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Dr. Barbara Sturm vs Eminence

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Dr. Barbara Sturm and Eminence are esteemed skincare lines that offer deeply nourishing moisturizers and targeted treatments. The German brand, founded in 2014 and owned by Puig since 2024, relies on scientifically advanced formulas featuring clarifying exfoliants and nourishing serums, while Eminence is widely beloved for the pure botanical potency of its formulas. Both options suit sensitive, dry, and balanced or combination skin best, differing primarily in their approach through science-driven hydration versus organic botanical traditions.

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 Eminence products; for every product of both brands, with a fit score for your own skin, use the Lovi app.

Popular Dr. Barbara Sturm vs Eminence products

People Say

Dr. Barbara SturmEminence
  • Deep Hydration and Moisture Mostly MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “skin drank it up — Dr. Barbara Sturm Hyaluronic Serum”
    • “skin feels softer — Dr. Barbara Sturm The Good C Vitamin C Serum”
    • “skin feels baby soft — Eminence Calm Skin Chamomile Moisturizer”
    • “Not too thick — Eminence Arctic Berry Peptide Radiance Cream”
  • Calming Sensitive Skin Mostly MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “doesn't irritate my sensitive skin — Dr. Barbara Sturm The Good C Vitamin C Serum”
    • “reduced redness — Dr. Barbara Sturm Hyaluronic Serum”
    • “calms my irritation — Eminence Calm Skin Chamomile Moisturizer”
    • “cooling effect — Eminence Clear Skin Probiotic Moisturizer”
  • Glow and Bright Complexion Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “skin looks brighter — Dr. Barbara Sturm The Good C Vitamin C Serum”
    • “healthy glow — Dr. Barbara Sturm Hyaluronic Serum”
    • “Skin feels soft — Eminence Arctic Berry Peptide Radiance Cream”
  • Smoother Skin Texture Mostly MentionedNot noted
    • “skin texture is immediately more even — Dr. Barbara Sturm Enzyme Cleanser”
    • “sinks in quickly — Dr. Barbara Sturm The Good C Vitamin C Serum”
  • Lightweight Absorption Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “sinks in immediately — Dr. Barbara Sturm Hyaluronic Serum”
    • “doesn't feel heavy — Eminence Clear Skin Probiotic Moisturizer”
  • High Price and Expense Mostly MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “pricey but worth it — Eminence Calm Skin Chamomile Moisturizer”
    • “spent a lot of money — Eminence Clear Skin Probiotic Moisturizer”
    • “Not worth money — Eminence Arctic Berry Peptide Radiance Cream”
    • “way too expensive — Dr. Barbara Sturm Hyaluronic Serum”
  • Drying or Insufficient Moisture Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “face feels a bit tight — Dr. Barbara Sturm Enzyme Cleanser”
    • “feels quite dry when applied — Eminence Calm Skin Chamomile Moisturizer”
  • Minimal or Slow Results Often MentionedNot noted
    • “did nothing — Dr. Barbara Sturm Hyaluronic Serum”
  • Sticky or Messy Residue Often MentionedNot noted
    • “tacky finish — Dr. Barbara Sturm Hyaluronic Serum”

Questions and answers

Dr. Barbara Sturm or Eminence: which is better?

Dr. Barbara Sturm is better for glow and smoother texture, whereas Eminence tends to have a lower price point and strong scent dislikes. Lovi rates the products on this page across both brands differently depending on the specific skin type.

What is the difference between Dr. Barbara Sturm and Eminence?

Dr. Barbara Sturm does better for glow and brighter complexions as well as smoother skin texture, while Eminence is noted for a high price point and strong scent dislikes. Lovi gives the Enzyme Cleanser a Superior fit for skin with dark spots, and Calm Skin Chamomile Moisturizer a Superior fit for sensitive and dry skin.

Dr. Barbara Sturm or Eminence: which moisturizer is better?

For sensitive and dry skin, Eminence Calm Skin Chamomile Moisturizer has a Superior Lovi fit level, whereas the moisturizers from Dr. Barbara Sturm have an Average fit level for those skin types.

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Which is more affordable, Dr. Barbara Sturm or Eminence?

Eminence is noted for a high price point in reviews, while the products on this page for Dr. Barbara Sturm do not list pricing drawbacks. Both brands offer high-end skincare options.

Which causes fewer breakouts, Dr. Barbara Sturm or Eminence?

Both brands offer products that help with acne-prone skin, with Dr. Barbara Sturm getting a High fit rating from Lovi for its Enzyme Cleanser and The Good C Vitamin C Serum, while Eminence achieves a High fit for its Clear Skin Probiotic Moisturizer.

How do the founding years and corporate ownership of Dr. Barbara Sturm and Eminence compare?

Dr. Barbara Sturm was founded more recently in 2014 in Germany and has been owned by Puig since 2024, whereas Eminence was founded earlier in 1958 and remains independently owned.

Which brand has better review themes regarding glow and bright complexion versus strong scent dislike?

Dr. Barbara Sturm does better for glow and bright complexion, whereas Eminence is often noted for a strong scent dislike.

What are the Lovi fit levels of the Eminence Calm Skin Chamomile Moisturizer for sensitive and dry skin compared to Dr. Barbara Sturm's Hyaluronic Serum?

Lovi rates the Eminence Calm Skin Chamomile Moisturizer as having a Superior fit for sensitive and dry skin. By comparison, Lovi rates Dr. Barbara Sturm's Hyaluronic Serum as an Average fit for both of those skin types.

Research behind their key ingredients

Behind this comparison

Lovi compares products by their fit scores, calculated from the full ingredient list with brand-independent rules our 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.

  • Nadia Kapleva, MS

    Nadia Kapleva, MS

    Co-founder, Medical Director

    Cosmetic chemist, cosmetologist, aesthetic products developer

  • Alexey Shagraev, PhD

    Alexey Shagraev, PhD

    Co-founder, CEO and CTO

    PhD in computer science, 3x US patent holder, ex-Google, ex-Yandex

  • Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc

    Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc

    Medical Board

    Aesthetic medicine practitioner, MSc in Longevity and Anti-Aging Medicine

  • Aishani Shah, MD

    Aishani Shah, MD

    Medical Board

    Specialist dermatologist, MBBS, MD, IFAAD

  • Asya Zubkova, MS

    Asya Zubkova, MS

    Medical Board

    Cosmetic chemist, SCS, IFSCC member

  • Hanna Kurets, MD

    Hanna Kurets, MD

    Medical Board, Medical Advisor

    Dermatology MD

  • Elina Nazarenko, MD

    Elina Nazarenko, MD

    Medical Board

    Dermatology and diagnostic consultant

  • Victoria Derkova, MS

    Victoria Derkova, MS

    Medical Board

    Cosmetic chemist, cosmetic development technologist

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