Barr Centella Calming Gel Essence

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About this product

The Barr Centella Calming Gel Essence is a serums, essence, ampoule. Our analysis of its 23 ingredients (20 low-risk) rates it Excellent (100/100). Based on its ingredients, it looks well-suited to dry and sensitive skin.

Vegan-friendly Reef-safe

Summarised from our ingredient analysis — not brand marketing copy.

At a glance

Type
Serums, Essence, Ampoules
Ingredients
23
Low-risk
20
Fragrance
Fragrance-free
Origin
South Korea
Data updated
May 2026

The evidence

Quick Product Notes

Paraben-Free Sulfate-Free Alcohol-Free Silicone-Free EU Allergen-Free Fungal Acne (Malassezia) Safe

Notable Effects & Ingredients

No Notable Effects & Ingredients

Ingredients Related to Skin Types

Good   Bad — tap a skin type to see which ingredients · estimated from ingredient functions
Dry Skin 5/4
Good for dry skin
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride Butylene Glycol Sodium Hyaluronate Glycerin Hydroxyethyl Urea
Caution for dry skin
C12-14 Pareth-12 Centella Asiatica Extract Glycerin Hydrogenated Lecithin
Oily/Acne-Prone Skin No data
Sensitive Skin 4/4
Good for sensitive skin
Madecassoside Centella Asiatica Extract Asiaticoside Glycerin
Caution for sensitive skin
Asiaticoside Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride Butylene Glycol Glycerin

Ingredients list

23 total
Lower hazard (1) Higher hazard (2)
All23 Skin Conditioning23 Hair Conditioning6 Solvent5 Humectant5 Emulsion Stabilising4 Viscosity Controlling3 Perfuming3 Film Forming2
EWG CIR Ingredient Name & Cosmetic Functions Notes
B
Centella Asiatica Leaf Water
(Skin Conditioning)
1
A
Butylene Glycol
(Fragrance, Skin Conditioning, Solvent, Viscositydecreasing Agent, Humectant, Masking, Viscosity Controlling)
Good for Dry Skin
Good for Dry Skin
1
Water
(Solvent)
1
A
1,2-Hexanediol
(Solvent)
1
A
Panthenol
(Antistatic Agent, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning)
Good for Dry Skin
Good for Dry Skin
1
B
Centella Asiatica Extract
(Cleansing, Skin Conditioning, Smoothing, Soothing, Tonic)
1
Hydroxyethyl Urea
(Hair Conditioning, Humectant, Skin Conditioning)
1
Adenosine
(Skin Conditioning)
1
Polyglutamic Acid
(Skin Conditioning)
1
Madecassoside
(Antioxidant, Skin Conditioning)
1
Asiaticoside
(Antioxidant, Skin Conditioning, Perfuming)
1
Ceramide NP
(Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning)
1
A
Sodium Hyaluronate
(Skin Conditioning, Humectant)
Good for Dry Skin
Good for Dry Skin
2
A
Glycerin
(Denaturant, Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Humectant, Oral Care Agent, Oral Health Care Drug, Skin Protecting, Viscosity Decreasing Agent, Perfuming, Solvent)
Good for Dry Skin
Good for Dry Skin
Fungal Acne
Fungal Acne Trigger
salix alba bark extract
(Astringent, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Soothing, Tonic)
1
Houttuynia Cordata Extract
(Skin Conditioning)
SIMMONDSIA CHINENSIS SEED OIL
(Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Skin Conditioning Emollient)
1
Phytosteryl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate
(Skin Conditioning)
1
A
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
(Emollient, Masking, Perfuming, Skin Conditioning, Solvent)
2
A
Hydrogenated Lecithin
(Skin Conditioning, Emulsifying, Surfactant, Suspending Agent Nonsurfactant)
1
A
Carbomer
(Emulsion Stabilising, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Gel Forming, Viscosity Controlling)
1
Sodium Carbomer
(Emulsion Stabilising, Film Forming, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Gel Forming, Viscosity Controlling)
1
B
C12-14 Pareth-12
(Emulsifying, Surfactant)

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Key ingredients

Antioxidants
Shields skin from free radical damage.
Ceramides
Locks in moisture and supports skin barrier.
Hyaluronic Acid
Hydrates by attracting and holding water.

Benefits

Barrier RepairStrengthen and restore your skin's natural barrier.
HydratingBoosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Reduces IrritationEases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Redness ReducingSoothes visible redness and calms irritation.
Scar HealingImproves the look of marks and scars.
Anti-AgingSoftens lines and helps skin look youthful.
Skin TextureSmooths rough patches and refines texture.
Good For Oily SkinBalances oil and helps reduce shine.

Concerns

Not fungal acne (malassezia) safe

Ingredients explained

Centella Asiatica Leaf Water
Skin conditioning
Limited public safety data.Read moreShow less
EWG N/A CIR B Skin conditioning
Water
Solvent
Low-hazard ingredient.Read moreShow less
EWG 1 Solvent
1,2-Hexanediol
Solvent
Low-hazard ingredient.Read moreShow less
EWG 1 CIR A Solvent
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing, Skin conditioning
Low-hazard ingredient.Read moreShow less
EWG 1 CIR B CleansingSkin conditioningSmoothingSoothingTonic
Hydroxyethyl Urea
Hair conditioning, Humectant
Low-hazard ingredient.Read moreShow less
EWG 1 Hair conditioningHumectantSkin conditioning
Adenosine
Skin conditioning
Low-hazard ingredient.Read moreShow less
EWG 1 Skin conditioning
Polyglutamic Acid
Skin conditioning
Low-hazard ingredient.Read moreShow less
EWG 1 Skin conditioning
Madecassoside
Antioxidant, Skin conditioning
Low-hazard ingredient.Read moreShow less
EWG 1 AntioxidantSkin conditioning
Asiaticoside
Antioxidant, Skin conditioning
Low-hazard ingredient.Read moreShow less
EWG 1 AntioxidantSkin conditioningPerfuming
Ceramide NP
Hair conditioning, Skin conditioning
Low-hazard ingredient.Read moreShow less
EWG 1 Hair conditioningSkin conditioning
salix alba bark extract
Astringent, Hair conditioning
Limited public safety data.Read moreShow less
EWG N/A AstringentHair conditioningSkin conditioningSoothingTonic
Houttuynia Cordata Extract
Skin conditioning
Low-hazard ingredient.Read moreShow less
EWG 1 Skin conditioning
SIMMONDSIA CHINENSIS SEED OIL
Hair conditioning, Skin conditioning
Limited public safety data.Read moreShow less
EWG N/A Hair conditioningSkin conditioningSkin conditioning emollient
Phytosteryl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate
Skin conditioning
Low-hazard ingredient.Read moreShow less
EWG 1 Skin conditioning
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Emollient, Masking
Low-hazard ingredient.Read moreShow less
EWG 1 CIR A EmollientMaskingPerfumingSkin conditioningSolvent
+ 4 more — see the full ingredients list above
Butylene Glycol
Fragrance, Skin conditioning
Low-hazard ingredient.Read moreShow less
EWG 1 CIR A FragranceSkin conditioningSolventViscositydecreasing agentHumectantMaskingViscosity controlling Good for Dry Skin
Panthenol
Antistatic agent, Hair conditioning
Low-hazard ingredient.Read moreShow less
EWG 1 CIR A Antistatic agentHair conditioningSkin conditioning Good for Dry Skin
Sodium Hyaluronate
Skin conditioning, Humectant
Low-hazard ingredient.Read moreShow less
EWG 1 CIR A Skin conditioningHumectant Good for Dry Skin
Glycerin
Denaturant, Fragrance
Low-hazard ingredient.Read moreShow less
EWG 2 CIR A DenaturantFragranceHair conditioningHumectantOral care agentOral health care drugSkin protectingViscosity decreasing agentPerfumingSolvent Good for Dry SkinFungal-acne trigger

How to use

How to use

  • 1 Where it fits: Apply after toner and before moisturiser — thinnest to thickest.
  • 2 Morning & evening: Suitable for both AM and PM use.

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