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Thats why a travel-size tube of this lives in my toiletry kit.

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It absorbs instantly and can be worn with or without makeup.

It leaves my skin feeling very soft and healthy.

It ensures it stays calm and coddled for hours.

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Allurecontributing editor Deanna Pai applying the Dr. Jart+ Ceramidin Skin Barrier Moisturizing Cream

These hydrators also act as anti-inflammatory ingredients that instantly calm the look of blotchy red patches.

Tester feedback:Allurecommerce editorSarah Hanloves both the original and gel-cream variation of this barrier-supporting cream.

It cuts all the bells and whistles that some moisturizers offer (not always necessary!)

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Alluresenior director of audience development Lexi Herrick applying the Deinde Barrier-Building Moisture Cream

The latter ingredient is a concentrate derived fromCentella asiatica, a skin-soothing plant also known ascica.

Dr. Clark-Loeser’s number-one tip: Go easy on the exfoliation.

Which skin barrier repair ingredients should I look out for?

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Alluresenior beauty editor Jesa Marie Calaor applying the Rhode Barrier Butter

How often should I use barrier repair products?

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Allurecommerce writer Jennifer Hussein applying the Caudalie Premier Cru The Cream

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A beauty product is a personal purchase.

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La Roche-Posay Cicaplast Baume B5 in branded tube component on a light gray background

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Vanicream Moisturizing Cream in blue and white branded component on a light gray background

CeraVe Healing Ointment in blue branded tube component on a light gray background