How to use Dr. Barbara Sturm Face Cream and serums together

Which Sturm face cream you are using

The application is the same for all Sturm face creams, but the listings place them a little differently. Pick the one that matches your box.

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The Sturm routine order

Sturm products follow the usual thin to thick order. Serums go on first, eye cream next, then face cream. Glow Drops are a finishing product and go after moisturizer, according to their listing. In the morning, sunscreen is the last skincare step.

Note.Follow the directions on each Sturm box if they differ. For example, the Sturm Eye Cream listing mentions morning use, while the Super Anti-Aging Eye Cream listing says AM and PM.

Step by step, with amounts

1. 1

   Cleanse and pat the face mostly dry.

2. 2

   Serum: The Good C listing says one pipette, morning or evening, avoiding the eyes. For other Sturm serums, start with a few drops and spread over face and neck.

3. 3

   If you use two serums, apply the thinner one first and let it settle for a moment.

4. 4

   Eye cream: pat a rice-grain amount along the orbital bone with the ring finger, as the Sturm eye cream listings describe patting around the eyes.

5. 5

   Face cream: take a pea-size amount, warm it between the fingertips and press it over the face and neck.

6. 6

   Glow Drops, if used: apply after moisturizer, or mix a drop into the cream, as the listing suggests.

7. 7

   Morning: wait a minute or two, then apply sunscreen.

Layering several Sturm serums

Sturm sells several serums in 30 ml bottles, including the Hyaluronic Serum, The Good C, the Calming Serum and the Super Anti Aging Serum. The Good C listing says it can be mixed with other Sturm products. If you use more than one serum, use a little less of each so the skin is not overloaded with liquid, and keep the order thin to thick.

Many people split serums between morning and night rather than stacking them all at once. For example, a vitamin C serum such as The Good C in the morning, and a different serum at night. Check each box for whether a serum is meant for morning, evening or both. Our how much serum to use page covers amounts and how long a 30 ml bottle lasts.

Choosing between Rich and Light

The two everyday creams are priced the same, at $240 each for 1.69 fl oz at listing prices recorded on October 10, 2026, about $4.80 per ml. So the choice is about feel. The Face Cream Light listing describes a non-greasy cream for normal skin; Face Cream Rich is the one the listing suggests for skin that needs extra moisture in winter, and it can be used day or night. Some people keep both and switch with the season.

The Super Anti Aging Face Cream is listed at $360 for 1.69 fl oz, about $7.20 per ml. Its listing says it can be used morning and evening or alternated with other Sturm moisturizers. For texture vocabulary across brands, see cream textures explained, and for value see is Barbara Sturm worth it.

Using Sturm with other brands

You can mix Sturm products into a routine with other brands. Keep the same order: essence or toner, serum, eye cream, cream, then sunscreen. Use one moisturizer step rather than two creams. If layers pill, use less product and give each one a moment to settle; see moisturizer pilling fix. For a direct brand comparison, see Augustinus Bader vs Barbara Sturm. Try any new Sturm product on a small area first with a patch test.

Frequently asked questions

Do I put Sturm serum on before or after the face cream? Before. Serums go on first, then eye cream, then face cream.

Can I use Sturm Face Cream Rich in the morning? Yes. The listing says it is suitable as a day or night cream. Finish with sunscreen in the morning.

How much Sturm face cream should I use? About a pea-size amount for the face, a little more if you also cover the neck.

Where do Glow Drops go in the routine? The listing says after moisturizer, over makeup, or mixed into skincare.