If there's one thing Dr. Barbara Sturm [1] knows, it's skin care and science. OK, that's two things, but this doctor knows — and combines — them both in her medical background and her beauty treatments. With experience in anti-inflammatory medicine and a focus on nonsurgical antiageing skin treatments [2], Dr. Sturm created her Molecular Cosmetics skincare line to include everything from eye creams to enzyme cleansers, all using nonaggressive ingredients.
Lucky for us, that means these luxe, scientifically proven products are available to help our skin woes like dryness [3], hyperpigmentation [4], and premature ageing — and can be found right at Sephora. The products are popular with celebrities and POPSUGAR editors alike, so we went through the items sold at Sephora and picked out the skincare ones that stood out, including face creams and foam cleansers.
See Dr. Barbara Sturm's luxe beauty products [5] for healthy, glowing skin ahead.
Dr. Barbara Sturm Glow Drops
These Glow Drops [6] ($145) bring out your inner radiance, thanks to natural plant extracts (like wild rose and bistort root) that even out your complexion and revitalize dull skin.
Dr. Barbara Sturm Enzyme Cleanser
This gently exfoliating Enzyme Cleanser [7] ($75) shakes out as a fine-grained powder but then transforms into a soft foam when you add water.
Dr. Barbara Sturm Darker Skin Tones Enzyme Cleanser
Dr. Barbara Sturm's Darker Skin Tones Enzyme Cleanser [8] ($75) is formulated for melanin-rich skin tones to tackle inflammation and hyperpigmentation as it cleans and lightly peels.
Dr. Barbara Sturm Clarifying Spot Treatment
The Clarifying Spot Treatment [9] ($55) not only clears blemishes (with tea tree oil and zinc oxide), it also helps covers them with a touch of concealer (in three shade options).
Dr. Barbara Sturm Clarifying Acne Spot Treatment
This Clarifying Acne Spot Treatment [10] ($55), on the other hand, also works to reduce the appearance of redness and skin imperfections, but with a clear formula instead.
Dr. Barbara Sturm Anti-Pollution Drops
These Anti-Pollution Drops [11] ($145) not only protect skin against pollution and other environmental stressors that can cause premature ageing, they also shield skin from the blue light of computers and cell phones.
Dr. Barbara Sturm Hyaluronic Serum
One of Dr. Barbara Sturm's bestsellers at Sephora is this Hyaluronic Serum [12] ($110-$300), which has a custom blend of high- and low-weighted molecules to both attach moisture to the surface of the skin immediately and also penetrate deeply to refill hydration reserves long-term.
Dr. Barbara Sturm Darker Skin Tones Hyaluronic Serum
The Darker Skin Tones Hyaluronic Serum [13] ($300) also has a custom blend of hyaluronic acid but adds in lumicol (from sea algae) to help even out skin tone and address any hyperpigmentation or inflammation issues.
Dr. Barbara Sturm Hyaluronic Ampoules
Dr. Barbara Sturm Hyaluronic Ampoules [14] ($145) are individually packaged doses of hyaluronic acid that can be tossed in a bag for an on-the-go hydration boost.
Dr. Barbara Sturm Facial Scrub
This refining Facial Scrub [15] ($70) buffs off dry cells and strengthens skin with horse chestnut . . . plus you're supporting your blood circulation as you massage it into your face.
Dr. Barbara Sturm Sun Drops SPF 50
This sunscreen serum, Dr. Barbara Sturm Sun Drops SPF 50 [16] ($145), offers protection against UVA and UVB rays and also guards against free radicals and the premature ageing that can come from excessive sun exposure.
Dr. Barbara Sturm Brightening Serum
The Dr. Barbara Sturm Brightening Serum [17] ($310) brightens with an extract from curly cress sprouts (which also works to both fight signs of hyperpigmentation and the formation of new dark or yellowish spots on the skin).
Dr. Barbara Sturm Brightening Face Lotion
The Brightening Face Lotion [18] ($205) and Brightening Face Cream [19] ($230) both help even out skin tone and tackle hyperpigmentation, but the lotion is a lighter formula recommended for people in warmer climates or with younger skin.
Dr. Barbara Sturm Face Mask
For dry, stressed skin, this Face Mask [20] ($120) offers up calming aloe vera and chamomile alongside kaolin clay that leaves skin super soft after the mask is rinsed away.
Dr. Barbara Sturm Face Mask Sachet Box
Or bring the same mask on your next trip with a Face Mask Sachet Box [21] ($145), including seven small packets of the same calming, hydrating treatment.
Dr. Barbara Sturm Calming Serum
If you've recently experienced sleep loss (or exposure to smoke, pollution, or excess sun), this Calming Serum [22] ($250) can help, thanks to its soothing natural ingredients like sunflower and sweet almond oils.
Dr. Barbara Sturm Cleanser
The gently foaming Dr. Barbara Sturm Cleanser [23] ($70) removes makeup, dead skin, and dirt thoroughly so the skincare products that follow can be better absorbed into your face.
Dr. Barbara Sturm Darker Skin Tones Foam Cleanser
The Darker Skin Tones Foam Cleanser [24] ($70) also offers a thorough clean but is formulated to tackle excess sebum and dark spots, too.
Dr. Barbara Sturm Balancing Toner
After washing your face, the Balancing Toner [25] ($75) can make sure you've removed every last drop of makeup (and any residue from your water or towel) while also regulating skin's pH value and prepping it for moisturiser.
Dr. Barbara Sturm Winter Essentials Kit
If you're heading to a cold climate, the Dr. Barbara Sturm Winter Essentials Kit [26] ($215) has you covered with travel sizes of the cleanser, facial scrub, face mask, face cream, calming serum, and hyaluronic serum to keep your skin bright, clear, and well-hydrated.
Dr. Barbara Sturm Flight Essentials Kit
Or jet-setters can grab the Flight Essentials Kit [27] ($225) with a six-step routine to guard against the changing air conditions onboard the plane and at your destination, leaving skin fresh, hydrated, and radiant throughout the trip.
Dr. Barbara Sturm Face Cream
The lightweight shea-buttter-rich Dr. Barbara Sturm Face Cream [28] ($215) also comes in formulations of Face Cream Light [29] ($205) — for extra-sensitive normal-to-oily skin or warmer seasons — and a Face Cream Rich [30] ($230) — for drier or more mature skin.
Dr. Barbara Sturm Darker Skin Tones Face Cream
The hydrating-yet-lightweight Darker Skin Tones Face Cream [31] ($215) adds in plant extracts to refine pores, reduce oil, and leave skin with a more even glow.
Dr. Barbara Sturm Darker Skin Tones Face Cream Rich
The Darker Skin Tones Face Cream Rich [32] ($230) is a heavier cream to bring extra moisture, and it also has plant extracts (like the Darker Skin Tones Face Cream) that reduce the appearance of pores and spots on more pigmented skin.
Dr. Barbara Sturm Hydrating Face Mist
Spritz on the Hydrating Face Mist [33] ($95) whenever you need some extra moisture and freshness — there's lemon, aloe vera, and hyaluronic acid inside to help with that.
Dr. Barbara Sturm Eye Cream
The Dr. Barbara Sturm Eye Cream [34] ($140) counteracts dark circles and fine lines with purslane, an antioxidant-rich ingredient that stimulates the production of collagen in your skin.
Dr. Barbara Sturm Clarifying Face Cream
The Clarifying Face Cream [35] ($215) was specially developed for blemish-prone faces with zinc that fights pimple formation by removing excess sebum from the skin.
Dr. Barbara Sturm Clarifying Serum
This Dr. Barbara Sturm Clarifying Serum [36] ($250) calms existing acne with natural extracts that reduce redness and protect skin against future breakouts.
Dr. Barbara Sturm Clarifying Mask
Using this acne-fighting Clarifying Mask [37] ($145) consistently will result in reduced sebum (as the zinc and kaolin clay absorb it).
Dr. Barbara Sturm Lifting Serum
The Dr. Barbara Sturm Lifting Serum [38] ($300) improves skin's firmness and elasticity and features a special plankton extract that plumps up the appearance of wrinkles so skin looks smoother as a result.
Dr. Barbara Sturm Super Anti-Ageing Serum
This Super Anti-Ageing Serum [39] ($130-$350) features powerful antioxidants like purslane and skullcap to bring about more rejuvenated, youthful-looking skin — with fewer fine lines and wrinkles.
Dr. Barbara Sturm Anti-Ageing Primer
The Anti-Ageing Primer [40] ($85) creates a smooth foundation for makeup with moisturising hyaluronic acid to reduce the appearance of pores and wrinkles, and pearl pigments for an added glow.
Dr. Barbara Sturm Anti-Ageing Body Cream
Dr. Barbara Sturm Anti-Ageing Body Cream [41] ($95) helps tighten and hydrate skin all over your body with firming almond and elderberry blossom extracts and intensely moisturising shea butter.
Dr. Barbara Sturm Serum Discovery Set
If you're looking for an introduction to Dr. Barbara Sturm's serums, this Serum Discovery Set [42] ($325) offers up four travel-size bottles to tackle everything from calming to brightening skin.