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Real Barrier Ceramide Moisture Soothing Cream

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Moisturizing
Anti-oxidation
Anti-aging

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Key actives

Beta-glucan 0.3% - 0.6%Madecassoside 0.3% - 0.55%

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Product summary

"Real Barrier - Ceramide Moisture Soothing Cream" is a well-rounded moisturizing product. 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. Humectants in this product (arginine, erythritol, glycerin, glyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymer and glyceryl glucoside) help to increase the water content in the upper layer of the skin. (These ingredients do so by "capturing" water molecules from the outside air or from within the deeper layers of the skin). Emollients in this formulation (ceramide np, cholesterol, glycosphingolipids, phytosterols and arginine) 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 (ceramide np 1.80% - 2.20%). 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.
Actives derived from an extract of the Centella Asiatica plant (also known as Gotu Kola) - asiaticoside 0.20% - 0.35%, asiatic acid 0.20% - 0.35%, madecassic acid 0.20% - 0.35% and madecassoside 0.30% - 0.55% The Centella Asiatica Actives, even in low concentration, can help reduce inflammation in skin, strengthen the skin barrier and reduce photodamage. They can also help to decrease scarring.

This product contains ingredients that could be beneficial, but their concentrations are too low in this formulation: stearic acid and dipotassium glycyrrhizate

Irritation risk

There are quite a few common irritants in this product, including ingredients without particular skin benefits. We would not recommend it for sensitive skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be high. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here

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What can the product work for?

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

Ceramide Moisture Soothing 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: arginine, erythritol.

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: arginine, caprylic/capric triglyceride.

The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: ceramide np, madecassoside

arginine 0.2% - 0.35%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

An amino acid that is naturally present in skin and helps keep it hydrated. When used together with AHAs, it can reduce their irritating effect on the skin

hydrolyzed glycosaminoglycans 0.35% - 0.6%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Long sugars that help attract water to the upper layer of the skin

hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid 0.4% - 0.6%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin. A version of it is naturally present in skin

Anti-aging

This product contains asiaticoside, madecassoside. These ingredients 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.

asiaticoside 0.2% - 0.35%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

An active compound of Centella Asiatica plant extract. In combination with other active compounds of Centella Asiatica extract (madecasosside, asiatic acid and madecassic acid), asiaticoside has been shown to be helpful in wound-healing, restoring skin barrier function and supporting collagen production in skin. It can, however, itself be irritating

madecassoside 0.3% - 0.55%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

An antioxidant that is typically derived from plant Centella Asiatica. It can help neutralize free radicals in skin and support skin barrier function. It could, however, itself be irritating. It is often unstable in formulations

hyaluronic acid 0.6% - 0.9%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: 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

Anti-oxidation

This product contains antioxidants (asiaticoside, madecassoside) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they can lessen the damage the skin gets from the UV light (sun).

asiaticoside 0.2% - 0.35%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

madecassoside 0.3% - 0.55%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

beta-glucan 0.3% - 0.6%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin, calm down inflammation and irritation, restore the barrier function and support wound healing. It can be helpful in reducing fine lines and wrinkles

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Key Actives

beta-glucan 0.3% - 0.6%

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

madecassoside 0.3% - 0.55%

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Works for: Moisturizing, Anti-oxidation, Anti-aging, Evens skin tone

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Potential irritants

citrus limon peel oil 0.15% - 0.3%

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A highly irritating fragrance

citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil 0.15% - 0.25%

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A plant oil with a high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin and lead to allergic reactions. Can lead to photosensitivity

Comodogenic ingredients

cetearyl alcohol 0.25% - 0.45%

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

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water 45% - 55%

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Plain old water

cyclopentasiloxane 6.1% - 7.4%

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Works for: Mattifying, Moisturizing

A silicone that helps improve the product texture and spreadability. Can absorb oil creating a short-term mattifying effect on the skin

caprylic/capric triglyceride 4.5% - 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

Ingredient list view

Water, Cyclopentasiloxane, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, 1,2-hexanediol, Glycerin, Myristoyl/palmitoyl oxostearamide/arachamide mea, Ceramide np, Glycosphingolipids, Glyceryl glucoside, Sodium hyaluronate, Hyaluronic acid, Sodium acetylated hyaluronate, Hydroxypropyltrimonium hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid, Hydrolyzed glycosaminoglycans, Sodium hyaluronate crosspolymer, Beta-glucan, Madecassoside, Erythritol, Xylitol, Phytosterols, Allantoin panthenol, Hydrogenated lecithin, Glucose, Brassica campestris sterols, Cholesterol, Dipotassium glycyrrhizate, Madecassic acid, Asiatic acid, Asiaticoside, Macadamia ternifolia seed oil, Benzyl glycol, Butylene glycol, Glyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymer, Arginine, Carbomer, Xanthan gum, Sodium phytate, Sorbitan stearate, Glyceryl stearate, Cetearyl alcohol, Stearic acid, Propanediol, C30-45 alkyl cetearyl dimethicone crosspolymer, Dimethicone, Olea europaea fruit oil, Citrus limon peel oil, Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil, Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil, Lavandula angustifolia oil, Citrus aurantium amara flower oil, Copaifera officinalis resin, Raspberry ketone, Ethylhexylglycerin, Caprylyl glycol, Limonene

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Key ingredients	madecassoside madecassic acid +22 more	Common: madecassoside madecassic acid +13 more Other: niacinamide oligopeptide-1 +12 more	Common: madecassoside madecassic acid +13 more Other: niacinamide oligopeptide-1 +12 more	Common: madecassoside madecassic acid +10 more Other: sh-oligopeptide-1 betaine +6 more	Common: madecassoside madecassic acid +13 more Other: niacinamide niacinamide +6 more	Common: madecassoside madecassic acid +11 more Other: ceramide ns ceramide as +4 more	Common: madecassoside madecassic acid +9 more Other: camellia japonica flower extract centella asiatica extract +4 more	Common: madecassoside madecassic acid +9 more Other: niacinamide phytosphingosine +8 more	Common: madecassoside madecassic acid +10 more Other: niacinamide adenosine +11 more	Common: madecassoside madecassic acid +11 more Other: retinol niacinamide +19 more	Common: madecassoside madecassic acid +8 more Other: copper tripeptide-1 tripeptide-1 +14 more	Common: madecassoside madecassic acid +6 more Other: panthenol centella asiatica extract +4 more
Irritancy	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM
Potential Irritants	limonene Has skin benefit? raspberry ketone Has skin benefit? +20 more	parfum Has skin benefit? asiatic acid Has skin benefit? +17 more	parfum Has skin benefit? asiatic acid Has skin benefit? +17 more	paeonia suffruticosa root extract Has skin benefit? scutellaria baicalensis root extract Has skin benefit? +14 more	citrus grandis peel oil Has skin benefit? disodium edta Has skin benefit? +16 more	parfum Has skin benefit? arctium lappa root extract Has skin benefit? +19 more	salvia officinalis leaf extract Has skin benefit? camellia japonica flower extract Has skin benefit? +19 more	alcohol Has skin benefit? ulmus davidiana root extract Has skin benefit? +16 more	panax ginseng root extract Has skin benefit? cornus officinalis fruit extract Has skin benefit? +15 more	melaleuca alternifolia leaf extract Has skin benefit? vaccinium macrocarpon fruit extract Has skin benefit? +21 more	coptis japonica extract Has skin benefit? caprylyl glycol Has skin benefit? +16 more	propolis extract Has skin benefit? vanilla planifolia fruit extract Has skin benefit? +17 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? cyclopentasiloxane Has skin benefit? +54 more	water Has skin benefit? isopropyl isostearate Has skin benefit? +65 more	water Has skin benefit? isopropyl isostearate Has skin benefit? +65 more	water Has skin benefit? butylene glycol Has skin benefit? +46 more	water Has skin benefit? butylene glycol Has skin benefit? +43 more	water Has skin benefit? caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? +48 more	water Has skin benefit? dipropylene glycol Has skin benefit? +42 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +54 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +54 more	centella asiatica leaf extract Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +84 more	water Has skin benefit? butylene glycol Has skin benefit? +48 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +41 more

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Real Barrier Ceramide Moisture Soothing Cream

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