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Dr. Barbara Sturm Serum House
Works for:
based on ingredients and %- Anti-aging
- Moisturizing
- Anti-oxidation
- Evens skin tone
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Product summary
What can the product work for?
Works for
Anti-aging
What does the product description say?
The curated Kit contains the HYALURONIC SERUM, SUPER-ANTI-AGING SERUM, NIGHT SERUM and GLOW DROPS in both deluxe and full sizes that work harmoniously to leave your skin hydrated, nourished and with the signature STURMGLOWTM.
polygonum bistorta root extract
0.2% -
0.4%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties and is claimed by its manufacturer to be able to decrease lines and wrinkles but evidence is lacking
prunus amygdalus dulcis oil
0.2% -
0.4%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
An emollient that softens the skin
ascorbic acid
0.2% -
0.4%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
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
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Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
The curated Kit contains the HYALURONIC SERUM, SUPER-ANTI-AGING SERUM, NIGHT SERUM and GLOW DROPS in both deluxe and full sizes that work harmoniously to leave your skin hydrated, nourished and with the signature STURMGLOWTM.
glutathione
1.3% -
1.5%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
A peptide that can help neutralize free radicals in skin and reduce melanin production resulting in skin lightening effect and reduction in hyperpigmentation. It can also help attract moisture to the upper layer of the skin
glycerin
0.2% -
0.35%
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
biosaccharide gum-1
0.25% -
0.45%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
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
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Evens skin tone
glutathione
1.3% -
1.5%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
A peptide that can help neutralize free radicals in skin and reduce melanin production resulting in skin lightening effect and reduction in hyperpigmentation. It can also help attract moisture to the upper layer of the skin
lactobacillus/portulaca oleracea ferment extract
4.2% -
5.2%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
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
ascorbic acid
0.2% -
0.4%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
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
Anti-oxidation
glutathione
1.3% -
1.5%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
A peptide that can help neutralize free radicals in skin and reduce melanin production resulting in skin lightening effect and reduction in hyperpigmentation. It can also help attract moisture to the upper layer of the skin
polygonum bistorta root extract
0.2% -
0.4%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties and is claimed by its manufacturer to be able to decrease lines and wrinkles but evidence is lacking
cassia alata leaf extract
0.15% -
0.3%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
Might have some anti-oxidant properties. Can be used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
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| Promise | Can it deliver? |
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| Anti-aging | |
| Moisturizing |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
75/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 2
Potential irritants
alcohol
0.2% -
0.35%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Antibacterial
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
alcohol
0.25% -
0.45%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Antibacterial
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
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Comodogenic ingredients
plankton extract
0.2% -
0.35%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing
Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
cetearyl alcohol
0.3% -
0.5%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Works for:
Cleansing,
Moisturizing
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
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Ingredients & concentrations
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Key Actives
lactobacillus/portulaca oleracea ferment extract
4.2% -
5.2%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-inflammatory,
Reduces irritation,
Reduces redness,
Anti-blemish,
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
lactobacillus/portulaca oleracea ferment extract
0.35% -
0.65%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-inflammatory,
Reduces redness,
Anti-blemish,
Reduces irritation,
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
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Potential irritants
alcohol
0.2% -
0.35%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Antibacterial
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
alcohol
0.25% -
0.45%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Antibacterial
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
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Comodogenic ingredients
plankton extract
0.2% -
0.35%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing
Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
cetearyl alcohol
0.3% -
0.5%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Works for:
Cleansing,
Moisturizing
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
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butylene glycol
5.9% -
7.2%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
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
lactobacillus/portulaca oleracea ferment extract
4.2% -
5.2%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-inflammatory,
Reduces irritation,
Reduces redness,
Anti-blemish,
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
Show more
Ingredient list view
Water, Butylene glycol, Lactobacillus/portulaca oleracea ferment extract, Propanediol, Sodium hyaluronate, Leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate, Baicalin, Glutathione, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Water, Butylene glycol, Lactobacillus/portulaca oleracea ferment extract, Sodium hyaluronate, Leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Potassium sorbate, Water, Butylene glycol, Lactobacillus/portulaca oleracea ferment extract, Alcohol, Sodium hyaluronate, Glycerin, Magnesium carboxymethyl beta-glucan, Onopordum acanthium flower/leaf/stem extract, Cassia alata leaf extract, Leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate, Phragmites karka extract, Poria cocos extract, Plankton extract, Xanthan gum, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium benzoate, Water, Prunus amygdalus dulcis oil, C12-15 alkyl benzoate, Glycerin, Lactobacillus/portulaca oleracea ferment extract, Butylene glycol, Glyceryl stearate, Panthenol, Sodium hyaluronate, Polygonum bistorta root extract, Leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate, Biosaccharide gum-1, Rosa canina fruit extract, Cetearyl alcohol, Stearic acid, Carbomer, Sodium lauroyl glutamate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Mica, Hexylene glycol, Sodium hydroxide, Alcohol, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Synthetic fluorphlogopite, Pantolactone, Caprylyl glycol, Xanthan gum, Ascorbyl palmitate, Citric acid, Ascorbic acid, Dimethicone, Phenoxyethanol, Alumina, Tin oxide, Iron oxides, Ci 77491, Titanium dioxide, Ci 77891
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- Therapeutic Advantages of Medicinal Herbs fermented with Lactobacillus plantarum, in Topical Application and its Activities on Atopic Dermatitis
- Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin aging
- Hyaluronan (Hyaluronic Acid): a natural moisturizer for skin care
- Glutathione as a skin whitening agent: Facts, myths, evidence and controversies
- Glutathione for skin lightening: a regnant myth or evidence-based verity?
- Glutathione for skin lightening for dermatologists and cosmetologists
- Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functions
- Anti-Inflammatory and Skin Barrier Repair Effects of Topical Application of Some Plant Oils
- Skin moisturizing effects of panthenol-based formulations
- Safety Assessment of Panthenol, Pantothenic Acid, and Derivatives as Used in Cosmetics
- Cosmetic or dermatological use of a polygonum bistorta extract
- See all › 15 References See all › 31 Figures Download citation Share Download full-text PDF Restoration of Both Epithelial and Endothelial Perlecan / Dystroglycan Expressions by Polygonum bistorta induces Skin Rejuvenation
- Safety Assessment of Panthenol, Pantothenic Acid, and Derivatives as Used in Cosmetics
- Dimethicone as a protective ingredient in topical medications
- Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyol
- Safety Assessment of Alumina and Aluminum Hydroxide as Used in Cosmetics