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Face Reality Barrier Care Gel Cream

Face Reality’s Barrier Care Gel Cream is an acne-safe moisturizer specifically formulated for dry, sensitive, and barrier-compromised skin in need of repair and resilience. Powered by the innovative Multi-Restore Complex™, this formula mimics the skin’s natural barrier using ceramides, squalane, phytosterols, and essential fatty acids—delivered in skin-identical ratios your barrier recognizes and knows how to use.

This advanced barrier-support formula helps calm irritation, replenish hydration, and improve the skin’s ability to tolerate active treatments. The result is a more resilient, balanced complexion that retains moisture more effectively and recovers faster from stress, treatments, or over-exfoliation. It absorbs easily into the skin, leaving a comfortable, lightly dewy finish without feeling heavy or greasy—making it ideal for daily use under sunscreen or makeup.

Perfect for compromised, sensitized, or acne-prone skin, Barrier Care Gel Cream supports long-term skin health while keeping pores clear.

Why you’ll love it:

  • Mimics the skin’s natural barrier for optimal repair and recovery
  • Strengthens and protects against environmental stressors
  • Deeply hydrates while helping prevent moisture loss
  • Soothes irritation and supports clearer, healthier skin
  • Acne-safe and suitable for sensitive skin types
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Face Reality Barrier Care Gel Cream

Face Reality Barrier Care Gel Cream is a moisturizer with ceramides, squalane, and lipids that heals and soothes acne-prone skin.

4.7
Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars
40 Reviews
Regular price $38.00
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Primary Concerns:

  • Acne
  • Compromised Barrier
  • Dryness
  • Dehydration
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Best For:

  • Dry
  • Normal
  • Combination
  • Sensitive

Face Reality Barrier Care Gel Cream

Face Reality’s Barrier Care Gel Cream is an acne-safe moisturizer specifically formulated for dry, sensitive, and barrier-compromised skin in need of repair and resilience. Powered by the innovative Multi-Restore Complex™, this formula mimics the skin’s natural barrier using ceramides, squalane, phytosterols, and essential fatty acids—delivered in skin-identical ratios your barrier recognizes and knows how to use.

This advanced barrier-support formula helps calm irritation, replenish hydration, and improve the skin’s ability to tolerate active treatments. The result is a more resilient, balanced complexion that retains moisture more effectively and recovers faster from stress, treatments, or over-exfoliation. It absorbs easily into the skin, leaving a comfortable, lightly dewy finish without feeling heavy or greasy—making it ideal for daily use under sunscreen or makeup.

Perfect for compromised, sensitized, or acne-prone skin, Barrier Care Gel Cream supports long-term skin health while keeping pores clear.

Why you’ll love it:

  • Mimics the skin’s natural barrier for optimal repair and recovery
  • Strengthens and protects against environmental stressors
  • Deeply hydrates while helping prevent moisture loss
  • Soothes irritation and supports clearer, healthier skin
  • Acne-safe and suitable for sensitive skin types

Face Reality Barrier Care Gel Cream

4.7
Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars
Based on 40 reviews
Total 5 star reviews: 33 Total 4 star reviews: 4 Total 3 star reviews: 1 Total 2 star reviews: 2 Total 1 star reviews: 0
Reviews Summary
Customers say this gel cream moisturizer is lightweight yet hydrating, perfect for sensitive and acne-prone skin. Many reviews mention it absorbs quickly without leaving a greasy residue and works well under makeup and sunscreen. Users frequently praise its cooling sensation and non-irritating formula. Common feedback includes its effectiveness for those using active treatments like tretinoin or benzoyl peroxide. While most find it sufficiently moisturizing, some with very dry skin note they may need something heavier for winter months. Several customers compare it favorably to other moisturizers from the same brand, appreciating its balanced hydration without heaviness.
40 reviews
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    Kristen J.
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    Face Reality Barrier Care Gel Cream
    I do not recommend this product
    What is your skin tone? Fair
    What are your skin concerns? Sensitivity, Blemish-prone, Ageing
    Rated 2 out of 5 stars
    44 seconds ago
    Break out

    I REALLY wanted to like this, but I have very reactive skin, and both times I tried it, I broke out with small red bumps and some larger, inflamed spots. It did make my skin very soft, and it felt moisturized, but something in the ingredients just reacted poorly with my very sensitive skin

  • AF
    Amanda F.
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    Face Reality Barrier Care Gel Cream
    I recommend this product
    How old are you? 30-39
    What is your skin type? Combination
    What is your skin tone? Medium
    What are your skin concerns? Acne, Redness, Dryness
    Rated 4 out of 5 stars
    5 days ago
    Pretty moisturizer

    I still have to pair it with something else though. It’s so dry in Utah m.

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    Kristen
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    Face Reality Barrier Care Gel Cream
    I do not recommend this product
    How old are you? 30-39
    What is your skin type? Normal
    What is your skin tone? Fair
    What are your skin concerns? Acne, Sensitivity, Ageing
    Rated 2 out of 5 stars
    6 days ago
    Pills

    This was a miss for me. I wanted to love it. It’s very lightweight and I needed a bit more moisture than it gives. The main issue I have is that it pills so bad. I can wear it on bare skin or underneath makeup and it pills either way. I’m having a hard time making myself use this so it’s not a complete waste of money. Definitely won’t repurchase this one.

  • GF
    Gelsey F.
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    Face Reality Barrier Care Gel Cream
    I recommend this product
    How old are you? 18-29
    What is your skin type? Oily
    What is your skin tone? Medium
    What are your skin concerns? Acne, Oiliness, Sensitivity
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    1 week ago
    Amazing

    So lightweight and I love the consistency. My skin absolutely loves this.

  • KK
    Kelsey K.
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    Face Reality Barrier Care Gel Cream
    I recommend this product
    How old are you? 30-39
    What is your skin type? Combination
    What is your skin tone? Fair
    What are your skin concerns? Dryness, Blemish-prone
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    1 week ago
    Barrier Hero for Acne-Prone, Sensitive Skin

    Face Reality Barrier Care Gel Cream is the perfect lightweight moisturizer when your skin needs calming and hydration without clogging or heaviness. It absorbs quickly, layers beautifully under makeup, and leaves my skin feeling balanced and soothed, not greasy. A total staple if you’re acne-prone but still want your skin barrier to feel supported and comfortable.