
About this product
A lightweight gel-cream moisturizer formulated with shea butter and other hydrating ingredients, designed to strengthen the skin barrier and suit acne-prone skin.
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Guru Score
Mixed
3 experts · Moderate agreementWhat they liked
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What the gurus are saying
One expert praised how the formula hydrates acne-prone skin without feeling greasy, with a pleasant texture that sits between gel and cream. However, another expert flagged the inclusion of lemon essential oil as a significant concern for sensitive and breakout-prone skin, since citrus oils can irritate skin and become more irritating when exposed to sunlight. Those with highly reactive or acne-prone skin may want to patch test first, or consider a formula without essential oils if sensitivity is a main worry.
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A lightweight gel-cream moisturizer formulated with shea butter and other hydrating ingredients, designed to strengthen the skin barrier and suit acne-prone skin.
The gurus mostly approve it, but with enough reservations to keep it in the middle at a Guru Score of 67%.
Real Actives Do More Barrier Boosting Moisturizer holds a Guru Score of 67%. That is our read on how warmly the experts talk about it, based on the verdicts of 3 expert reviewers we have collected.
Real Actives Do More Barrier Boosting Moisturizer is generally suited to dry skin, sensitive skin and acne-prone skin.
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