The skin barrier is the first line of defense against irritants and allergens. It's also the first line of repair. If you have dry skin, irritated skin, or an eczema flare-up, here are some creams that will help you heal and repair your skin barrier.
$132.00
I have used the biossance omega repair cream and the fab ultra repair cream, but neither compare to how hydrating this product is....It has a strong repairing ability and can improve facial redness. Strengthens the skin barrier.
What it is: A rich, intensely nourishing moisturizer—fortified with shea butter and peptides—to soothe dry, dehydrated skin.
Skin Type: Dry
Skincare Concerns: Fine Lines and Wrinkles, Dryness, and Loss of Firmness and Elasticity
Formulation: Rich Cream
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Shea Butter and Evening Primrose Oil: Replenish skin's moisture barrier.
- Jojoba and Borage Seed Oils: Soothe, moisturize, and condition skin.
- Polypeptide Blend: Improves the appearance of aging skin.
Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens, formaldehydes, formaldehyde-releasing agents, phthalates, mineral oil, retinyl palmitate, oxybenzone, coal tar, hydroquinone, sulfates SLS & SLES, triclocarban.
$111.00
Must have for barrier repair...Perfect nighttime moisturizer for dry skin. Works well as a daytime moisturizer during the colder months, so I prefer the rose and vitamin C for daytime. ...I use this on barrier repair nights (skin-cycling). Yep, it smells like rancid milk, but the results are worth the 3 seconds of stench.
What it is: A hydrating moisturizer that fortifies the moisture barrier with lipids and minimizes the appearance of fine lines for plump-looking, replenished skin.
$65.00
AMAZING! i tried a lot of barrier repair creams and nthg worked but this cream omggggg so good!!!!!! ...Barrier cream healthy hydrated skin repair...The great thing about this barrier cream is it's great to use anywhere you experience dry or sensitive skin that needs a barrier repair.
What it is: An intensive barrier cream that relieves dry skin, helps support the moisture barrier, and visibly reduces redness caused by dryness.
Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily
Skincare Concerns: Dryness and Redness
Formulation: Rich Cream
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Colloidal Oatmeal: Helps soothe and support skin.
- Beta Glucan: Nourishes dry, sensitized skin for a smoother and healthier appearance.
What Else You Need to Know: This barrier cream nourishes dry to very dry skin that can be caused by various types of external and internal aggressors. It visibly soothes, reduces redness, and supports skin.
$100.00
It makes my late 30s skin feel like a baby’s cheek, plumps my skin, feels like it really ‘seals’ my skin barrier while feeling totally weightless in a good way, and seems to speed healing of any breakouts. ...Mainly used during mornings alone and skins just feels so soft. ❤️
What it is: Visibly brighten, firm and hydrate with this bestselling vitamin C face oil. Made for all skin types–to reveal your most radiant-looking skin.
Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily
Skincare Concerns: Dryness, Dullness, and Loss of Firmness and Elasticity
Formulation: Lightweight Oil
Highlighted Ingredients:
ITEM: 2743136
Size: 0.67 oz
$31.00
Hydrating, improves appearance & skin barrier...First of all the packaging is so cute, the cap twists off and inside is the product which is a cream consistency. It’s such a good moisturizer and probably my favorite to use, keeps my skin barrier healthy and hydrated. ...It kind of feels like a wiped water and it is for all skins
What it is: A clinically backed, barrier-boosting cream that delivers intensive, long-lasting hydration for up to 100 hours.
Skin Type: Normal and Dry
Skincare Concerns: Dryness, Dullness, and Loss of Firmness and Elasticity
Formulation: Lightweight Cream
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Blue Hyaluronic Acid (Blue HA): Delivers effective, long-lasting hydration.
- Pepta-Panthenol Complex™: Visibly firms, soothes, and fortifies skin’s moisture barrier.
- Squalane: Mimics skin’s natural lipids.
Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens, formaldehydes, formaldehyde-releasing agents, phthalates, mineral oil, retinyl palmitate, oxybenzone, coal tar, hydroquinone, sulfates SLS & SLES, t
$197.00
Barrier Repair!...I’ve been using this serum morning and night for over a week and don’t know that I have my full thoughts on it. It may be that my barrier is in a good place. It does feel good on the skin and I love Tata Harper’s requirements for ingredients. ...I love a good serum and especially that targets skin barrier health. This serum is really nice and feels great on my skin.
What it is: A fragrance-free, multi-benefit serum that targets multiple signs of aging while fortifying the skin barrier.
Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily
Skincare Concerns: Dark Spots, Fine Lines and Wrinkles, and Dryness
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Sugarleaf Flower: Reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.
- Tri-Algae Complex: Visibly firms sagging skin and brightens dark spots.
- Volcanic Postbiotic Complex: Supports skin’s microbiota and microbiome balance.
Ingredient Callouts: This product is vegan, gluten-free, cruelty-free, and comes in recyclable packaging.
$445.00
One of the ingredients, Cassia Alata extract, helps repair skin from UV ray damage which is so important....I have recently incorporated it into my skin cycling routine. On retinal night, I apply the night serum before my retinal to provide a protective skin barrier.
What it is: A hyaluronic acid serum that boosts skin’s nightly regeneration phase to help repair its barrier function and reduce the appearance of wrinkles.
Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily
Skincare Concerns: Fine Lines and Pores, Dryness, and Loss of Firmness and Elasticity
Formulation: Lightweight Serum
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Extracts from Poria Cocos and Beta-Glucan: Help support skin barrier function.
- Plankton Extract: Helps reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.
- Senna Alata Extract: Supports the skin’s natural reparative process.
Ingredient Callouts: Free of sulfates SLS and SLES, parabens, formaldehydes, formaldehyde-releasing agents, phthalates.
$132.00
Such a great night repair overnight treatment! This leave-on Treatment leaves my skin feeling silky, smooth and very moisturized . ...It gets rid of my dehydration lines and has helped repair my skin barrier as well! I appreciate this product and I recommend it!
What it is: A breathable balm that locks in your nightly skincare routine while supporting barrier recovery and visibly recharging your skin with intense moisture.
Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily
Skincare Concerns: Fine Lines and Wrinkles, Dryness, and Uneven Texture
Formulation: Balm
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Exclusive Night Peptide: Supports skin’s natural rhythm of renewal.
- Multi-Molecular Weight Hyaluronic Acid and PGA: Provide intense moisture recovery.
- Lipid Fusion 13%: Supports powerful barrier recovery.
Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens, phthalates, sulfates SLS & SLES, and contains less than one percent synthetic fragrance.
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$54.00
I tried and ordered a few different skin creams from Sephora and nothing beats this. ...very underrated product. this cream is loaded with high quality ingredients to sooth and heal the skin. worked great for me. no fragrance whatsoever. love it.
What it is:
A non-greasy cream that provides immediate and lasting moisturization for dry skin, calms sensitive skin, and helps reduce redness and irritation.
What it is formulated to do:
This exclusive formula mimics the structure of natural skin lipids by trapping essential moisture and aiding in the repair and replenishment of the skin’s natural protective barrier. Fortified with skin comforters and anti-irritants, it calms irritated skin and helps reduce redness while deeply hydrating and improving long-term nourishment. Ideal for those with dry and aging skin and for daytime or nighttime use, it’s enriched with an effective mix of skin comforters and anti-irritants for skin that feels fresh and healthier.