Dr. Barbara Sturm Hyaluronic Serum Versus Omorovicza Queen Essence

Dr. Barbara Sturm Hyaluronic Serum Versus Omorovicza Queen Essence

This hydrating serum is formulated around Sodium Hyaluronate to hydrate skin and strengthen the skin barrier.

This hydrating essence is formulated around Sodium Hyaluronate and Tremella Fuciformis Extract to hydrate skin and strengthen the skin barrier.

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Water

Butylene Glycol

Lactobacillus/Portulaca Oleracea Ferment Extract

Phenoxyethanol

Sodium Hyaluronate

Ethylhexylglycerin

Potassium Sorbate

Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate

Water, Butylene Glycol, Lactobacillus/Portulaca Oleracea Ferment Extract, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Potassium Sorbate, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate

Pentylene Glycol

Propanediol

Glycerin

2,3-Butanediol

Saccharomyces/Grape Ferment Extract

Chondrus Crispus Powder

Xanthan Gum

Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside

Phospholipids

Glucose

Rosa Damascena Extract

Gluconolactone

Tremella Fuciformis Extract

Lactic Acid

Sodium Benzoate

Solanum Lycopersicum Leaf Cell Culture Extract

Decyl Alcohol

Calcium Gluconate

Citronellol

Geraniol

Water, Pentylene Glycol, Propanediol, Glycerin, 2,3-Butanediol, Saccharomyces/Grape Ferment Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Chondrus Crispus Powder, Xanthan Gum, Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside, Phospholipids, Sodium Hyaluronate, Glucose, Rosa Damascena Extract, Gluconolactone, Tremella Fuciformis Extract, Lactic Acid, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Sodium Benzoate, Solanum Lycopersicum Leaf Cell Culture Extract, Decyl Alcohol, Calcium Gluconate, Citronellol, Geraniol

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Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

Ethylhexylglycerin is created from glycerin. It is a multitasker ingredient that:

The CIR Expert Panel found minimal skin absorption or sensitization of any kind in a safety assessment. Though this ingredient is considered well-tolerated, a small number of cases of allergic dermatitis have been published since 2002. Just be sure to patch test if you are unsure.

Industry-reported use ranges from 8% in rinse-off products and 2% in leave-on formulations.

Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate is a natural preservative. It comes from fermenting radish roots with a bacteria called leuconostoc. The trade name for this ingredient is Leucidal.

Leuconostoc comes from lactic acid.

This ingredient has antimicrobial properties and helps prevent the growth of bacteria in a product.

Leuconostoc is used to make the traditional Korean side-dish, kimchi. It is also used to make sourdough bread (both incredibly yummy foods).

Sodium Hyaluronate is the salt form of hyaluronic acid. It is a long sugar chain that is naturally found in your skin, joints, and connective tissue that maintains hydration and elasticity.

In skincare, it works as a humectant. It pulls water from the environment and deeper layers of skin and binds it to the surface.

Interestingly, the size of the molecule affects its behavior:

Some clinical evidence links low molecular weight versions to improved wrinkle depth, elasticity, anti-inflammatory effects, and barrier repair.

Many serums use a blend of both weights so you can get surface hydration plus longer-lasting and deeper effects.

You'll typically see concentrations between 0.1-2% for this ingredient.

Water. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product.

So why is it so popular? Water most often acts as a solvent - this means that it helps dissolve other ingredients into the formulation.

You'll also recognize water as that liquid we all need to stay alive. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Remember to stay hydrated!

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