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Remedy Barrier Repairing Rich Cream Moisturizer
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About this product

A rich, occlusive moisturizer designed to repair and strengthen the skin barrier, formulated with ceramides, plant oils, and humectants for intense hydration and skin protection.

Full ingredients

Guru Score

85%

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Early verdict · Few reviews so far
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What they liked

  • One pump covers entire face and neck
  • Push-up dispenser prevents over-application
  • Rich texture suits dry and winter skin

What they flagged

    Nothing. None of the experts who reviewed it raised a problem.

    What the gurus are saying

    The ceramide blend stands out: reviewers consistently note that this cream delivers a notably higher dose of ceramides than many competitor products, paired with peptides, glycerin, squalane, and nourishing oils that work together to soften skin immediately and strengthen the barrier over time. The push-up applicator earns praise for its hygiene and precision, dispensing exactly one pump for the whole face. Most gurus reach for the rich version in winter when skin turns dry, then switch to the lighter formula in summer, though those with oily or combination skin may prefer the light version year-round.
    Synthesized from 3 expert reviews · most recent take September 2026

    What the gurus are saying.

    Every take we've logged from this product's reviews across YouTube. Click any row to watch the moment they said it.

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    "This is one of the best moisturizers I have ever ever used. Packed full of ceramides in meaningful concentrations that's actually going to deliver you improvements to barrier health, locking in all that hydration and genuinely delivers. This is a powerhouse. I absolutely love it."
    All 10 takes from Mad About Skin
    WINTER SKINCARE SHOWDOWN - Calm Redness, Soothe Irritation and Boost Skin Barrier
    "My absolute favorite favorite winter moisturizer is the Remedy Barrier Repairing Rich Cream Moisturizer. This is way too thick for me during the summer, my skin does not need it when it's super oily and greasy. But as soon as the weather changes in autumn and winter, my skin needs the extra hydration and I will reach for this. Absolutely phenomenal. If you're somebody who just goes into dry skin overload in winter, buy this. You will not be disappointed. It works so well. It has one of those push-up things so you can dispense the perfect amount. It's amazing. [...] Go for the heavier one, which is the rich barrier moisturizer. [...] It's not super expensive either. [...] That is my go-to winter moisturizer, and I love it."
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    "This is the Remedy Barrier Repairing Rich Cream Moisturizer, and I love this. It's one of their newer launches from the Remedy skincare line and honestly I don't think this brand has had a miss. I love everything from them. This has a real sky-high concentration of ceramides so you're really getting a lot for your money with this one. And it's got some other great humectants such as squalane and glycerin which are really going to double down on that hydration. This is going to do wonders for your skin barrier by locking in all that moisture. And I think it pairs so well with retinoids. Also, it comes in a pump, so if you're somebody that doesn't like to be sticking your fingers in tubs and things when it comes to moisturizers, this might just be your holy grail. I think this is one of the best moisturizers I found for pairing with your retinoid because of that sky-high concentration of ceramides."
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    "If you're looking for a cheaper alternative to the moisturizer, I'd say the Remedy Barrier Repairing Rich Cream Moisturizer. I think that might be a little bit cheaper. That would be my recommendation."
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    "A favorite favorite skincare brand of mine is Remedy. It's the brainchild of Dr. Sha, who is known as Dr. Lee here on YouTube. Love it. And they actually have two moisturizers and both of them are featuring in this top 10. The one I'm reaching for at the moment is this. This is the Remedy Barrier Repairing Rich Cream Moisturizer. They do a rich and they do a light. The light is my summer go-to. The rich is my winter must have. So, I think if you've got very oily skin, you could use the light all year round. If you've got very dry skin, you could use the rich all year round. Or you can mix and match. This is great for people that like that push-up pump applicator. Put a little bit on and it just sinks in so well. It's rich. It's emollient. It's hydrating. Some people do say that the rich is a little bit too rich for them. I don't think that's a bad thing. In winter we need rich. If you do find that, maybe go for the light version. But for me, when my skin gets dry in winter, this is great and it doesn't break me out because I am one of that rare breed of people that is dry and acne prone in winter. And this doesn't break me out and it deals with the dryness. So, that's win-win-win."
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    "This is the Remedy Barrier Repairing Rich Cream Moisturizer. Remedy are probably my favorite skincare brand of the moment. This is one of my favorite products. They actually do two different versions. This is the standard moisturizer. They do a light version. Because my skin is a little bit more dryness prone in winter, I'm using the original. In summer I'll switch to the light because I don't need as much hydration. If you're undecided as to which one to go for, get the light because you can always put two layers on and get the same results as the original. One pump will do the whole face. It's rich as a product. It's rich. But my skin needs this. It absolutely needs this."
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    "This is a great option for people that don't like to be dipping their fingers in pots. You just give it one pump and then you can take the top off. This is thick. [...] A little goes such a long way. You only need one pump to do the whole face and neck. It's thick, it's hydrating, and you don't want to overdo it with this product. [...] When you look at the ingredients, this is a really well formulated and well thought through moisturizer. It's not just delivering you that hydration. It's got some other beneficial barrier supporting ingredients, too. So in the long term, this is going to improve the skin's health. I am a huge fan for [...] this product, particularly if you've got really dry skin and you want thick when it comes to your moisturizer."
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    "This is the Remedy Barrier Repairing Rich Cream Moisturizer. Supports the barrier function of the skin and is a really rich moisturizer. This is my winter go-to. It's a little thick for me in summer, so I will keep this to my winter skincare routine. But if you're looking for a really rich barrier supporting moisturizer, you can't go wrong with this. It's stunning. Great blend of ingredients. Really packs a punch and it's one of those moisturizers you can layer on top of itself. So if you need a little extra hydration, you can put another layer on. And it's very forgiving. Doesn't peel, doesn't ball up. It's just really nice. Definitely on the thicker side. They do a light version of it, which I might transition to in summer, but my winter skin needs that hydration and this it just delivers."
    BEST FACIAL MOISTURIZERS 2026 - Maximum Skin Firming and Plumping
    "This is the remedy Barrier Repairing Rich Cream Moisturizer. This is the rich version which is absolutely packed full of humectants and moisturizers. Great for a more dryness prone skin type. And they also do a light version of it too. Perfect if you have a more oily or combination oily skin. Choose the one that aligns to what your level of hydration needs are and that way you can't go wrong. I'm someone that's actually quite oily and acne prone and so in summer I definitely will be using the light version but here in winter it's been very cold. It's been very wet. It's been very windy in the UK and my skin has gone through it a little bit. So I've actually found myself reaching for the rich version more often than not. And so I actually think sometimes having a lightweight and a more heavy duty moisturizer on hand is quite a strategic way to play it. That way you can use what your skin needs on that particular day. In winter I go for the rich. In summer my skin is only going to need that light version. But I think it's really nice that we have two options from the same skincare line that really mean you can choose the one that most aligns to your needs. They all come with this easy applicator which I love. Perfect if you're somebody that doesn't like to be digging into your moisturizers."
    Greatest SKINCARE BRAND 2026 - This Brand Took 10 Years Off My Skin
    "This is the Remedy Barrier Repairing Rich Cream Moisturizer. Again, ceramides, ceramides, ceramides. If you're bored of the brand, other brands promoting ceramides, but actually using such a small quantity of them, you're not going to get a lot of results, switch to this good dose of those ceramides alongside a plethora of other really beneficial ingredients. You've got peptides in here, you've got glycerin, you've got squalane, all the nice hydrators, the humectants, those ceramides boost the barrier function of the skin, hydrates you to the gods, and they do two versions. They do a rich and a light. I tend to use the rich in winter and then I'll use the light version during summer. Both are great. I would say if you've got a more oily skin type, you might just want to get the light version and use it year round. If you've got more dryness prone skin type, get the rich, use it year round. Do what works for you. [...] It's one of those that you push down, you get the amount out so easy to use. I absolutely love it."
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    "This is one of the best moisturizers I have ever ever used. Packed full of ceramides in meaningful concentrations that's actually going to deliver you improvements to barrier health, locking in all that hydration and genuinely delivers. This is a powerhouse. I absolutely love it."
    Yay
    "Glycerin, grape seed oil. I like that. Squalane, jojoba oil, ceramides. Got peptide in there. It looks like half of the Matrix 3000 peptide. Licorice root, which is great for brightening. And then some fatty acids and aloe leaf. Looks pretty nice. I would buy a full size of this. It feels really nice and silky on the skin."
    Yay
    "I'm a big proponent of the Remedy Rich Cream Moisturizer, which is our most repurchased product. If you bought it, you're more likely to repurchase. I use it every night before I go to sleep and it's really really helped a lot with dry skin. It's become sort of a non-negotiable and has not changed in my routine."
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    "Remedy Barrier Repairing Rich Cream Moisturizer is highest rated product, our most oftenly repurchased product. I use it every single time. My wife gets mad at me if I use hers because it can run out quickly if you use it as often as we do, but I love the Remedy Barrier Repairing Rich Cream Moisturizer."
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    "It's the moisturizer that I use every single night. It was named the people's beauty award winner of the year for best moisturizer for dry skin. We basically restructured your natural skin barrier and create skin identical lipids in a 1:1 molar ratio. Your natural healthy skin barrier has a normal ratio of ceramides to cholesterol to fatty acids, and we were able to reproduce that in this product. It's absolutely amazing. It's one of our most repurchased products, and if a customer's first product they buy from Remedy is this, they're more likely to actually repurchase from our brand. The skin identical formulation speaks to the brand itself. It's just so thoughtful. The formula is extremely complex. The price point is really good and the aesthetic to this is just slay."
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    "It has four different types of ceramides and one type of ceramide that actually stimulates the endogenous production of your own ceramides. We have shea butter, grape seed oil, and jojoba oil, and all of these phenomenal ingredients in the product, but really it's how they came together into this beautiful formula that I'm super proud of. [...] This is the most experiential product where your skin will feel soft and supple the day that you use it and for days afterwards. It is the product that I personally can't get enough of. I use all my samples up. [...] There is an actual step up and experience when it comes to moisturizers if you invest more in these, and this is [...] a pretty incredible compromise where you get the functional aspect but you get the aesthetic aspect that you may not otherwise be able to reach for. [...] Functionally, tons of hydration, protection for your skin from the dry environment, and it rebuilds your skin. It's going to be incredible."
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    "I genuinely think you will love this product. It is my favorite product in terms of texture from Remedy. It's a thick, rich cream for specifically for more mature skin and for people who have drier skin. This is the product that I use when I turned 30. Like, my skin got a lot drier. Now that I'm closer to 40, my skin is even drier. If you're looking for a thick, rich cream moisturizer, this is going to be a really good option for you."
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    "The Remedy Barrier Repairing Rich Cream Moisturizer has a buttery feel to it. It leaves you with more of that lipid rich hydration that you can feel on the skin. If you like that feeling where your skin feels really soft afterwards, it feels really dewy afterwards, it has that sort of feeling to it. It is one of my favorite moisturizers, it's the one that I use every night. If you're going to try any product from Remedy, I recommend trying the rich cream moisturizer because it's the product that people love the most from the brand. It's a really well-loved product with super high reviews. Very nice thick moisturizer. You can use it as a night cream. You can use it twice a day. At this price point, it really is unbeatable to be honest. These type of moisturizers you generally see in the $40, $50, $60 price range because they're just so rich in emollients and really help to repair the skin barrier. What we did with this product is we mimicked the natural skin barrier."
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    "I'm a big proponent of the Remedy Rich Cream Moisturizer, which is our most repurchased product. If you bought it, you're more likely to repurchase. I use it every night before I go to sleep and it's really really helped a lot with dry skin. It's become sort of a non-negotiable and has not changed in my routine."

    What the evidence says.

    Independent of what the gurus think, this is what the published research supports about the main active ingredients here.

    Niacinamide

    Niacinamide has evidence behind it for redness, uneven tone and supporting the skin barrier, and it is usually well tolerated even by skin that reacts to most things.

    Source: DermNet

    Ceramides

    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

    Humectants and emollients

    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

    Frequently asked.

    What is Remedy Barrier Repairing Rich Cream Moisturizer?

    A rich, occlusive moisturizer designed to repair and strengthen the skin barrier, formulated with ceramides, plant oils, and humectants for intense hydration and skin protection.

    Is Remedy Barrier Repairing Rich Cream Moisturizer worth it?

    Yes. All 3 gurus who reviewed it give it their stamp of approval, for a Guru Score of 85%.

    What is Remedy Barrier Repairing Rich Cream Moisturizer's Guru Score?

    Remedy Barrier Repairing Rich Cream Moisturizer holds a Guru Score of 85%. That is our read on how warmly the experts talk about it, based on the verdicts of 3 expert reviewers we have collected.

    Who is Remedy Barrier Repairing Rich Cream Moisturizer best for?

    Remedy Barrier Repairing Rich Cream Moisturizer is generally suited to dry skin.

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