Dr. Barbara Sturm Face Cream Rich Versus Kate Somerville Dry Skin Saver Moisturizer

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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Dr. Barbara Sturm Face Cream Rich versus Kate Somerville Dry Skin Saver Moisturizer .

Published on May 16, 2022

Overview

What they are

These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe general moisturizers. They have a total of 9 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain Vitamin E

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for dry skin and brightening skin

Free From

They both do not contain any common allergens, parabens or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain fragrances, oils and silicones

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Dr. Barbara Sturm Face Cream Rich

Kate Somerville Dry Skin Saver Moisturizer

General Moisturizer German Brand Germany

General Moisturizer American Brand United States

General Moisturizer

All-purpose moisturizers hydrate the top layer of skin cells.

General Moisturizer

All-purpose moisturizers hydrate the top layer of skin cells.

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Ingredient Info

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Dr. Barbara Sturm Face Cream Rich 38 ingredients

Kate Somerville Dry Skin Saver Moisturizer 31 ingredients

alcohol-free

silicon-free

fragrance-free

sulfate-free

paraben-free

oil-free

fungal-acne safe

reef-safe

eu-allergen-free

vegan

cruelty-free

alcohol-free

silicon-free

fragrance-free

sulfate-free

paraben-free

oil-free

fungal-acne safe

reef-safe

eu-allergen-free

vegan

cruelty-free

At a glance

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Dr. Barbara Sturm Face Cream Rich 38 ingredients

Kate Somerville Dry Skin Saver Moisturizer 31 ingredients

Notable Ingredients

Vitamin C (2)

Vitamin E

Benefits

Hydrating (5)

Reduces Irritation

Skin Texture

Brightening (4)

Concerns

Drying

May Worsen Oily Skin (3)

Acne Trigger (3)

Irritating

Rosacea (2)

Eczema (2)

Notable Ingredients

Vitamin E

Exfoliators

Benefits

Hydrating (4)

Anti-Aging

Scar Healing

Brightening (2)

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin (2)

Irritating

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Ingredients Compared

Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.

Dr. Barbara Sturm Face Cream Rich 38 ingredients

Kate Somerville Dry Skin Saver Moisturizer 31 ingredients

Water • Octyldodecanol • Urea • Glycerin • Butyrospermum Parkii Butter • Butter • Decyl Oleate • Zea Mays Germ Oil • C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate • Cetearyl Alcohol • Glyceryl Stearate • Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil • Lactobacillus/Portulaca Oleracea Ferment Extract • Persea Gratissima Oil • Sorbitol • Propanediol • Potassium Cetyl Phosphate • Tocopheryl Acetate • Dimethicone • Phenoxyethanol • Hydrogenated Palm Glycerides • Panthenol • Phytosterols • Olea Europaea Fruit Oil • Carbomer • Xanthan Gum • Ethylhexylglycerin • Potassium Sorbate • Leuconostoc Ferment Filtrate • Whey Filtrate • Alcohol • Sorbitan Oleate • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Baicalin • Ascorbyl Palmitate • Pantolactone • Citric Acid • Ascorbic Acid

Water • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Petrolatum • Glycerin • Caprylyl Caprylate/Caprate • Stearyl Alcohol • Polyglyceryl-2 Stearate • Glyceryl Stearate • Meadowfoam Estolide • Avena Sativa Kernel Flour • Dimethicone • Squalane • Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil Unsaponifiables • Ribes Nigrum Seed Oil • Centipeda Cunninghamii Extract • Sea Whip Extract • Cardiospermum Halicacabum Flower/Leaf/Vine Extract • Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil • Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract • Undaria Pinnatifida Extract • Tocopherol • Ethyl Linoleate • Phenoxyethanol • Octyldodecanol • Xanthan Gum • Butylene Glycol • Ethylhexylglycerin • Disodium EDTA • Lecithin • BHA • Sodium Metabisulfite

Ingredients Side-by-side

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Ingredients Explained

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Water

What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent

Community Rating: Loved

Water. 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. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!

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Dr. Barbara Sturm Face Cream Rich contains this as ingredient number 1.

Kate Somerville Dry Skin Saver Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 1.

Octyldodecanol

What it does: Emollient, Masking

Community Rating: Disliked

Octyldodecanol is a fatty alcohol. It is primarily used to enhance the texture of products.

As an emulsifier, Octyldodecanol helps prevent the oils and waters from separating. It also prevents ingredients from creating foam when shaken.

Octyldodecanol is created by reducing fatty acid to an alcohol.

Due to its high molecular weight, it does not get absorbed into the skin.

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Dr. Barbara Sturm Face Cream Rich contains this as ingredient number 2.

Kate Somerville Dry Skin Saver Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 24.

Glycerin

What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Solvent

Community Rating: Loved

Glycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.

A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.

As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.

Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.

Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.

In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.

This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.

Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.

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Dr. Barbara Sturm Face Cream Rich contains this as ingredient number 4.

Kate Somerville Dry Skin Saver Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 4.

Glyceryl Stearate

What it does: Emollient, Emulsifying

Community Rating: Disliked

Glyceryl Stearate is a mix of glycerin and stearic acid.

Glyceryl Stearate is used to stabilize the mixing of water and oil ingredients. By preventing these ingredients from separating, it can help elongate shelf life. It can also help thicken the product's texture.

As an emollient, it helps soften skin and supports barrier-replenishing ingredients.

In cosmetics, Glyceryl Stearate is often made from vegetable oils or synthetically produced. The human body also creates Glyceryl Stearate naturally.

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Dr. Barbara Sturm Face Cream Rich contains this as ingredient number 11.

Kate Somerville Dry Skin Saver Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 8.

Dimethicone

What it does: Emollient, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting

Community Rating: Very Disliked

Dimethicone is a silicone used for making products smooth and silky. It also has the added benefit of sealing in hydration. The amount of dimethicone found in beauty products is considered safe and non-comedogenic, meaning it won't clog pores.

Dimethicone has been found increase absorption in skin, boosting the benefits of other ingredients. While there is concern for the safety of dimethicone, the levels used in skincare are safe for use.

Dr. Barbara Sturm Face Cream Rich contains this as ingredient number 19.

Kate Somerville Dry Skin Saver Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 11.

Phenoxyethanol

What it does: Preservative

Community Rating: Very Disliked

Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent germ and 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.

Dr. Barbara Sturm Face Cream Rich contains this as ingredient number 20.

Kate Somerville Dry Skin Saver Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 23.

Xanthan Gum

What it does: Emulsifying, Emulsion Stabilising, Gel Forming, Skin Conditioning

Community Rating: Disliked

Xanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.

On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.

Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.

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Dr. Barbara Sturm Face Cream Rich contains this as ingredient number 26.

Kate Somerville Dry Skin Saver Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 25.

Ethylhexylglycerin

What it does: Skin Conditioning

Community Rating: Mixed

Ethylhexylglycerin (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.

Dr. Barbara Sturm Face Cream Rich contains this as ingredient number 27.

Kate Somerville Dry Skin Saver Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 27.

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

What it does: Masking, Skin Conditioning

Community Rating: Mixed

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride is an emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping the skin prevent moisture loss.

Within a product, Caprylic Triglyceride can thicken the product and make spreadability easier by dissolving clumping compounds. An added benefit of Caprylic Triglyceride is its antioxidant properties.

Caprylic Triglyceride is made by combining glycerin with coconut oil, forming a clear liquid. Caprylic Triglyceride has not been found to be toxic for human use in concentrations under 50%.

While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this.

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Dr. Barbara Sturm Face Cream Rich contains this as ingredient number 33.

Kate Somerville Dry Skin Saver Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 2.

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