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Dr. Barbara Sturm Super Anti-Aging Face Cream — Advanced Anti-Aging Moisturizer with Hyaluronic Acid & Antioxidants for Mature Skin

This is a high-performance moisturizer designed to combat visible signs of aging. It’s formulated with a blend of ingredients aimed at plumping the skin, improving firmness, and providing deep hydration. The fragrance-free nature makes it suitable for those sensitive to scents.

Sephora price

$360.00

Price matters most when you are trying to learn whether this lane belongs in your routine without turning the test into a luxury gamble.

Sephora reviews

4.7 / 5

About 460 reviews on the current Sephora source, so there is real volume behind the reputation.

Shoppers keep mentioning

Good for: Loss of firmnessFragrance FreeGood for: Anti-AgingHyaluronic AcidCruelty-FreePlankton Biopolymers: Support firm, supple skin.Meadow Knotweed Extract: Restores visible radiance.High-Concentration Short- and Long-Chain Hyaluronic Acid Molecules: Intensely hydrate, reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.Fine Lines and WrinklesDrynessand Loss of Firmness and Elasticity

These are the shopper themes that keep showing up around this listing and shape why people open it in the first place.

Glass take

4.7 / 5 overall fit

A rich, fragrance-free moisturizer that targets multiple signs of aging with a blend of hydrators and antioxidants. It’s a solid choice for mature or dry skin seeking a boost in firmness and hydration, but the price point is high.

Dr. Barbara Sturm Super Anti-Aging Face Cream — Advanced Anti-Aging Moisturizer with Hyaluronic Acid & Antioxidants for Mature Skin

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What Sephora says

What this product is supposed to do

A scientifically advanced moisturizer that delivers rapid and long-term results, visibly plumping up wrinkles and promoting firmer, more supple skin.

NormalDryCombinationand OilyFine Lines and WrinklesDrynessand Loss of Firmness and Elasticity

Use morning and night after cleansing your skin.

Apply gently to your face, neck, and décolleté as well as to the delicate skin around your eyes.

What Glass adds

What actually matters before you buy it

A luxurious moisturizer that delivers on its anti-aging promises. It’s best suited for those with mature, dry, or combination skin looking for a comprehensive treatment to address wrinkles, loss of firmness, and dehydration. If your primary concern is oiliness or you prefer lighter textures, this might be too rich.

Luxurious feel and results

Many users rave about the rich texture and the visible improvements in skin hydration and firmness, noting that it feels like a true luxury treatment.

Investment in anti-aging

While expensive, customers see it as a worthwhile investment for its potent anti-aging benefits and the quality of ingredients.

Best for

When this is a smart buy

  • Mature skin
  • Dry or combination skin
  • Those concerned with fine lines and wrinkles
  • People seeking improved skin firmness

Skip if

When this is the wrong lane

  • You have very oily or acne-prone skin
  • You prefer lightweight, gel-based moisturizers
  • You are on a tight budget

Routine fit

How to incorporate it

Apply this cream as the final step in your morning and evening skincare routine, after serums and treatments. Gently massage it into your face, neck, and décolleté, and don't forget the delicate eye area.

Why it works

Where it earns the slot and where it does not

The useful question is not whether this product is good in a vacuum. It is whether it makes your routine easier to run or just adds one more bottle with a familiar ingredient on it.

What it actually does well

  • Deeply hydrating
  • Improves skin firmness
  • Reduces the appearance of wrinkles
  • Fragrance-free formula
  • Rich, nourishing texture

Where it starts to feel redundant

  • High price point
  • May be too heavy for very oily skin
  • Results may take time to become apparent

Routine fit

Where it belongs in the stack

Morning and Night

This moisturizer is designed for both AM and PM use. In the morning, it provides a hydrating base for makeup. At night, it works to repair and replenish the skin.

Glass rating

How this formula scores in real life

4.7/ 5 overall

A rich, fragrance-free moisturizer that targets multiple signs of aging with a blend of hydrators and antioxidants. It’s a solid choice for mature or dry skin seeking a boost in firmness and hydration, but the price point is high.

Texture

4.5 / 5

The cream has a rich, comforting texture that absorbs well without feeling heavy or greasy.

Hydration

4.7 / 5

Delivers deep, lasting hydration thanks to hyaluronic acid and shea butter.

Anti-aging benefits

4.5 / 5

Noticeable improvement in skin firmness and a reduction in the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles over time.

Full ingredient breakdown

Every ingredient, what it does, and whether I care

Solvent

Aqua/Water/Eau

Badness

0.0 / 10

The base of the formulation, providing hydration.

Usually helps with

Hydration

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Emollient

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

Badness

1.0 / 10

A skin-conditioning agent derived from coconut oil and glycerin, it helps to replenish the skin's surface and reduce moisture loss.

Usually helps with

Dryness, barrier support

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Emollient

Decyl Oleate

Badness

1.0 / 10

An emollient that softens and smooths the skin.

Usually helps with

Softening skin

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Emollient

Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter

Badness

2.0 / 10

A rich butter known for its moisturizing and skin-conditioning properties.

Usually helps with

Dryness, barrier repair

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Can be heavy for very oily skin

Humectant

Glycerin

Badness

0.0 / 10

A classic humectant that draws water into the skin, keeping it hydrated and supple.

Usually helps with

Hydration

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Emulsifier

Hydrogenated Lecithin

Badness

1.0 / 10

A modified form of lecithin that helps to stabilize the emulsion and improve skin texture.

Usually helps with

Skin conditioning

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Humectant

Pentylene Glycol

Badness

1.0 / 10

A multi-functional ingredient that acts as a humectant and preservative booster.

Usually helps with

Hydration, preservation

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Antioxidant

Lactobacillus/Portulaca Oleracea Ferment Extract

Badness

2.0 / 10

Fermented purslane extract, known for its soothing, antioxidant, and anti-inflammatory properties.

Usually helps with

Soothing, antioxidant protection

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Emollient

Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil

Badness

2.0 / 10

A nourishing oil rich in fatty acids and antioxidants.

Usually helps with

Nourishment, antioxidant

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Can be comedogenic for some

Emollient

Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Oil

Badness

2.0 / 10

A rich, moisturizing oil packed with vitamins and fatty acids.

Usually helps with

Dryness, nourishment

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Can be comedogenic for some

Antioxidant

Tocopheryl Acetate

Badness

2.0 / 10

A stable form of Vitamin E, providing antioxidant protection.

Usually helps with

Antioxidant protection

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Skin Barrier Agent

Ceramide NP

Badness

1.0 / 10

A type of ceramide that helps to restore and maintain the skin's natural barrier function, improving hydration.

Usually helps with

Barrier repair, hydration

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Humectant

Sodium Hyaluronate

Badness

0.0 / 10

The salt form of hyaluronic acid, it effectively draws moisture into the skin for plumping and hydration.

Usually helps with

Hydration, plumping

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Antioxidant

Polygonum Bistorta Root Extract

Badness

2.0 / 10

Also known as Meadow Knotweed extract, it's rich in antioxidants and helps to improve skin radiance.

Usually helps with

Radiance, antioxidant

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Preservative

Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate

Badness

1.0 / 10

A natural preservative derived from fermented radish root, offering antimicrobial benefits.

Usually helps with

Preservation

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Active

Plankton Extract

Badness

3.0 / 10

Contains compounds that can help support skin firmness and elasticity.

Usually helps with

Firmness

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Preservative

Phenoxyethanol

Badness

3.0 / 10

A common preservative used to prevent microbial growth in cosmetic products.

Usually helps with

Preservation

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Can be irritating for some sensitive skin types

Humectant

Panthenol

Badness

1.0 / 10

Pro-vitamin B5, it hydrates, soothes, and improves skin barrier function.

Usually helps with

Hydration, soothing

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Emollient

C12-16 Alcohols

Badness

1.0 / 10

Fatty alcohols that help to soften and smooth the skin, and act as emulsifiers.

Usually helps with

Emollience

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Emollient

Palmitic Acid

Badness

1.0 / 10

A fatty acid that helps to condition and soften the skin.

Usually helps with

Emollience

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Emollient

Squalane

Badness

0.0 / 10

A highly stable and biocompatible emollient that mimics the skin's natural sebum, providing excellent hydration without greasiness.

Usually helps with

Hydration, barrier support

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Thickener

Xanthan Gum

Badness

0.0 / 10

A natural polysaccharide used to thicken and stabilize formulations.

Usually helps with

Texture

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Thickener

Carbomer

Badness

1.0 / 10

A polymer used to thicken and stabilize cosmetic formulations.

Usually helps with

Texture

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Preservative

Ethylhexylglycerin

Badness

2.0 / 10

A skin-conditioning agent and preservative booster.

Usually helps with

Preservation, skin conditioning

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Emollient

Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil

Badness

1.0 / 10

A non-fragrant oil rich in linoleic acid, known for its emollient and antioxidant properties.

Usually helps with

Nourishment, antioxidant

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Antioxidant

Tocopherol

Badness

1.0 / 10

Vitamin E, a potent antioxidant that protects the skin from free radical damage.

Usually helps with

Antioxidant protection

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Active

Teprenone

Badness

2.0 / 10

A synthetic molecule that mimics the effects of Vitamin A, known for its anti-aging benefits, including improving firmness and reducing wrinkles.

Usually helps with

Anti-aging, firmness

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pH Adjuster

Sodium Hydroxide

Badness

0.0 / 10

Used to adjust the pH of the formulation to ensure optimal efficacy and stability.

Usually helps with

Formulation stability

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Solvent

Hexylene Glycol

Badness

1.0 / 10

A solvent and viscosity-decreasing agent.

Usually helps with

Texture

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Humectant

Pantolactone

Badness

1.0 / 10

A derivative of panthenol (Pro-vitamin B5) that helps to hydrate and condition the skin.

Usually helps with

Hydration

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Humectant

Caprylyl Glycol

Badness

1.0 / 10

A skin-conditioning agent and preservative booster that also helps with product texture.

Usually helps with

Hydration, preservation

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pH Adjuster

Citric Acid

Badness

0.0 / 10

Used to adjust the pH of the formulation.

Usually helps with

Formulation stability

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FAQ

The fast answers people actually need

Is this moisturizer suitable for all skin types?

While it targets multiple concerns, its rich texture makes it particularly beneficial for normal, dry, and combination skin. Those with very oily or acne-prone skin might find it too heavy.

What are the main anti-aging benefits of this cream?

This cream is designed to visibly plump wrinkles, improve skin firmness, and provide intense hydration, addressing key signs of aging.

Is this product fragrance-free?

Yes, the product is fragrance-free, making it a good option for those sensitive to added scents.