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Repair Your Skin Barrier
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items When your skin barrier needs a little extra love, simplicity is key. I recommend gentle, fragrance-free cleansers and nourishing moisturizers with ingredients like ceramides, fatty acids, and hyaluronic acid to help replenish moisture and support hea...
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Cleansers
Toners/Essences
Gentle Exfoliators
Repairing Serums
Hydrating Serums/Oils
Moisturizers
Cleansers
A nourishing cleanser that helps support the skin's barrier and maintains the skin's pH level
A gentle face cleanser proven to strengthen the skin barrier and prevent moisture loss
EltaMD Skin Recovery Amino Acid Foaming Cleanser
This cleanser leverages innovative micellar technology for gentle makeup removal & deep cleansing, maintaining skin's natural pH. Enriched with amino acids and omega 3-6, it's suitable for sensitive skin. The oil-to-milk formula offers a luxuriou...
Bioderma Sensibio Micellar Cleansing Oil
A gentle, plant-derived foaming cleanser that effectively removes dirt and impurities while maintaining the skin’s moisture barrier. Good for all skin types, including sensitive skin $12
The Ordinary Glucoside Foaming Cleanser $12
Hydrating facial cleanser combines squalane and aloe vera to maintain essential moisture, offering a balance your skin craves. Perfect for combatting dryness and enlarged pores, it leaves your complexion soft and supple without any residue, helping y...
BIOSSANCE Squalane + Amino Aloe Gentle Face Wash
A nourishing, milky cleansing oil that lifts away dirt, makeup, and excess oil while balancing the skin's microbiome with prebiotics. Dissolves makeup and impurities while hydrating, balancing the microbiome, and reinforcing the skin’s barrier.
Dermalogica Micellar Prebiotic PreCleanse
3-in-1 cleansing balm removes waterproof makeup, deeply cleanses, and hydrates with Black Cherry, Almond, and Vanilla. Transforms from balm to oil to milk, leaving skin nourished, radiant, and supporting the skin barrier.
ELEMIS Pro-Collagen Black Cherry Cleansing Balm Makeup Remover
Cleanse away stress and impurities with the calming essence of blue tansy paired with microbiome-balancing magnolia extract. This antioxidant rich blend leaves all skin types clean, calm and deeply enriched
Sorella Apothecary Melt Away Cleansing Ritual
A gentle daily facial cleanser that thoroughly removes impurities, light makeup, and sunscreen without disrupting skin’s natural balance. Safe for sensitive skin and dermatologist tested.
OneSkin PREP Facial Cleanser to Exfoliate and Support Skin Balance
Refreshing micellar cleansing water with purifying Alpine herbs and microscopic cleansing spheres that removes light makeup, impurities, and pollutants while preserving a healthy balance of the skin's microbiota.
Clarins Cleansing Micellar Water | Quickly Removes Make-Up
Removes dirt, excess oil and impurities without stripping skin. Formulated with superfood extracts to nourish and support the skin barrier, it leaves skin looking clean, balanced and naturally radiant.
ELEMIS Superfood Facial Wash | Revitalizing Daily Prebiotic Gel Wash Gently Cleanses
Balm-like texture transforms into a luxurious cleansing oil as it melts away makeup and dissolves daily buildup. When activated by water the oil emulsifies into a milky lather that rinses off easily, revealing skin that is soft, clean, and conditione...
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Coconut Clean Cleansing Balm
Produces a creamy, low-sudsy foam that's non-stripping and keeps your skin soft & supple all day. Powerful enough to wash away contaminants, but mild enough to protect your skin barrier for all skin types
BeautyStat Microbiome Barrier Repair Cleanser
Toners/Essences
lightweight liquids formulated with soothing, hydrating, and barrier-repairing ingredients that help replenish moisture, calm irritation, and strengthen the skin’s natural protective layer after cleansing
A powerful blend of ceramides, fatty acids, and cholesterol helps strengthen the skin barrier, locking in moisture and protecting against external aggressors.
AESTURA ATOBARRIER365 Cream Mist with 10,000ppm Ceramides
A cicaplast spray to quickly hydrate and soothe flared-up skin
La Roche-Posay Cicaplast B5 Spray | Soothing, Touch-Free Skin Repair
This comforting milky facial toner hydrates, calms and soothes skin while protecting skin barrier function, reducing appearance of dark spots & helping skin appear more even and clear
BYOMA Hydrating Milky Toner - Dewy Face
I'm obsessed with this toner. It's everything for anyone with skin barrier concerns. Great for those with acne, psoriasis, eczema etc. Helps to keep the microbiome balanced and functioning
HOLIFROG | Utopia Microflora Toner
A refreshing mist that hydrates and plumps. Probiotics combined with ceramides help strengthen the skin barrier and lock in moisture. This can be used as a primer or layered with serums. Easy to refresh skin during travel, work, or outdoor activities...
haruharu Wonder Black Rice 2% NAD+ Serum Mist
Gentle Exfoliators
Even with a delicate skin barrier, having gentle exfoliator can assist other products to help restore skin
Gently exfoliate the skin without disrupting the skin barrier
Multi-Acid Milk Peel AHA Exfoliating Solution - Prequel
Gently polishes to reveal smoother, more vibrant skin, replenishes and restores skin’s moisture barrier, relieves skin with calming and soothing ingredients
Daily Milkfoliant Exfoliator Calms & Restores
A 10% vegan lactic acid formula with soothing squalane. This powerful serum promotes a healthier skin barrier, leaving your complexion revitalized and fresh. Boosts cell turnover, smooths uneven texture, reduces fine lines, and enhances radiance.
BIOSSANCE Squalane + Lactic Acid Resurfacing Night Serum
This is super effective mask/exfoliator for those with skin barrier concerns or those with sensitive/reactive skin that desire exfoliation without damaging the skin further
Tat Harper | Superkind Radiance Mask
Repairing Serums
Formulated with nourishing and soothing ingredients to help strengthen the skin’s protective barrier, lock in moisture, and reduce irritation and sensitivity
Not only soothes inflamed skin but will help strengthen the skin barrier
Cicalfate+ Intensive Skin Restorative Serum
Not only treats rosacea but helps to reduce redness within 24 hours
Elta MD Skin Recovery Serum | Amino Acid and Antioxidant Face Serum
A multi-active solution designed to help repair skin barrier, soothe discomfort, and reduce the look of redness. Targets irritated skin, reducing the look of redness and soothing feelings of discomfort associated with dryness
The Ordinary Soothing & Barrier Support Serum
A creamy, nourishing serum that calms signs of sensitivity caused by a compromised skin barrier. With its blend of nourishing oils + rebalancing actives, helps by gently hydrating the skin, soothing irritation, and strengthening the barrier wall to r...
KraveBeauty Great Barrier Relief, Soothing Skin Barrier Repair Serum
Packed with barrier-boosting ingredients to strengthen skin, even tone, and replenish skin up to 10 surface layers deep for that lit-from-within dewy glow.
Youth To The People Superfood Skin Drip Face Serum
Helps to heal and restore stressed, dry/dehydrated skin. I love how this feel when you can tell your skin is dull and depleted
ALPHA-H Vitamin E Serum with 1% Ceramide
Not only is the container fun and cute but effective for those dealing with dry skin or a weak skin barrier
Glow Recipe Avocado Ceramide Soothing Serum
Hydrating Serums/Oils
Strengthen the skin barrier by replenishing moisture, reducing water loss, and soothing dryness for healthier, more resilient skin.
I love any product that contains omegas in it especially when it comes to supporting the skin barrier - omegas mimic our skin's natural oils. This is great for anyone looking for an added boost of moisture to their skin. This is awesome layered under...
Weleda Extra Rich Omega Serum Drops with Avocado Oil 30ml
This serum holds moisture in the skin thanks to 3 types of Hyaluronic Acid with different molecular weights for multi-depth hydration. Binds and retains moisture in different layers of the skin
Honest Beauty Hydrogel Deep Hydration Hyaluronic Acid Serum
Features a barrier boosting Tri-Ceramide Complex (ceramides, cholesterol, fatty acids) combined with a powerhouse pairing of squalane & glycerin delivers a boost of instant hydration with long-lasting results
BYOMA Hydrating Serum
Squalane, beta glucan and hyaluronic acid deeply hydrate the skin while a blend of 5 ceramides and fatty acids lock in moisture to prevent transepidermal water loss. Helps maintain the skin's natural function while ceramide precursors encourage the s...
Ceramide Barrier Serum | Hydrating Serum
Clinically proven to deliver deep hydration, enhance radiance, and smooth the skin’s texture after just one application. This multi-tasking skin booster features a skin-like ceramide complex to intensely hydrate and replenish moisture, while also rep...
DR. BARBARA STURM Ceramide Drops Face Oil
Keeping your skin dewy from the inside-out
Byoma Hydrating Recovery Oil
I love this serum because it's benefits are practically endless. It's non-comedogenic for those who are more oily or acne-prone. Benefits all skin types including sensitive
AESTURA ATOBARRIER365 Hydro CERA-HA Serum
Delivers hydration and moisture deep into dry skin, soothing, softening, conditioning and rejuvenating by reducing the appearance of facial lines and wrinkles. Suitable for use on sensitive skin, shielding the face from the elements and from free rad...
Derma E Vitamin E 14,000 IU Safflower Oil
Complements the skin's moisture barrier and its natural microbiome. Hydrates the skin for 24 hours making it ideal for dry, dehydrated and/or sensitive skin
Lumene Nordic Hydra Prebiotic Oil-Cocktail
I love this breathable face oil and how it absorbs quickly without leaving residue, while providing silky hydration that won’t clog pores or irritate sensitive skin.
CLEARSTEM GOLDENHOUR Hydrating Face Oil
Moisturizers
Help replenish hydration, strengthen the skin’s natural protective barrier, and soothe dryness and sensitivity for healthier, more resilient skin.
Omega mimics the natural lipids within your skin making this cream perfect repairing the skin barrier
Biossance Squalane + Omega Repair Cream
The ONLY very expensive product I will recommend. Not only helps prep skin prior to a treatment but also encourages healing post-treatment, speeding up the recovery process
ALASTIN Skincare Regenerating Skin Nectar
A fast-absorbing, cushiony moisturizing cream with 5 Ceramides plus Panthenol that strengthens the skin barrier, moisturizes and boosts elasticity
Ceramidin™ Skin Barrier Moisturizing Cream | Dr.Jart+ Skincare
Delivers active probiotics to balance your microbiome, reduce redness, minimize pores, and clarify for instantly clearer, calmer skin.
Squalane + Probiotic Gel Moisturizer
An advanced moisturizer designed to hydrate, repair, and strengthen the skin barrier. It regulates the skin's natural 24-hour cycle to enhance daytime defense and nighttime regeneration, supports a balanced microbiome, and locks in moisture for long-...
Revision Skincare DermProtect Barrier Defense™, Intensive Moisturizer
Formulated with nourishing ingredients like Vitamin E and Squalane to replenish dehydrated, easily compromised skin, providing immediate comfort and long-lasting nourishment.
AESTURA ATOBARRIER365 Cream with Ceramides, Korean Face Moisturizer for Barrier Repair
Made with the powerful ingredients your skin craves-amino acids, peptides, ceramides, collagen and hyaluronic acid-to bring moisture, bounce and resiliency back to all skin types, including sensitive and blemish-prone.
Strength Trainer Peptide Boost Moisturizer
Of course all skin barrier issues will benefit from this insanely phenomenal moisturizer but those who are more dry/dehydrated will experience maintained hydration in their skin
Skinfix Triple Lipid-Peptide Cream
I recommend the moisturizer to help restore compromised skin or prevent skin from becoming compromised. It's a rare blend of emollients, humectants and occlusives
BYOMA | Barrier+ Treatment
I love this moisturizer for any compromised or sensitive skin type. It's a great moisturizer for those with rosacea or chronic redness as it helps to minimize it. Also a wonderful moisturizer for those with acne
Tower 28 SOS Daily Skin Barrier Moisturizer
This moisturizer I recommend not only for strengthening the skin barrier but it also does a great job at protecting and repairing skin post-treatment.
Allies of Skin Molecular Barrier Recovery Cream Balm
A nourishing, lightweight cream, formulated with hyaluronic acid and ceramides, that delivers penetrating hydration for soft, smooth skin.
Sincerely Yours | So Soft Daily Barrier Strengthening Lightweight Moisturizer with Hyaluronic Acid, Ceramides and Niac
I love this luxurious, dense balm that provides an occlusive barrier to lock in moisture for depleted skin barriers
Naturium Marshmallow Root Barrier Face Balm
Softens rough texture, restore barrier strength & delivers comfort. Ideal for dryness & sensitivity for face & body
Erborian Centella Barrier Cream, Moisturizer
Designed to support your skin’s microbiome—the community of microorganisms that naturally lives on your skin—rather than simply adding moisture. 🦠✨
StackedSkincare | Microbiome Rescue Moisturizer
SPF
shields compromised skin barriers from harmful UV rays, preventing further damage, irritation, and delayed healing while supporting skin recovery
Doesn't leave a white cast and leaves your skin feeling like skin but also well-protected
Byoma Ultralight Face Fluid SPF30
This formula applies sheer & helps dramatically reduce the appearance of fine lines, strengthen the skin barrier & protect against accelerated aging caused by the sun—without feeling greasy, pilling under makeup, or leaving a white cast.
Solar Milk Clear SPF 50 Sunscreen Gel for Face
Our plant-based sunscreen is blendable and light enough for daily use but includes power ingredients for 40-minutes of water resistance. Not only protects your skin but also hydrates and nourishes, promoting a healthy skin microbiome for a glowing co...
Daily Defender SPF30 - Freaks of Nature
I recommend this for compromised skin and those who need a simple, easy routine. Compromised skin that is dry will like this as well
CeraVe AM Facial Moisturising Lotion SPF50 for Normal to Dry Skin 52ml
Combines 12% zinc oxide mineral sun protection with a skin-smoothing tint, niacinamide, and hydrating ingredients—so it works like a sunscreen and complexion-perfecting skin tint in one step.
ZnO+ AntiOxtint Protect SPF 50
Occlusives/Masks
An overnight mask to help soothe stressed-out skin
LANEIGE Cica Sleeping Mask with Centella Asiatica for Moisture Barrier Support
An all-in-one, thick calming recovery balm that was developed for use and application following skin-rejuvenating treatments to help hydrate, soothe, and strengthen sensitive, compromised skin. Improves skin's appearance following a procedure.
ALASTIN Skincare Soothe + Protect Recovery Balm
One essential solution for many skin care needs; use on dry, cracked skin, as a lip moisturizer, facial moisturizer, hydrating mask, minor wound care and much more This ointment is designed specifically for dry, compromised skin and clinically proven...
Aquaphor Healing Ointment Skin Protectant
A calming overnight mask that absorbs deeply into skin, reducing the look of redness and promoting clearer, healthier-looking skin by morning.
PEACE OUT Skincare Overnight Bio-Collagen Recovery Hydrating Face Mask
I love this for when skin is compromised -this ceramide-rich formula because it’s infused with panthenol and glycerin to deliver long-lasting hydration, plump fine and dry lines from within, and strengthen the skin’s barrier to lock in essential mois...
Dr.Jart+ Ceramidin Facial Barrier Mask
This ointment is everything. It's thinner than aquaphor/vaseline but still occlusive enough to protect skin. It can be used on any skin type or even post-treatment, face and/or body. Can't say enough about this product
Velvet Biome Smoothing Silky Ointment - PEACH & LILY | Ulta Beauty
As Needed
These are extra products that can be added in certain times of need to help boost the skin's barrier
Can treat everything from severe dry skin to burns
Active Skin Repair: BLDG Active Product
I like using this as a heavier moisturizer when the skin barrier is in need of heavy repair. Can help wake the skin up and look restored within one use
U Beauty | The Barrier Bioactive Treatment