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Allies of Skin vs Dr. Barbara Sturm

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Allies of Skin and Dr. Barbara Sturm are two acclaimed skincare collections designed to elevate daily routines through targeted care. Allies of Skin is deeply loved for its thoughtful range of moisturizers, serums, and eye products built around potent ingredients like niacinamide, while the German brand founded in 2014 and owned by Puig since 2024 is deeply loved for its gentle moisturizers, clarifying exfoliants, and nourishing serums, all built on scientifically advanced formulas. The former suits dry skin and mature skin best, offering rich hydration and targeted nourishment, whereas the latter suits sensitive, dry, and balanced skin best because they focus on deep hydration and barrier support. Ultimately, they differ in how their formulations work, with the first brand focusing on improving skin aging signs and decreasing hyperpigmentation, while the second works harmoniously to keep the complexion calm, smooth, and radiant.

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 Allies of Skin and Dr. Barbara Sturm products; for every product of both brands, with a fit score for your own skin, use the Lovi app.

Popular Allies of Skin vs Dr. Barbara Sturm products

People Say

Allies of SkinDr. Barbara Sturm
  • Texture and Absorption Mostly MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “sinks easily into damp skin — Allies of Skin Tranexamic & Arbutin Advanced Brightening Serum”
    • “Woke up looking well-rested — Allies of Skin Retinal & Peptides Repair Night Cream”
    • “skin texture is immediately more even — Dr. Barbara Sturm Enzyme Cleanser”
    • “sinks in immediately — Dr. Barbara Sturm Hyaluronic Serum”
  • Gentle and Soothing Often MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “doesn't irritate my sensitive skin — Dr. Barbara Sturm The Good C Vitamin C Serum”
    • “deep yet gentle cleanse — Dr. Barbara Sturm Enzyme Cleanser”
    • “reduced redness — Dr. Barbara Sturm Hyaluronic Serum”
    • “Best retinol for sensitive skin — Allies of Skin Retinal & Peptides Repair Night Cream”
  • Hydration and Plumping Mostly MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “nourished and hydrated — Allies of Skin Peptides & Omegas Firming Eye Cream”
    • “more like a spray serum — Allies of Skin Molecular Saviour Probiotics Treatment Mist”
    • “skin drank it up — Dr. Barbara Sturm Hyaluronic Serum”
    • “skin feels softer — Dr. Barbara Sturm The Good C Vitamin C Serum”
  • Radiance and Glow Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “skin looks brighter — Dr. Barbara Sturm The Good C Vitamin C Serum”
    • “healthy glow — Dr. Barbara Sturm Hyaluronic Serum”
    • “gives skin an instant dewy glow — Allies of Skin Tranexamic & Arbutin Advanced Brightening Serum”
  • Firming and Anti-Aging Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “fix the fine lines — Allies of Skin Peptides & Omegas Firming Eye Cream”
    • “Tightened the skin in just a few uses — Allies of Skin Peptides & Antioxidants Firming Daily Treatment”
    • “lines less visible — Dr. Barbara Sturm Hyaluronic Serum”
  • Formula Consistency and Application Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “Faster skin recovery — Allies of Skin Copper Tripeptide & Ectoin Advanced Repair Serum”
    • “powerhouse lineup — Allies of Skin Peptides & Omegas Firming Eye Cream”
    • “preps skin for better absorption — Allies of Skin Molecular Saviour Probiotics Treatment Mist”
    • “great for combination skin — Dr. Barbara Sturm Enzyme Cleanser”
  • High Price Mostly MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “Pricey — Allies of Skin Copper Tripeptide & Ectoin Advanced Repair Serum”
    • “price definitely hurts — Allies of Skin Tranexamic & Arbutin Advanced Brightening Serum”
    • “way too expensive — Dr. Barbara Sturm Hyaluronic Serum”
    • “price tag is out of budget — Dr. Barbara Sturm The Good C Vitamin C Serum”
  • Slow or Minimal Results Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “still not impressed with the results — Allies of Skin Tranexamic & Arbutin Advanced Brightening Serum”
    • “Have not noticed improved skin quality yet — Allies of Skin Copper Tripeptide & Ectoin Advanced Repair Serum”
    • “Nothing significant — Allies of Skin Retinal & Peptides Repair Night Cream”
    • “did nothing — Dr. Barbara Sturm Hyaluronic Serum”
  • Irritation and Reactions Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
    • “Slightly irritating... when I first started — Allies of Skin Copper Tripeptide & Ectoin Advanced Repair Serum”
    • “rashes popped up on my neck — Allies of Skin Tranexamic & Arbutin Advanced Brightening Serum”
    • “quite red after — Dr. Barbara Sturm Enzyme Cleanser”
    • “appearance of imperfections — Dr. Barbara Sturm The Good C Vitamin C Serum”
  • Application and Skin Drying Issues Rarely NotedOften Mentioned
    • “Don't feel hydrated — Allies of Skin Peptides & Antioxidants Firming Daily Treatment”
    • “face feels a bit tight — Dr. Barbara Sturm Enzyme Cleanser”

Questions and answers

Allies of Skin or Dr. Barbara Sturm: which is better?

Allies of Skin and Dr. Barbara Sturm are both solid choices, with Dr. Barbara Sturm scoring better for gentle, soothing care and radiance, while the products on this page from Allies of Skin offer better formula consistency and application. Niacinamide helps reduce cutaneous pigmentation.

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What is the difference between Allies of Skin and Dr. Barbara Sturm?

Allies of Skin fits dry, mature, and sensitive skin best and offers products like the Molecular Saviour Probiotics Treatment Mist with a Superior Lovi fit for acne-prone skin, while Dr. Barbara Sturm does best for radiance and glow and gentle soothing. Reviewers note that Allies of Skin features effective anti-aging serums but can cause initial irritation, whereas Dr. Barbara Sturm excels in texture and soothing formulas.

International Journal of Medical Sciences, 2021Experimental Dermatology, 2019

Allies of Skin or Dr. Barbara Sturm: which moisturizer is better?

For moisturizers on this page, Allies of Skin is a better fit because it offers products like the Molecular Saviour Probiotics Treatment Mist, which Lovi rates as a Superior fit for dry skin, mature skin, oily acne-prone skin, and dry skin.

International Journal of Medical Sciences, 2021Experimental Dermatology, 2019

Which is more affordable, Allies of Skin or Dr. Barbara Sturm?

Both Allies of Skin and Dr. Barbara Sturm are considered to have a high price point by reviewers, making them similarly positioned in terms of affordability on this page.

Which causes fewer breakouts, Allies of Skin or Dr. Barbara Sturm?

Dr. Barbara Sturm does better than Allies of Skin on being gentle and soothing, and reviewers often mention initial irritation and skin reactions with Allies of Skin. Niacinamide helps reduce pigmentation.

The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002

Which brand is better for sensitive skin, Allies of Skin or Dr. Barbara Sturm?

Dr. Barbara Sturm is better for sensitive skin, as reviewers rate it higher for being gentle and soothing. On Lovi, the products on this page for Allies of Skin achieve a High fit level for sensitive skin, while Dr. Barbara Sturm includes top options like its Enzyme Cleanser which also achieves a High fit level for sensitive skin.

How do the founding years and ownership of Allies of Skin and Dr. Barbara Sturm compare?

Allies of Skin was founded in 2016 and is owned by Allies Group Pte. Ltd., whereas Dr. Barbara Sturm was founded in Germany in 2014 and is owned by Puig since 2024.

Which brand performs better for texture and absorption according to reviewers?

According to reviewers, Allies of Skin and Dr. Barbara Sturm perform equally well for texture and absorption.

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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