PRODUCT REVIEW

Dr. Barbara Sturm Super Anti-Aging Face Cream

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Moisturizing
Anti-aging
Anti-oxidation

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Key actives

Lactobacillus/portulaca oleracea ferment extract 0.2% - 0.8%Tocopherol 2.3% - 3.5%

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Product summary

Based on the ingredients included, "Dr. Barbara Sturm - Super Anti-Aging Face Cream" works well for moisturizing the skin. The formulation is based on a combination of good humectants and emollients. Both are needed to increase the skin hydration level. Panthenol, glycerin, hyaluronic acid, pantolactone and sodium hyaluronate 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). Emollients in this formulation (ceramide 1, ceramide np, persea gratissima oil, helianthus annuus seed oil and squalane) help to reduce the moisture loss from the skin. They also soften the skin surface and relieve the feeling of dryness and tightness.

Ingredient callouts

Another benefit is that this moisturizer contain ceramides (ceramide np 0.35% - 0.80% and ceramide 1 2.10% - 3.20%). Ceramides are an important part of our natural skin barrier. The ceramides used in skincare are synthetic or come from plants. They help soften the skin and can help "fill the gaps" in the skin barrier, keeping the skin hydrated and resilient for longer.
This formulation also includes panthenol (pro-vitamin B5) at about 1.10% - 1.70% concentration. In this concentration, panthenol works effectively to improve the skin barrier and reduce inflammation.

Irritation risk

There are some common irritants in this product, including ingredients that do not have benefits 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.

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The product retails for 360.00$ in the United States, from 225.00£ up to 250.00£ in the United Kingdom and for 468.00CA$ in Canada.

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What can the product work for?

Anti-aging

What does the product description say?

Super Anti-Aging Face Cream

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This product contains tocopherol. This ingredient help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they might be able to prevent early signs of aging (like fine lines and wrinkles), at least to some extent. These ingredients will not be able to "reverse" signs of aging.

hyaluronic acid 1.5% - 2.3%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin. Naturally present in skin. Typically has large molecule size unless advertised otherwise on the product label. Helps support skin's barrier function and may help to reduce inflammation

tocopherol 2.3% - 3.5%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

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

polygonum bistorta root extract 0.2% - 0.8%

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

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

Super Anti-Aging Face Cream

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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, hyaluronic acid.

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: helianthus annuus seed oil, squalane.

The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: ceramide 1, ceramide np, panthenol

glycerin 0.35% - 0.85%

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

hyaluronic acid 1.5% - 2.3%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

panthenol 1.1% - 1.7%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

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

Anti-oxidation

This product contains antioxidants (tocopherol) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they can lessen the damage the skin gets from the UV light (sun).

tocopherol 2.3% - 3.5%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

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

polygonum bistorta root extract 0.2% - 0.8%

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

butyrospermum parkii butter 0.45% - 1%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Concentration: Insufficient!

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

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Key Actives

lactobacillus/portulaca oleracea ferment extract 0.2% - 0.8%

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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

tocopherol 2.3% - 3.5%

Irritation risk:

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

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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Potential irritants

rosa damascena extract 7.3% - 10.9%

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Oil of a very fragrant pink rose used as fragrance in cosmetics. Extensive research has shown it has mixed benefits. In the pro column, inhaling this flower’s scent seems to have relaxing properties and the plant’s petals contain skin-soothing and antioxidant compounds that can benefit skin. On the flipside, the numerous chemicals that create this rose’s distinctive fragrance pose a risk of causing skin aggravation.

phytol 0.5% - 1.15%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Moisturizing

Might be helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin. Is claimed by the manufacturer to have other skin benefits but any evidence is lacking. Can be irritating

Comodogenic ingredients

plankton extract 1.4% - 2.1%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Works for: Moisturizing

Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin

decyl oleate 0.45% - 1.05%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium

Works for: Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

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shea butter glyceride 25% - 38%

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Works for: Cleansing

rosa damascena extract 7.3% - 10.9%

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olea europaea fruit oil 4.9% - 7.3%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Moisturizing

An emollient that helps soften the skin but is not effective for restoring its barrier function. Might be helpful to calm down inflammation

Ingredient list view

Shea butter glyceride, Rosa damascena extract, Olea europaea fruit oil, Persea gratissima oil, Tocopherol, Ceramide 1, Hyaluronic acid, Unknown, Plankton extract, Panthenol, Squalane, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Lecithin, Phytol, Teprenone, Water, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Decyl oleate, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Glycerin, Hydrogenated lecithin, Pentylene glycol, Lactobacillus/portulaca oleracea ferment extract, Olea europaea fruit oil, Persea gratissima oil, Tocopheryl acetate, Ceramide np, Sodium hyaluronate, Polygonum bistorta root extract, Leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate, Plankton extract, Phenoxyethanol, Panthenol, C12-16 alcohols, Palmitic acid, Squalane, Xanthan gum, Carbomer, Ethylhexylglycerin, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Tocopherol, Teprenone, Sodium hydroxide, Hexylene glycol, Pantolactone, Caprylyl glycol, Citric acid

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Key ingredients	panthenol ceramide np +16 more	Common: ceramide np panthenol +3 more Other: vinyl dimethicone	Common: ceramide np butyrospermum parkii butter +3 more Other:	Common: panthenol persea gratissima oil +1 more Other:	Common: ceramide np panthenol +3 more Other: niacinamide lactic acid +13 more	Common: panthenol glycerin +6 more Other: isopropyl myristate	Common: panthenol glycerin +4 more Other: salicylic acid lactic acid +2 more	Common: panthenol glycerin +3 more Other: carthamus tinctorius seed oil sesamum indicum seed oil +1 more	Common: panthenol ceramide np +5 more Other: acetyl dipeptide-1 cetyl ester niacinamide +31 more	Common: panthenol persea gratissima oil +2 more Other: paraffinum liquidum retinyl palmitate +2 more	Common: panthenol tocopherol +2 more Other: ascorbic acid ferulic acid +1 more
Irritancy	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW
Potential Irritants	phytol Has skin benefit? rosa damascena extract Has skin benefit? +16 more	coptis japonica root extract Has skin benefit? citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil Has skin benefit? +10 more	caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? pentylene glycol Has skin benefit? +1 more	caprylyl glycol Has skin benefit? acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer Has skin benefit? +2 more	calendula officinalis flower extract Has skin benefit? acacia decurrens flower wax Has skin benefit? +18 more	rosa damascena flower extract Has skin benefit? calendula officinalis extract Has skin benefit? +7 more	phenylpropanol Has skin benefit? alcohol Has skin benefit? +9 more	parfum Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? +5 more	linalool Has skin benefit? limonene Has skin benefit? +17 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? retinyl palmitate Has skin benefit? +6 more	ascorbic acid Has skin benefit?
All ingredients	shea butter glyceride Has skin benefit? rosa damascena extract Has skin benefit? +45 more	water Has skin benefit? propanediol Has skin benefit? +31 more	water Has skin benefit? olea europaea fruit oil Has skin benefit? +9 more	water Has skin benefit? persea gratissima oil Has skin benefit? +8 more	water Has skin benefit? olea europaea fruit oil Has skin benefit? +47 more	squalane Has skin benefit? hydrolyzed rice protein Has skin benefit? +27 more	water Has skin benefit? cetearyl alcohol Has skin benefit? +25 more	water Has skin benefit? tocopheryl acetate Has skin benefit? +21 more	tocopherol Has skin benefit? niacinamide Has skin benefit? +73 more	water Has skin benefit? paraffinum liquidum Has skin benefit? +20 more	water Has skin benefit? ascorbic acid Has skin benefit? +9 more

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Dr. Barbara Sturm Super Anti-Aging Face Cream

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Anti-aging

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Moisturizing

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Anti-oxidation

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