Intense Barrier Cream

Struggling with skin that feels more desert than dewy? 

As we age, our skin changes, and so should our skincare. That’s where Intense Barrier Cream comes in – your trusty sidekick in the battle against dryness, sensitivity, and those sneaky fine lines.

This luxurious cream is specifically formulated to provide deep moisturization, reinforce your skin's natural barrier, and protect against environmental stressors.

By harmonizing cutting-edge Japanese science with nature's most potent ingredients, the Intense Barrier Cream is your daily ally in achieving a visibly healthier, more resilient complexion.

Key Features:

• Deep Moisturization: Delivers intense hydration to the skin, combating dryness and keeping your skin soft and supple.
• Barrier Reinforcement: Strengthens the skin’s natural barrier, enhancing its ability to retain moisture and defend against environmental damage.
• Environmental Protection: Shields the skin from harmful pollutants and stressors, slowing down any premature aging.
• Soothing Formula: Calms and soothes the skin, reducing redness and irritation for a more even skin tone.

Water, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Squalane, Dimethicone, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Niacinamide,Caprylic/Capric/Myristic/Stearic Triglyceride, Octyldodecyl Myristate, Phytosteryl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate, Betaine,Pentylene Glycol, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Ceramide NG, Sodium Hyaluronate, Urea, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Disodium EDTA, Sodium PCA, Phytosterols, Sodium Hydroxide, Tocopherol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Behenyl Alcohol, Beeswax, Polyglycerin-3, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Carbomer, Xanthan Gum, Phenoxyethanol.

Water: The most common solvent in skincare. It's primarily used to dissolve many of the ingredients that impart skin benefits.

Glycerin: A powerful humectant, glycerin draws moisture into the skin, improving hydration and providing a plumping effect.

Butylene Glycol: An organic alcohol that helps other active ingredients penetrate the skin. It also has moisture-binding properties to help keep skin hydrated.

Squalane: Mimics the skin's natural oils, enhancing hydration, and barrier protection. It is also a natural antioxidant that can fight skin damage.

Dimethicone: A form of silicone that gives a smooth feel to skincare products and helps to form a protective barrier on the skin, sealing in moisture and preventing transepidermal water loss.

Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter: Offers intense moisturization and is rich in antioxidants. It helps smooth the skin and can soothe irritation.

Niacinamide: A form of vitamin B3, it helps to reduce the appearance of wrinkles, fade discoloration, and strengthen the skin's natural barrier function.

Caprylic/Capric/Myristic/Stearic Triglyceride: A mixture of fatty acids that works as an emollient, helping to replenish and prevent moisture loss from the skin's surface.

Octyldodecyl Myristate: A skin-conditioning agent that softens and smooths the skin.

Phytosteryl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate: A plant-derived skin-softening ingredient that helps to moisturize and replenish skin.

Betaine: An amino acid derived from sugar beet. It protects skin cells from environmental stressors like temperature changes, reducing the chance of irritation.

Pentylene Glycol: A humectant and solvent that helps to hydrate the skin and enhance the penetration of other ingredients.

Hydrogenated Lecithin: Enhances the delivery of other ingredients into the skin. It also helps to hydrate and replenish the skin.

Ceramide NG: A type of lipid that naturally occurs in the skin, helping to maintain the strength of the skin's barrier and keep the skin hydrated.

Sodium Hyaluronate: A form of hyaluronic acid that hydrates the skin, providing a plumping effect and reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.

Urea: A component of the skin's natural moisturizing factor (NMF) that can help exfoliate dead skin cells, whilst also maintaining hydration.

Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate: An ingredient derived from licorice root. It has soothing properties and can help to reduce the appearance of redness and irritation.

Disodium EDTA: Used to enhance the stability of the product and prevent ingredients from binding with trace elements, which can cause changes in product texture or color.

Sodium PCA: A naturally occurring component of skin's NMF, it helps to retain moisture, improving skin hydration.

Phytosterols: Plant-derived compounds that can help to soothe the skin and protect the skin's barrier function.

Sodium Hydroxide: Often used to balance the pH of skincare products to ensure they are suitable for skin application.

Tocopherol (Vitamin E): An antioxidant that can help to protect the skin from damage caused by free radicals, whilst also providing moisturizing benefits.

1,2-Hexanediol: Functions as a humectant to improve skin hydration, whilst also acting as a preservative.

Beeswax: A natural ingredient that can help to seal moisture into the skin and form a protective barrier.

Polyglycerin-3: A humectant and emollient that helps to maintain skin hydration and softness.

Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer: A texture-enhancer that helps to create a pleasing texture in skincare products and also has emulsifying properties.

Carbomer: A thickener that helps to create desirable texture.

Xanthan Gum: Used as a texture enhancer and to stabilize the product's formulation.

Phenoxyethanol: A preservative used to prevent microbial growth, ensuring they remain safe to use.

How to Use:

1. Cleanse and Tone: Begin with a clean and toned face for optimal absorption.
2. Apply: Gently massage a small amount of Intense Barrier Cream onto your face and neck, focusing on areas prone to dryness and irritation.
3. Moisturize: Use daily in the morning and evening as the final step in your skincare routine for continuous hydration and protection.

In the world of makeup and skincare, "Clean Beauty" is a term you'll often hear.

While it's more of a buzzword than a strict definition, we want you to know exactly where we stand. At our heart, we prioritize your skin's health and the integrity of our formulations.

This means we consciously choose not to include parabens, sulfates, phthalates, formaldehyde releasers, BHT & BHA, mineral oil, petrolatum, paraffin, phenoxyethanol (above a minimal 1% threshold), plastic microbeads, mercury, or mercury compounds in our products.

Our commitment goes beyond following fleeting beauty trends. We're guided by science, and the world's top cosmetic chemists to ensure what we offer is both safe and effective for your skin.

While we fully support cruelty-free practices, we've chosen not to pursue official badges like Leaping Bunny or EWG certifications. These organizations require a percentage of our sales to use their logos. We believe in putting our resources directly into the quality of our products and maintaining ethical practices without the need for external validation.

Rest assured, our dedication to being a cruelty-free brand is unwavering, and our products are designed with your health, safety, and skin in mind.