Barrier Balance

Brand price

USD 32.00 · checked 8 Oct 2026 · on the brand's site

From the brand

What the brand says about this product. Our ingredient analysis follows below.

Key Ingredients

• Fatty alcohol3

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

  Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetyl Alcohol, Stearyl 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.

  Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate

• AHA2

  Alpha hydroxy acids — water-soluble chemical exfoliants.

  Citric Acid, Lactic Acid

• Lactic acid1

  An AHA that also acts as a humectant.

  Lactic Acid

• Hyaluronic acid1

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

  Sodium Hyaluronate

• Vitamin C1

  Vitamin C in any form: an antioxidant and brightener.

  Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate

Benefits

• Hydrating18

  Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.

  2,3-Butanediol, Butylene Glycol, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Ceramide NP, Dimethicone, Euphorbia Cerifera Wax, Ficus Carica Fruit Extract, Glucose, Glycerin, Lactic Acid, Phenyl Trimethicone, Sodium Hyaluronate, Squalane, Stearyl Alcohol, Tocopherol

• Barrier Repair23

  Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.

  Astrocaryum Murumuru Seed Butter, Astrocaryum Vulgare Kernel Oil, Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Candelilla Cera, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Ceramide NP, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetyl Alcohol, Cholesterol, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Dimethicone, Euphorbia Cerifera Wax, Glycerin, Glyceryl Stearate, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Olus Oil, Phenyl Trimethicone, Squalane, Stearyl Alcohol, Tocopherol

• Reduces Irritation1

  Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.

  Bisabolol

• Redness Reducing1

  Soothes visible redness and calms irritation.

  Bisabolol

• Smoothing15

  Refines rough or uneven texture.

  Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide, Astrocaryum Murumuru Seed Butter, Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2, Candelilla Cera, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetyl Alcohol, Cholesterol, Citric Acid, Dimethicone, Glyceryl Stearate, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Lactic Acid, Olus Oil, Squalane, Stearyl Alcohol

• Brightening2

  Restores radiance to dull, tired skin.

  Lactic Acid, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate

• Dark Spots1

  Fades dark spots for a more even tone.

  Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate

• Oil Control1

  Reduces shine and excess sebum.

  Euphorbia Cerifera Wax

• Pore Refining1

  Makes pores look smaller and cleaner.

  Euphorbia Cerifera Wax

• Exfoliating2

  Lifts dead surface cells to smooth texture.

  Citric Acid, Lactic Acid

• Antioxidant2

  Shields skin from free radical damage.

  Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Tocopherol

• Anti-Pollution4

  Helps defend against airborne pollutants.

  Dimethicone, Glycerin, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Tocopherol

Concerns

• May Trigger Acne6

  Can clog pores or trigger breakouts.

  Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetyl Alcohol, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Stearyl Alcohol, Tocopherol

• May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis22

  May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.

  Astrocaryum Murumuru Seed Butter, Astrocaryum Vulgare Kernel Oil, Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Candelilla Cera, Ceramide AP, Ceramide As, Ceramide EOP, Ceramide NP, Ceramide Ns, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Glucoside, Cetyl Alcohol, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Euphorbia Cerifera Wax, Glyceryl Stearate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Olus Oil, PEG-100 Stearate, Stearyl Alcohol, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate

• May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris6

  May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.

  Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetyl Alcohol, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Stearyl Alcohol, Tocopherol

• May Worsen Oily Skin7

  May increase shine or excess oil.

  Astrocaryum Murumuru Seed Butter, Astrocaryum Vulgare Kernel Oil, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Olus Oil, Squalane

• May Worsen Irritation3

  May cause stinging, redness or sensitivity.

  Cetyl Alcohol, Stearyl Alcohol, Tocopherol

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