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OUR TOP SKINCARE PICKS<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Dr. Barbara Sturm is an orthopedic surgeon-turned-skin-specialist based in Dusseldorf, Germany. If you aren\u2019t familiar with Dr. Sturm, you may have heard about the \u201cvampire facial\u201d she developed, made popular by celebrities like Gwyneth Paltrow and Kim Kardashian.<\/span><\/p>\n She\u2019s also known for her non-surgical anti-aging skin treatments and her namesake skincare line, Dr. Barbara Sturm Molecular Cosmetics.\u00a0 The line is formulated for those who want a simple skincare regimen that addresses common skin concerns such as dryness, inflammation, and skin-aging.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Before splurging on this luxury skincare brand, check out our review of the 10 best Dr. Barbara Sturm products. We\u2019ve reviewed each product through a scientific lens, meaning we\u2019ve evaluated the research that supports (or doesn\u2019t support) the ingredients that you\u2019ll find in these products.<\/span><\/p>\n We\u2019ve also shared some Dr. Barbara Sturm reviews so you can get a better idea of what customers really think about these products.<\/span><\/p>\n One of the key ingredients that\u2019s used throughout the Dr. Barbara Sturm skincare collection is <\/span>Portulaca oleracea<\/span><\/i>, otherwise known as purslane. The collection also contains vitamin C and hyaluronic acid, as well as many botanical <\/span>extracts, such as sweet almond oil, ginseng, cardiospermum, and more. Below we\u2019ll take a closer look at these key ingredients.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Purslane is an annual succulent that\u2019s rich in many vitamins and minerals, as well as omega-3 fatty acids (alpha-linolenic acid in particular). In fact, purslane contains more omega-3 fatty acids than any other leafy vegetable plant.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Purslane seeds have constituents that are excellent antioxidants, as one review states, \u201cIn particular, purslane seeds are reportedly more effective in antioxidation than those from other herbs.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n Skincare ingredients with antioxidant properties are particularly important for preventing premature skin-aging by protecting against the damaging effects of free radicals.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n This is important because the harmful effects of free radicals occur as direct chemical alterations of the cellular DNA, the cell membrane, and cellular proteins, including collagen. Damaged collagen manifests as signs of premature skin aging, including wrinkles, lines, and sagging skin. Thus, the antioxidants in purslane extract help to prevent these signs of aging.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Dr. Barbara Sturm offers everything that you would need to create a complete skincare routine, including cleansers, toners, moisturizers, serums, masks, and more. Here\u2019s a breakdown of the top 10 best Dr. Barbara Sturm skincare products.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n All skin types can benefit from a hyaluronic acid serum, especially those with oily and acne-prone skin. That\u2019s because hyaluronic acid draws in moisture (like, a lot of moisture) to give your skin a hydration boost without feeling sticky, greasy, or heavy.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Dr. Barbara Sturm Hyaluronic Serum is claimed to have an \u201coptimal concentration\u201d of low and high molecular weights of hyaluronic acid, but there\u2019s actually less than 1% hyaluronic acid in this serum!<\/span><\/p>\n We know this by looking at the ingredient list (which is in order of descending concentrations). Sodium hyaluronate, the salt form of hyaluronic acid, is listed after the preservative phenoxyethanol, which cannot be used in concentrations more than 1%.<\/span><\/p>\n With a $300 price tag, we don\u2019t believe Dr. Barbara Sturm Hyaluronic Serum is worth the money, especially considering there\u2019s so many beneficial hyaluronic serums on the market for a fraction of the cost.<\/span><\/p>\n Bottom Line: Dr. Barbara Sturm Hyaluronic Serum is formulated with less than 1% hyaluronic acid, and since there are other hyaluronic serums on the market with twice that concentration (for a fraction of the cost), we don\u2019t recommend this product.<\/b><\/p>\n But our favorite hyaluronic serum is Carrot & Stick The Defence Serum. It combines hyaluronic acid with 3 distinct types of Vitamin C that work together to help fight free radical damage. We recommend using it every morning.<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n If you\u2019re looking for a basic moisturizer to keep your face hydrated, Dr. Barbara Sturm Face Cream could be right for you. It\u2019s not the most innovative formula, especially considering what you\u2019d expect to get for this price, but it delivers on its promise to keep skin hydrated and calm.<\/span><\/p>\n That\u2019s because the formula primarily consists of emollients and humectants, such as glycerin, shea butter, and fatty alcohols. These ingredients help to hydrate and soften skin.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n There\u2019s also purslane and skullcap in this formula to provide anti-inflammatory and antioxidant benefits. However, the jar packaging compromises the stability of both of these ingredients, reducing their potency every time you open the jar.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Bottom Line: A basic face moisturizer that should help to hydrate, soften, and soothe skin, but keep in mind that the jar packaging will cause delicate ingredients to break down over time.<\/b><\/p>\n ALTERNATIVES<\/strong>: Carrot & Stick The Multi Lift Moisturizer. <\/span>It\u2019s overflowing with potent plant proteins, vitamins, peptides and amino-collagen.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n A base of sweet almond oil is combined with a few humectants (glycerin, butylene glycol, panthenol) and purslane extract to give you Dr. Barbara Sturm Glow Drops.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n The brand highlights polygonum bistorta root and wild rose as key ingredients, but both of these ingredients are present in concentrations of less than 1%.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n There\u2019s also light-reflecting pigments <\/span>(iron oxide, tin oxide, and silicate minerals in the Glow Drops formula. These ingredients add a subtle <\/span>shimmering effect and reflect light from the face, creating the illusion of a smoother, softer, and more radiant skin tone.<\/span><\/p>\n With a name like \u201cGlow Drops\u201d, we expected to see more skin brightening ingredients in this formula, perhaps vitamin C, niacinamide, or licorice root, just to name a few.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Bottom Line: Sweet almond oil, purslane, and humectants make up the majority of Dr. Barbara Sturm Glow Drops, while there\u2019s also light-reflecting minerals to give you a temporary glow.\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n This lightweight creamy formula is said to target the dark shadows, bags, and puffiness around the delicate eye area.<\/span><\/p>\n Like the other products in Dr. Barbara Sturm\u2019s collection, purslane is one of the key ingredients. We\u2019ll give you all the details on this extract in the next section, but for now just know it has antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and regenerative properties.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Dr. Barbara Sturm Eye Cream also contains a high concentration of macadamia seed oil, a lightweight oil that is well absorbed by the skin without feeling greasy. The high content of fatty acids found in macadamia seed oil enables this ingredient to nourish and hydrate the skin by replenishing the skin\u2019s barrier.<\/span><\/p>\n Lastly, this eye cream contains a complex of golden root, sugar beet, and yeast to provide a soothing \u2018de-puffing\u2019 effect.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Bottom Line: Dr. Barbara Sturm Eye Cream should help to hydrate and soothe the skin with anti-inflammatory extracts and a high concentration of macadamia seed oil.\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n ALTERNATIVES<\/strong>: \u00a0If you are concerned about aging around the eyes including bags, one product we recommend is <\/span>Carrot & Stick The Eye Cream.<\/strong><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Whether you\u2019re dealing with skin irritation due to sun exposure, jet lag, or a reaction to a skincare product, Dr. Sturm\u2019s Calming Serum could be just what you need to soothe irritation and reduce redness.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n It\u2019s enriched with an active, plant-based complex of Cardiospermum, Echium Plantagineum, and Sunflower, and this serum actually contains a decent amount of each ingredient (unlike other Dr. Barbara Sturm products).<\/span><\/p>\n This blend of botanical extracts provides anti-inflammatory and antioxidant benefits, thereby helping to soothe and protect irritated skin. In fact,research on the pharmacological properties of Cardiospermum demonstrate that polysterols in this extract have an anti-redness effect, and that it shows similar effects to a corticosteroid.<\/span><\/p>\n Bottom Line: Dr. Barbara Sturm Calming Serum is ideal for those with red, irritated skin due to its blend of soothing botanical extracts.\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Dr. Barbara Sturm Brightening Serum is said to instantly give the complexion a more even glow while simultaneously reducing visible signs of pigmentation.<\/span><\/p>\n One of the key ingredients in this serum is an extract of cress sprouts, which helps brighten the skin and diminish the appearance of dark and yellowish spots.<\/span><\/p>\n Ginseng extract supports the skin\u2019s protection against free radicals and environmental stress, while hyaluronic acid hydrates the skin and replenishes moisture reservoirs.<\/span><\/p>\n A final key ingredient in the Brightening Serum is allantoin, a multifunctional ingredient that can help soothe and moisturize the skin while promoting cell proliferation and longevity.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Bottom Line: Cress sprouts, ginseng, and allantoin are the key ingredients in Dr. Barbara Sturm Brightening Serum that help to reduce hyperpigmentation while brightening the complexion.\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n If you have oily or combination skin, this 2-in-1 cleansing foam and exfoliator could be worth trying for a deep cleanse twice per week. It comes as a dry powder that you mix with water to cleanse skin, and it works pretty well to remove excess oil, makeup, and other pore-clogging impurities.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n The enzymes in this cleanser include subtilisin (a protein-digesting enzyme) and lipase (a fat-digesting enzyme). When used in skin care, enzymes are known to promote exfoliation, and can be gentler than other methods like scrubs and microdermabrasion.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n There\u2019s also the physical exfoliants like talc and cellulose in this cleanser. These are abrasive substances that help to scrub away dead skin cells through motion.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Bottom Line: A<\/b> <\/span>2-in-1 cleansing foam and exfoliator that gently removes dead skin cells with the help of enzymes and physical exfoliants like talc and cellulose.\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Kaolin clay is the highest concentration ingredient in this face mask, which is odd since it\u2019s claimed to be \u201cdeeply hydrating\u201d. Now don\u2019t get us wrong, kaolin is an excellent ingredient for those with normal, combination, and oily skin types. It\u2019s great at absorbing excess oil, but it\u2019s definitely <\/span>not <\/span><\/i>\u201cdeeply hydrating\u201d.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n There are a couple hydrating ingredients in this mask, like glycerin and sweet almond oil, but they have to compete with the oil-absorbing effects of kaolin. The brand highlights aloe vera and chamomile as \u201ckey\u201d ingredients, but both of these ingredients are used in very low concentrations (less than 1%).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n All in all, this is a basic clay mask with a very boring formulation. There\u2019s plenty of brands that formulate clay masks with better ingredients than this one for a fraction of the cost, like <\/span>Alya Skin<\/span> and <\/span>Tula<\/span>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Bottom Line: A basic clay mask that\u2019s best for those with normal, combination, and oily skin types to absorb excess oil.\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Dr. Barbara Sturm Lifting Serum is claimed to visibly lift the skin instantly while reducing the appearance of visible signs of aging, which is why it is recommended to be used before an event for a noticeably lifted appearance.<\/span><\/p>\n The ingredient in this serum that helps to instantly tighten the skin is pullulan. Pullulan is a polysaccharide polymer produced from starch by the black, yeast-like fungus Aureobasidium pullulans.<\/span><\/p>\n After topical application, pullulan forms a soft, invisible film on the surface of skin that temporarily improves skin\u2019s texture and provides a tightening effect. However, this effect is purely cosmetic and washes away after use.<\/span><\/p>\n The formula also contains an extract from microalgae to plump wrinkles and support collagen and elastin.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Bottom Line: Dr. Barbara Sturm Lifting Serum uses pullulan to improve skin\u2019s texture and tighten skin, but keep in mind that these effects are temporary.\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n ALTERNATIVES<\/strong>: <\/span>Carrot & Stick The Repair Serum. It contains 7 peptides for smoother, firmer looking skin.<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n The star ingredient in Dr. Sturm\u2019s Clarifying Serum is Zinc PCA, an ingredient that can help control acne and decrease sebum secretion.<\/span><\/p>\n Although it\u2019s not fully understood how zinc helps with acne, it is thought that salts of this metal decrease inflammation caused by acne. Zinc is also an antibacterial, and when combined with PCA it is able to decrease sebum secretion.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Additionally, Zinc PCA adds hydration to the skin because it functions as a humectant, and it also replenishes the skin\u2019s Natural Moisturizing Factor (NMF).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Bottom Line: Dr. Barbara Sturm Clarifying Serum includes zinc PCA as the key ingredient to clarify and hydrate skin.\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n Dr. Barbara Sturm is a luxury brand and the products are priced accordingly. For example, the Hyaluronic Serum costs $300 USD for just one ounce, while the Calming Serum costs $250 for one ounce.\u00a0<\/span>In our opinion, Dr. Barbara Skincare products aren\u2019t worth the cost, simply because there are other skincare brands that offer similar products that are less expensive.\u00a0<\/span>One brand is\u00a0Carrot & Stick,<\/strong>\u00a0 skincare brand that balances the gentle nurturing of plants with the powerful results of innovative science.<\/span><\/p>\n Dr. Barbara Sturm skincare products are sold on the brand\u2019s website (\u200b\u200bwww.drsturm.com), as well as several third party online retailers such as Sephora, Nordstrom, Neiman Marcus, and more.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n The Dr. Barbara Sturm return policy states, \u201cYou are welcome to return any unwanted items to us (providing they are unused and in their original packaging) within 30 days of receipt. Returns that do not meet our policy* will not be accepted and will be sent back to the customer.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n Yes, all Dr. Barbara Sturm skincare products are cruelty free.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n While most Dr. Barbara Sturm products are suitable for vegans, this is not a 100% vegan brand because some of the products\u00a0 contain cruelty-free beeswax and a mix of both vegan and animal derived xanthan gum.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n Overall, we think that Dr. Barbara Sturm skincare products are formulated well, but at the end of the day we wouldn\u2019t recommend them because we don\u2019t think they\u2019re worth the high cost.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n If you\u2019re looking for skincare products to address the signs of aging, we recommend Carrot & Stick. Carrot & Stick maximizes the use of powerful ingredients and minimizes the use of superficial ones, resulting in advanced skincare solutions that help promote healthy, more youthful-looking skin. We recommend the Day & Night Routine or Complete Collection.<\/span><\/p>\n \n <\/div>\n\n\n
\n \n\n Rank<\/th>\n Brand<\/th>\n \n \n \n \n Link<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n \n \n 1<\/td>\n Carrot & Stick <\/td>\n \n \n \n \n Review<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n \n 2<\/td>\n Formulyst<\/td>\n \n \n \n \n Review<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n \n 3<\/td>\n Skinceuticals<\/td>\n \n \n \n \n Review<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n \n –<\/td>\n Sturm Skincare<\/td>\n \n \n \n \n \n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n What\u2019s Inside Dr. Barbara Sturm Skincare?<\/span><\/h2>\n
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<\/p>\nWhat Are The Top 10 Best Dr. Barbara Sturm Skincare Products?<\/span><\/h2>\n
Dr. Barbara Sturm Hyaluronic Serum<\/span><\/h3>\n
Dr. Barbara Sturm Face Cream<\/span><\/h3>\n
Dr. Barbara Sturm Glow Drops<\/span><\/h3>\n
Dr. Barbara Sturm Eye Cream\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n
Dr. Barbara Sturm Calming Serum<\/span><\/h3>\n
Dr. Barbara Sturm Brightening Serum<\/span><\/h3>\n
Dr. Barbara Sturm Enzyme Cleanser<\/span><\/h3>\n
Dr. Barbara Sturm Face Mask<\/span><\/h3>\n
Dr. Barbara Sturm Lifting Serum<\/span><\/h3>\n
Dr. Barbara Sturm Clarifying Serum<\/span><\/h3>\n
How Much Do Dr. Barbara Sturm Skincare Products Cost?<\/span><\/h2>\n
Where to Buy Dr. Barbara Sturm Skincare Products?<\/span><\/h2>\n
What is The Dr. Barbara Sturm Return Policy?<\/span><\/h2>\n
Is Dr. Barbara Sturm Cruelty Free?<\/span><\/h2>\n
Is Dr. Barbara Sturm Vegan?<\/span><\/h2>\n
What Are Our Top Skincare Picks?<\/h2>\n
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\n \n\n Rank<\/th>\n Brand<\/th>\n \n \n \n \n Link<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n \n \n 1<\/td>\n Carrot & Stick <\/td>\n \n \n \n \n Review<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n \n 2<\/td>\n Formulyst<\/td>\n \n \n \n \n Review<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n \n 3<\/td>\n Skinceuticals<\/td>\n \n \n \n \n Review<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n \n –<\/td>\n Sturm Skincare<\/td>\n \n \n \n \n \n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n Our Verdict<\/span><\/h2>\n
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What Are Some Alternatives to Dr. Barbara Sturm Skincare Products?<\/span><\/h2>\n