Dr Sam’s Flawless Brightly Serum Versus Dr. Barbara Sturm Hyaluronic Serum

Dr Sam’s Flawless Brightly Serum Versus Dr. Barbara Sturm Hyaluronic Serum Detailed comparison of Dr Sam’s Flawless Brightly Serum versus Dr. Barbara Sturm Hyaluronic Serum. This brightening serum is formulated around Azelaic Acid and Niacinamide to fade the look of dark spots and brighten dull-looking skin. This hydrating serum is formulated around Sodium Hyaluronate to hydrate skin and strengthen the skin barrier. Water Azelaic Acid Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride Niacinamide Dicaprylyl Carbonate Ascorbyl Glucoside Cetearyl Alcohol Glycerin Glyceryl Stearate Se Cetearyl Olivate Bakuchiol Sorbitan Olivate Benzyl Alcohol Xanthan Gum Phenoxyethanol Sodium Hydroxide Disodium EDTA Dehydroacetic Acid Water, Azelaic Acid, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Niacinamide, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glycerin, Glyceryl Stearate Se, Cetearyl Olivate, Bakuchiol, Sorbitan Olivate, Benzyl Alcohol, Xanthan Gum, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Hydroxide, Disodium EDTA, Dehydroacetic Acid Butylene Glycol Lactobacillus/Portulaca Oleracea Ferment Extract 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 Be the first to review These ingredients are found in both products. Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount. Phenoxyethanol is one of the most widely used preservatives in skincare (and for good reason!). It has a large spectrum of antimicrobial activity and especially effective bacteria, yeast, and mold while only having a weak effect on your skin's natural microbiome. On a cellular level, it disrupts the cell membranes of microbes by poking holes that make the cell leak. This shuts down the chemical reactions the microbe needs to make energy so it can no longer survive. Another perk of this ingredient is that it stays functional across a wide pH range (3-10). You'll often see it paired with boosters like Ethylhexylglycerin; one study showed that a 1:9 ratio of Ethylhexylglycerin to Phenoxyethanol damages bacterial membranes as effectively as doubling the Phenoxyethanol concentration on its own. Typical use concentrations range from 0.3-1% depending on the formula, and this ingredient is capped at 1% int the EU. Safety-wise, the fear mongering does not hold up to the evidence. The EU's Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety and FDA consider it safe as a preservative at up to 1%, including for children of all ages. Adverse systemic effects only showed up in animal studies at exposures roughly 200x higher than what people get from cosmetics. And despite its very widespread use, this ingredient is a rare sensitizer and allergic reactions are uncommon. 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!