ILIA Barrier Build Skin Protectant Cream – Moisturizer with Ceramides
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MoisturizingColloidal oatmeal, Caprylic/capric triglyceride + 16 moreWorks well
“Barrier Build Skin Protectant Cream – Moisturizer with Ceramides”
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:
biosaccharide gum-1, 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: butyrospermum parkii butter, caprylic/capric triglyceride.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: colloidal oatmeal
Anti-agingButyrospermum parkii butter, Lactic acidNot delivered
This product does not contain ingredients that are able to reduce fine lines and wrinkles or help with skin elasticity, but it can improve the look of the skin temporarily through moisturization. Well-moisturized skin might also be able to repair the sun damage better.This ingredient - butyrospermum parkii butter - could be helpful for preventing or repairing signs of aging in theory, but there is no evidence that it actually works.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy15 flagged ingredientsMedium risk
Comedogenic3 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale3 flagged
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Ingredients
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Colloidal oatmeal1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to restore skin barrier function, soften the upper layer of the skin and calm down inflammation
More about Colloidal oatmealWater~45–55%
Caprylic/capric triglyceride~7.2–8.8%
- 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 triglycerideSqualane~5.4–6.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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.
More about SqualaneGlycerin~3.5–4.3%
- 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 GlycerinArachidyl alcohol~2.9–3.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a thicker product consistency
More about Arachidyl alcoholPropanediol~2–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolButyrospermum parkii butter~1.9–2.3%
- 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 butterBehenyl alcohol~1.6–2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Non-drying alcohol that helps water and oil mix together. Also serves as an emollient
More about Behenyl alcoholAvena sativa kernel extract~1.2–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An effective moisturizing and skin barrier repair ingredient. Helps calm down inflammation and has some anti-oxidant properties
More about Avena sativa kernel extractLithothamnion calcareum extract~1–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
A mineral-rich extract from red algae. Might be able to help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Lithothamnion calcareum extractOphiopogon japonicus root extract~0.75–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals and support skin barrier function, but research on its effectiveness in skin is lacking
More about Ophiopogon japonicus root extractLactic acid~0.65–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An exfoliating and moisturizing alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA). Typically causes less irritation than other AHAs, for example, glycolic acid. At high concentrations (about 15%), lactic acid can help reduce lines and wrinkles. Recent studies show that lactic acid can support the "good" bacteria living on skin's surface (healthy skin microbiome)
More about Lactic acidPolyglycerin-6~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Polyglycerin-6Polyglyceryl-6 laurate~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Polyglyceryl-6 laurateSodium acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer~0.65–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Sodium acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymerArachidyl glucoside~0.55–0.8%
C15-19 alkane~0.5–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product texture
More about C15-19 alkaneMaltodextrin~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize the product formulation and can help absorb oil
More about MaltodextrinAmylopectin~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Hydrogenated lecithin~0.45–0.65%
- 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 lecithinBiosaccharide gum-1~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and is claimed to provide a longer-lasting hydration because of its ability to create a water-binding film on the surface of the skin
More about Biosaccharide gum-1Pentylene glycol~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycolTrisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to improve stability of the formulation
More about Trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinateSodium levulinate~0.3–0.6%
Calcium chloride~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps create a thicker product consistency. Might be irritating
More about Calcium chlorideGlyceryl caprylate~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that can also help water and oil mix together, as well as prevent bacteria growth in products
More about Glyceryl caprylateXanthan gum~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumP-anisic acid~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps preserve products. Can mask unpleasant smell. Could be irritating
More about P-anisic acid1,2-hexanediol~0.25–0.45%
Caprylyl glycol~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolGlucose~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Could be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function
More about GlucoseSorbitan oleate~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sorbitan oleateSorbitan isostearate~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sorbitan isostearatePotassium sorbate~0.15–0.25%
Sodium benzoate~0.1–0.2%
Citric acid~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidIngredient list view
Colloidal oatmeal, Water, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Squalane, Glycerin, Arachidyl alcohol, Propanediol, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Behenyl alcohol, Avena sativa kernel extract, Lithothamnion calcareum extract, Ophiopogon japonicus root extract, Lactic acid, Polyglycerin-6, Polyglyceryl-6 laurate, Sodium acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, Arachidyl glucoside, C15-19 alkane, Maltodextrin, Amylopectin, Hydrogenated lecithin, Biosaccharide gum-1, Pentylene glycol, Trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate, Sodium levulinate, Calcium chloride, Glyceryl caprylate, Xanthan gum, P-anisic acid, 1,2-hexanediol, Caprylyl glycol, Glucose, Sorbitan oleate, Sorbitan isostearate, Potassium sorbate, Sodium benzoate, Citric acid
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Match % combines shared ingredients, the first five ingredients, shared actives and hero ingredients, irritancy (lower counts in the alternative's favour), texture and body area. Only products in the same routine step are compared.
| ILIABarrier Build Skin Protectant Cream – Moisturizer with CeramidesYOUR PRODUCT | TatchaThe Indigo Calming Cream | First Aid BeautyUltra Repair Cream Home Away | DoveDermacare Moisurising Cream | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 45% | 44% | 43% |
| Price | — | $42.00 | — | $1.67 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 8 | 5 of 8 | 3 of 8 |
| Key difference | — | Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract | Ceramide Np | Dimethicone |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Medium | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Product summary
"ILIA - Barrier Build Skin Protectant Cream – Moisturizer with Ceramides" is a well-rounded moisturizing product. To work well, any moisturizer needs to include a combination of water-binding and emollient ingredients. ILIA - Barrier Build Skin Protectant Cream – Moisturizer with Ceramides ticks this box. Biosaccharide gum-1, glycerin, glucose, polyglycerin-6 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 (colloidal oatmeal, butyrospermum parkii butter, caprylic/capric triglyceride, squalane and arachidyl alcohol) help to reduce the moisture loss from the skin. They also soften the skin surface and relieve the feeling of dryness and tightness.
This product contains ingredients that could be beneficial, but their concentrations are too low in this formulation: lactic acid, oatmeal extract and colloidal oatmealIrritation risk
This formulation includes some common irritants, including ingredients that do not provide a benefit 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.
About the brand
According to Cruelty-Free Kitty "ILIA" is cruelty free, but its parent company is not.
Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 10 studies and safety reviews.
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- 4Cosmetic use of an ophiopogon japonicus active principlepatents.google.com
- 5Epidermal and dermal effects of topical lactic acidncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 6Dual Effects of Alpha-Hydroxy Acids on the Skinpdfs.semanticscholar.org
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