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Ultra Facial Barrier Balm

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Ultra Facial Barrier Balm

28 of 28 ingredients identified

Informational only — check the packaging and a professional for advice.

Actives combined with exfoliation
This formula pairs active ingredients with exfoliation. Introduce gradually and watch for sensitivity.
Barrier-support ingredients present
Ceramide NP help reinforce the skin barrier.

Category breakdown

Emollient · 8Solvent / vehicle · 5Other · 5Active · 2Humectant · 2Surfactant · 2Barrier support · 1Soothing · 1Exfoliant · 1Antioxidant · 1

Relationships

Works well together
Adenosine + NiacinamideCeramide NP + NiacinamideGlycerin + Ceramide NPIsodecyl Neopentanoate + Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideIsodecyl Neopentanoate + SqualaneIsodecyl Neopentanoate + DimethiconeSea Salt + Glycerin

Full ingredient breakdown

2
A nucleoside used at low concentrations to help smooth the look of fine lines; a common K-beauty anti-aging active.
Active
7
A skin-identical lipid that rebuilds the barrier.
Barrier support
12
A gold-standard humectant that draws water into the skin.
Humectant
16
A versatile vitamin B3 derivative with multiple benefits.
Active
18
A marine-bacteria ferment (exopolysaccharide) that hydrates and soothes sensitive skin.
Soothing
19
An oil-soluble BHA that exfoliates inside the pore.
Exfoliant
27
Vitamin E; a lipid-soluble antioxidant that also conditions skin.
Antioxidant
28
A sugar-based humectant that holds water and helps skin resist dehydration stress.
Humectant
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