Dr. Barbara Sturm Anti-Pollution Drops Versus de_CURE Raw Hyaluronic Drops
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe serums. They have a total of 6 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain hyaluronic acid
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, sensitive skin and dark spots
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Dr. Barbara Sturm Anti-Pollution Drops 13 ingredients
de_CURE Raw Hyaluronic Drops 20 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Dr. Barbara Sturm Anti-Pollution Drops 13 ingredients
de_CURE Raw Hyaluronic Drops 20 ingredients
Benefits
Benefits
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningBetaine
Humectant
Lactobacillus/Portulaca Oleracea Ferment Extract
Antioxidant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
Antimicrobial
Alteromonas Ferment Extract
Skin Conditioning
Biosaccharide Gum-1
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingTheobroma Cacao Seed Extract
Antioxidant
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Betaine
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Polyglutamic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Cassia Angustifolia Seed Polysaccharide
Skin ConditioningSuccinic Acid
BufferingPortulaca Oleracea Extract
Skin Conditioning
Withania Somnifera Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Brassica Oleracea Acephala Leaf Extract
HumectantHippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Juice
Skin ConditioningCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Zingiber Officinale Root Extract
Masking
Curcuma Longa Root Extract
Masking
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Citric Acid
Buffering
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningWater, Butylene Glycol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Betaine, Glycerin, Panthenol, Polyglutamic Acid, Cassia Angustifolia Seed Polysaccharide, Succinic Acid, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Withania Somnifera Root Extract, Brassica Oleracea Acephala Leaf Extract, Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Juice, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Zingiber Officinale Root Extract, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Citric Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Betaine is a common humectant (a substance that promotes retention of moisture). It's known to be gentle on the skin and can help balance hydration.
This ingredient is best for improving hydration and soothing irritated skin. Studies also show it helps even out skin tone.
Fun fact: Betaine is naturally created in the skin and body. The kind found within cosmetic products can be either plant-derived or synthetic.
Learn more about BetaineButylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
Though this ingredient works well with most skin types, some people with sensitive skin may experience a reaction such as allergic rashes, closed comedones, or itchiness.
Learn more about Butylene GlycolEthylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.
You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.
Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.
It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.
Sodium Hyaluronate is hyaluronic acid's salt form. It is commonly derived from the sodium salt of hyaluronic acid.
Like hyaluronic acid, it is great at holding water and acts as a humectant. This makes it a great skin hydrating ingredient.
Sodium Hyaluronate is naturally occurring in our bodies and is mostly found in eye fluid and joints.
These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:
Learn more about Sodium HyaluronateWater. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product.
So why is it so popular? Water most often acts as a solvent - this means that it helps dissolve other ingredients into the formulation.
You'll also recognize water as that liquid we all need to stay alive. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
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