Dr. Barbara Sturm Face Cream Rich Versus SLMD Facial Moisturizer

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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Dr. Barbara Sturm Face Cream Rich versus SLMD Facial Moisturizer .

Published on September 08, 2021

Overview

What they are

These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe general moisturizers. They have a total of 10 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain Vitamin C and Vitamin E

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin and better texture

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

SLMD Facial 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

SLMD Facial Moisturizer 25 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

SLMD Facial Moisturizer 25 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 C

Vitamin E

Peptides

Benefits

Hydrating

Redness Reducing (2)

Reduces Irritation (2)

Skin Texture

Anti-Aging

Dark Spots

Scar Healing

Brightening (2)

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin (2)

Acne Trigger (2)

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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

SLMD Facial Moisturizer 25 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 • Cetearyl Alcohol • Stearic Acid • Cocos Nucifera Oil • Glycerin • Propanediol • Ethyl Macadamiate • Glyceryl Stearate • Potassium Cetyl Phosphate • Ascorbyl Linoleate • Rh-Rice Extract • Lauryl Lactate • Dimethicone • Myristoyl Pentapeptide-17 • Ethyl Olivate • Ethyl Formate • Panthenol • Cocoglycerides • Tocopheryl Acetate • Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract • Rosa Canina Fruit Extract • Hydroxyethylcellulose • Disodium EDTA • Caprylyl Glycol • Phenoxyethanol

Ingredients Side-by-side

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Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

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.

SLMD Facial Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 1.

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.

SLMD Facial Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 5.

Cetearyl Alcohol

What it does: Emollient, Emulsifying, Emulsion Stabilising

Community Rating: Very Disliked

Cetearyl alcohol is a mixture of two fatty alcohols: cetyl alcohol and stearyl alcohol. It is mainly used as an emulsifier. Emulsifiers help prevent the separation of oils and products. Due to its composition, it can also be used to thicken a product or help create foam.

Cetearyl alcohol is an emollient. Emollients help soothe and hydrate the skin by trapping moisture.

Studies show Cetearyl alcohol is non-toxic and non-irritating. The FDA allows products labeled "alcohol-free" to have fatty alcohols.

This ingredient is usually derived from plant oils such as palm, vegetable, or coconut oils. There is debate on whether this ingredient will cause acne.

Due to the fatty acid base, this ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis safe.

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Dr. Barbara Sturm Face Cream Rich contains this as ingredient number 10.

SLMD Facial Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 2.

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.

SLMD Facial Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 8.

Propanediol

What it does: Solvent

Community Rating: Liked

Propanediol helps absorb ingredients into your skin, boosting their benefits. It can act as an emollient, making your skin softer. Propanediol can help products last longer by boosting the properties of preservatives within the formulation.

Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use.

It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.

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Dr. Barbara Sturm Face Cream Rich contains this as ingredient number 16.

SLMD Facial Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 6.

Potassium Cetyl Phosphate

What it does: Emulsifying

Potassium Cetyl Phosphate is the potassium salt of a mixture. This mixture consists of the esters from phosphoricacid and cetyl alcohol.

Potassium Cetyl Phosphate is an emulsifier and cleansing agent. Emulsifiers help stabilize a product. It does this by preventing certain ingredients from separating.

As a cleansing agent, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate helps gather oils, dirts, and pollutants from your skin. This makes it easier to rinse them away with water.

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Dr. Barbara Sturm Face Cream Rich contains this as ingredient number 17.

SLMD Facial Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 9.

Tocopheryl Acetate

What it does: Antioxidant, Skin Conditioning

Community Rating: Liked

Tocopheryl Acetate is AKA Vitamin E. It is an antioxidant and protects your skin from free radicals. Free radicals damage the skin by breaking down collagen.

One study found using Tocopheryl Acetate with Vitamin C decreased the number of sunburned cells.

Tocopheryl Acetate is commonly found in both skincare and dietary supplements.

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Dr. Barbara Sturm Face Cream Rich contains this as ingredient number 18.

SLMD Facial Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 19.

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.

SLMD Facial Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 13.

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.

SLMD Facial Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 25.

Panthenol

What it does: Skin Conditioning

Community Rating: Loved