The Ceramide Skin Barrier Moisturizer

Ingredients

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

1. 1Water/Aqua

   The base of most formulas. Dissolves everything else.

2. 2Butylene Glycol

   Lightweight hydrator and solvent that helps ingredients absorb.

3. 3Glycerin

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

4. 4Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
5. 5Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate
6. 6Squalane

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

7. 7Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate
8. 8Dicaprylyl Carbonate

   Softens and smooths with a lightweight feel.

9. 9Behenyl Alcohol

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

10. 10DimethiconeSilicone

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

11. 11Betaine

    Gentle hydrator from sugar beets that helps calm irritation.

12. 12Hydroxypropyl Bispalmitamide MEA

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

13. 13C14-22 Alcohols
14. 14Palmitic AcidFungal acne trigger

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

15. 15Stearic AcidFungal acne trigger

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

16. 16Hydroxypropyl Bislauramide Mea
17. 17Arachidyl Alcohol

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

18. 18Cholesterol

    A barrier lipid that works with ceramides and fatty acids.

19. 19Polyacrylate-13
20. 20C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside
21. 21Allantoin

    Soothes, softens and supports healing.

22. 22Arachidyl Glucoside
23. 23Caprylyl Glycol

    Lightweight hydrator and solvent that helps ingredients absorb.

24. 24Glyceryl Caprylate
25. 25Ethylhexylglycerin

    Lightweight hydrator and solvent that helps ingredients absorb.

26. 26Hydrogenated Polyisobutene

    Softens and smooths with a lightweight feel.

27. 27Carbomer

    Gives the product its texture.

28. 28Tromethamine

    Keeps the formula at a skin-friendly pH.

29. 29Hydrogenated Lecithin

    Skin-softening phospholipid that helps deliver ingredients.

30. 30DimethiconolSilicone

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

31. 31Cetearyl Alcohol

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

32. 32Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate

    Helps oil and water mix into a smooth emulsion.

33. 33Ethylhexyl PalmitateFungal acne trigger

    Silky emollient with a high comedogenic rating.

34. 34Sorbitan IsostearateFungal acne trigger

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

35. 35Phytosphingosine

    Ceramide building block with calming properties.

36. 36Panthenol

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

37. 37Propanediol

    Lightweight hydrator and solvent that helps ingredients absorb.

38. 38Tocopherol

    Antioxidant that protects skin and the formula.

39. 39Ceramide NP

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

40. 40Sodium Hyaluronate

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

41. 41Ceramide NS

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

42. 421,2-Hexanediol

    Lightweight hydrator and solvent that helps ingredients absorb.

43. 43Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid

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

44. 44Ceramide AP

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

45. 45Ceramide AS

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

46. 46Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer

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

47. 47Hyaluronic Acid

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

48. 48Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate

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

49. 49Ceramide EOP

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