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1 of 2 advertised claims delivered
Moisturizing15 ingredients credited for this claimStrong support
“The Barrier Cream”
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, hyaluronic acid.
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: butyrospermum parkii butter, simmondsia chinensis seed oil.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: ceramide ap, ceramide as, ceramide eop, ceramide np, ceramide ns
Evens skin toneNo ingredient credited for this claimNo support
“Synergistically proven to increase hydration and enhance barrier function; Proven effectiveness in accelerating the recovery of the skin barrier to improve elasticity, hydration, and reduce irritation; Not just one or two, but a blend of five ceramides to deeply nourish your skin's protective barrier; Utilizes Split Gill Mushroom to combat hyperpigmentation by inhibiting Tyrosinase, resulting in brightening and hydrating effects; Harnesses the antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and anti-melanogenesis properties of Chaga Mushroom for radiant skin; Fu-Ling/Poria Mushroom, known for its collagen-boosting and firming effects, enhances skin plumpness; Boasts a luxurious, cushion-like texture that effortlessly absorbs into the skin within seconds; 275% more moisture after a single application of PENTAVITIN® Formulated to be suitable for all skin types.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy1 strong irritant: Withania somnifera root extractMedium risk
Comedogenic2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale2 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Glycerin~3.9–5.9%
- 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 GlycerinButane~3.7–5.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Simmondsia chinensis seed oil~2.8–4.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Softens the upper layer of skin and helps restore the healthy skin barrier. Has shown to help calm down inflammation in skin. It is a stable oil, meaning that it retains its properties even when exposed to air.
More about Simmondsia chinensis seed oilLimnanthes alba seed oil~2.1–3.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
This oil's cmposition is closest to rapeseed oil. It is a very stable oil and serves as an emoillient
More about Limnanthes alba seed oilCetearyl alcohol~1.7–2.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
More about Cetearyl alcoholTrehalose~1.4–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A sugar that attracts water to the upper layer of the skin
More about TrehaloseButyrospermum parkii butter~1.3–2%
- 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 butterLeuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate~1–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A preservative that comes from radishes fermented by a bacteria. New research suggests that the preservation properties in the ingredient come from an ammonium salt that is not present naturally in radish root but used in its cultivation. Is problematic because the exact amount of the preservative agents is difficult to determine
More about Leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtratePoria cocos extract~0.8–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Withania somnifera root extract~0.5–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
Cyclodextrin~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of sugar that is used to support delivery of active ingredients and can enhance their penetration into the skin without disrupting the skin's barrier
More about CyclodextrinCetearyl glucoside~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil in the product mix well together and improves product texture
More about Cetearyl glucosideHydrogenated lecithin~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to retain moisture by creating a protective barrier on the skin. Rich in fatty acids. Improves product texture and helps with the penetration of other ingredients.
More about Hydrogenated lecithinSchisandra chinensis fruit extract~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A berry extract that might help neutralize free radicals on the surface of the skin
More about Schisandra chinensis fruit extractTocopheryl acetate~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.
More about Tocopheryl acetatePolyacrylate crosspolymer-6~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Inonotus obliquus extract~0.2–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Panthenol~0.15–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolSaccharide isomerate~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Saccharide isomerateHyaluronic acid~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin. Naturally present in skin. Typically has large molecule size unless advertised otherwise on the product label. Helps support skin's barrier function and may help to reduce inflammation
More about Hyaluronic acidCeramide np~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about Ceramide npGlucose~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Could be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function
More about GlucoseSchizophyllan~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Hydroxyacetophenone~0.1–0.45%
Sodium oxalate~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ceramide ns~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about Ceramide nsCeramide as~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about Ceramide asP-anisic acid~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps preserve products. Can mask unpleasant smell. Could be irritating
More about P-anisic acidCeramide ap~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about Ceramide apCeramide eop~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about Ceramide eopIngredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Butane, Unknown, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Limnanthes alba seed oil, Cetearyl alcohol, Trehalose, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Unknown, Leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate, Poria cocos extract, Withania somnifera root extract, Cyclodextrin, Cetearyl glucoside, Hydrogenated lecithin, Schisandra chinensis fruit extract, Tocopheryl acetate, Polyacrylate crosspolymer-6, Inonotus obliquus extract, Panthenol, Saccharide isomerate, Hyaluronic acid, Ceramide np, Glucose, Schizophyllan, Hydroxyacetophenone, Sodium oxalate, Ceramide ns, Ceramide as, P-anisic acid, Ceramide ap, Ceramide eop
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| HerbarThe Barrier CreamYOUR PRODUCT | No CosmeticsALL-IN Barrier Cream celebrate tøday | celimaxDual Barrier Skin Wearable Cream | flounCarrot Blending Intense Cream | |
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| Match | — | 65% | 61% | 61% |
| Price | — | — | $18.30 | $14.54 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 10 of 13 | 7 of 13 | 8 of 13 |
| Key difference | — | Apricot Kernel Oil | Phytosphingosine | Niacinamide |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Product summary
Based on the ingredients included, "Herbar - The Barrier Cream" works well for moisturizing the skin. As we expect from a proper moisturizer, the formula includes a combo of effective humectants and emollients. These are the two different types of ingredients that are essential for improving the skin hydration and supporting a healthy skin barrier. Glycerin, hyaluronic acid, saccharide isomerate, trehalose and glucose 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 eop, ceramide np, ceramide ns, limnanthes alba seed oil and butyrospermum parkii butter) 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
- As a plus, this moisturizer also contains Ceramides (ceramide eop 0.05% - 0.25%, ceramide ap 0.05% - 0.15%, ceramide as 0.05% - 0.30%, ceramide np 0.15% - 0.65% and ceramide ns 0.10% - 0.45%). Ceramides are a type of lipids that our skin produces itself. They are a building block of the skin's barrier. Ceramides used in skincare are synthetic or extracted from plants. They work well for softening the skin surface and "patch holes" in the skin's barrier.
Irritation risk
There are some common irritants in this product, including ingredients that do not have benefits for the skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be medium. 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 11 studies and safety reviews.
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- 3Skin moisturizing effects of panthenol-based formulationspdfs.semanticscholar.org
- 4
- 5Efficacy of a New Topical Nano-hyaluronic Acid in Humansncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 6Physiochemical properties and application of hyaluronic acid: a systematic reviewonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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