Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Dr. Barbara Sturm The Night Serum versus Beauty Pie Über Youth™ Super Elixir Microbiome Mist-on Serum .
Published on August 10, 2021
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free, fungal acne (malassezia) safe, and reef safe serums. They have a total of 6 ingredients in common
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, fragrances, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain harsh alcohols
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Ingredient Info
Dr. Barbara Sturm The Night Serum 19 ingredients
Beauty Pie Über Youth™ Super Elixir Microbiome Mist-on Serum 17 ingredients
Contains Alcohol
Ingredients in this product that are types of alcohol:
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Fragrance Free
This product is free of fragrances 🎉
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Malassezia Safe
This product is free of malassezia feeding ingredients 🎉
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
Contains Alcohol
Ingredients in this product that are types of alcohol:
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Fragrance Free
This product is free of fragrances 🎉
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Malassezia Safe
This product is free of malassezia feeding ingredients 🎉
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Vegan
This product is vegan 🎉
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
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Dr. Barbara Sturm The Night Serum 19 ingredients
Beauty Pie Über Youth™ Super Elixir Microbiome Mist-on Serum 17 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Dr. Barbara Sturm The Night Serum 19 ingredients
Beauty Pie Über Youth™ Super Elixir Microbiome Mist-on Serum 17 ingredients
Water • Butylene Glycol • Lactobacillus/Portulaca Oleracea Ferment Extract • Alcohol • Sodium Hyaluronate • Glycerin • Ethylhexylglycerin • Magnesium Carboxymethyl Beta-Glucan • Xanthan Gum • Onopordum Acanthium Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract • Dipteryx Alata Seed Extract • Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate • Phragmites Karka Extract • Poria Cocos Extract • Carbomer • Phenoxyethanol • Sodium Benzoate • Plankton Extract • Sodium Hydroxide
Water • Butylene Glycol • Glycerin • Propanediol • Alcohol • Phenoxyethanol • Glyceryl Tetrahydrofarnesylacetate • Sodium Citrate • Peg/Ppg-200/70 Copolymer • Ethylhexylglycerin • Alcaligenes Polysaccharides • Albatrellus Ovinus Extract • Hydrangea Paniculata Flower/Fruit Extract • Citric Acid • Orobanche Rapum Extract • Potentilla Miyabei Callus Extract • Ceramide Ng
Ingredients Side-by-side
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Ingredients Explained
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Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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!
Learn more about WaterDr. Barbara Sturm The Night Serum contains this as ingredient number 1.
Beauty Pie Über Youth™ Super Elixir Microbiome Mist-on Serum contains this as ingredient number 1.
Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
- It is a solvent, meaning that it helps to dissolve other ingredients. This also enhances the absorption of the product into one's skin.
- It is a humectant, which means that it helps attract moisture into the skin.
- It helps improve product application.
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient. It is unlikely to irritate skin, and works well with pretty much all other ingredients.
Dr. Barbara Sturm The Night Serum contains this as ingredient number 2.
Beauty Pie Über Youth™ Super Elixir Microbiome Mist-on Serum contains this as ingredient number 2.
Alcohol comes in many different forms. Different types of alcohol will have different effects on skin. This ingredient is usually an astringent alcohol.
These alcohols are drying on the skin. They may strip away your skin's natural oils and even damage your skin barrier. Astringent alcohols may also irritate skin.
Other types of astringent alcohols include:
According to the National Rosacea Society based in the US, you should be mindful of products with these alcohols in the top half of ingredients.
Any type of sanitizing product will have high amounts of alcohol to help kill bacteria and viruses.
Fatty alcohols come from plant oils such as coconut oil. These can help hydrate the skin and are non-irritating. Some fatty alcohols include cetyl and stearyl alcohol.
Learn more about AlcoholDr. Barbara Sturm The Night Serum contains this as ingredient number 4.
Beauty Pie Über Youth™ Super Elixir Microbiome Mist-on Serum contains this as ingredient number 5.
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 GlycerinDr. Barbara Sturm The Night Serum contains this as ingredient number 6.
Beauty Pie Über Youth™ Super Elixir Microbiome Mist-on Serum contains this as ingredient number 3.
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 The Night Serum contains this as ingredient number 7.
Beauty Pie Über Youth™ Super Elixir Microbiome Mist-on Serum contains this as ingredient number 10.
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 The Night Serum contains this as ingredient number 16.
Beauty Pie Über Youth™ Super Elixir Microbiome Mist-on Serum contains this as ingredient number 6.
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Dr. Barbara Sturm The Night Serum 19 ingredients
Beauty Pie Über Youth™ Super Elixir Microbiome Mist-on Serum 17 ingredients
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Dr. Barbara Sturm The Night Serum 19 ingredients
Beauty Pie Über Youth™ Super Elixir Microbiome Mist-on Serum 17 ingredients
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