Current Price $260.00
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- Cruelty-free
- Hyaluronic acid
- Good for: Acne & blemishes
Details & care
What it is: An anti-aging serum formulated for blemished skin that purifies and rebalances while removing excess sebum.
Who it's for: Suitable for those with oily skin types.
What it does: An active Albatrellus Ovinus complex helps reduce discomfort and alleviates skin sensitivity and redness for an instant, calming effect while bistort root extract promotes a radiant complexion. Hyaluronic acid helps hydrate the skin and smoothes the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. Regular use helps remove blemishes and promotes a clearer, more refined complexion.
How to use: Pour one pipette length of the serum into the palm of your hand and apply it all over your face. Gently pat onto the skin.
- 1 oz.
- Natural Beauty & Wellness products are free of sulfates, phthalates, parabens, petrochemicals, mineral oil, silicone and talc
- Cruelty-free
- Made in Germany
- Item #5867351
Ingredients
Water (Aqua), Propanediol, Lactobacillus/Portulaca Oleracea Ferment Extract, Zinc PCA, Phenoxyethanol, Xanthan Gum, Disodium EDTA, Ethylhexylglycerin, Albatrellus Ovinus Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hexylene Glycol, Polygonum Bistorta Root Extract, Sodium Hydroxide, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Citric Acid, Caprylyl Glycol
Ingredients are subject to change at the manufacturer's discretion. For the most complete and up-to-date list of ingredients, refer to the product packaging
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Dr. Barbara Sturm
Dr. Barbara Sturm
Most helpful positive review
Feb 4, 2020
Holy grail product!
This is possibly my favorite Barbara Sturm product! I have mild acne and this product has helped clear up almost all of it and I've only been using this for about a month. If I feel a new blemish coming on, this basically gets rid of it in about 1-2 days. Seriously my favorite serum I have ever used. Also, it feels so light that layering a moisturizer on top doesn't feel sticky or heavy. This just feels so soothing and it really helps with skin texture too. Will keep purchasing over and over!
Spinduliai
3found this helpful
Most helpful critical review
May 18, 2020
Incentivized review
breakout after using this!
i love dr barbara sturm’s products however this one did massive breakout on my face! I will definitely return this! never again.
babiesarefromheaven
3found this helpful
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MCLoves
Aug 3, 2019
Save your money
I purchased this serum because I suffer from adult hormonal acne specifically around that time of the month. My acne is cystic in nature and I bought this with hopes that it would help. I used almost the entire bottle morning and night as directed and saw zero improvement. This was the only new product that I incorporated in my regimen. This was suppose to help minimize excess sebum, but I would wake up in the morning shining like a buttered biscuit so it did nothing of the sort. It took me a long time to purchase this because of the price and I was skeptical. I should have stuck with my gut feeling. I would have saved myself $250.00. I still got my usual painful cystic acne every month around my cycle. I don't know, maybe I was expecting too much from this serum but I don't think I am. $250.00 is not cheap and I honestly feel so ripped off. I guess its back to the dermatologist office.
5found this helpful
babiesarefromheaven
May 18, 2020
Incentivized review
breakout after using this!
i love dr barbara sturm’s products however this one did massive breakout on my face! I will definitely return this! never again.
3found this helpful
Spinduliai
Feb 4, 2020
Holy grail product!
This is possibly my favorite Barbara Sturm product! I have mild acne and this product has helped clear up almost all of it and I've only been using this for about a month. If I feel a new blemish coming on, this basically gets rid of it in about 1-2 days. Seriously my favorite serum I have ever used. Also, it feels so light that layering a moisturizer on top doesn't feel sticky or heavy. This just feels so soothing and it really helps with skin texture too. Will keep purchasing over and over!
3found this helpful
BRANDONKIM
Oct 27, 2022
BUMPS GONE
After using this product consistently, I noticed a drastic change in texture and blemishes. This is a lightweight serum that I pat it on my nose for my blackheads, pat on my forehead for texture, and pat on my jawline for acne. This had significantly reduced my blackheads and tiny bumps on my forehead.
2found this helpful
fatUNixorn321
Mar 2, 2020
HATE IT
I tried the whole clarifying collection and let me tell you it was HORRIBLE. I broke out so so so so bad. I do not recommend.
2found this helpful
Debbie
Reposted from DR. BARBARA STURM
May 3, 2026
Disappointed
Disappointed in the serum. I do not typically have acne/breakouts, but I changed a few products in my routine, which did not agree with my skin and caused some flareups. The clarifying serum did not help and seemed to add to the flareup issues. I'm unclear what exactly its purpose. Also, quite expensive. I will not repurchase.
