Lumene 24H Face Cream For Sensitive Skin Versus Dr. Barbara Sturm Face Cream Rich

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Published on March 04, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe general moisturizers. They have a total of 13 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 oils and silicones

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Lumene 24H Face Cream For Sensitive Skin

Dr. Barbara Sturm Face Cream Rich

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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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Lumene 24H Face Cream For Sensitive Skin 31 ingredients

Dr. Barbara Sturm Face Cream Rich 38 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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Lumene 24H Face Cream For Sensitive Skin 31 ingredients

Dr. Barbara Sturm Face Cream Rich 38 ingredients

Notable Ingredients

Vitamin C (2)

Vitamin E

Benefits

Hydrating (3)

Redness Reducing (2)

Reduces Irritation

Skin Texture

Anti-Aging (2)

Dark Spots

Scar Healing (3)

Brightening (4)

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin

Acne Trigger

Irritating

Eczema

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)

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Ingredients Compared

Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.

Lumene 24H Face Cream For Sensitive Skin 31 ingredients

Dr. Barbara Sturm Face Cream Rich 38 ingredients

Water • Octyldodecyl Myristate • Glycerin • Butyrospermum Parkii Oil • Arachidyl Alcohol • C10-18 Triglycerides • Cetearyl Alcohol • Behenyl Alcohol • Persea Gratissima Oil • Eriophorum Spissum Flower/Stem Extract • Phenoxyethanol • Arachidyl Glucoside • Dimethicone • Cetearyl Glucoside • Propanediol • Sodium Polyacrylate • Ethylhexylglycerin • Allantoin • Peg-8 • Xanthan Gum • Tocopherol • Biosaccharide Gum-1 • Caprylyl Glycol • Biosaccharide Gum-2 • Potassium Sorbate • Ascorbyl Palmitate • Sorbic Acid • Ascorbic Acid • Citric Acid • Glucose • Chondrus Crispus Extract

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

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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

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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Lumene 24H Face Cream For Sensitive Skin contains this as ingredient number 1.

Dr. Barbara Sturm Face Cream Rich 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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Lumene 24H Face Cream For Sensitive Skin contains this as ingredient number 3.

Dr. Barbara Sturm Face Cream Rich contains this as ingredient number 4.

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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Lumene 24H Face Cream For Sensitive Skin contains this as ingredient number 7.

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

Persea Gratissima Oil

What it does: Skin Conditioning

Community Rating: Disliked

Persea Gratissima Oil is made by pressing dehydrated avocado fruit from the tree Persea gratissima, Lauraceae.

Avocado Oil has antioxidant properties. Antioxidants help fight off free-radicals. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells.

Avocado Oil is mostly made up of the glycerides of fatty acids. About 67% of these fatty acids is made up of oleic acid. Palmitic acid and linoleic acid are also present.

These fatty acids help hydrate and soften the skin. It may increase collagen content in the skin. Collagen helps keep your skin plump and firm.

Avocado Oil reduces inflammation and has not shown to clog glands.

Avocados also have B vitamins, vitamin K, vitamin C, vitamin E, and potassium.

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Lumene 24H Face Cream For Sensitive Skin contains this as ingredient number 9.

Dr. Barbara Sturm Face Cream Rich contains this as ingredient number 14.

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.

Lumene 24H Face Cream For Sensitive Skin contains this as ingredient number 11.

Dr. Barbara Sturm Face Cream Rich contains this as ingredient number 20.

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.

Lumene 24H Face Cream For Sensitive Skin contains this as ingredient number 13.

Dr. Barbara Sturm Face Cream Rich contains this as ingredient number 19.

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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Lumene 24H Face Cream For Sensitive Skin contains this as ingredient number 15.

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

Ethylhexylglycerin

What it does: Skin Conditioning

Community Rating: Mixed

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.

Lumene 24H Face Cream For Sensitive Skin contains this as ingredient number 17.

Dr. Barbara Sturm Face Cream Rich contains this as ingredient number 27.

Xanthan Gum

What it does: Emulsifying, Emulsion Stabilising, Gel Forming, Skin Conditioning

Community Rating: Disliked

Xanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.

On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.

Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.

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Lumene 24H Face Cream For Sensitive Skin contains this as ingredient number 20.

Dr. Barbara Sturm Face Cream Rich contains this as ingredient number 26.

Potassium Sorbate

What it does: Preservative

Community Rating: Disliked

Potassium Sorbate is a preservative used to prevent yeast and mold in products. It is commonly found in both cosmetic and food products.

Potassium sorbate is potassium salt derived from sorbic acid. Sorbic acid is a natural antibiotic and effective against fungus.

Potassium sorbate and sorbic acid can be found in baked goods, cheeses, dried meats, dried fruit, ice cream, pickles, wine, yogurt, and more.

Potassium sorbate is often used with stronger preservatives.

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Lumene 24H Face Cream For Sensitive Skin contains this as ingredient number 25.

Dr. Barbara Sturm Face Cream Rich contains this as ingredient number 28.

Ascorbyl Palmitate

What it does: Antioxidant, Masking

Community Rating: Disliked

Ascorbyl Palmitate is created by combining pure Vitamin C and palmitic acid. It is an antioxidant and helps reduce hyperpigmentation.

Antioxidants help fight free-radical molecules, or molecules that may break down skin cells. Antioxdants help reduce signs of aging.

Ascorbyl Palmitate is a stable version of Vitamin C, meaning it does not disintegrate when exposed to sunlight. However, studies show it does not penetrate skin as well as pure Vitamin C.

Read more about other types of Vitamin C:

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Lumene 24H Face Cream For Sensitive Skin contains this as ingredient number 26.

Dr. Barbara Sturm Face Cream Rich contains this as ingredient number 35.

Ascorbic Acid

What it does: Antioxidant, Buffering, Masking, Skin Conditioning

Community Rating: Loved

Ascorbic Acid is is pure Vitamin C. This form makes up the largest amount of vitamin C found naturally in our skin.

Not only is vitamin C great for your overall health and immune system, it also has plenty of benefits on your skin.

Vitamin C is best used for brightening skin. It improves dark spots, acne scars, and hyperpigmentation. This is because it blocks the process of skin darkening when exposed to UV.

Remember: Vitamin C should not replace sunscreen!

Your skin uses vitamin C to build collagen. Collagen is one key component in having a strong skin barrier and plump skin. Vitamin C also plays a role in regulating collagen, thus making it effective in improving wrinkles and fine lines.

Ascorbic acid shows potent antioxidant activity. As an antioxidant, it helps fight free-radicals. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells. These antioxidants also protect skin against UV damage.

The best formulations include Vitamin E and/or ferulic acid. These two ingredients help stabilize and provide a boost in the benefits of ascorbic acid. This is because ascorbic acid becomes unstable when exposed to UV and air. In fact, you can tell your ascorbic acid has oxidized when it turns an orange-yellow color.

Ascorbic acid is generally compatible with other ingredients. However, using ascorbic acid with other active ingredients might cause irritation. Two ingredients: copper ions and benzoyl peroxide, will inactivate ascorbic acid completely.

Read more about other types of Vitamin C:

Foods rich with vitamin C include oranges, strawberries, broccoli, bell peppers, and more. When consuming Vitamin C, your skin receives a portion of the nutrients.

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Lumene 24H Face Cream For Sensitive Skin contains this as ingredient number 28.

Dr. Barbara Sturm Face Cream Rich contains this as ingredient number 38.

Citric Acid

What it does: Buffering, Masking

Community Rating: Disliked

Citric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).

If you spot Citric Acid near the end of an ingredient list, it's likely there as a pH adjuster rather than an active ingredient.

As an AHA, Citric Acid removes the top layer of skin cells from the newer layer of skin underneath. This helps skin to remove dark spots and look more even.

Read more about some other popular AHA's here:

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Lumene 24H Face Cream For Sensitive Skin contains this as ingredient number 29.

Dr. Barbara Sturm Face Cream Rich contains this as ingredient number 37.

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