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RoC vs Dr. Barbara Sturm

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RoC and Dr. Barbara Sturm are distinct skincare lines, with the French brand founded in 1957 and the German brand established in 2014. RoC is beloved for expertly formulated serums, eye products, moisturizers, and cleansers anchored by glycerin and retinol, whereas Dr. Barbara Sturm is deeply loved for gentle moisturizers, clarifying exfoliants, and nourishing serums built on scientifically advanced formulas. While both suit dry skin, the former brand suits skin with dark spots best through dependable formulations that increase hydration and reduce fine wrinkles, while the latter brand suits sensitive and balanced skin best by focusing on deep hydration and barrier support. Ultimately, they differ through the former utilizing hardworking ingredients for targeted care and the latter relying on carefully balanced components to keep the complexion calm, smooth, and radiant.

RoC is a French skincare brand founded in 1957 and owned by Bridgepoint Group plc since 2024.

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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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This page compares some of the most popular RoC and Dr. Barbara Sturm products; for every product of both brands, with a fit score for your own skin, use the Lovi app.

Popular RoC vs Dr. Barbara Sturm products

People Say

RoCDr. Barbara Sturm
  • Hydration and Moisture Mostly MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “skin is no longer dry — RoC Retinol Correxion Line Smoothing Max Hydration Cream”
    • “Areas stay hydrated all day — RoC Multi Correxion Hydrate + Plump Eye Cream”
    • “skin drank it up — Dr. Barbara Sturm Hyaluronic Serum”
    • “sinks in immediately — Dr. Barbara Sturm Hyaluronic Serum”
  • Anti-Aging and Wrinkle Reduction Mostly MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “wrinkles look less deep — RoC Retinol Correxion Deep Wrinkle Night Cream”
    • “Fine lines definitely softer — RoC Retinol Correxion Line Smoothing Eye Cream”
    • “diminished my forehead lines — RoC Derm Correxion Fill + Treat Serum”
    • “lines less visible — Dr. Barbara Sturm Hyaluronic Serum”
  • Gentleness and Sensitive Skin Care Sometimes NotedMostly Mentioned
    • “doesn't irritate my sensitive skin — Dr. Barbara Sturm The Good C Vitamin C Serum”
    • “reduced redness — Dr. Barbara Sturm Hyaluronic Serum”
    • “doesn't leave my skin feeling tight — RoC BARRIER RENEW® GEL-TO-FOAM CLEANSER”
  • Radiance and Glow Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “skin looks brighter — Dr. Barbara Sturm The Good C Vitamin C Serum”
    • “healthy glow — Dr. Barbara Sturm Hyaluronic Serum”
    • “instant luminosity — RoC Multi Correxion Revive + Glow Daily Serum”
  • Skin Type Suitability Not notedOften Mentioned
    • “sinks in quickly — Dr. Barbara Sturm The Good C Vitamin C Serum”
    • “great for combination skin — Dr. Barbara Sturm Enzyme Cleanser”
  • Cleansing and Foam Rarely NotedOften Mentioned
    • “deep yet gentle cleanse — Dr. Barbara Sturm Enzyme Cleanser”
    • “lathers a lot — RoC Daily Resurfacing Disks”
  • High Cost and Affordability Rarely NotedMostly Mentioned
    • “small bottle — RoC Multi Correxion Revive + Glow Daily Serum”
    • “way too expensive — Dr. Barbara Sturm Hyaluronic Serum”
  • Lack of Results Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “don't expect Botox results — RoC Derm Correxion Fill + Treat Serum”
    • “took 4 weeks to see change — RoC Derm Correxion Fill + Treat Serum”
    • “didn't notice difference — RoC Retinol Correxion Deep Wrinkle Night Cream”
    • “did nothing — Dr. Barbara Sturm Hyaluronic Serum”
  • Skin Irritation and Dryness Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “face feels a bit tight — Dr. Barbara Sturm Enzyme Cleanser”
    • “quite red after — Dr. Barbara Sturm Enzyme Cleanser”
    • “caused redness and stinging — RoC Retinol Correxion Deep Wrinkle Night Cream”
  • Fragrance and Scent Sometimes NotedRarely Noted
    • “smells a bit weird — Dr. Barbara Sturm Enzyme Cleanser”
    • “smells like perfume — RoC Retinol Correxion Deep Wrinkle Night Cream”

Questions and answers

RoC or Dr. Barbara Sturm: which is better?

RoC outperforms Dr. Barbara Sturm for anti-aging and wrinkle reduction, while Dr. Barbara Sturm achieves better results in gentleness and sensitive skin care. Reviewers also note that RoC tends to offer better value, whereas Dr. Barbara Sturm avoids added fragrance across the products on this page.

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

RoC outperforms Dr. Barbara Sturm in anti-aging and wrinkle reduction, whereas Dr. Barbara Sturm achieves better results in gentleness, radiance, and skin type suitability.

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

When comparing moisturizers, RoC offers options like the Retinol Correxion Line Smoothing Max Hydration Cream that has a High Lovi fit for mature skin and skin with dark spots, while Dr. Barbara Sturm offers the Hyaluronic Serum which has a High Lovi fit for oily skin. RoC performs better for anti-aging and wrinkle reduction, whereas Dr. Barbara Sturm is noted for better gentleness and sensitive skin care.

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

RoC is more affordable than Dr. Barbara Sturm, as high cost and affordability are noted drawbacks for the latter while RoC offers good value.

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

When it comes to breakouts, Dr. Barbara Sturm is a strong choice because the products on this page achieve a High Lovi fit for acne-prone skin. RoC also offers options like the Barrier Renew Gel-to-Foam Cleanser with a High Lovi fit for acne-prone skin, though reviewers note that some RoC formulas may cause skin irritation.

Which brand has been established longer, RoC or Dr. Barbara Sturm?

RoC has been established longer, having been founded in France in 1957, whereas Dr. Barbara Sturm was founded in Germany in 2014.

Do any RoC products contain fragrance, and how does that compare to Dr. Barbara Sturm?

Yes, 2 of the 12 RoC products on this page list fragrance, whereas every Dr. Barbara Sturm product on this page lists no fragrance in its ingredients.

Which brand performs better for anti-aging and wrinkle reduction according to review themes?

According to the review themes on this page, RoC performs better than Dr. Barbara Sturm for anti-aging and wrinkle reduction.

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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