Dr. Barbara Sturm Calming Serum
Availability: This product retails at $250 for 1 oz. (30 mL) and is available at spacenk.com, bloomingdales.com, neimanmarcus.com, bluemercury.com, and nordstrom.com along with their physical store locations. You can also get it through e-retailers such as net-a-porter.com, beautylish.com, and molecular-cosmetics.com
Would I buy this? No.
What is this product? What is it supposed to do?
An effective concentrate that contains an active, plant-based complex of Cardiospermum, Echium and Sunflower to rebalance and calm irritated skin and help reduce redness and burning. The calming serum strengthens the skin’s natural defenses, minimizing the skin’s sensitized reaction. Purslane, a key active ingredient used in this range by Dr. Sturm, activates the skin’s own anti-oxidant system, calms inflammation and protects sensitive cell membranes against free radical attack. The serum is ideal for rebalancing skin that is stressed as a result of sun exposure, sleep loss, jet lag, air conditioning, and exposure to smoke or environmental pollution.
Does this contain any special/beneficial ingredients?
Echium Plantagineum: Contains skin-regenerating, anti-microbial, and anti-inflammatory properties.
Sunflower Extract: Helps skin retain moisture.
Cardiospermum Extract: Contains soothing and anti-inflammatory properties.
Purslane: Contains hydrating and skin-regenerating properties.
Sweet Almond Oil: Is rich in Vitamin E, assists with hydration.
Vitamin E: Has anti-oxidant properties, soothes the skin.
What is the texture like?
This feels like a very lightweight, watery moisturizer.
Is this scented?
This has a very light, clean scent.
What has my experience with the product been like?
I haven't used this long-term enough to tell you if it does anything for actually reducing the redness I often complain about. Within two uses I didn't notice a difference. That said, the texture of this is incredible, it leaves my skin feeling silky smooth. I will update on whether it helped with my redness or not but, given how pricey it is, I may just stick to my beloved squalane.
Please let me know if you have any comments or questions.
Disclaimer: This was provided for testing purposes. I am not obligated or being compensated to mention it on this blog.
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