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Skin Barrier Moisturizing Cream

Moisturizer

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5 of 49 ingredients flagged

Silicone
Dimethicone
Fungal acne trigger
Stearic Acid, Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate, Palmitic Acid
Heavy / occlusive
Petrolatum

Key ingredientsPanthenol (B5), Squalane, Hyaluronic Acid, Ceramides

Ingredients

In label order. Tap one to learn what it does.

  1. 1Aqua/Water

    The base of most formulas. Dissolves everything else.

  2. 2Glycerin

    A skincare MVP. Draws water into skin and supports the barrier.

  3. 3Cetearyl Alcohol

    A waxy, moisturizing "good alcohol". Not drying at all.

  4. 4Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

    Light emollient from coconut. Generally fungal-acne friendly.

  5. 5Cetyl Alcohol

    A waxy, moisturizing "good alcohol". Not drying at all.

  6. 6Ceteareth-20

    Helps oil and water mix into a smooth emulsion.

  7. 7Behentrimonium Methosulfate

    A gentle cleansing or conditioning agent.

  8. 8DimethiconeSilicone

    Silicone that gives a silky finish and a breathable moisture barrier.

  9. 9PetrolatumHeavy / occlusive

    The most effective moisture seal there is. Non-comedogenic but rich.

  10. 10Butylene Glycol

    Lightweight hydrator and solvent that helps ingredients absorb.

  11. 11Caprylyl Glycol

    Lightweight hydrator and solvent that helps ingredients absorb.

  12. 12Potassium Phosphate

    Keeps the formula at a skin-friendly pH.

  13. 13Ethylhexylglycerin

    Lightweight hydrator and solvent that helps ingredients absorb.

  14. 14Disodium EDTA

    Grabs metal ions so the formula stays stable.

  15. 15Dipotassium Phosphate

    Keeps the formula at a skin-friendly pH.

  16. 16Panthenol

    Pro-vitamin B5. Hydrates, soothes and helps skin repair.

  17. 17Betaine

    Gentle hydrator from sugar beets that helps calm irritation.

  18. 18Synthetic Wax
  19. 19Hydrogenated Lecithin

    Skin-softening phospholipid that helps deliver ingredients.

  20. 20Squalane

    Lightweight, skin-identical oil that softens without feeling greasy.

  21. 21Propanediol

    Lightweight hydrator and solvent that helps ingredients absorb.

  22. 22Sodium PCA

    Part of your skin’s natural moisturizing factor.

  23. 23Sodium Lactate

    Hydrator that is part of the skin’s NMF.

  24. 24Stearic AcidFungal acne trigger

    Fatty acid or ester that softens skin. Can feed fungal acne.

  25. 25Pca

    Part of your skin’s natural moisturizing factor.

  26. 26Sodium Hyaluronate

    Holds many times its weight in water for plump, bouncy hydration.

  27. 27Polyglyceryl-10 StearateFungal acne trigger

    Fatty acid or ester that softens skin. Can feed fungal acne.

  28. 281,2-Hexanediol

    Lightweight hydrator and solvent that helps ingredients absorb.

  29. 29Serine

    Building blocks of your natural moisturizing factor.

  30. 30Alanine

    Building blocks of your natural moisturizing factor.

  31. 31Glycine

    Building blocks of your natural moisturizing factor.

  32. 32Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid

    Holds many times its weight in water for plump, bouncy hydration.

  33. 33Glutamic Acid
  34. 34Lysine Hcl
  35. 35Threonine

    Building blocks of your natural moisturizing factor.

  36. 36Arginine

    Building blocks of your natural moisturizing factor.

  37. 37Ceramide NP

    Lipids your barrier is literally made of. Refill them and skin holds water better.

  38. 38Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer

    Holds many times its weight in water for plump, bouncy hydration.

  39. 39Cholesterol

    A barrier lipid that works with ceramides and fatty acids.

  40. 40Hyaluronic Acid

    Holds many times its weight in water for plump, bouncy hydration.

  41. 41Tocopherol

    Antioxidant that protects skin and the formula.

  42. 42Proline

    Building blocks of your natural moisturizing factor.

  43. 43Palmitic AcidFungal acne trigger

    Fatty acid or ester that softens skin. Can feed fungal acne.

  44. 44Ceramide NS

    Lipids your barrier is literally made of. Refill them and skin holds water better.

  45. 45Phytosphingosine

    Ceramide building block with calming properties.

  46. 46Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate

    Holds many times its weight in water for plump, bouncy hydration.

  47. 47Ceramide AP

    Lipids your barrier is literally made of. Refill them and skin holds water better.

  48. 48Ceramide AS

    Lipids your barrier is literally made of. Refill them and skin holds water better.

  49. 49Ceramide EOP

    Lipids your barrier is literally made of. Refill them and skin holds water better.