Dr. Barbara Sturm Super Anti-Aging Serum Versus Sarah Creal Moisture Source Bi-Phase Brightening Essence
Updated on October 09, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, and reef safe . They have a total of 5 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain hyaluronic acid and peptides
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, scar healing and dark spots
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Dr. Barbara Sturm Super Anti-Aging Serum 18 ingredients
Sarah Creal Moisture Source Bi-Phase Brightening Essence 25 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 Super Anti-Aging Serum 18 ingredients
Sarah Creal Moisture Source Bi-Phase Brightening Essence 25 ingredients
Benefits
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningBetaine
Humectant
Lactobacillus/Portulaca Oleracea Ferment Extract
Antioxidant
Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingPropanediol
Solvent
Glycerin
Humectant
Pullulan
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPorphyridium Cruentum Extract
Skin ConditioningPotassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
Antimicrobial
Biosaccharide Gum-1
Skin Conditioning
Baicalin
Antioxidant
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingHexapeptide-47
Skin Conditioning
Water, Betaine, Lactobacillus/Portulaca Oleracea Ferment Extract, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, Propanediol, Glycerin, Pullulan, Phenoxyethanol, Carbomer, Ethylhexylglycerin, Porphyridium Cruentum Extract, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Biosaccharide Gum-1, Baicalin, Sodium Hydroxide, Hexapeptide-47
Water
Skin ConditioningSqualane
Emollient
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningGluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Xylitylglucoside
Humectant
Sodium PCA
Humectant
Nicotiana Benthamiana Hexapeptide-40 Sh-Polypeptide-2
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Anhydroxylitol
Humectant
Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Xylitol
Humectant
Heptyl Glucoside
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingSodium Citrate
BufferingCitric Acid
Buffering
Silica Dimethyl Silylate
EmollientGlucose
Humectant
Calcium Gluconate
HumectantPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Water, Squalane, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Niacinamide, Pentylene Glycol, Gluconolactone, Xylitylglucoside, Sodium PCA, Nicotiana Benthamiana Hexapeptide-40 Sh-Polypeptide-2, Sodium Hyaluronate, Anhydroxylitol, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Hydroxyacetophenone, Xylitol, Heptyl Glucoside, Sodium Benzoate, Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium Citrate, Citric Acid, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Glucose, Calcium Gluconate, Phenoxyethanol
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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.
Learn more about GlycerinPhenoxyethanol 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 HyaluronateSodium Hydroxide is also known as lye or caustic soda. It is used to adjust the pH of products; many ingredients require a specific pH to be effective.
In small amounts, sodium hydroxide is considered safe to use. However, large amounts may cause chemical burns due to its high alkaline.
Your skin has a natural pH and acid mantle. This acid mantle helps prevent harmful bacteria from breaking through. The acid mantle also helps keep your skin hydrated.
"Alkaline" refers to a high pH level. A low pH level would be considered acidic.
Learn more about Sodium HydroxideWater. 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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Dr. Barbara Sturm Super Anti-Aging Serum 18 ingredients
Sarah Creal Moisture Source Bi-Phase Brightening Essence 25 ingredients
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