Real Barrier Extreme Cream
Works for
1 of 1 advertised claim delivered
MoisturizingAcetyl dipeptide-1 cetyl ester, Madecassoside + 20 moreStrong evidence
“Patented ceramide complex reinforces skin barrier and keeps it hydrated for up to 72 hours!”
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:
anhydroxylitol, biosaccharide gum-1.
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, dimethicone.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: acetyl dipeptide-1 cetyl ester, madecassoside, panthenol
Anti-oxidationNot advertised by the brand · Madecassoside, Limnanthes alba seed oil + 1 moreStrong evidence
This product contains antioxidants (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).
Anti-agingNot advertised by the brand · Madecassoside, Acetyl dipeptide-1 cetyl ester + 1 moreModerate evidence
This product contains acetyl dipeptide-1 cetyl ester, 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.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy3 strong irritants: Salvia officinalis oil, Mentha arvensis leaf oil + 1 more — patch-test recommendedHigh 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~45–55%
Caprylic/capric triglyceride~5.3–6.5%
- 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 triglycerideButylene glycol~4.1–5%
- 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 glycolGlycerin~3.2–3.9%
- 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 GlycerinCetearyl alcohol~2.5–3%
- 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 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 PropanediolPanthenol~1.7–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolMyristoyl/palmitoyl oxostearamide/arachamide mea~1.4–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Glyceryl stearate~1.3–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together
More about Glyceryl stearatePolyglyceryl-10 distearate~1–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together
More about Polyglyceryl-10 distearateDimethicone~0.75–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish
More about DimethiconeSorbitan stearate~0.6–0.9%
Viscum album fruit extract~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
1,2-hexanediol~0.45–0.7%
Limnanthes alba seed oil~0.5–0.75%
- 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 oilOlea europaea fruit oil~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin but is not effective for restoring its barrier function. Might be helpful to calm down inflammation
More about Olea europaea fruit oilHydrogenated vegetable oil~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
An oil from a mixture of different vegetables. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydrogenated vegetable oilXylitylglucoside~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and repair the skin barrier function
More about XylitylglucosideAnhydroxylitol~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and repair the skin barrir function
More about AnhydroxylitolXylitol~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and repair the skin barrier function
More about XylitolGlucose~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Could be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function
More about GlucoseTocopheryl acetate~0.3–0.55%
- 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 acetatePhospholipids~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Emollients that are naturaly present in skin. In addition, they help water and oil mix together in the product
More about PhospholipidsDihydroxyisopropyl palmoylpalmamide~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Bis-capryloyloxypalmitamido isopropanol~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Allantoin~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated
More about AllantoinAcetyl heptapeptide-4~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helianthus annuus seed oil~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function
More about Helianthus annuus seed oilSalvia officinalis oil~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Pogostemon cablin oil~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Elettaria cardamomum seed oil~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Mentha arvensis leaf oil~0.2–0.4%
Chamomilla recutita flower oil~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Plant oil that can have healing and anti-inflammatory properties. It contains volatile compouunds that are potential allergens and can be irritating
More about Chamomilla recutita flower oilJuniperus mexicana oil~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Biosaccharide gum-1~0.2–0.35%
- 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-1Sodium hyaluronate~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateAcetyl dipeptide-1 cetyl ester~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
More about Acetyl dipeptide-1 cetyl esterMadecassoside~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- 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
More about MadecassosideStearic acid~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
More about Stearic acidCarbomer~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations
More about CarbomerCaprylyl glycol~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolIngredient list view
Water, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Butylene glycol, Glycerin, Cetearyl alcohol, Propanediol, Panthenol, Myristoyl/palmitoyl oxostearamide/arachamide mea, Glyceryl stearate, Polyglyceryl-10 distearate, Dimethicone, Sorbitan stearate, Viscum album fruit extract, 1,2-hexanediol, Limnanthes alba seed oil, Olea europaea fruit oil, Hydrogenated vegetable oil, Xylitylglucoside, Anhydroxylitol, Xylitol, Glucose, Tocopheryl acetate, Unknown, Phospholipids, Dihydroxyisopropyl palmoylpalmamide, Bis-capryloyloxypalmitamido isopropanol, Allantoin, Acetyl heptapeptide-4, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Salvia officinalis oil, Pogostemon cablin oil, Elettaria cardamomum seed oil, Mentha arvensis leaf oil, Chamomilla recutita flower oil, Juniperus mexicana oil, Biosaccharide gum-1, Sodium hyaluronate, Acetyl dipeptide-1 cetyl ester, Madecassoside, Stearic acid, Carbomer, Caprylyl glycol
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| Real BarrierExtreme CreamYOUR PRODUCT | Dr Sam'sFlawless Moisturiser Intense | Dr. BioECO Moisture Cream | PEACH & LILYUltra Plush Rich Cream | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 58% | 57% | 55% |
| Price | $22.49 | $48.13+$25.64 | $24.69+$2.20 | $45.00+$22.51 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 6 of 13 | 9 of 13 | 7 of 13 |
| Key difference | — | Phytosphingosine | Ceramide Np | Ceramide Np |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Product summary
"Real Barrier - Extreme Cream" has a good moisturizing formula. The formulation is based on a combination of good humectants and emollients. Both are needed to increase the skin hydration level. Humectants in this product (panthenol, anhydroxylitol, biosaccharide gum-1, glycerin and sodium hyaluronate) 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). Limnanthes alba seed oil, caprylic/capric triglyceride, dimethicone, helianthus annuus seed oil and cetearyl alcohol in this product help decrease the water evoporation from the skin, so that it stays hydrated for longer. These ingredients also soften the skin and take away the feeling of tightness and dryness.
Ingredient callouts
- This moisturizer also contains Peptides (acetyl dipeptide-1 cetyl ester 0.15% - 0.30%). Peptides are a very big group of ingredients. They all consist of a different combination of aminoacids. Our skin produces Peptides naturally. Some of them work as natural antibiotics, promote wound-healing and production of collagen. The scientists are still studying how effective the topical application of Peptides is, but it is very likely that they are helpful. Peptides might be able to support skin barrier restoration and even have an anti-aging benefit. At the very least, they certainly help attract water to the skin and support the hydration in this way.
- Actives derived from an extract of the Centella Asiatica plant (also known as Gotu Kola) - madecassoside 0.15% - 0.30% 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.
- Panthenol (pro-vitamin B5) at about 1.70% - 2.10% concentration. In this concentration, Panthenol works effectively to improve the skin barrier and reduce inflammation.
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 high. 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.
Price
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 22 studies and safety reviews.
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- 2Skin moisturizing effects of panthenol-based formulationspdfs.semanticscholar.org
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- 5Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyoljournals.sagepub.com
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