
About this product
A lightweight yet nourishing face and body moisturizer formulated with ceramides, colloidal oatmeal, and a lipid complex to support and repair the skin barrier.
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Colloidal Oatmeal (1.0%), Water (Aqua), Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil, Cetyl Alcohol, Glycerin, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Dimethicone, C10-18 Triglycerides, Allantoin, Adenosine, Cetearyl Olivate, Sorbitan Olivate, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOS, Ceramide EOP, Ceramide NP, Ceramide NS, Cholesterol, Caprooyl Phytosphingosine, Caprooyl Sphingosine, Glycolipids, Phospholipids, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Behenic Acid, Ceteareth-25, Glycine Soja Oil, Glycine Soja Sterols, Carbomer, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Tocopheryl Acetate, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Hydroxide
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The 1% colloidal oatmeal and multi-ceramide blend earn consistent praise for soothing irritation, eczema flare-ups, and rosacea while feeling surprisingly lightweight and non-greasy. Gurus note it hydrates without that heavy, suffocating texture barrier creams often have, glides on easily, and works well for anyone needing to repair compromised skin or tolerate actives like tretinoin better. At $18 for a large tube, it's flagged as exceptional value, though those wanting a richer, more luxurious feel may find it sits on the lighter side.
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Independent of what the gurus think, this is what the published research supports about the main active ingredients here.
Ceramides are part of the skin's own barrier, and moisturisers built around them have evidence for holding water in and settling the tightness and flaking that come with a damaged barrier.
Source: DermNet
Ingredients like these draw water into the surface layers and slow how fast it leaves. The evidence is for comfort, softness and hydration rather than for changing the structure of the skin.
Source: DermNet
Vitamin E is an antioxidant, and it is often in a formula to keep the other ingredients stable rather than as the active itself. It pairs well with vitamin C, though on its own the evidence for visible change is limited.
A lightweight yet nourishing face and body moisturizer formulated with ceramides, colloidal oatmeal, and a lipid complex to support and repair the skin barrier.
Yes. All 7 gurus who reviewed it give it their stamp of approval, for a Guru Score of 89%.
Prequel Barrier Therapy Skin Protectant Cream holds a Guru Score of 89%. That is our read on how warmly the experts talk about it, based on the verdicts of 7 expert reviewers we have collected. It is also Guru Certified, our mark for products that hold broad approval across many expert reviewers.
Prequel Barrier Therapy Skin Protectant Cream is generally suited to dry skin and sensitive skin.
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