# Dr. Barbara Sturm vs Rilastil

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Dr. Barbara Sturm and Rilastil are two distinct skincare lines known for gentle moisturizers, clarifying exfoliants, and nourishing [serums](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/ingredients/serum) built on scientifically advanced formulas. Both suites suit sensitive, dry, and balanced or mature skin best because they focus on deep hydration and barrier support. The German brand stands out with the Good C [Vitamin C](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/ingredients/vitamin-c) Serum for acne-prone skin, the Enzyme Cleanser for dark spots, and the Hyaluronic Serum, while the other brand offers the Acnestil for specific concerns. These carefully balanced components differ primarily in their exact [proprietary](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/ingredients/proprietary) blends, yet each 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 Dr. Barbara Sturm and Rilastil 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=pg0cb540567e).

### Popular Dr. Barbara Sturm vs Rilastil products

#### Dr. Barbara Sturm

- [Hyaluronic Serum](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/p/dr-barbara-sturm/hyaluronic-serum/for/oily-skin) — High fit — [€207.00 at Notino](https://www.notino.nl/dr-barbara-sturm/hyaluronic-serum-anti-rimpel-serum-met-hyaluronzuur/p-16241245/)
- [Enzyme Cleanser](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/p/dr-barbara-sturm/enzyme-cleanser/for/dark-spots) — Superior fit — [€53.90 at Notino](https://www.notino.nl/dr-barbara-sturm/enzyme-cleanser-darker-skin-tones-reinigende-en-make-up-removing-schuim/p-16241237/)
- [The Good C Vitamin C Serum](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/p/dr-barbara-sturm/the-good-c-vitamin-c-serum/for/mature-skin) — High fit — [€143.75 at Lookfantastic](https://www.lookfantastic.nl/p/dr.-barbara-sturm-the-good-c-vitamin-c-serum-30ml/13310139/)

#### Rilastil

- [Acnestil](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/p/rilastil/acnestil/for/oily-skin) — Average fit

## Questions and answers

### Dr. Barbara Sturm or Rilastil: which is better?

Dr. Barbara Sturm is a better choice because the products on this page have a wider range of high and superior Lovi fit levels across different skin types compared to Rilastil.

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

Dr. Barbara Sturm offers a wider range of products on this page that achieve High to Superior Lovi fits across many skin types, while Rilastil has only one product listed, Acnestil, which reaches at best an Average fit and is not recommended for dry or sensitive skin. Every product from both brands on this page lists no fragrance in its ingredients.

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

I am sorry, but the provided page facts do not contain pricing or affordability information for Dr. Barbara Sturm or Rilastil.

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

Dr. Barbara Sturm is a better choice for skin prone to breakouts, as Lovi rates its Enzyme Cleanser and The Good C [Vitamin C](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/ingredients/vitamin-c) [Serum](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/ingredients/serum) as High for acne-prone skin, whereas the Rilastil Acnestil serum only receives an Average fit. [Salicylic acid](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/ingredients/salicylic-acid) helps manage acne breakouts by exfoliating inside pores.

[BioMed Research International, 2020](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33150170/) [Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31553119/)

### When were Dr. Barbara Sturm and Rilastil founded and who owns them?

Dr. Barbara Sturm was founded in Germany in 2014 and is owned by Puig, while Rilastil was founded in 1972 and is owned by Istituto Ganassini.

### Do Dr. Barbara Sturm and Rilastil products contain fragrance?

Every product from both Dr. Barbara Sturm and Rilastil on this page lists no fragrance in its ingredients.

### How does the Lovi fit level of Dr. Barbara Sturm's Enzyme Cleanser compare for mature skin versus dry skin?

For mature skin, Lovi rates Dr. Barbara Sturm's Enzyme Cleanser as a High fit, whereas for dry skin it is only an Average fit.

## 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/) 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
- [A Double-Blinded, Randomized, Vehicle-Controlled Study of the Efficacy of Moisturizer Containing Licochalcone A, Decanediol, L-Carnitine, and Salicylic Acid for Prevention of Acne Relapse in Asian Population](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33150170/) Salicylic acid · BioMed Research International, 2020
- [Comparative study of efficacy and safety of 45% mandelic acid versus 30% salicylic acid peels in mild-to-moderate acne vulgaris](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31553119/) Mandelic acid · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020
- [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
- [Efficacy of a multitargeted, salicylic acid-based dermocosmetic cream compared to benzoyl peroxide 5% in Acne vulgaris: Results from a randomized study](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37941097/) Salicylic acid · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2024
- [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
- [A Salicylic Acid-Based Dermocosmetic is Effective as an Adjunct to Benzoyl Peroxide for Mild to Moderate Acne and as Monotherapy in Maintenance Post Benzoyl Peroxide](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38051857/) Salicylic acid · Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2023
- [Chemical peels for acne vulgaris: a systematic review of randomised controlled trials](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29705755/) Mandelic acid · BMJ Open, 2018
- [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
- [Randomized prospective study of low-dose isotretinoin alone and combination with salicylic acid and mandelic peel against acne tarda](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35388606/) Mandelic acid · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2022
- [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/nl/brands/dr-barbara-sturm)
- Skincare: [Rilastil](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/brands/rilastil)

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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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