# Dr. Barbara Sturm vs HUDA BEAUTY

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Dr. Barbara Sturm and HUDA BEAUTY are two distinct beauty houses catering to different complexions and makeup needs. Founded in Germany in 2014, Dr. Barbara Sturm offers gentle moisturizers, clarifying exfoliants, and nourishing [serums](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/ingredients/serum) featuring scientifically advanced formulas that suit sensitive, dry, and balanced skin best through deep hydration and barrier support. In contrast, HUDA BEAUTY is widely beloved for high-performance primers, color corrector, and baking powder, as well as modern, skin-smoothing formulas that suit normal, combination, and oily skin best with weightless textures that balance shine. While the German brand focuses on keeping the complexion calm, smooth, and radiant with items like The Good C [Vitamin C](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/ingredients/vitamin-c) Serum, the other brand refines texture and extends makeup wear with purposeful formulations like the EASY BLUR PRIMER.

Dr. Barbara Sturm is a German skincare brand founded in 2014 and owned by Puig since 2024.

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This page compares some of the most popular Dr. Barbara Sturm and HUDA BEAUTY products; for every product of both brands, with a fit score for your own skin, [use the Lovi app](https://app.pora.ai/vqqJ/j1xj2b6o?af_sub2=compare&af_sub3=selection_note&af_sub4=pgc29f7bab97).

### Popular Dr. Barbara Sturm vs HUDA BEAUTY products

#### Dr. Barbara Sturm

- [Hyaluronic Serum](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/p/dr-barbara-sturm/hyaluronic-serum/for/oily-skin) — High fit — [CA$409.00 at Amazon](https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B08BJ73C5Q?tag=lovi-care-web-product01-20&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1)
- [Enzyme Cleanser](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/p/dr-barbara-sturm/enzyme-cleanser/for/dark-spots) — Superior fit — [CA$157.17 at Amazon](https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B07JQQX4D8?tag=lovi-care-web-product01-20&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1)
- [The Good C Vitamin C Serum](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/p/dr-barbara-sturm/the-good-c-vitamin-c-serum/for/mature-skin) — High fit — [CA$195.18 at Amazon](https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B0953YD2XP?tag=lovi-care-web-product01-20&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1)

#### HUDA BEAUTY

- [EASY BLUR PRIMER](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/p/huda-beauty/easy-blur-primer/for/dry-skin) — Average fit

## Questions and answers

### Dr. Barbara Sturm or HUDA BEAUTY: which is better?

Dr. Barbara Sturm is the better choice on this page because its products like the Hyaluronic [Serum](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/ingredients/serum) and The Good C [Vitamin C](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/ingredients/vitamin-c) Serum achieve High fits for multiple skin types, whereas HUDA BEAUTY has only an EASY BLUR PRIMER with mostly low or average fits. Furthermore, every product on the Dr. Barbara Sturm page lists no fragrance in its ingredients.

[Dermatologic Therapy, 2022](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36200921/)

### What is the difference between Dr. Barbara Sturm and HUDA BEAUTY?

Dr. Barbara Sturm offers products on this page with High to Superior Lovi fits across many skin types, whereas HUDA BEAUTY features an EASY BLUR PRIMER with mostly Low or Average fits and some Caution ratings. Every product listed for both brands has no fragrance in its ingredients.

### Which is more affordable, Dr. Barbara Sturm or HUDA BEAUTY?

The page does not provide pricing information for either Dr. Barbara Sturm or HUDA BEAUTY.

### Which causes fewer breakouts, Dr. Barbara Sturm or HUDA BEAUTY?

Dr. Barbara Sturm is a better option for acne-prone skin because the products on this page achieve a High Lovi fit for acne-prone and oily acne-prone skin, whereas HUDA BEAUTY's Easy Blur Primer receives a Caution rating for those skin types.

### When were Dr. Barbara Sturm and HUDA BEAUTY founded?

Dr. Barbara Sturm was founded in 2014, and HUDA BEAUTY was founded in 2013.

### Who owns Dr. Barbara Sturm and HUDA BEAUTY?

Dr. Barbara Sturm is owned by Puig, and HUDA BEAUTY is independent.

### Do Dr. Barbara Sturm and HUDA BEAUTY products contain fragrance?

Every product from both Dr. Barbara Sturm and HUDA BEAUTY listed on this page contains no fragrance in its ingredients.

## Research behind their key ingredients

- [Benefits of topical hyaluronic acid for skin quality and signs of skin aging: From literature review to clinical evidence](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36200921/) Sodium hyaluronate · Dermatologic Therapy, 2022
- [Anti-aging and brightening effects of a topical treatment containing vitamin C, vitamin E, and raspberry leaf cell culture extract: A split-face, randomized controlled trial](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31975502/) Tocopherol · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020
- [Bacterial cellulose membranes as drug delivery systems: an in vivo skin compatibility study](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23973717/) Cellulose · European Journal of Pharmaceutics and Biopharmaceutics, 2014
- [Effects of ascorbic acid on gingival melanin pigmentation in vitro and in vivo](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19186973/) Ascorbyl glucoside · Journal of Periodontology, 2009
- [Bacterial cellulose skin masks-Properties and sensory tests](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28963772/) Cellulose · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2018
- [Treatment of acne with a combination of propolis, tea tree oil, and Aloe vera compared to erythromycin cream: two double-blind investigations](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30588129/) Aloe barbadensis leaf juice · Clinical Pharmacology, 2018
- [Effect of a topical antioxidant serum containing vitamin C, vitamin E, and ferulic acid after Q-switched 1064-nm Nd:YAG laser for treatment of environment-induced skin pigmentation](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32052907/) Ascorbic acid · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020
- [The 24-hour skin hydration and barrier function effects of a hyaluronic 1%, glycerin 5%, and Centella asiatica stem cells extract moisturizing fluid: an intra-subject, randomized, assessor-blinded study](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28860834/) Glycerin · Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017
- [Sunscreens and Cosmetic Formulations Containing Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate and Rice Peptides for the Improvement of Skin Photoaging: A Double-blind, Randomized Placebo-controlled Clinical Study](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33529350/) Tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate · Photochemistry and Photobiology, 2021
- [Clinical evidence of the efficacy and safety of a new 3-in-1 anti-aging topical night serum-in-oil containing melatonin, bakuchiol, and ascorbyl tetraisopalmitate: 103 females treated from 28 to 84 days](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30924254/) Tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2019
- [Antioxidant-based topical formulations influence on the inflammatory response of Japanese skin: A clinical study using non-invasive techniques](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28385617/) Tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate · European Journal of Pharmaceutics and Biopharmaceutics, 2017
- [Efficacy and Tolerability of Topical Nicotinamide Plus Antibacterial Adhesive Agents and Zinc-Pyrrolidone Carboxylic Acid Versus Placebo as an Adjuvant Treatment for Moderate Acne Vulgaris in Indonesia: A Multicenter, Double-blind, Randomized, Controlled Trial](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32983333/) Zinc pca · The Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology, 2020
- [Borage Oil Treated with Immobilized Lipase Inhibits Melanogenesis](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33128473/) Lipase · Lipids, 2020
- [Prospective randomized double-blind comparative study of topical acetyl zingerone with tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate versus tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate alone on facial photoaging](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38525606/) Tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2024
- [A Double-Blind, 12-Week Study to Evaluate the Antiaging Efficacy of a Cream Containing the NFκB Inhibitor 4-Hexyl-1, 3-Phenylenediol and Ascorbic Acid-2 Glucoside in Adult Females](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27272084/) Ascorbyl glucoside · Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2016
- [Portulaca oleracea extract relieves skin barrier damage induced by increased photosensitivity after GA peeling](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35920724/) Lactobacillus portulaca oleracea extract ferment · Cutaneous and Ocular Toxicology, 2022
- [Treatment with Ascorbyl Glucoside-Arginine Complex Ameliorates Solar Lentigos](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39769217/) Ascorbyl glucoside · International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 2024
- [Low-temperature extracted Portulaca oleracea L. as a functional ingredient in facial masks for photorejuvenation of sensitive skin](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41182319/) Lactobacillus portulaca oleracea extract ferment · Cutaneous and Ocular Toxicology, 2025

## The brands

- German skincare: [Dr. Barbara Sturm](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/brands/dr-barbara-sturm)
- Skincare: [HUDA BEAUTY](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/brands/huda-beauty)

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## About the Lovi Fit

Lovi: Unbiased, science-based skincare AI trained on real user outcomes.

Lovi compares products by their fit scores, calculated from the full ingredient list with brand-independent rules its dermatologists and cosmetic chemists build and review, and personalizes every pick with AI trained on the real results of millions of users. Lovi trains its fit score models on a proprietary dataset built from more than 10,000 expert-labeled products and more than 100,000 simulated examples, following an internally consistent methodology presented at Cosmoprof, AMWC, and Skin of Color Update. Levels from best to worst: Superior, High, Average, Low, Caution, Warning.

Behind this comparison: Nadia Kapleva, MS (Co-founder, Medical Director); Alexey Shagraev, PhD (Co-founder, CEO and CTO); Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc (Medical Board); Aishani Shah, MD (Medical Board); Asya Zubkova, MS (Medical Board); Hanna Kurets, MD (Medical Board, Medical Advisor); Elina Nazarenko, MD (Medical Board); Victoria Derkova, MS (Medical Board).

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