Barrier Renewal Complex

Brand price

USD 67.00 · checked 8 Oct 2026 · on the brand's site

Key Ingredients

• Fatty alcohol1

  Waxy fatty alcohols used as emollients and thickeners; unrelated to drying alcohol.

  Cetyl Alcohol

• Ceramide3

  Skin-identical lipids that hold the barrier together.

  Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Ceramide NP

• Face oil1

  An oil formulated to be used on the face.

  Squalane

• Vitamin E1

  Tocopherols — fat-soluble antioxidants.

  Tocopherol

• Vitamin C derivative (stable)1

  Stable derivatives of ascorbic acid.

  Ascorbyl Palmitate

• AHA1

  Alpha hydroxy acids — water-soluble chemical exfoliants.

  Citric Acid

• Hyaluronic acid1

  Hyaluronic acid and its salts; a humectant that binds water to the skin.

  Sodium Hyaluronate

• Niacinamide1

  Vitamin B3 — supports the barrier and evens tone.

  Niacinamide

• Vitamin C1

  Vitamin C in any form: an antioxidant and brightener.

  Ascorbyl Palmitate

• Enzyme exfoliant2

  Proteolytic enzymes that exfoliate without acid.

  Bromelain, Ficin

Benefits

• Hydrating12

  Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.

  Anhydroxylitol, Butylene Glycol, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Ceramide NP, Glycerin, Piptadenia Colubrina Peel Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Squalane, Tocopherol, Xylitol, Xylitylglucoside

• Barrier Repair14

  Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.

  Actinidia Chinensis Fruit Extract, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Ceramide NP, Cetyl Alcohol, Cholesterol, Ethylhexyl Isononanoate, Glycerin, Glyceryl Stearate, Glycine Soja Oil, Niacinamide, Squalane, Tocopherol, Xylitol

• Redness Reducing1

  Soothes visible redness and calms irritation.

  Niacinamide

• Smoothing10

  Refines rough or uneven texture.

  Actinidia Chinensis Fruit Extract, Bromelain, Cetyl Alcohol, Cholesterol, Citric Acid, Ethylhexyl Isononanoate, Glyceryl Stearate, Glycine Soja Oil, Niacinamide, Squalane

• Brightening2

  Restores radiance to dull, tired skin.

  Ascorbyl Palmitate, Niacinamide

• Dark Spots2

  Fades dark spots for a more even tone.

  Ascorbyl Palmitate, Niacinamide

• Even Tone1

  Evens out patchy or uneven colour.

  Niacinamide

• Acne Fighting1

  Helps clear breakouts and keep pores clear.

  Niacinamide

• Oil Control1

  Reduces shine and excess sebum.

  Niacinamide

• Pore Refining1

  Makes pores look smaller and cleaner.

  Niacinamide

• Exfoliating3

  Lifts dead surface cells to smooth texture.

  Bromelain, Citric Acid, Ficin

• Antioxidant3

  Shields skin from free radical damage.

  Ascorbyl Palmitate, Sodium Bisulfite, Tocopherol

• Anti-Pollution4

  Helps defend against airborne pollutants.

  Ascorbyl Palmitate, Glycerin, Sodium Bisulfite, Tocopherol

Concerns

• May Trigger Acne4

  Can clog pores or trigger breakouts.

  Ascorbyl Palmitate, Cetyl Alcohol, Glycine Soja Oil, Tocopherol

• May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis15

  May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.

  Ascorbyl Palmitate, Behenic Acid, Caprooyl Phytosphingosine, Caprooyl Sphingosine, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Ceramide EOS, Ceramide NP, Ceramide Ns, Ceteareth-25, Cetyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, Glycine Soja Oil, PEG-100 Stearate, PEG-7 Trimethylolpropane Coconut Ether

• May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris4

  May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.

  Ascorbyl Palmitate, Cetyl Alcohol, Glycine Soja Oil, Tocopherol

• May Worsen Oily Skin2

  May increase shine or excess oil.

  Glycine Soja Oil, Squalane

• May Worsen Irritation3

  May cause stinging, redness or sensitivity.

  Benzyl Alcohol, Cetyl Alcohol, Tocopherol

• May Worsen Eczema1

  May worsen itching or irritation for eczema-prone skin.

  Benzyl Alcohol

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• Paula's Choice Ceramide-Enriched Firming Moisturizer61% match
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