BRIGHTENING SERUM  COSMETIC INFORMATION

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BRIGHTENING SERUM  PRODUCT SUMMARY

PRODUCT
Brightening Serum
BRAND
Dr. Barbara Sturm
CATEGORY
Face Serums
SIZE
1 oz/ 30 mL
PRICE
$310

BRIGHTENING SERUM  REVIEWS & RATINGS

NUMBER OF SEPHORA LOVES
651
NUMBER OF REVIEWS
3
AVG STAR RATING
3.5

BRIGHTENING SERUM  DIRECTIONS

Suggested Usage:-Use as a concentrated serum before applying your moisturizer. -After cleansing- dispense a full dropper of the serum into palm and apply it all over face- gently patting it into skin. -Note: In the morning- also use a cream with sun protection factor to prevent the formation of new dark spots.

BRIGHTENING SERUM  DESCRIPTION

What it is: A brightening serum that instantly gives the complexion a more even glow- refines skin tone and texture- and reduces visible signs of pigmentation.Skin Type: Normal- Dry- Combination- and Oily Skincare Concerns: Dullness and Uneven Texture- Dark Spots- and Fine Lines and WrinklesFormulation: Lightweight SerumHighlighted Ingredients:- Extracts of Cress Sprouts: Support the reduction of melanin production- brighten skin- and combat the formation of dark and yellowish spots.- Purslane: A strong antioxidant that stimulates the body and supports skin health and rejuvenation.- Allantoin: Helps calm skin for a glowing- more even-looking complexion. Ingredient Callouts: This product is vegan- cruelty-free- and gluten-free.What Else You Need to Know: This serum uses natural ingredients to help brighten the skin. Cress sprouts extract brightens the skin and diminishes the appearance of dark and yellowish spots. Ginseng extract supports the skin's own protection against free radicals- and hyaluronic acid hydrates the skin. Allantoin has a soothing and calming effect. As an aesthetic doctor with a background in anti-inflammatory medicine- Dr. Sturm is committed to treating the skin with scientifically-proven ingredients and non-aggressive natural extracts. The three pillars of Dr. Barbara Sturm Molecular Cosmetics—hydration- boosting the skin's natural barrier function- and reducing the visible signs of irritation—help to promote healthy skin that glows from within over time.Clean at Sephora Clean at Sephora is formulated without a list of over 50 ingredients- including sulfates (SLS and SLES)- parabens- phthalates- and more. For the full list- check out the Ingredients tab.

BRIGHTENING SERUM  INGREDIENTS

-Extracts of Cress Sprouts: Support the reduction of melanin production- brighten skin- and combat the formation of dark and yellowish spots.-Purslane: A strong antioxidant that stimulates the body and supports skin health and rejuvenation.-Allantoin: Helps calm skin for a glowing- more even looking complexion. Water (Aqua)- Methylsilanol Mannuronate- Glycerin- Methylpropanediol- Lactobacillus/Portulaca Oleracea Ferment Extract- Silica- Butylene Glycol- Dimethylimidazolidinone Rice Starch- Panthenol- Phenoxyethanol- Sodium Potassium Aluminum Silicate- Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer- Alcohol- Allantoin- Ethylhexylglycerin- Lecithin- Xanthan Gum- Panax Ginseng Root Extract- Sodium Hydroxide- Disodium EDTA- Sodium Hyaluronate- Alteromonas Ferment Extract- Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate- Pantolactone- Lepidium Sativum Sprout Extract- Soy Isoflavones- Sorbic Acid- Citric Acid- Iron Oxides (CI 77491)- Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891). Clean at Sephora products are formulated without: Sulfates—SLS + SLES- Parabens- Formaldehydes- Formaldehyde-releasing agents- Phthalates- Mineral Oil- Retinyl Palmitate- Oxybenzone- Coal Tar- Hydroquinone- Triclosan- Triclocarban- Undisclosed synthetic fragrances (Products can be formulated with disclosed synthetic fragrances that meet the following two criteria: (1) the synthetic fragrances do not include any of the ingredients listed in numbers 1 through 12 above and (2) the synthetic fragrances are at a concentration below 1% of the total formula) The following type of acrylates: (ethyl acrylate- ethyl methacrylate- methyl methacrylate- butyl methacrylate- hydroxypropyl methacrylate- tetrahydrofurfuryl methacrylate- trimethylolpropane trimethacrylate - aluminum salts)- Animal Oils/Musks/Fats- Benzophenone + Related Compounds- Butoxyethanol- Carbon Black- Lead/Lead Acetate- Methyl Cellosolve + Methoxyethanol- Methylchloroisothiazolinone & Methylisothiazolinone- Mercury + Mercury Compounds (Thimerisol)- Insoluble Plastic Microbeads (This prohibited ingredient applies to products that are meant to be rinsed off )- Resorcinol- Talc (Talc that is free of any asbestos can be used in the formulation provided that Brand conducts testing to ensure that talc is free of any asbestos.)- Toluene- Butylated hydroxyanisole (BHA)- Butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT) that is 0.1% or more of total formula- Ethanolamines DEA/TEA/MEA/ETA- Nanoparticles as defined by the European Commission- Petrolatum and Parrafin that is not USP grade- Phenoxyethanol that is 1% or more of total formulation- Polyacrylamide & Acrylamide- The following types of Styrene (Bromostyrene- Deastyrene/acrylates/dvbcopolymer- sodium styrene/divinylbenzene copolymer - styrene oxide- styrene)- 1-4 Dioxane in final formulas must comply with the thresholds as follows: (10 or < ppm for products that are meant to be rinsed off- wiped off or removed- 3ppm or < for products that are meant to remain on the skin).