Based on the ingredient list, "Dr. Loretta - Barrier Repair Gel Cream" can work well for skin moisturization. The formulation is based on a combination of good humectants and emollients. Both are needed to increase the skin hydration level. Glycerin, lactobacillus ferment, sodium hyaluronate and caprylyl glycol in this product (humectants) attract water molecules to the upper layer of the skin (the water comes from the outside air or from the deeper layers of the skin if the air is dry). Emollients in this formulation (ceramide np, phytosphingosine, cocos nucifera fruit extract, caprylic/capric triglyceride and squalane) help to reduce the moisture loss from the skin. They also soften the skin surface and relieve the feeling of dryness and tightness.

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Another benefit is that this moisturizer contain ceramides (phytosphingosine 0.10% - 0.35% and ceramide np 0.35% - 0.75%). Ceramides are an important part of our natural skin barrier. The Ceramides used in skincare are synthetic or come from plants. They help soften the skin and can help "fill the gaps" in the skin barrier, keeping the skin hydrated and resilient for longer.
This moisturizer also contains Peptides (palmitoyl tripeptide-38 0.05% - 0.20%). Peptides are a very big group of ingredients. They all consist of a different combination of aminoacids. Our skin produces Peptides naturally. Some of them work as natural antibiotics, promote wound-healing and production of collagen. The scientists are still studying how effective the topical application of Peptides is, but it is very likely that they are helpful. Peptides might be able to support skin barrier restoration and even have an anti-aging benefit. At the very least, they certainly help attract water to the skin and support the hydration in this way.

This product contains ingredients that could be beneficial, but their concentrations are too low in this formulation: ergothioneine

Irritation risk

This product does not contain known common irritants and is suitable for sensitive skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be low. 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.

About the brand

According to Cruelty-Free Kitty "Dr. Loretta" is cruelty free and so is its parent company.

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Anti-aging

What does the product description say?

This microbiome-friendly, fragrance-free soothing gel cream is clinically proven to improve the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, redness and texture.

Source: Dr Loretta

This product contains palmitoyl tripeptide-38. This ingredient might be able to help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness, but there is not enough evidence that it actually works.

palmitoyl tripeptide-38 0.05% - 0.2%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

Barrier Repair Gel Cream

Source: From product name

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: glycerin, lactobacillus ferment.

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: caprylic/capric triglyceride, squalane.

The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: ceramide np, palmitoyl tripeptide-38, phytosphingosine

squalane 1.8% - 2.7%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

An oil naturally present in skin. Works as an emollient to soften the skin and form a protective layer on its surface without a greasy feeling.

palmitoyl tripeptide-38 0.05% - 0.2%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles

phytosphingosine 0.1% - 0.35%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

A type of lipid that is naturally present in skin. It might help in repairing skin barrier function and has anti-bacterial effect

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Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low

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lactobacillus ferment 0.4% - 0.95%

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Works for: Moisturizing, Anti-inflammatory, Anti-oxidation, Reduces irritation

A fermentation product created by bacteria Lactobacillus. The fermented product has anti-bacterial properties and might be helpful in calming down inflammation, but studies are lacking. Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Can be used as a preservative

ceramide np 0.35% - 0.75%

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Works for: Moisturizing, Reduces irritation, Anti-inflammatory

A type of lipid similar to ceramides naturally present in skin. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and supports the skin barrier function to keep it hydrated. Can help to prevent inflammation in skin

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caprylic/capric triglyceride 3.7% - 5.5%

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Works for: Moisturizing

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

sodium stearoyl glutamate 1.3% - 1.9%

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Works for: Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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cetearyl alcohol 2.1% - 3.1%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium

Works for: Cleansing, Moisturizing

A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture

cocos nucifera fruit extract 1.4% - 2.2%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Works for: Moisturizing

An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic

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water 40% - 60%

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Plain old water

glycerin 3.9% - 5.8%

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Works for: Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

caprylic/capric triglyceride 3.7% - 5.5%

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Works for: Moisturizing

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

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Water, Glycerin, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Propanediol, Cetearyl alcohol, Squalane, Cocos nucifera fruit extract, Sodium stearoyl glutamate, Carbomer, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl glycol, Lactobacillus ferment, Diisostearyl malate, Sodium polyacrylate, Ceramide np, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hexylene glycol, Sodium phytate, Citric acid, Hydroxypropyl cyclodextrin, Sodium hyaluronate, Sodium hydroxide, Phytosphingosine, Palmitoyl tripeptide-38, Ergothioneine

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Key ingredients	ceramide np palmitoyl tripeptide-38 +8 more	Common: phytosphingosine ceramide np +5 more Other: niacinamide panthenol +4 more	Common: phytosphingosine ceramide np +6 more Other: cholesterol simmondsia chinensis seed oil +2 more	Common: ceramide np phytosphingosine +2 more Other: niacinamide ceramide eop +4 more	Common: phytosphingosine ceramide np +3 more Other: niacinamide ceramide eop +5 more	Common: ceramide np phytosphingosine +3 more Other: niacinamide ceramide eop +3 more	Common: phytosphingosine ceramide np +3 more Other: colloidal oatmeal niacinamide +8 more	Common: phytosphingosine ceramide np +3 more Other: ceramide ap ceramide as +6 more	Common: ceramide np phytosphingosine +3 more Other: ceramide ns ceramide ap +7 more	Common: ceramide np phytosphingosine +3 more Other: ceramide eop ceramide ap +2 more	Common: ceramide np phytosphingosine +2 more Other: hexapeptide-2 tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate +9 more
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Potential Irritants	hydroxypropyl cyclodextrin Has skin benefit? citric acid Has skin benefit? +6 more	trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? +3 more	aloe barbadensis leaf juice Has skin benefit? glyceryl undecylenate Has skin benefit? +8 more	benzoic acid Has skin benefit? trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate Has skin benefit? +5 more	disodium edta Has skin benefit? potassium cetyl phosphate Has skin benefit? +7 more	hexylene glycol Has skin benefit? caprylyl glycol Has skin benefit? +6 more	ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? linolenic acid Has skin benefit? +3 more	disodium edta Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? +6 more	p-anisic acid Has skin benefit? potassium sorbate Has skin benefit? +5 more	benzyl alcohol Has skin benefit? chlorphenesin Has skin benefit? +6 more	ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? hexylene glycol Has skin benefit? +7 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +23 more	water Has skin benefit? niacinamide Has skin benefit? +22 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +35 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +26 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +27 more	water Has skin benefit? cetearyl alcohol Has skin benefit? +27 more	water Has skin benefit? caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? +26 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +37 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +33 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +22 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +31 more

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Dr. Loretta Barrier Repair Gel Cream

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Moisturizing

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