide, Pantolactone, Citric acid

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