"Dr. Barbara Sturm - Super Anti-Aging Neck and Decollete Cream" is a well-rounded moisturizing product. To work well, any moisturizer needs to include a combination of water-binding and emollient ingredients. Dr. Barbara Sturm - Super Anti-Aging Neck and Decollete Cream ticks this box. Humectants in this product (biosaccharide gum-1, glycerin, pantolactone, saccharide isomerate and sodium hyaluronate) help to increase the water content in the upper layer of the skin. (These ingredients do so by "capturing" water molecules from the outside air or from within the deeper layers of the skin). Ceramide np, butyrospermum parkii butter, helianthus annuus seed oil, brassica campestris sterols and cetyl 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.

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As a plus, this moisturizer also contains ceramides (ceramide np 0.30% - 0.50%). Ceramides are a type of lipids that our skin produces itself. They are a building block of the skin's barrier. Ceramides used in skincare are synthetic or extracted from plants. They work well for softening the skin surface and "patch holes" in the skin's barrier.

Irritation risk

This moisturizer contains a bunch of common irritants, including ingredients that do not provide any known benefit for the skin. It might not be the best choice if your skin is sensitive. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be high. 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 255.00$ in the United States and from 205.00£ up to 225.00£ in the United Kingdom.

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Moisturizing

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

Super Anti-Aging Neck and Decollete 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: biosaccharide gum-1, glycerin.

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: butyrospermum parkii butter, helianthus annuus seed oil.

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

saccharomyces/xylinum/black tea ferment 2.2% - 2.7%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

A fermented sweet black tea. There is no studies on particular benefits of this ingredient in skin. It can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin, and might have some anti-oxidant effect. It is used in skincare for mostly marketing purposes because of the popularity of kombucha drinks

ceramide np 0.3% - 0.5%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

A type of lipid similar to ceramides naturally present in skin. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and supports the skin barrier function to keep it hydrated. Can help to prevent inflammation in skin

saccharide isomerate 0.25% - 0.45%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin

Anti-aging

What does the product description say?

Super Anti-Aging Neck and Decollete Cream

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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.This ingredient - butyrospermum parkii butter - could be helpful for preventing or repairing signs of aging in theory, but there is no evidence that it actually works.

butyrospermum parkii butter 1.9% - 2.4%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

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

tocopherol 0.25% - 0.45%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

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

Evens skin tone

What does the product description say?

and hyperpigmentation (and more), this cream is packed with a whole bunch of moisture-magnets to reverse this.

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This product contains ingredients (lactobacillus/portulaca oleracea ferment extract) that could help reduce hyperpigmentation (for example, post-acne marks or age spots) in theory, but there is not enough evidence that they actually work.

lactobacillus/portulaca oleracea ferment extract 1.1% - 1.3%

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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

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lactobacillus/portulaca oleracea ferment extract 1.1% - 1.3%

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

tocopherol 0.25% - 0.45%

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

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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melissa officinalis leaf extract 0.25% - 0.5%

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A plant extract that is added for its fragrance. Can be irritating

bellis perennis flower extract 0.25% - 0.45%

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A plant extract. Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating

Comodogenic ingredients

butyrospermum parkii butter 1.9% - 2.4%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

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

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

ethylhexyl palmitate 1% - 1.2%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Works for: Moisturizing

An emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture

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water 45% - 55%

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Plain old water

helianthus annuus seed oil 4.5% - 5.5%

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Works for: Moisturizing

A great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function

prunus amygdalus dulcis seed 4.1% - 5%

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Works for: Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

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Water, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Prunus amygdalus dulcis seed, Glycerin, Saccharomyces/xylinum/black tea ferment, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Cetyl alcohol, Hydrogenated vegetable glycerides, Lactobacillus/portulaca oleracea ferment extract, Ethylhexyl palmitate, Potassium cetyl phosphate, Brassica campestris sterols, Sclerocarya birrea seed oil, Mangifera indica seed oil, Chlorella vulgaris/lupinus albus protein ferment, Garcinia mangostana peel extract, Glucosyl hesperidin, Hordeum distichon extract, Hordeum vulgare extract, Melissa officinalis leaf extract, Opuntia ficus-indica stem extract, Pyrus cydonia seed extract, Lentinus edodes extract, Leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate, Bellis perennis flower extract, Ceramide np, Saccharide isomerate, Biosaccharide gum-1, Sodium hyaluronate, Panthenol, Hydrogenated palm glycerides, Xanthan gum, Alcohol denat., Gellan gum, Tocopherol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium phytate, Sodium benzoate, Silica dimethyl silylate, Sodium citrate, Phenethyl alcohol, Butylene glycol, Citric acid, Potassium sorbate, Caprylyl glycol, Potassium benzoate, Pantolactone, Maltodextrin, Hexylene glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Alcohol, Phytic acid

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Key ingredients	ceramide np panthenol +11 more	Common: panthenol glycerin +5 more Other: palmitoyl tripeptide-5 caprylic/capric triglyceride +7 more	Common: panthenol butyrospermum parkii butter +6 more Other: carnosine prunus armeniaca kernel oil +1 more	Common: ceramide np panthenol +4 more Other: acetyl tetrapeptide-9 bakuchiol +19 more	Common: panthenol ceramide np +4 more Other: niacinamide bakuchiol +9 more	Common: panthenol ceramide np +4 more Other: niacinamide caprylic/capric triglyceride +4 more	Common: panthenol ceramide np +3 more Other: salicylic acid niacinamide +12 more	Common: panthenol panthenol +10 more Other: retinyl palmitate palmitoyl tripeptide-8 +15 more	Common: ceramide np panthenol +4 more Other: copper tripeptide-1 hexapeptide-11 +25 more	Common: ceramide np ceramide np +10 more Other: ceramide 3 ceramide 3 +17 more	Common: panthenol ceramide np +3 more Other: ceramide ap ceramide as +6 more
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Potential Irritants	alcohol Has skin benefit? phenethyl alcohol Has skin benefit? +15 more	tbhq Has skin benefit? rosa damascena flower oil Has skin benefit? +15 more	phenethyl alcohol Has skin benefit? parfum Has skin benefit? +12 more	rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract Has skin benefit? vaccinium macrocarpon fruit extract Has skin benefit? +19 more	ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? polysorbate 60 Has skin benefit? +7 more	bht Has skin benefit? disodium edta Has skin benefit? +9 more	salicylic acid Has skin benefit? phytol Has skin benefit? +17 more	ascorbic acid Has skin benefit? alcohol Has skin benefit? +20 more	citrus aurantium amara flower extract Has skin benefit? ascorbic acid Has skin benefit? +20 more	phenylpropanol Has skin benefit? caprylyl glycol Has skin benefit? +12 more	disodium edta Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? +6 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? helianthus annuus seed oil Has skin benefit? +50 more	water Has skin benefit? butylene glycol Has skin benefit? +54 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +38 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +55 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +46 more	water Has skin benefit? caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? +29 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +51 more	water Has skin benefit? caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? +70 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +83 more	water Has skin benefit? butyrospermum parkii butter Has skin benefit? +56 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +37 more

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Dr. Barbara Sturm Super Anti-Aging Neck and Decollete Cream

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