The FormulaRX Barrier Relief moisturizer | Review | The best moisturizer ever
If I weren’t a beauty blogger then this would be the moisturiser I’d use for the rest of my life! I know I am Starting this blogpost with a very huge statement, but trust me, there is no other way. Some things are meant to be the best and they deserve all the love and commitment. The FormulaRX Barrier Relief moisturizer is one such product.
Price: ₹699 for 50g. Use my code BHUMI for additional 10% off.
Availability: the brand website only (as of now)
What are ceramides and why do we need them in our skincare routine?
Ceramides are nothing but lipids that are found in the upper most layer of the skin i.e. epidermis. You can consider them as a substance which holds the skin cells (just like cement holds the bricks). Ceramides help in preventing moisture loss and also protect the skin against damage from pollution and other external factors.
You’d be surprised to know that Ceramides are one step ahead of retinol when it comes to anti-aging powerhouse.
Due to certain factors like age & sun damage, the effectiveness of natural skin’s ceramides decreases with time. So applying ceramide based products topically help in restoring what’s been depleted. Ceramides help in anti-aging (of course!) and obtaining plump, smooth, firm and hydrated skin.
To know more about Ceramides in detail, click here.
Ingredients in The FormulaRX Barrier Relief moisturizer:
Water, caprylic/ capric triglyceride, glycerin, niacinamide, propanediol, cetearyl alcohol, cetearyl olivate, sorbitan olivate, sodium hyaluronate, colloidal oatmeal, panthenol, allantoin, ceramide np, ceramide ap, ceramide eop, phytosphingosine, cholesterol, linoleic acid, sodium lauroyl lactylate, xanthan gum, butylene glycol, carbomer, tocopherol, phenoxyethanol, dimethicone, disodium edta, linolenic acid, ethylhexylglycerin.
There’s ceramide complex + cholesterol + free fatty acids that help in keeping the skin hydrated and strengthens skin barrier. We have Niacinamide that helps in fading pigmentation, regulate sebum and again strengthen skin barrier. Glycerin, Hyaluronic acid and Panthenol help in retaining skin’s moisture level, Colloidal oatmeal helps with skin nourishment and Allantoin aids in calming & soothing the skin.
My verdict on The FormulaRX Barrier Relief moisturizer:
This moisturizer has a gel like texture but don’t be deceived by appearances. Despite being gel-like and so light weight, there’s no compromise with nourishment. This moisturizer has the perfect balance of hydration and nourishment without feeling heavy or imparting an oily look. I’ve used it both during day and night time and always found my skin nourished.
The best part about this moisturizer is that it can be used with almost all actives. Ceramides are pretty easy to layer with other actives without any sort of complications. Hence if you have this moisturizer in your stash, blindly apply it after using any XYZ active (without even thinking twice).
Brownie points to the brand for keeping the packaging 100% recyclable. This includes the tube, its cap and the cardboard box in which it comes.
Suitable for: all skintypes including acne prone and sensitive. People having fungal acne, please do a patch test and then incorporate in your routine.
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I discovered barrier relief when I was feeling an allergic reaction and the itch came back like nothing had ever happened. The irritation started at my forehead and quickly spread to my nose and lips which felt as if somebody had sprayed talc on me (my face is as sensitive as a toddler’s butt) but more intense.
At first I thought it had to do with my hair. My hair is very soft and when the itching comes up to it, it reminds me of how smooth those babies skin was when they were tiny. You know, just little baby skin. It’s crazy to think a brand of skincare could have such a noticeable effect on me!
With a lot of research and reading my favorite articles about how important moisturizers are and how a difference in your products can make all the difference between needing medication for an injury or not! I decided that while I wasn’t having regular treatment from anyone, if that rash continued as long as the barrier relief product took away my itching and redness AND I used no other moisturizing creme, like SPF 30+ then maybe my dermatologist would prescribe one that had better moisturizers for people who needed it and I did not need to be in my office. So I…
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