The Barrier Cream

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The Barrier Cream

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About this product

The i+m The Barrier Cream is a moisturizer. Our analysis of its 22 ingredients (17 low-risk) rates it Excellent (100/100). Based on its ingredients, it looks well-suited to oily / acne-prone and dry skin.

Vegan-friendly Reef-safe

Summarised from our ingredient analysis — not brand marketing copy.

At a glance

Type
Moisturizers
Ingredients
22
Low-risk
17
Fragrance
Fragrance-free
Origin
Germany

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
Glyceryl Stearate Citrate Orbignya Oleifera Seed Oil Cetearyl Alcohol Sodium Hyaluronate Sphingolipids
Caution for dry skin
Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate Xanthan Gum Sodium Hydroxide Zinc Lactate
Oily/Acne-Prone Skin 1/0
Good for oily/acne-prone skin
Zinc Lactate
Sensitive Skin 2/3
Good for sensitive skin
Sphingolipids Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Caution for sensitive skin
p-Anisic Acid Sodium Citrate Phenylpropanol

Ingredients list

22 total
Lower hazard (1) Higher hazard (3)
All22 Skin Conditioning20 Emulsion Stabilising4 Emollient4 Masking3 Viscosity Controlling3 Emulsifying3 Hair Conditioning3 Solvent3
EWG CIR Ingredient Name & Cosmetic Functions Notes
1
Water
(Solvent)
B
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
(Skin Conditioning) 		Good for Sensitive Skin
Good for Sensitive Skin
1
A
Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil
(Skin Conditioning)
SIMMONDSIA CHINENSIS SEED OIL
(Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Skin Conditioning Emollient)
1
A
Pentylene Glycol
(Skin Conditioning, Solvent)
1
A
Cetearyl Alcohol
(Emulsion Stabilising, Opacifying, Foam Boosting, Viscosity Increasingagent Aqueous, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Emollient, Emulsifying, Viscosity Controlling)
1
B
Glyceryl Stearate Citrate
(Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Emulsifying) 		Fungal Acne
Fungal Acne Trigger
1
A
Orbignya Oleifera Seed Oil
(Emollient)
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
(Skin Conditioning, Viscosity Controlling)
Avena Sativa Kernel Oil
(Skin Conditioning)
3
Zinc Lactate
(Cosmetic Astringent, Cosmetic Biocide, Deodorant)
1
Ceramide NP
(Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning)
1
A
Phospholipids
(Skin Conditioning)
3
Sphingolipids
(Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Skin Protecting)
1
A
Sodium Hyaluronate
(Skin Conditioning, Humectant) 		Good for Dry Skin
Good for Dry Skin
TOCOPHEROL
(Antioxidant, Fragrance, Skin Conditioning)
1
A
Xanthan Gum
(Binding Agent, Emulsion Stabilising, Skin Conditioning, Surfactant Emulsifying Agent, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Binding, Gel Forming, Viscosity Controlling)
1
B
Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate
(Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Surfactant Cleansingagent, Emulsifying)
1
Phenylpropanol
(Masking, Perfuming, Solvent)
3
B
Sodium Hydroxide
(Denaturant, Ph Adjuster, Buffering Agent)
1
A
Sodium Citrate
(Ph Adjuster, Buffering Agent, Chelating, Masking)
1
p-Anisic Acid
(Flavoring Agent, Fragrance, Masking)

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Key ingredients

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

Benefits

HydratingBoosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Barrier RepairStrengthen and restore your skin's natural barrier.
Redness ReducingSoothes visible redness and calms irritation.
Anti-AgingSoftens lines and helps skin look youthful.
Reduces IrritationEases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
BrighteningRestores radiance to dull, tired skin.
Scar HealingImproves the look of marks and scars.
Dark SpotsFades dark spots for even skin tone.

Concerns

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

Ingredients explained

Water
Solvent
Low-hazard ingredient.Read moreShow less
EWG 1 Solvent
Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil
Skin conditioning
Low-hazard ingredient.Read moreShow less
EWG 1 CIR A 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
Pentylene Glycol
Skin conditioning, Solvent
Low-hazard ingredient.Read moreShow less
EWG 1 CIR A Skin conditioningSolvent
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emulsion stabilising, Opacifying
Low-hazard ingredient.Read moreShow less
EWG 1 CIR A Emulsion stabilisingOpacifyingFoam boostingViscosity increasingagent - aqueousViscosity increasing agentEmollientEmulsifyingViscosity controlling
Orbignya Oleifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Low-hazard ingredient.Read moreShow less
EWG 1 CIR A Emollient
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin conditioning, Viscosity controlling
Limited public safety data.Read moreShow less
EWG N/A Skin conditioningViscosity controlling
Avena Sativa Kernel Oil
Skin conditioning
Limited public safety data.Read moreShow less
EWG N/A Skin conditioning
Zinc Lactate
Cosmetic astringent, Cosmetic biocide
Low-to-moderate hazard.Read moreShow less
EWG 3 Cosmetic astringentCosmetic biocideDeodorant
Ceramide NP
Hair conditioning, Skin conditioning
Low-hazard ingredient.Read moreShow less
EWG 1 Hair conditioningSkin conditioning
Phospholipids
Skin conditioning
Low-hazard ingredient.Read moreShow less
EWG 1 CIR A Skin conditioning
Sphingolipids
Skin conditioning, Emollient
Low-to-moderate hazard.Read moreShow less
EWG 3 Skin conditioningEmollientSkin protecting
TOCOPHEROL
Antioxidant, Fragrance
Limited public safety data.Read moreShow less
EWG N/A AntioxidantFragranceSkin conditioning
Xanthan Gum
Binding agent, Emulsion stabilising
Low-hazard ingredient.Read moreShow less
EWG 1 CIR A Binding agentEmulsion stabilisingSkin conditioningSurfactant -emulsifying agentViscosity increasing agentBindingGel formingViscosity controlling
Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate
Hair conditioning, Skin conditioning
Low-hazard ingredient.Read moreShow less
EWG 1 CIR B Hair conditioningSkin conditioningSurfactant - cleansingagentEmulsifying
+ 4 more — see the full ingredients list above
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin conditioning
Limited public safety data.Read moreShow less
EWG N/A CIR B Skin conditioning Good for Sensitive Skin
Glyceryl Stearate Citrate
Skin conditioning, Emollient
Low-hazard ingredient.Read moreShow less
EWG 1 CIR B Skin conditioningEmollientEmulsifying Fungal-acne trigger
Sodium Hyaluronate
Skin conditioning, Humectant
Low-hazard ingredient.Read moreShow less
EWG 1 CIR A Skin conditioningHumectant Good for Dry Skin

How to use

How to use

  • 1 Where it fits: Apply near the end of your routine, after thinner serums.
  • 2 Morning & evening: Suitable for both AM and PM use.

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