Krave Beauty Great Barrier Relief
Works for
Evens skin toneNiacinamide, Lactic acidWorks well
“It is an oil that our founder is personally OBSESSED with as it has eliminated most of her hyperpigmentation (sunspots, acne scars, other discoloration) far more effectively than any retinol or vitamin C ingredient.”
This product can help reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains the following effective ingredients: niacinamide
Keep in mind that you would need to apply any topical skincare targetted at hypigmentation consistently for a couple of months to get a result. No topical skincare product can help get rid of hyperpigmentation (including post-acne marks and age spots) instantly.
Anti-blemishNiacinamideWorks well
“A blend of conditioning oils fight irritation, discoloration and breakouts caused by a damaged skin barrier.”
This product can help reduce breakouts and clogged pores because it contains the following ingredient: niacinamide. This ingredient is used for treating acne and can have a noticeable effect.
MoisturizingNiacinamide, Urea + 21 moreWorks well
“Why is it different: Restores and gently moisturizes over-sensitized skin without leaving a greasy after-feel.”
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:
avena sativa kernel flour, 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: squalane, avena sativa kernel flour.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: ceramide np, niacinamide, urea
Anti-agingSide benefit · Niacinamide, Serine + 1 moreWorks well
This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains niacinamide.
These ingredients in the product can also be helpful, even though there is less evidence for their effectiveness: serine.
Keep in mind that it typically takes at least 6 weeks to notice any results because the changes that are needed to improve fine lines and elasticity happen in the deeper layers of the skin. No topical anti-aging product can “erase” wrinkles or fully reverse signs of aging.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy14 flagged ingredientsMedium risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
User reviews
5 of 5 community members would buy it again.
Skin savior - soothes and heals overnight after horrific topical allergic reactions that leave the skin in pain and flaking. This is the product that stopped me from having irritation break outs as severe and frequent as before using this half the days of the week. This feels like a thin oily cream rather than a classic serum texture which I love on my dry skin. It has a very distinct smell from the oils in the product, unlike anything I've smelt before - very earthy. This layers with any other toners, serums, essences, moisturizers with no issue, and I can apply this under moisturizer immediately before SPF and makeup and there is no issue. This truly lives up the the name as this rescues my skin barrier after every disaster while I learn how to work around my (finally diagnosed) allergies to certain common skin care ingredients. The packaging is amazing - I've never seen the "balloon" and I wish everyone would do this for pump products as I hate wasting even a drop of product. This is a very reasonable price for this mighty skin rescue serum - cheapest in its category by far (next best thing is Peach and Lily lactic repair serum that's about double this price).
Product feels very light, I must say. However, it is oily and has a bit of a strong scent. I would recommend for dry-combination skin types.
Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Propanediol~4.1–5.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolCalophyllum inophyllum seed oil~4–4.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Dipropylene glycol~2.8–3.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to dissolve other ingredients in a formulation. Slows down the rate of product drying
More about Dipropylene glycolNiacinamide~2.3–2.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Is proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture. The concentration of about 2% is effective for supporting the skin barrier and evening out the skin tone. Concentration of 4-6% is better for helping with acne and balancing the sebum production
More about NiacinamideCarthamus tinctorius seed oil~2–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps soften the skin and might help calm down inflammation
More about Carthamus tinctorius seed oilCetearyl olivate~1.6–2%
Polysorbate 60~1.4–1.8%
Glyceryl oleate~1.2–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating
More about Glyceryl oleateOctyldodecanol~1–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps to soften the skin and create a pleasant product texture and stabilize the formulation
More about OctyldodecanolRosa canina fruit oil~0.75–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A great emollient. Contains vitamin E (tocopherol) which may give it some anti-oxidant properties. Can contain volatile compounds and can be irritating
More about Rosa canina fruit oilSorbitan oleate~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sorbitan oleateSorbitan olivate~0.55–0.85%
Coco-caprylate/caprate~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin without creating a greasy texture
More about Coco-caprylate/caprateHydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer~0.5–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A gelling agent that thickens the product consistency and leaves the skin with a velvety finish
More about Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymerGlycerin~0.5–0.75%
- 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 GlycerinTocopheryl acetate~0.45–0.7%
- 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 acetateButylene glycol~0.4–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Butylene glycolCaprylyl glycol~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolHydroxyacetophenone~0.35–0.6%
Pentylene glycol~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycolSqualane~0.4–0.6%
- 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 SqualaneUrea~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Naturally present in skin (urea makes up about 7% of natural moisturizing factors in skin). Attracts water to the upper layer of the skin. Also has a positive effect on the skin barrier beyond the humectant action. Can enhance penetration of other ingredients. Is an exfoliating ingredient when used in high concentrations
More about UreaXanthan gum~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumSorbitan isostearate~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sorbitan isostearate1,2-hexanediol~0.3–0.5%
Hydrogenated olive oil unsaponifiables~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Help soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydrogenated olive oil unsaponifiablesDisodium edta~0.3–0.55%
Avena sativa kernel flour~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of colloidal oatmeal. Can contain potent antioxidants and anti-inflammatory compounds. Is effective in supporting skin barrier
More about Avena sativa kernel flourMagnesium chloride~0.3–0.5%
Sodium hyaluronate~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateGlycine soja sterols~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps soften the skin
More about Glycine soja sterolsLactic acid~0.25–0.45%
- 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 acidCaprylic/capric triglyceride~0.3–0.5%
- 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 triglycerideGlycosyl trehalose~0.2–0.35%
Acetyl glutamine~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Oleic acid~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin. At the same time, it can weaken the skin's barrier enhancing penetration of other ingredients and increasing the risk of skin dryness
More about Oleic acidSodium pca~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Naturally present in skin and helps to attract water to its upper layer
More about Sodium pcaSerine~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An amino-acid that helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. In combination with other amino-acids, might help to reduce fine lines and wrinkles
More about SerineCeramide np~0.1–0.2%
- 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 npGlycine~0.1–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help restore the skin barrier function
More about GlycineIngredient list view
Water, Propanediol, Calophyllum inophyllum seed oil, Dipropylene glycol, Niacinamide, Carthamus tinctorius seed oil, Cetearyl olivate, Polysorbate 60, Glyceryl oleate, Octyldodecanol, Rosa canina fruit oil, Sorbitan oleate, Sorbitan olivate, Coco-caprylate/caprate, Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, Glycerin, Tocopheryl acetate, Butylene glycol, Caprylyl glycol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Pentylene glycol, Squalane, Urea, Xanthan gum, Sorbitan isostearate, 1,2-hexanediol, Hydrogenated olive oil unsaponifiables, Disodium edta, Avena sativa kernel flour, Magnesium chloride, Sodium hyaluronate, Glycine soja sterols, Lactic acid, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Glycosyl trehalose, Acetyl glutamine, Oleic acid, Sodium pca, Serine, Ceramide np, Glycine
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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.
| Krave BeautyGreat Barrier ReliefYOUR PRODUCT | RejuranDual Effect Ampoule | AHCHydrating Korean Skincare Aqualuronic Face Serum | TBH Skincarerebound serum | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 79% | 79% | 78% |
| Price | $29.00 | $40.50+$11.50 | $25.99−$3.01 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 7 of 16 | 8 of 16 | 6 of 16 |
| Key difference | — | Adenosine | Copper Tripeptide-1 | Copper Tripeptide-1 |
| Irritancy | Medium | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | Contains drying alcohol |
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Product summary
"Krave Beauty - Great Barrier Relief" is effective for: Moisturizing, Evens skin tone, Anti-blemish and Anti-aging
Ingredient callouts
- A good concentration of Niacinamide (3.10% - 3.70%). Niacinamide is a well-studied multi-tasking active. It is stable, and can work well in almost any hydrating formulation. There is solid evidence that Niacinamide can help support skin barrier, regulate oil production and reduce acne and clogged pores. It also helps to fight photodamage and improve the skin tone, reducing pigmentation marks.
- Ceramides (ceramide np 0.40% - 0.60%). Ceramides are a type of lipids that our skin produces itself. They are a building block of the skin's barrier. Ceramides used in skincare are synthetic or extracted from plants. They work well for softening the skin surface and "patch holes" in the skin's barrier.
- Humectants (glycerin 0.60% - 0.85%, urea 0.25% - 0.45%, sodium pca 0.30% - 0.55%, sodium hyaluronate 0.45% - 0.70%, saccharide isomerate 0.30% - 0.55% and glycine 0.35% - 0.60%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
What our users say
Based on 1 review 100% recommend this product- When it comes to comedogenicity, the reviewer found that it does not clog pores.
Price
The product retails for 28.00$ in the United States, from 55.95A$ up to 67.50A$ in Australia and from 39.45£ up to 47.00£ in the United Kingdom.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 19 studies and safety reviews.
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- 4Surfactants and experimental irritant contact dermatitisncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 5Safety Assessment of Alkyl Esters as Used in Cosmeticscir-safety.org
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