Skin concern
Korean skincare for a stressed skin barrier
Skin stings with almost everything, looks shiny-tight, red or flaky after too many actives.
Pause all exfoliants and retinoids for 2-4 weeks. Cleanser, barrier cream, sunscreen only, then reintroduce actives one at a time.
Tell us how your skin behaves and we'll build the routine around you, with the reason for every step.
Build a routine for my skinIngredients that tend to help
- Ceramide NP
A lipid naturally found in skin that refills the moisture barrier and reduces water loss.
- Cholesterol
Barrier lipid that works with ceramides and fatty acids to support a comfortable, less tight-feeling barrier.
- Pro-vitamin B5
Hydrates and calms, helping irritated or over-exfoliated skin recover.
- Madecassoside (from centella)
Purified centella compound that calms visible redness and helps irritated skin recover.
- Squalane
Lightweight, stable oil that softens skin without feeling greasy.
- Petroleum jelly
The most effective occlusive for sealing moisture into very dry or compromised skin.
Where it fits in a routine
Cleanser, then Moisturizer, then your own broad-spectrum SPF 30+ in the morning.
Often worth skipping
- Fragrance
- Can be drying
- Can irritate reactive skin
When to see a dermatologist
Open, weeping or very painful skin — see a doctor.
Products often chosen for it
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