Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Dr. Barbara Sturm The Night Serum versus Holistic Vanity Biome Treatment Essence .
Last updated on July 28, 2023. Published on October 09, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both fungal acne (malassezia) safe and reef safe . They have a total of 5 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain hyaluronic acid
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, parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain harsh alcohols
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Serum
Serums are highly concentrated with ingredients to provide skin with benefits. They should be used after cleansing and before moisturizing.
Essence
Essences are used to prep skin for further treatment and may provide extra skin benefits. They are usually used before serum and moisturizers. Essences are thought to have originated in either Japan or Korea and is an essential step in K-Beauty.
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Ingredient Info
Dr. Barbara Sturm The Night Serum 19 ingredients
Holistic Vanity Biome Treatment Essence 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 🎉
Contains Oils
Ingredients in this product that are types of oil:
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 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
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Dr. Barbara Sturm The Night Serum 19 ingredients
Holistic Vanity Biome Treatment Essence 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
Holistic Vanity Biome Treatment Essence 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
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice • Rosa Damascena Flower Water • Sodium Hyaluronate • Populus Tremuloides Bark Extract • Lactobacillus/Portulaca Oleracea Ferment Extract • Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate • Glycerin • Polygonum Aviculare Extract • Terminalia Ferdinandiana Fruit Extract • Podocarpus Elatus Fruit Extract • Pleiogynium Timoriense Fruit Extract • Rosa Damascena Flower Oil • Caprylyl Glucoside • Sodium Phytate • Sodium Levulinate • Sodium Anisate • Alcohol
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.
Lactobacillus/Portulaca Oleracea Ferment Extract is an antioxidant.
Dr. Barbara Sturm The Night Serum contains this as ingredient number 3.
Holistic Vanity Biome Treatment Essence contains this as ingredient number 5.
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.
Holistic Vanity Biome Treatment Essence contains this as ingredient number 17.
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 HyaluronateDr. Barbara Sturm The Night Serum contains this as ingredient number 5.
Holistic Vanity Biome Treatment Essence contains this as ingredient number 3.
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.
Holistic Vanity Biome Treatment Essence contains this as ingredient number 7.
Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate is a natural preservative. It comes from fermenting radish roots with a bacteria called leuconostoc. Leuconostoc comes from lactic acid. This bacteria is used to make the traditional Korean side-dish, kimchi. It is also used to make sourdough bread (both incredibly yummy foods).
Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate has antimicrobial properties and helps prevent the growth of bacteria in a product.
It is believed the preservation property comes from salicylic acid and ammonium salt, neither of which are involved in the fermentation process.
Learn more about Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment FiltrateDr. Barbara Sturm The Night Serum contains this as ingredient number 12.
Holistic Vanity Biome Treatment Essence contains this as ingredient number 6.
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Dr. Barbara Sturm The Night Serum 19 ingredients
Holistic Vanity Biome Treatment Essence 17 ingredients
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Dr. Barbara Sturm The Night Serum 19 ingredients
Holistic Vanity Biome Treatment Essence 17 ingredients
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