Dr. Barbara Sturm Brightening Face Cream, by Dr. Barbara Sturm: Ingredient Analysis

1

Alcohol EWG 1-3

Moisturising Preservative

Antimicrobial

2

Alteromonas Ferment Extract EWG 1

Skin conditioning agent

HealingSoothing

3

Water Aqua Eau 10 EWG 1-2

Emollient Skin conditioning agent

ConditioningBarrier support Comedogenic 1/5

4

Ascorbic Acid EWG 1-2

Emollient Skin conditioning agent

ConditioningBarrier support Comedogenic 1/5

5

Ascorbyl Palmitate EWG 1-2

Emollient Skin conditioning agent

ConditioningBarrier support Comedogenic 1/5

6

Biosaccharide Gum-1 EWG 1

Skin conditioning agent

SoothingMoisturizingHair Gloss

7

Brassica Campestris (Rapeseed) Sterols EWG 1

Emollient Skin conditioning agent

8

Butylene Glycol EWG 1-3

Fragrance ingredient Masking Humectant Solvent Skin conditioning agent Viscosity controlling agent

Hair Loss PreventionMoisturizingSoftening Comedogenic 1/5

9

PEG-4 Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride EWG 2-4

Fragrance ingredient Skin conditioning agent

Comedogenic 1/5

10

Carbomer EWG 1

Gel forming Emulsion stabilizer Viscosity controlling agent

Moisturizing

11

Cetearyl Alcohol EWG 1

Emollient Foam booster Emulsifying agent Emulsion stabilizer Viscosity controlling agent Surfactant Opacifying agent

Comedogenic 2/5

12

Citric Acid EWG 1-2

Fragrance ingredient Masking Buffering agent Chelating agent PH adjuster

Hair GrowthLiftingCleansingSoothingExfoliatingLighteningAntioxidant

13

Coco Caprylate EWG 1-2

Emollient Skin conditioning agent

ConditioningBarrier support Comedogenic 1/5

14

Cocoglycerides EWG 1

Emollient Refatting Skin protecting Skin conditioning agent Viscosity controlling agent

ConditioningBarrier supportSmoothingBarrier RepairMoisturizingSoftening Comedogenic 1/5

15

Dicaprylyl Ether EWG 1

Emollient Solvent Skin conditioning agent

16

Dimethicone EWG 1-3

Emollient Antifoaming agent Skin protecting Skin conditioning agent

17

Disodium EDTA EWG 1

Viscosity controlling agent Chelating agent

18

Ethylhexylglycerin EWG 2

Skin conditioning agent Deodorant agent

DeodorantAntisepticMoisturizingSoftening

19

Diglycerin EWG 1

Fragrance ingredient Moisturising Hair conditioning Oral care agent Skin protecting Humectant Solvent Skin conditioning agent Oral health care drug Viscosity controlling agent Denaturant

Hair Structure ImprovementBarrier supportSmoothingMoisturizingSofteningHair Gloss

20

Hydrogenated Palm Glycerides EWG 1

Emollient Emulsifying agent Skin conditioning agent Viscosity controlling agent

21

Hydrogenated Vegetable Glycerides EWG 1

Emollient Emulsifying agent Skin conditioning agent Viscosity controlling agent Surfactant

22

Iron Oxide Ci 77491 Ci 77492 Ci 77499 1 EWG 1-3

Skin conditioning agent

23

Portulaca Oleracea Extract EWG 1-3

Fragrance ingredient Skin conditioning agent

SoothingAntioxidant Comedogenic 1/5

24

Lecithin EWG 1-2

Antistatic agent Emollient Emulsifying agent Skin conditioning agent Surfactant

Tones Up SkinSofteningAntioxidant

25

Lepidium Sativum Garden Cress Sprout Extract EWG 1-3

Fragrance ingredient Skin conditioning agent

SoothingAntioxidant Comedogenic 1/5

26

Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate EWG 1

Antidandruff agent Antimicrobial agent

SoothingExfoliating

27

Limnanthes Alba (Meadowfoam) Seed Oil EWG 1

Deodorant Emollient Refatting Skin protecting Skin conditioning agent

Barrier supportSmoothingBarrier RepairSoothingMoisturizingSofteningNutrifying

28

Methylpropanediol EWG 1

Solvent

29

Panax Ginseng (Ginseng) Extract EWG 1

30

Panthenol EWG 1

Antistatic agent Emollient Moisturising Hair conditioning Humectant Skin conditioning agent Soothing

RegenerationHair ConditioningHealingBarrier supportSmoothingBarrier RepairSoothingHair Loss PreventionMoisturizingSoftening

31

Pantolactone EWG 1

Humectant

32

Phenoxyethanol EWG 2-4

Fragrance ingredient Preservative

Antiseptic

33

Potassium Cetyl Phosphate EWG 1

Emulsifying agent Surfactant

Softening

34

Silica EWG 1-3

Bulking agent Skin protecting Viscosity controlling agent Film former Opacifying agent

Barrier supportProtectionSmoothing Comedogenic 1/5

35

Sodium Hyaluronate EWG 1

Humectant Skin conditioning agent

RejuvenationAnti AgingMoisturizingSoftening

36

Sodium Hydroxide EWG 2-4

Buffering agent PH adjuster Denaturant

Irritant

37

Sodium Potassium Aluminum Silicate EWG 2

Bulking agent

38

Soy Isoflavones EWG 1

Skin conditioning agent

39

Titanium Dioxide Ci 77891 12 EWG 1-3

Skin conditioning agent

40

Tocopheryl Acetate EWG 2-3

Skin conditioning agent

SofteningAntioxidantNutrifying

41

Xanthan Gum EWG 1

Binder Gel forming Binding Emulsifying agent Emulsion stabilizer Skin conditioning agent Viscosity controlling agent Surfactant

Dr. Barbara Sturm Brightening Face Cream,

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