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MoisturizingPalmitoyl tripeptide-38, Glycerin + 10 moreWorks well
“Cream Barrier is a rich, lipid-focused moisturizer designed for skin that feels dry, tight, reactive, or overtreated.”
This product can help improve hydration of the skin with the two types of ingredients.
The first type is called “humectants”:
these ingredients help attract water.
When humectants are on the surface of the skin, they “pull in” the moisture from the outside environment, or from
within deeper layers of the skin. The following ingredients in this product do the job:
anhydroxylitol, glycerin.
This product also contains ingredients called “occlusives”. They help reduce the speed with which our skin loses moisture to the outside environment. These ingredients also help soften the upper layer of the skin, so it feels less tight and nicer to the touch. The following ingredients in this product do the job: beeswax, butyrospermum parkii butter.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: palmitoyl tripeptide-38
Anti-agingSide benefit the brand mentions · Palmitoyl tripeptide-38, Butyrospermum parkii butter + 1 moreMay help
“Just a dab of this anti-aging product will quench the thirstiest skin and instantly produce a radiant, healthy skin glow.”
This product contains palmitoyl tripeptide-38. There is some human evidence that this ingredient helps reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles and improve skin elasticity and firmness, though it is smaller or less consistent than the evidence for the best anti-aging ingredients.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy8 strong irritants: Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract, Thymus vulgaris extract + 6 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Trioctyldodecyl citrate~7.5–9.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Caprylic/capric triglyceride~4.9–6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin
More about Caprylic/capric triglycerideGlycerin~3.2–3.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
More about GlycerinBeeswax~2.5–3.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Forms a protective barrier that holds water and keeps dry skin hydrated. Keeps an emulsion from separating into its oil and liquid components, and increases the thickness of a product. Can be an allergen
More about BeeswaxPolyglyceryl-2 oleate~2–2.5%
Polyhydroxystearic acid~1.8–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to create a thicker product consistency and stabilize the formulation
More about Polyhydroxystearic acidButyrospermum parkii butter~1.7–2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals
More about Butyrospermum parkii butterBuddleja davidii extract~1.4–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Palmitoyl tripeptide-38~1.1–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
More about Palmitoyl tripeptide-38Saccharomyces lysate extract~0.8–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Can have some anti-inflammatory effect
More about Saccharomyces lysate extractPhospholipids~0.65–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Emollients that are naturaly present in skin. In addition, they help water and oil mix together in the product
More about PhospholipidsXylitylglucoside~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and repair the skin barrier function
More about XylitylglucosideAnhydroxylitol~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and repair the skin barrir function
More about AnhydroxylitolXylitol~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and repair the skin barrier function
More about XylitolOryza sativa bran extract~0.5–0.8%
Helianthus annuus extract~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Helianthus annuus extractRosmarinus officinalis leaf extract~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
Can be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, including inflamed acne. It can be irritating
More about Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extractTocopherol~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself
More about TocopherolThymus vulgaris extract~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
Citrus paradisi peel oil~0.3–0.55%
Polyglyceryl-2 stearate~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together
More about Polyglyceryl-2 stearateCaprylic/capric triglyceride~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin
More about Caprylic/capric triglycerideHydroxypropyl cyclodextrin~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to stabilize product formulations and help soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydroxypropyl cyclodextrinMagnesium sulfate~0.3–0.5%
Zinc stearate~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Phenoxyethanol~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolEthylhexylglycerin~0.25–0.5%
Disodium edta~0.25–0.45%
Cananga odorata flower oil~0.2–0.4%
Cymbopogon flexuosus oil~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Liquidambar styraciflua oil~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ocimum basilicum oil~0.15–0.3%
Pelargonium graveolens flower oil~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil. Can be irritating. Can become an allergen with oxidation
More about Pelargonium graveolens flower oilPiper nigrum seed oil~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oil~0.1–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant oil with high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin. Can be used as a fragrance. Has anti-bacterial properties and might help neutralize free radicals on the surface of the skin
More about Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oilViola odorata extract~0.1–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ingredient list view
Water, Trioctyldodecyl citrate, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Glycerin, Beeswax, Polyglyceryl-2 oleate, Polyhydroxystearic acid, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Buddleja davidii extract, Palmitoyl tripeptide-38, Saccharomyces lysate extract, Phospholipids, Xylitylglucoside, Anhydroxylitol, Xylitol, Oryza sativa bran extract, Helianthus annuus extract, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract, Tocopherol, Thymus vulgaris extract, Citrus paradisi peel oil, Polyglyceryl-2 stearate, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Hydroxypropyl cyclodextrin, Magnesium sulfate, Zinc stearate, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Disodium edta, Cananga odorata flower oil, Cymbopogon flexuosus oil, Liquidambar styraciflua oil, Ocimum basilicum oil, Pelargonium graveolens flower oil, Piper nigrum seed oil, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oil, Viola odorata extract
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| BIBA LOS ANGELESCream BarrierYOUR PRODUCT | Noble PanaceaThe Brilliant Radiant Resilience Moisturizer | NaturopathicaArgan & Retinol Wrinkle Repair Night Cream | RITUALSHomme 24h Hydrating Face Cream | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 56% | 56% | 54% |
| Price | $125.00 | $212.10+$87.10 | $136.00+$11.00 | $42.99−$82.01 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 9 of 11 | 7 of 11 | 5 of 11 |
| Key difference | — | Niacinamide | Retinol | Acetyl Dipeptide-1 Cetyl Ester |
| Irritancy | High | High | High | High |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | Contains drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"BIBA LOS ANGELES - Cream Barrier" is a well-rounded moisturizing product. This moisturizer uses a good combo of humectants and emollients. These both types of ingredients are essentials for improving the skin hydration and keeping the skin barrier healthy. Humectants in this product (anhydroxylitol, glycerin, saccharomyces lysate extract and xylitylglucoside) help to increase the water content in the upper layer of the skin. (These ingredients do so by "capturing" water molecules from the outside air or from within the deeper layers of the skin). Emollients in this formulation (helianthus annuus extract, beeswax, butyrospermum parkii butter, butyrospermum parkii butter extract and caprylic/capric triglyceride) help to reduce the moisture loss from the skin. They also soften the skin surface and relieve the feeling of dryness and tightness.
Ingredient callouts
- We like that this moisturizer contains peptides (palmitoyl tripeptide-38 1.10% - 1.30%). There are many different kind of peptides and they are naturally present in our skin. They all are a combination of amino-acids. Some of them work as natural anti-biotics, promote wound-healing and production of collagen. The science is still not settled on how effective peptides in skincare are, but it is very likely that they have a benefit. Peptides might help restore the skin barrier and fight the signs of aging. At the very least, peptides work as humectants: they attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve its hydration.
Irritation risk
This moisturizer contains a bunch of common irritants, including ingredients that do not provide any known benefit for the skin. It might not be the best choice if your skin is sensitive. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be high. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here
You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.
Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 16 studies and safety reviews.
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- 2Use of Probiotics for Dermal Applicationsresearchgate.net
- 3Allergic contact dermatitis induced by rosemary leaf extract in a cleansing gelpubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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- 5
- 6Vitamin E in dermatologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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