Dr. Barbara Sturm V Drops Versus Luna Daily The Original Everywhere Spray-To-Wipe - With Prebiotics + Vitamins C & E
Updated on July 16, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe . They have a total of 6 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain AHA
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing, dark spots and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any common allergens, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Dr. Barbara Sturm V Drops 24 ingredients
Luna Daily The Original Everywhere Spray-To-Wipe - With Prebiotics + Vitamins C & E 20 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 V Drops 24 ingredients
Luna Daily The Original Everywhere Spray-To-Wipe - With Prebiotics + Vitamins C & E 20 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Lactococcus Ferment Lysate
Skin ConditioningLactobacillus/Portulaca Oleracea Ferment Extract
Antioxidant
Garcinia Mangostana Peel Extract
Skin ConditioningGymnema Sylvestre Leaf Extract
AstringentOpuntia Ficus-Indica Stem Extract
Skin Conditioning
Pyrus Cydonia Seed Extract
MaskingPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningLactitol
HumectantXylitol
Humectant
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Chlorella Vulgaris/Lupinus Albus Protein Ferment
Skin ConditioningBiosaccharide Gum-1
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
Antimicrobial
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingAlcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Maltodextrin
Absorbent
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Water, Glycerin, Lactococcus Ferment Lysate, Lactobacillus/Portulaca Oleracea Ferment Extract, Garcinia Mangostana Peel Extract, Gymnema Sylvestre Leaf Extract, Opuntia Ficus-Indica Stem Extract, Pyrus Cydonia Seed Extract, Pentylene Glycol, Lactitol, Xylitol, Lactic Acid, Chlorella Vulgaris/Lupinus Albus Protein Ferment, Biosaccharide Gum-1, Sodium Hyaluronate, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Xanthan Gum, Alcohol Denat., Sodium Chloride, Maltodextrin, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate
Water
Skin ConditioningCocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Heptyl Glucoside
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Inulin
Skin ConditioningLactic Acid
Buffering
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Linoleic Acid
Cleansing
Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Linolenic Acid
Cleansing
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Citric Acid
Buffering
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
Antioxidant
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Parfum
Masking
Disodium EDTA
Water, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Heptyl Glucoside, Sodium Chloride, Inulin, Lactic Acid, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Glycerin, Linoleic Acid, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Linolenic Acid, Sodium Benzoate, Panthenol, Potassium Sorbate, Citric Acid, Tocopherol, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Parfum, Disodium EDTA
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 GlycerinLactic Acid is an AHA that is derived from fermenting lactose, a carbohydrate from milk. It removes the top layer of old and dead skin cells and helps increase cell turnover.
Benefits of Lactic Acid are that it can help to reduce large pores and reduce the effects of aging. Some potential downsides are that it can be bad for dry skin, cause irritation, worsen eczema, and worsen rosacea.
Not only does it help exfoliate the skin, it helps strengthen the skin's barrier. When applied, lactic acid helps the skin create ceramides.
Lactic acid is an over-the-counter chemical exfoliant that comes from the fermentation of lactose — a carbohydrate found in milk.
Legend has it that Cleopatra used to bathe in sour milk to help reduce wrinkles.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Lactic AcidPotassium Sorbate is a preservative used to prevent yeast and mold in products. It is commonly found in both cosmetic and food products.
This ingredient comes from potassium salt derived from sorbic acid. Sorbic acid is a natural antibiotic and effective against fungus.
Both potassium sorbate and sorbic acid can be found in baked goods, cheeses, dried meats, dried fruit, ice cream, pickles, wine, yogurt, and more.
You'll often find this ingredient used with other preservatives.
Learn more about Potassium SorbateSodium Benzoate is a preservative. It's used in both cosmetic and food products to inhibit the growth of mold and bacteria. It is typically produced synthetically.
Both the US FDA and EU Health Committee have approved the use of sodium benzoate. In the US, levels of 0.1% (of the total product) are allowed.
Sodium benzoate works as a preservative by inhibiting the growth of bacteria inside of cells. It prevents the cell from fermenting a type of sugar using an enzyme called phosphofructokinase.
It is the salt of benzoic acid. Foods containing sodium benzoate include soda, salad dressings, condiments, fruit juices, wines, and snack foods.
Studies for using ascorbic acid and sodium benzoate in cosmetics are lacking, especially in skincare routines with multiple steps.
We always recommend speaking with a professional, such as a dermatologist, if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Sodium BenzoateChances are, you eat sodium chloride every day. Sodium Chloride is also known as table salt.
This ingredient has many purposes in skincare: thickener, emulsifier, and exfoliator.
You'll most likely find this ingredient in cleansers where it is used to create a gel-like texture. As an emulsifier, it also prevents ingredients from separating.
There is much debate on whether this ingredient is comedogenic. The short answer - comedogenic ratings don't tell the whole story. Learn more about comegodenic ratings here.
The concensus about this ingredient causing acne seems to be divided. Research is needed to understand if this ingredient does cause acne.
Scrubs may use salt as the primary exfoliating ingredient.
Learn more about Sodium ChlorideWater. 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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