Coola The Great Barrier Cream Fortifying Moisturizer

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What's inside

Paraben-Free Sulfate-Free Alcohol-Free Silicone-Free EU Allergen-Free Fungal Acne (Malassezia) Safe Vegan-friendly Reef-safe

Ingredients list

38 total
Lower hazard (1) Higher hazard (4)
All38 Skin Conditioning12 Fragrance12 Masking10 Humectant8 Solvent8 Perfuming7 Viscosity Controlling6 Skin Protecting5
EWG CIR Ingredient Name & Cosmetic Functions Notes
Risk unknown
CIR B B
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
(Skin Conditioning)
Good for Sensitive Skin
Good for Sensitive Skin
Low risk 1
CIR unknown
Water
(Solvent)
Low risk 1
CIR B B
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
(Emollient, Skin Conditioning)
Low risk 2
CIR A 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
Low risk 1
CIR unknown
Dicaprylyl Carbonate
(Skin Conditioning, Emollient)
Low risk 1
CIR B B
Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate
(Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Emulsifying, Surfactant)
Fungal Acne
Fungal Acne Trigger
Low risk 1
CIR unknown
Propanediol
(Solvent, Viscosity Decreasing Agent, Viscosity Controlling)
Low risk 1
CIR unknown
Macrocystis Pyrifera Extract
(Viscosity Controlling)
Risk unknown
CIR unknown
Maris aqua
(Humectant, Solvent)
Low risk 1
CIR B B
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
(Antimicrobial, Antioxidant, Astringent, Emollient, Humectant, Masking, Oral Care Agent, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Tonic, Uv Absorber)
Good for Oily Skin
Good for Oily Skin
Risk unknown
CIR unknown
Theobroma Cacao Seed Extract
(Antioxidant)
Risk unknown
CIR unknown
Jasminum Sambac Leaf Cell Extract
(Flavouring, Fragrance, Perfuming, Skin Protecting)
Low risk 1
CIR unknown
Ophiopogon Japonicus Root Extract
(Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Tonic)
Risk unknown
CIR unknown
Brassica Oleracea Acephala Leaf Extract
(Humectant, Skin Conditioning)
Risk unknown
CIR unknown
Schinus Molle Extract
(Skin Protecting)
Low risk 1
CIR A A
Hyaluronic Acid
(Skin Conditioning, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Antistatic Agent, Humectant, Moisturising)
Low risk 1
CIR unknown
Phormidium Persicinum Extract
(Antioxidant)
Low risk 1
CIR A A
1,2-Hexanediol
(Solvent)
Low risk 1
CIR unknown
Sodium Chloride
(Bulking Agent, Masking, Oral Care Agent, Viscosity Controlling)
Low risk 1
CIR A A
Disteardimonium Hectorite
(Stabilising, Viscosity Controlling)
Low risk 1
CIR unknown
Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate
(Emulsifying, Surfactant, Viscosity Increasing Agent)
Fungal Acne
Fungal Acne Trigger
Low risk 1
CIR unknown
Caprylhydroxamic Acid
(Chelating Agent)
Low risk 1
CIR A A
Sorbitan Isostearate
(Emulsifying, Surfactant)
Fungal Acne
Fungal Acne Trigger
comedogenic1
Comedogenic Rating (1)
Low risk 1
CIR A A
Butylene Glycol
(Fragrance, Skin Conditioning, Solvent, Viscositydecreasing Agent, Humectant, Masking, Viscosity Controlling)
Good for Dry Skin
Good for Dry Skin
comedogenic1
Comedogenic Rating (1)
Low risk 3
CIR A A
Sodium Benzoate
(Fragrance, Preservative, Anticorrosive, Masking)
Low risk 3
CIR A A
Potassium Sorbate
(Fragrance, Preservative)
Low risk 2
CIR A A
Citric Acid
(Chelating Agent, Fragrance, Ph Adjuster, Buffering Agent, Masking)
Bad for Sensitive Skin
Bad for Sensitive Skin
Risk unknown
CIR unknown
PARFUM
(Fragrance, Perfuming)
Low risk 1
CIR unknown
Citronellyl Acetate
(Fragrance, Masking)
Risk unknown
CIR unknown
Ethyl Acetoacetate
(Perfuming)
Risk unknown
CIR unknown
Ethyl 2-Methylbutyrate
(Perfuming)
Low risk 1
CIR unknown
Linalyl Acetate
(Fragrance, Masking)
Risk unknown
CIR unknown
Dimethylheptenal
(Perfuming)
Low risk 1
CIR unknown
Methyl Anthranilate
(Flavoring Agent, Fragrance, Masking)
Low risk 1
CIR unknown
Mimosa Tenuiflora Bark Extract
(Skin Protecting, Soothing)
Moderate risk 4
CIR unknown
Alcohol Denat.
(Antifoaming Agent, Antimicrobial, Astringent, Masking, Solvent, Viscosity Controlling)
Bad for Dry Skin
Bad for Dry Skin
Bad for Sensitive Skin
Bad for Sensitive Skin
Alcohol
Alcohol
Risk unknown
CIR unknown
Methylbenzyl Acetate
(Fragrance, Perfuming)
Low risk 1
CIR A A
Triethyl Citrate
(Fragrance, Plasticizer, Antioxidant, Deodorant, Masking, Solvent)

About this product

The Coola The Great Barrier Cream Fortifying Moisturizer is a moisturizer. Our analysis of its 38 ingredients (26 low-risk) rates it Excellent (99/100). Based on its ingredients, it looks well-suited to oily / acne-prone and dry skin. Heads up: it contains fragrance, which can irritate sensitive or reactive skin.

Summarised from our ingredient analysis — not brand marketing copy.

At a glance

Type
Moisturizers
Ingredients
38
Low-risk
26
Fragrance
Contains fragrance
Origin
United States
Data updated
Jun 2026

The evidence

Ingredients Related to Skin Types

Good   Bad — tap a skin type to see which ingredients · estimated from ingredient functions
Dry Skin 9/6
Good for dry skin
Dicaprylyl Carbonate Ophiopogon Japonicus Root Extract Butylene Glycol Glycerin Coco-Caprylate/Caprate Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate Hyaluronic Acid Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract Brassica Oleracea Acephala Leaf Extract
Caution for dry skin
Sorbitan Isostearate Glycerin Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract Alcohol Denat.
Oily/Acne-Prone Skin 2/0
Good for oily/acne-prone skin
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract Alcohol Denat.
Sensitive Skin 6/12
Good for sensitive skin
Mimosa Tenuiflora Bark Extract Glycerin Triethyl Citrate Phormidium Persicinum Extract Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Caution for sensitive skin
Linalyl Acetate Methyl Anthranilate Sodium Chloride Citronellyl Acetate Butylene Glycol Glycerin Triethyl Citrate Citric Acid Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract Sodium Benzoate Potassium Sorbate Alcohol Denat.

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Key ingredients

Antioxidants
Shields skin from free radical damage.
Hyaluronic Acid
Hydrates by attracting and holding water.

Benefits

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

Concerns

Contains alcohol
Not fungal acne (malassezia) safe
May not suit sensitive skin

How to use

How to use

  • 1 Where it fits: Apply near the end of your routine, after thinner serums.
  • 2 Morning only: Apply as the last step of your AM routine, after moisturiser, and reapply every ~2 hours of sun exposure.

General guidance from this product's category and active ingredients — always follow the directions on the package.

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Frequently asked questions

answered from the analysis
Is it fungal-acne (Malassezia) safe?

No — the formula contains at least one ingredient that can feed Malassezia. The flagged entries are marked in the ingredient table above. Check any other product with our fungal acne checker.

Can I use it during pregnancy?

No commonly flagged ingredient classes (retinoids, high-dose salicylic acid, hydroquinone) were found. Still, check with your doctor — this is not medical advice.

Will it clog pores (comedogenicity)?

Unlikely — the highest comedogenic rating in the formula is 1/5. Check any other product with our pore-clogging checker.

Is it vegan?

Yes — the brand lists this product as vegan.

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