Happier Barrier
A nourishing, yet lightweight moisturizer with Squalane, skin-identical Lipids + Green tea polyphenols for a healthy skin barrier & silky soft skin.
50 ml
Skin type: dry, normal, combination
Skin concern: can be used regardless of skin concern, compromised barrier
Cruelty-free | Vegan | Fragrance & Essential oil free | Gluten-free | Pregnancy-safe
Happier Barrier
description
who is it for?
how to use
Apply after serums in the AM and/or PM. Use as much or as little as your skin needs.
Shelf life: 1 year from production (unopened), 6 months PAO (period after opening)
ingreds & research
key ingreds:
Squalane – A super nice and stable oily liquid that occurs naturally in the sebum of the human skin. It's a superb moisturizer making the skin silky smooth, without being heavy or greasy. It's pretty much compatible with all skin types and skin conditions, incl. acne-prone skin.
Lipids (Jojoba Oil/Macadamia Seed Oil Esters, Phytosteryl Macadamiate, Phytosterols, Squalene) – Jojoba, macadamia and olive oil-derived, patented lipid mixture that mimics the surface lipid composition of healthy, young adult skin. Used at 3%, it is clinically proven to help barrier repair and skin hydration. It works in synergy with Ceramide 2.
Ceramide 2 – Also known as Ceramide NG, is one of the 9 types of ceramides that can be found naturally in the upper layer of the skin. Ceramides are super important molecules in keeping the barrier healthy and the skin hydrated.
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract (standardized to 90% polyphenols) - Green tea polyphenols are one of the most researched natural ingredients proven to have potent antioxidant, UV protecting and soothing properties.
Bisabolol + Allantoin - Two classic skincare ingredients known for their skin soothing abilities.
full inci list:
Aqua (Water), Squalane, Glycerin, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Jojoba Oil/Macadamia Seed Oil Esters, Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate, Butylene Glycol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Saccharide Isomerate, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Bisabolol, Allantoin, Ceramide NG, Squalene, Phytosteryl Macadamiate, Phytosterols, Tocopherol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Citric Acid, Sodium Citrate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanolresearch:
Kim, Se-Kwon, and Fatih Karadeniz. "Biological importance and applications of squalene and squalane." Advances in food and nutrition research. Vol. 65. Academic Press, 2012. 223-233.
Addy, J. E. F. F., Tiffany Oliphant, and Robert Harper. "A botanically derived skin surface lipid mimetic based on the composition of healthy 22-year-old females." J Cosmet Sci 68.1 (2017): 59-67.
Meckfessel, Matthew H., and Staci Brandt. "The structure, function, and importance of ceramides in skin and their use as therapeutic agents in skin-care products." Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology 71.1 (2014): 177-184.
Journal Der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft, Volume 13 (8)– Aug 1, 2015, Green tea in dermatology – myths and facts
Dermatologic Therapy, Volume 26 (3) – May 1, 2013, The use of green tea extract in cosmetic formulations: not only an antioxidant active ingredient
Skin Research and Technology, , Volume 15 (3) – Aug 1, 2009, Protective effects of green tea extracts on photoaging and photoimmunosuppression
Oxidative Medicine and Cellular Longevity, Volume 2012 (2012) – Jun 26, 2012 Protective Mechanisms of Green Tea Polyphenols in Skin
What an amazing cream! So soft, smooth and moisturizing.
Happier Barrier became my almost instant favorite moisturizer.
I purchased this item due to my retinol sensitive skin. My skin easily peeled off when I am more in the sun. This cream works like a charm for my skin. Redness goes down and it repairs skin very fast. I feel very comfortable being outdoor because of using this cream at night time. Very much needed during summer time!
I gave this a try because Hydration Station was sold out, and I love it. My skin often breaks out from moisturizers, but this one hasn’t caused acne despite feeling pretty rich. My face looks so nice! Will definitely keep using this.
This barrier cream couldn't make me happier. It absorbs well and my skin feels well hydrated and protected. The addition of squalane in any cream is always a great component to increase the effectiveness of the product. I appreciate the smoothness and subtle feel of my skin after using it. Great for winter.
This is a nice moisturizer for sensitive skin, but it doesn't quite provide enough moisture for me, especially during the winter months.