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COSRX
The Ceramide Skin Barrier Moisturizer
A face moisturizer built around Panthenol and Vitamin E, for barrier repair and smoothing.
Brand price
USD 23.00 · checked 25 Sept 2026 · on the brand's site
From the brand
What the brand says about this product. Our ingredient analysis follows below.
The brand recommends it for
- Dry skin
- Combination skin
- Normal skin
- Sensitive skin
- Redness & rosacea
- Dryness & dehydration
How to use
After serum or ampoule, apply evenly to the face. Massage gently for better absorption. Use morning and night to maintain hydration and barrier strength.
What's inside
Ingredients List
26 trigger at least one check · 23 trigger none
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Key Ingredients
Fatty alcohol1
Waxy fatty alcohols used as emollients and thickeners; unrelated to drying alcohol.
Ceramide3
Skin-identical lipids that hold the barrier together.
Hyaluronic acid3
Hyaluronic acid and its salts; a humectant that binds water to the skin.
Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Benefits
Hydrating18
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Betaine, Butylene Glycol, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Ceramide NP, Dimethicone, Dimethiconol, Glycerin, Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Panthenol, Propanediol, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Squalane, Stearic Acid, Tocopherol
Barrier Repair28
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Allantoin, Arachidyl Alcohol, Behenyl Alcohol, Betaine, Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate, Caprylyl Glycol, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Ceramide NP, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Cholesterol, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Dimethicone, Dimethiconol, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Glycerin, Glyceryl Caprylate, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Hydroxypropyl Bislauramide MEA, Hydroxypropyl Bispalmitamide MEA, Palmitic Acid, Panthenol, Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate, Phytosphingosine, Squalane, Stearic Acid, Tocopherol
Smoothing19
Refines rough or uneven texture.
Allantoin, Arachidyl Alcohol, Behenyl Alcohol, Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate, Caprylyl Glycol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Cholesterol, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Dimethicone, Dimethiconol, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Glyceryl Caprylate, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Hydroxypropyl Bislauramide MEA, Hydroxypropyl Bispalmitamide MEA, Palmitic Acid, Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate, Squalane
Anti-Pollution4
Helps defend against airborne pollutants.
Concerns
May Trigger Acne7
Can clog pores or trigger breakouts.
Cetearyl Alcohol, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Palmitic Acid, Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate, Sorbitan Isostearate, Stearic Acid, Tocopherol
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis23
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Arachidyl Alcohol, Arachidyl Glucoside, Behenyl Alcohol, C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside, C14-22 Alcohols, Ceramide AP, Ceramide As, Ceramide EOP, Ceramide NP, Ceramide Ns, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Hydroxypropyl Bislauramide MEA, Hydroxypropyl Bispalmitamide MEA, Palmitic Acid, Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate, Phytosphingosine, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Sorbitan Isostearate, Stearic Acid
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris7
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
Cetearyl Alcohol, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Palmitic Acid, Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate, Sorbitan Isostearate, Stearic Acid, Tocopherol
May Worsen Irritation2
May cause stinging, redness or sensitivity.
Ingredients Explained
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Water
Antiplaque, Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Aqua (EU),Deionized Water,Distilled Water,Micromatrix Fractile AN,Onsen-Sui (JPN),Purified Water
Learn more about Water →Butylene Glycol
Fragrance, Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
Butane-1,3-diol (CAS No. 107-88-0/ EC No. 203-529-7) (R)-(-)-butane-1,3-diol” (CAS No. 6290-03-5/ EC No. 228-532-0)
Learn more about Butylene Glycol →Glycerin
Denaturant, Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Humectant, Oral Care, Perfuming, Humectant, Skin Protecting, Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
Glycerin may be plant, synthetic or animal depending on the supplier.
Learn more about Glycerin →Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
Emollient
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Cetyl Ethylhexanoate →Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate
Skin Conditioning, Emollient
1,2-Butanediol, diesters with octanoic and decanoic acids
Learn more about Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate →Squalane
Hair Conditioning, Refatting, Skin Conditioning, Emollient
Squalane is a face oil.
Learn more about Squalane →Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate
Emollient, Cleansing, Emulsifying
Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate →Dicaprylyl Carbonate
Skin Conditioning, Emollient
Carbonic Acid, Dicaprylyl Ester
Learn more about Dicaprylyl Carbonate →Behenyl Alcohol
Binding, Emulsion Stabilising, Emollient, Viscosity Controlling
Behenyl Alcohol isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Behenyl Alcohol →Dimethicone
Antifoaming, Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Skin Protecting
Dimethicone is a silicone.
Learn more about Dimethicone →
Dupes
- AESTURA ATOBARRIER 365 CREAM87% match
- Illiyoon Ceramide Ato Concentrate Cream79% match
- Illiyoon Ceramide Ato Concentrate Cream Jumbo75% match
- AESTURA ATOBARRIER 365 LOTION72% match
- Torriden SOLID IN Cream72% match
- Dr.Althea 147 Barrier Cream70% match