Based on the ingredients included, "Neogenisis - Barrier Renewal Cream" works well for moisturizing the skin. To work well, any moisturizer needs to include a combination of water-binding and emollient ingredients. Neogenisis - Barrier Renewal Cream ticks this box. Panthenol, urea, glycerin, sodium hyaluronate and sodium pca 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, phytosphingosine, cholesterol 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.

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Another benefit is that this moisturizer contain ceramides (phytosphingosine 0.65% - 1.00%, ceramide np 1.10% - 1.30%, ceramide eop 0.70% - 1.05% and ceramide ap 0.70% - 1.05%). 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.

Irritation risk

This moisturizer contains some common irritants, including those without a benefit for the 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.

What can the product work for?

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Moisturizing

Does not work for

Anti-oxidation

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

Barrier Renewal Cream

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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, sodium hyaluronate.

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, chondrus crispus extract.

The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: ceramide ap, ceramide eop, ceramide np, panthenol, phytosphingosine, urea

squalane 3.5% - 4.3%

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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.

ceramide ap 0.7% - 1.05%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

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

ceramide eop 0.7% - 1.05%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Anti-oxidation

Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.

gluconolactone 0.1% - 0.2%

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Concentration: Insufficient!

A polyhydroxy acid (PHA) that helps shed the dead cells from the skin surface revealing smoother skin. Is believed to be genter than AHAs. It helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can stimulate production of skin's own hyaluronic acid resulting in improved hydration levels. It has been shown to be helpful against acne and clogged pores if used consistently (e.g over a period of 12 weeks) in high enough concentration. It can help reduce fine lines and wrinkles and improve skin tone with long-term application. Can help neutralize free radicals

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ceramide np 1.1% - 1.3%

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Works for: Moisturizing, Reduces irritation, Anti-inflammatory

ceramide ap 0.7% - 1.05%

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Works for: Moisturizing, Reduces irritation, Anti-inflammatory

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benzyl alcohol 0.1% - 0.15%

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A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating

caprylic/capric triglyceride 2.8% - 3.5%

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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

Comodogenic ingredients

chondrus crispus extract 0.2% - 0.4%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Works for: Moisturizing

Red algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and create a nicer product consistency

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water 45% - 55%

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Plain old water

carthamus tinctorius oleosomes 5.8% - 7%

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Works for: Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

urea 4.2% - 5.1%

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Works for: Moisturizing, Exfoliation

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

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Water, Carthamus tinctorius oleosomes, Urea, Squalane, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Glycerin, Sodium pca, Sodium acrylates copolymer, Lecithin, Ceramide np, Ceramide ap, Ceramide eop, Phytosphingosine, Cholesterol, Sodium lauroyl lactylate, Carbomer, Xanthan gum, Sodium hyaluronate, Unknown, Panthenol, Sodium hyaluronate, Chondrus crispus extract, Propanediol, Dehydroacetic acid, Benzyl alcohol, Gluconolactone, Benzoic acid, Disodium edta, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin

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Key ingredients	urea ceramide ap +12 more	Common: ceramide ap panthenol +7 more Other: ceramide as ceramide ns +2 more	Common: ceramide ap panthenol +7 more Other: ceramide as ceramide ns +2 more	Common: ceramide ap ceramide np +5 more Other: niacinamide salicylic acid +5 more	Common: ceramide ap ceramide eop +9 more Other: copper tripeptide-1 acetyl dipeptide-1 cetyl ester +42 more	Common: ceramide eop phytosphingosine +6 more Other: niacinamide allantoin +2 more	Common: ceramide eop ceramide np +9 more Other: niacinamide madecassoside +9 more	Common: ceramide np ceramide ap +7 more Other: niacinamide sodium ascorbyl phosphate	Common: ceramide eop ceramide np +5 more Other: hyaluronic acid allantoin +3 more	Common: panthenol phytosphingosine +8 more Other: acetyl hexapeptide-37 hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid +8 more	Common: ceramide eop ceramide np +7 more Other: niacinamide bakuchiol +3 more	Common: ceramide np ceramide ap +5 more Other: myristyl myristate persea gratissima oil +3 more
Irritancy	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW
Potential Irritants	benzyl alcohol Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? +7 more	disodium edta Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? +6 more	disodium edta Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? +6 more	tasmannia lanceolata fruit/leaf extract Has skin benefit? salicylic acid Has skin benefit? +7 more	benzyl benzoate Has skin benefit? retinol Has skin benefit? +41 more	disodium edta Has skin benefit? potassium cetyl phosphate Has skin benefit? +7 more	sodium anisate Has skin benefit? sodium levulinate Has skin benefit? +10 more	acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer Has skin benefit? sodium lauroyl lactylate Has skin benefit? +2 more	benzyl alcohol Has skin benefit? bht Has skin benefit? +5 more	alcohol Has skin benefit? myrtus communis leaf extract Has skin benefit? +13 more	ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? sodium lauroyl lactylate Has skin benefit? +3 more	ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? pentylene glycol Has skin benefit? +9 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? carthamus tinctorius oleosomes Has skin benefit? +28 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +37 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +37 more	salicylic acid Has skin benefit? water Has skin benefit? +34 more	water Has skin benefit? cyclopentasiloxane Has skin benefit? +157 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +27 more	water Has skin benefit? sucrose polystearate Has skin benefit? +41 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +21 more	water Has skin benefit? butyrospermum parkii butter Has skin benefit? +25 more	water Has skin benefit? caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? +50 more	water Has skin benefit? isohexadecane Has skin benefit? +35 more	water Has skin benefit? myristyl myristate Has skin benefit? +30 more

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