# Dr. Barbara Sturm skincare

Page: https://lovi.care/skincare/fr/brands/dr-barbara-sturm

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

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Dr. Barbara Sturm is deeply loved for its gentle moisturizers, clarifying exfoliants, and nourishing [serums](https://lovi.care/skincare/fr/ingredients/serum), all built on scientifically advanced formulas. Its products suit sensitive, dry, and balanced skin best because they focus on deep hydration and barrier support. The standout products for particular concerns include the The Good C [Vitamin C](https://lovi.care/skincare/fr/ingredients/vitamin-c) Serum for acne-prone skin, the Enzyme Cleanser for skin with dark spots, and the Hyaluronic Serum for mature skin. These carefully balanced components work harmoniously to keep the complexion calm, smooth, and radiant.

This page covers some of the most popular Dr. Barbara Sturm products; for the whole Dr. Barbara Sturm range, with a fit score for every product, [use the Lovi app](https://app.pora.ai/vqqJ/j1xj2b6o?af_sub2=brand&af_sub3=selection_note&af_sub4=pg6860d0c652).

### Other Dr. Barbara Sturm products

#### Other products

- [Enzyme Cleanser](https://lovi.care/skincare/fr/p/dr-barbara-sturm/enzyme-cleanser/for/dark-spots) — Superior fit — [€58.50 at Notino](https://www.notino.fr/dr-barbara-sturm/enzyme-cleanser-darker-skin-tones-mousse-demaquillante-purifiante/p-16241237/)
- [Hyaluronic Serum](https://lovi.care/skincare/fr/p/dr-barbara-sturm/hyaluronic-serum/for/oily-skin) — High fit — [€228.56 at Lookfantastic](https://www.lookfantastic.fr/p/dr.-barbara-sturm-darker-skin-tones-hyaluronic-serum-30ml/13310109/)
- [The Good C Vitamin C Serum](https://lovi.care/skincare/fr/p/dr-barbara-sturm/the-good-c-vitamin-c-serum/for/mature-skin) — High fit — [€143.75 at Lookfantastic](https://www.lookfantastic.fr/p/dr.-barbara-sturm-the-good-c-vitamin-c-serum-30ml/13310139/)

## People Say

★4.3

Overall rating based on 6.0k+ reviews

Reviewers most often praise Dr. Barbara Sturm for deep and non-greasy hydration, gentle and effective exfoliation, and brightening and calming sensitive skin. The most common complaints are exorbitant price tags not justified by subtle results and potential dryness or tightness for dry or sensitive skin.

Sources: lovi.care, sephora.com, nordstrom.com, spacenk.com, cultbeauty.com, bluemercury.com, and more

## Questions and answers

### Is Dr. Barbara Sturm worth it?

Dr. Barbara Sturm is worth considering because Lovi rates the brand-focused routine Superior for dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin. Additionally, the Dr. Barbara Sturm products on this page list no fragrance in their ingredients.

### What are Dr. Barbara Sturm's best products?

The Dr. Barbara Sturm products on this page with the highest fit across the most skin types are Enzyme Cleanser and The Good C [Vitamin C](https://lovi.care/skincare/fr/ingredients/vitamin-c) [Serum](https://lovi.care/skincare/fr/ingredients/serum), both rating High for almost all skin types. Hyaluronic Serum also helps keep skin moisturized, rating High specifically for oily skin.

[Dermatologic Therapy, 2022](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36200921/) [Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31975502/)

### Which Dr. Barbara Sturm moisturizer is best for dry skin?

Hyaluronic Serum is the Dr. Barbara Sturm moisturizer for dry skin on this page, and Lovi rates it Average for dry skin.

[Dermatologic Therapy, 2022](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36200921/) [Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28860834/)

### Does Dr. Barbara Sturm cause breakouts?

The Dr. Barbara Sturm products on this page are unlikely to cause breakouts because every item lists no fragrance in its ingredients. Lovi rates the Dr. Barbara Sturm-focused routine Superior for acne-prone skin.

### Is Dr. Barbara Sturm fragrance-free?

Yes, every one of the Dr. Barbara Sturm products on this page lists no fragrance in its ingredients.

### What are the key ingredients in Dr. Barbara Sturm products?

Dr. Barbara Sturm products on this page include [sodium hyaluronate](https://lovi.care/skincare/fr/ingredients/hyaluronic-acid) in Hyaluronic Serum to help keep skin smooth, ascorbic acid in The Good C Vitamin C Serum to brighten, and [cellulose](https://lovi.care/skincare/fr/ingredients/cellulose) in Enzyme Cleanser to gently exfoliate.

[Dermatologic Therapy, 2022](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36200921/) [Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31975502/)

### How do I build a Dr. Barbara Sturm skincare routine?

To build a Dr. Barbara Sturm routine, use the Enzyme Cleanser to scrub and smooth the skin, follow with Hyaluronic Serum for moisture, and apply The Good C Vitamin C Serum for brightness. Lovi rates the Dr. Barbara Sturm-focused routine Superior for dry skin, oily skin, sensitive skin, combination skin, and acne-prone skin.

[Dermatologic Therapy, 2022](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36200921/) [Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31975502/)

### Where can I buy Dr. Barbara Sturm, and how much does it cost?

Dr. Barbara Sturm products are available for purchase in France, with prices on this page ranging from €58.50 to €228.56. The brand has been owned by Puig since 2024 and was originally founded in Germany in 2014.

### What are good alternatives to Dr. Barbara Sturm?

Good alternatives to Dr. Barbara Sturm with pages on Lovi include Augustinus Bader, Eucerin, NIVEA, Bayer, Yepoda, and Sebamed. For dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin, Eucerin is an alternative with high-fitting routines on Lovi.

### Dr. Barbara Sturm vs Eucerin: which is better?

Dr. Barbara Sturm is better, as Lovi rates the Dr. Barbara Sturm-focused routine Superior for dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin, compared to High for Eucerin.

### Who owns Dr. Barbara Sturm, and where is it from?

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

[uploads.puig.com](https://uploads.puig.com/uploads/Press_release_Puig_acquires_majority_stake_in_Dr_Barbara_Sturm_ENG_1_140422a900.pdf) [beautymatter.com](https://beautymatter.com/articles/puig-acquires-majority-stake-in-dr-barbara-sturm) [pitchbook.com](https://pitchbook.com/profiles/company/289811-80)

### Is Dr. Barbara Sturm cruelty-free?

PETA, Leaping Bunny, and Cruelty Free International, the registries Lovi checks, do not list Dr. Barbara Sturm as cruelty-free.

## Research behind Dr. Barbara Sturm's 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/) Ascorbic acid · 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

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## About the Lovi Fit

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

Lovi rates every product from its 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 these ratings: 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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