
About this product
A rich, occlusive moisturizer designed to repair and protect the skin barrier, formulated with ceramides, plant oils, fatty acids, and soothing botanicals.
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Water/Aqua/Eau, Glycerin, Propanediol, Ethylhexyl Olivate, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, C10-18 Triglycerides, Cetearyl Alcohol, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Cetearyl Olivate, Sorbitan Olivate, Beta-Sitosterol, Oenothera Biennis (Evening Primrose) Oil, Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Calophyllum Inophyllum Seed Oil, Oleic Acid, Squalane, Butylene Glycol, Glucosyl Ceramide, Linoleic Acid, Linolenic Acid, Glycosphingolipids, Rosa Canina Fruit Oil, Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil, Alpha-Glucan, Resveratrol, Epigallocatechin Gallate, Magnesium Aspartate, Zinc Gluconate, Copper Gluconate, Acacia Senegal Gum, Sodium PCA, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Sorbitan Isostearate, Haematococcus Pluvialis Extract, Quercetin, Astaxanthin, Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate
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Mixed
7 experts · Strong agreementWhat the gurus are saying
This cream's thickness earns consistent praise for deeply hydrating very dry, sensitive, or compromised skin, though it divides on texture feel. Most gurus love how fast it calms tight, flaky skin and holds moisture, and note it layers well under sunscreen if you let it absorb for five to ten minutes first. One dermatologist flagged that it uses zinc gluconate rather than zinc oxide, making it less effective for inflamed barriers if that's your primary concern. Those with drier skin tend to adore it; if your skin runs on the oilier side or you dislike heavy creams, it may feel too occlusive.
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A rich, occlusive moisturizer designed to repair and protect the skin barrier, formulated with ceramides, plant oils, fatty acids, and soothing botanicals.
The gurus are split. 5 of the 7 gurus give it their stamp of approval while 2 would skip it, which lands it in the middle at a Guru Score of 70%.
Drunk Elephant Bora Barrier Rich Repair Cream holds a Guru Score of 70%. That is our read on how warmly the experts talk about it, based on the verdicts of 7 independent expert reviewers we have collected.
Drunk Elephant Bora Barrier Rich Repair Cream is generally suited to dry skin and sensitive skin.
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