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Barrier Repair Cloud Body Cream
Ceramide-rich cloud body cream with niacinamide, squalane, and phytosterols to repair and strengthen the skin barrier.
Ingredient Snapshot
10 beneficial ingredients detected with no known safety concerns.
No flagged ingredients detected — all analysed ingredients are considered safe.
Ingredients (10)
Glycerin(Glycerol / Glycerin)
Benefits
- ✓Powerful humectant that draws moisture from the environment into the skin
- ✓Improves and maintains skin barrier function
- ✓Non-comedogenic and suitable for all skin types
- ✓Accelerates wound healing
Sources
FDA GRAS Database — Glycerin: Glycerin (glycerol) is affirmed as Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS) by the FDA. As a cosmetic ingredient, it is one of the most widely used and well-tolerated humectants, drawing moisture from the environment to the outer layers of the skin.
Niacinamide(Vitamin B3)
Benefits
- ✓Visibly reduces enlarged pores over time
- ✓Improves uneven skin tone and fades dark spots
- ✓Strengthens the skin barrier by supporting ceramide synthesis
- ✓Reduces excess sebum production — helpful for oily and acne-prone skin
- ✓Well-tolerated by most skin types including sensitive skin
Potential concerns
- !At very high concentrations (>5%), may cause temporary flushing or redness in sensitive individuals
- !Rarely, may cause mild irritation or breakouts during the first few weeks of use
Sources
Niacinamide (Vitamin B3) — FDA Cosmetic Ingredient Review: Niacinamide is considered safe for use in cosmetics. It is a well-established skin-conditioning agent with evidence supporting its role in improving skin texture, tone, and barrier function.
CTPA Ingredient Library — Niacinamide: CTPA lists niacinamide as a safe and effective skin-conditioning agent widely used across cosmetic formulations, with a strong safety profile across concentrations typically used in cosmetics (2–10%).
Squalane
Benefits
- ✓Lightweight, fast-absorbing emollient that mimics skin's natural sebum
- ✓Provides antioxidant protection
- ✓Non-comedogenic — will not clog pores
- ✓Helps reduce transepidermal water loss
- ✓Excellent tolerance profile, ideal for sensitive skin
Shea Butter(Shea Butter (Butyrospermum Parkii))
Benefits
- ✓Rich in fatty acids (oleic, stearic) that deeply nourish and soften skin
- ✓Anti-inflammatory properties — soothes eczema and dry patches
- ✓Supports the skin's lipid barrier
Potential concerns
- !High oleic-acid content may exacerbate acne in pore-clogging-sensitive individuals
Sodium Hyaluronate(Hyaluronic Acid Salt)
Benefits
- ✓Low-molecular-weight hyaluronate penetrates deeper into the dermis
- ✓Holds up to 1000× its weight in water for intense hydration
- ✓Plumps skin and reduces the appearance of fine lines
- ✓Suitable for all skin types including oily and acne-prone
Sources
FDA Briefing on Hyaluronic Acid in Topical Formulations: Sodium hyaluronate is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) as a cosmetic ingredient. It functions as an effective humectant and skin-conditioning agent suitable for all skin types.
Ceramide NP(Ceramide / Ceramide NP)
Benefits
- ✓Replenishes the skin's natural ceramide levels to restore barrier function
- ✓Prevents transepidermal water loss (TEWL)
- ✓Reduces skin sensitivity and irritation
- ✓Clinically proven to improve dry, compromised skin
Sources
CTPA Skin Barrier Science — Ceramides in Cosmetic Formulations: Ceramides are endogenous lipids critical to the skin barrier. Topical application of ceramide NP (ceramide 3) has been shown in peer-reviewed studies to restore stratum corneum lipid composition, reduce transepidermal water loss, and improve symptoms of atopic dermatitis.
Cholesterol
Benefits
- ✓Essential component of the skin's lipid barrier
- ✓Helps restore barrier function when depleted
- ✓Works synergistically with ceramides and fatty acids
Phytosterols(Plant Sterols)
Benefits
- ✓Plant-derived analogues of cholesterol that help repair the skin barrier
- ✓Anti-inflammatory properties
- ✓Improve skin elasticity and hydration
Phenoxyethanol
Benefits
- ✓Broad-spectrum preservative that protects the product from bacterial and fungal contamination
- ✓Considered one of the safer alternatives to parabens
- ✓Effective at low concentrations (≤1%)
Potential concerns
- !At concentrations above 1%, may cause skin irritation or allergic reactions
- !Some individuals with sensitive skin may react to preservatives in general
Sources
FDA — Phenoxyethanol in Cosmetics: FDA has reviewed phenoxyethanol as a cosmetic preservative and considers it safe at concentrations up to 1.0% in cosmetic products. FDA advises caution in products used around the mouth of infants.
CTPA Ingredient Library — Phenoxyethanol: CTPA confirms phenoxyethanol is a permitted cosmetic preservative under EU Cosmetics Regulation at a maximum concentration of 1.0%, and is considered safe for use in both rinse-off and leave-on products.
Ethylhexylglycerin
Benefits
- ✓Preservative booster that enhances the efficacy of other preservatives
- ✓Skin-conditioning agent with moisturising properties
Potential concerns
- !Rarely causes skin irritation in hypersensitive individuals
Ingredients listed in order of concentration (highest first).
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