The Barrier Edit

The Barrier Edit · Nov 1–15

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Your skin barrier
Bricks = skin cellsMortar = ceramides, cholesterol, fatty acids

Keeps water in. Keeps irritants out.

How barrier care works
HydratePulls water in
RebuildReplaces the mortar
SealLocks it in
CalmSettles stressed skin
What wears it down
Indoor heatCold windSunHot showersHarsh cleansersRetinol & acids
Oily skin? You still need it.Shine is oil, not water. Skin can be oily and dehydrated. Go light →
Water-light layers

Light

Watery toners, mists, serums and gel creams. Hydration without shine.

COSRX The Ceramide Skin Barrier Moisturizing Mist 120mlCOSRXThe Ceramide Skin Barrier Moisturizing Mist 120mlCeramide mist for midday top-ups over makeup$26.99 $21.59AESTURA ATOBARRIER365 Hydro Cera-Ha Ampoule 30mlAESTURAATOBARRIER365 Hydro Cera-Ha Ampoule 30mlCeramide + hyaluronic water-light ampoule$33.99 $27.19Biodance Hydro Cera nol Serum 30mlBiodanceHydro Cera nol Serum 30mlCeramide + panthenol serum for stressed, sensitive skin$31.99 $25.59Beauty of Joseon Calming Barrier Serum 30mlBeauty of JoseonCalming Barrier Serum 30mlCalming serum to settle skin that feels reactive$21.99 $17.59Top Rated ★ 4.6Beauty of Joseon Calming Serum Green Tea Panthenol 30mlBeauty of JoseonCalming Serum Green Tea Panthenol 30mlWatery green tea + panthenol serum, zero stickiness$18.99 $15.19SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Probio-Cica Essence Toner 210mlSKIN1004Madagascar Centella Probio-Cica Essence Toner 210mlCentella + ceramide essence toner for calm, even hydration$29.99 $23.99Editor's PickTop Rated ★ 4.5COSRX Oil Free Ultra Moisturizing Lotion 100mlCOSRXOil Free Ultra Moisturizing Lotion 100mlBirch-sap lotion made for oily and combo skin$24.99 $19.99Purito SEOUL Oat in Calming Gel Cream 100mlPurito SEOULOat in Calming Gel Cream 100mlOat + panthenol gel cream that sinks in fast$26.99 $21.59COSRX Pure Fit Cica Toner 150mlCOSRXPure Fit Cica Toner 150mlCica + panthenol toner that rebalances without stripping$19.99 $15.99LANEIGE Cream Skin Cerapeptide Mist 30mlLANEIGECream Skin Cerapeptide Mist 30mlPurse-size ceramide + peptide mist$18.99 $15.19SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Soothing Cream 75mlSKIN1004Madagascar Centella Soothing Cream 75mlJelly-gel cream with five ceramides + centella$21.99 $17.59Esthetician FaveTorriden Balanceful Cica Soothing Cream 80mlTorridenBalanceful Cica Soothing Cream 80mlLightweight cica gel cream that calms and balances$25.99 $20.79AESTURA A-Cica 365 Soothing Repair Cream pH4.5 60mlAESTURAA-Cica 365 Soothing Repair Cream pH4.5 60mlLow-pH cica gel cream for redness-prone skin$31.99 $25.59LANEIGE Cream Skin Toner & Gel Moisturizer 170mlLANEIGECream Skin Toner & Gel Moisturizer 170mlGel toner-moisturizer with ceramides, made for oily skin$35.99 $28.79JUNGSAEMMOOL Essential Mool Cream Light 50mlJUNGSAEMMOOLEssential Mool Cream Light 50mlWatery cream-essence that layers well under makeup$46.99 $37.59ROUND LAB Soybean Panthenol Ampoule 50mlROUND LABSoybean Panthenol Ampoule 50mlMilky ampoule with ceramides, cholesterol + panthenol$33.99 $27.19
Lotions & soft creams

Medium

Milky toners, lotions and soft creams. Comfort without heaviness.

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Rich creams & overnight

Heavy

Rich creams and sleeping packs. Maximum seal for dry, tight skin.

Patch-test new products and introduce one at a time. If skin is broken, very painful or not improving, check in with a dermatologist. Sources: AAD, How to control oily skin; AAD, Moisturizer and acne; Cleveland Clinic, Damaged skin barrier; Skin Lipid Barrier review (NIH PMC). Sale prices shown are 20% off current regular prices.