Real barrier cica relief cream review năm 2024

ATOPALM is a Korean brand created by Dr. Park Byeong Deog. Through his continued research into new ceramides, among other things, he came to help form ATOPALM through new skin care technology and continued tests of new ingredients. Their Cicarelief Cream is formulated help protect skin from outside irritations, it also calms and soothes the skin. Key ingredients include panthenol (penetrates deeply into the skin, hydrating, helps to infuse water into the cells, moisturizing), calamine (soothing, suitable for sensitive skin, calming) and madecassoside (anti-inflammatory, stimulates collagen production). This treatment retails for between $25-30 USD, you can get it here for $24.88 + free shipping.

Ingredients

Water, Cyclopentasilxane, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Dimethicone, Panthenol, Glycerin, Cocoglycerides, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Calamine, Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate, Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate, C30-45 Alkyl Cetearyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Boron Nitride, Sodium Chloride, Madecassoside, Allantoin, Polyglyceryl-2 Oleate, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Polyglyceryl-2 Stearate, Polyglyceryl-3 Ricinoleate, Sorbitan Olivate, Tocopherol, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Oil, Vetiveria Zizanioides (Vetiver) Root Oil, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Ceramide 3, Myristoyl/Palmitoyl Oxostearamide/Arachamide MEA, Sorbitan Stearatel, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, Phytosterols, Stearic Acid, Xanthan Gum, Disodium EDTA, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol

To quickly note, I received this for a small fee from 0.8 Liter for my honest review, this post is not sponsored.

Real barrier cica relief cream review năm 2024

The cream contains 35 grams (1.23 oz) and has a slightly vegetal/astringent scent.

Real barrier cica relief cream review năm 2024

The cream is semi-thick, pink in color and unfortunately easily gushes from the packaging.

Real barrier cica relief cream review năm 2024

The cream, after blending it in, leaves a pretty dewy and healthy look to my skin.

Recommended use is to apply after cleansing, morning and night. Gently apply to irritated areas of the face or body until completely absorbed. Apply thickly to areas that require extra attention. After using, I found this cream to extremely rich and very moisturizing. It leaves kind of a dewy and silky finish to my skin and while the scent is pretty strong, it’s not irritating to the skin, but if you’re super sensitive, keep it in mind. I feel that it really tones down redness and moisturizes areas that were particularly dry. I feel it’s pretty long lasting and can be used at any time and it also soothes itching that I get from my frequent hives. One downside is that for some reason it just gushes out of the packaging easily so I’ve lost a bit of the product.

What I like: helps and soothes irritation and calms itching. It really alleviates redness and is very moisturizing. The effects are pretty quick and it leaves a lovely silky smooth finish on the skin. The ingredients are nice and this is nice to use morning and night. What I don’t like: the packaging causes a lot of the product to gush out so I’ve lost some of it. I hate wasting :(

The term skin barrier is pretty hot in skincare right now. Many brands claim that their products are targeted at repairing the skin barrier. At first, I thought Real Barrier is another brand that’s cashing on the beauty trend, so I didn’t pay much attention to it. Later, I found that Real Barrier is actually a sub-brand of Atopalm, which is famous for treating children’s atopy. I then tried a few products from Real Barrier, all of which have really blown me away. It’s a brand that’s serious about skin barrier. It doesn’t have any fancy ingredients. If you dissect it, it’s a bunch of emollients. But the formula makes the skin so comfortable and really builds on your skin barrier. The products will really benefit those who are suffering from skin sensitivity, acne, skin imbalance (overly dry or oily) and allergy.

What is Skin Barrier?

Funny enough, there is no such thing. It’s actually a concept. It refers to the healthy function of the outer most layer of the skin, that this layer is supposed to act as a barrier, to block away the external damages, while allowing the oxygen and moisture to penetrate and retain as needed.

But this “barrier” weakens due to various reasons, and allowing the external irritants or bacteria to penetrate and cause inflammation within the skin. When the “barrier” weakens, it also affects its ability to retain moisture which leads to skin imbalance.

What can you do to maintain a healthy skin barrier?

Although our skin barrier naturally weakens as we age, just like an old brick wall. A lot of young people are experiencing compromised skin barrier due to lifestyle and environment. A little change in your daily routine would go a long way.

Things you can do to maintain a healthy skin barrier:

  • Do not over-wash your face. If your skin feels dry after you wash it, you’ve over-done it. Only use a very very very gentle cleanser and only when needed.
  • Do not over-exfoliate. Keep exfoliation at once a week and avoid harsh rock-like particles.
  • Do not overuse acid products. Same with over-exfoliation, acids are exfoliators.
  • Always use a moisturiser even if you have oily skin. Chances are your skin is trying to replenish the loss of moisture with the excessive oil production.
  • Keep away from direct sunlight and always use a sunscreen.
  • Do not smoke.
  • Control your alcohol consumption.
  • Drink loads of water.

How does Real Barrier help?

Real Barrier uses Atopalm’s patented MLE technology, which is “a combination of ceramides, fatty acids, cholesterol, and other lipids to mimic the natural organisation of lipids within healthy human skin“. (More about MLE) In effect, MLE helps your real barrier to restore.

Below is a brief review of five best-rated products from Real Barrier.

Real Barrier Cream Cleansing Foam

Real Barrier Cream Cleansing Foam is one of the best foaming cleansers I’ve used. It’s in a cream form, with very low lather. With a bubble net, you can generate soft cushiony foam out of the cream. The cleanser is super gentle on the skin. It’s fragrance-free and washes off without any residue. The skin feels cleansed, refreshed and comforted after using. If you’re looking to repair your skin barrier, start with an effective yet mild cleanser is a must.

Real barrier cica relief cream review năm 2024
Creamy texture of Real Barrier Cream Cleansing Foam
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Real barrier cica relief cream review năm 2024
Lather by hand (left) & Lather by bubble net (right)

Real Barrier Essence Mist

This is a surprisingly good mist, unlike any other mist or toner I’ve tried. It’s a very lightweight water-like consistency, but has a slight conditioning effect due to the MLE formula. It absorbs instantly into the skin. Leaving it soft, conditioned and dry to touch.

Real barrier cica relief cream review năm 2024
Real Barrier Essence Mist – Texture

Real Barrier Intense Moisture Cream

Real Barrier Intense Moisture Cream is a lightweight gel cream. It has a lot of water in it, spreads out to a very thin layer and absorbs quickly into the skin. This cream is perfect for warmer weathers and oilier skins.

Real barrier cica relief cream review năm 2024
Gel Cream Texture of Real Barrier Intense Moisture Cream
Real barrier cica relief cream review năm 2024
Spreading out Real Barrier Intense Moisture Cream

Real Barrier Extreme Cream

Real Barrier Extreme Cream is their signature cream. It has a very thick texture. It’s dense, protective and comforting. Despite the dense texture, the cream doesn’t feel heavy or occlusive on the skin. It forms a very thin moisturising layer on the skin, but the skin still feels breathable. This cream would be perfect for those cold and dry winter months and all seasons for dry skins.

Real barrier cica relief cream review năm 2024
Thick, creamy texture of Real Barrier Extreme Cream
Real barrier cica relief cream review năm 2024
Spreading out Real Barrier Extreme Cream

Real Barrier Cicarelief Cream

Real Barrier Cicarelief Cream has a similar texture to the Intense Moisture Cream but creamier. This cream has a medium density. It moisturises and provides instant and effective relief for active inflammation and breakouts. It’s too runny to be a spot cream, therefore is suitable for large areas of application.

I applied this cream on a small active pimple that I squeezed the night before. The inflammation came down immediately after application. By the next morning, my pimple was completely healed. Highly recommend this if you have clusters of active breakouts.

Real barrier cica relief cream review năm 2024
Watery cream texture of Real Barrier Cicarelief Cream
Real barrier cica relief cream review năm 2024
Spreading out Real Barrier Cicarelief Cream

All the above products are fragrance free.

Trying out Real Barrier?

I suggest start with the cleanser plus a cream of your choice. Alternatively, try out the entire routine with the Real Barrier Essential Kit.