Barrier Pro™ Essential Moisturizer

Bring Back a Better Barrier

Maximum Skin Health. Rejuvenated Appearance.

Colorescience Barrier Pro^™ Essential Moisturizer begins with barrier strength, and goes beyond moisturization for well-rounded, all-in-one benefits to promote skin health.

Specifications:

• Net Wt. 1.7 fl. oz. / 50 mL
  60-day supply based on 2x daily use

Benefits:

• Emollient cream melts into skin and immediately envelops and nourishes with soothing moisture
• Light, velvety finish without the heavy weight
• Tri-molecular hyaluronic acid provides multi-layer hydration
• Improves skin’s ability to attract and retain hydration
• Nourishes dry, patchy, or flaky skin with soothing moisture
• Prepares skin to respond to exposure to indoor and outdoor light, including UV and HEV (blue) light, and continues to improve resilience and adaptive response over time
• Prepares skin for optimal sunscreen application
• Supports good bacteria for a stable, balanced microbiome to promote skin integrity and quality, resulting in improved appearance of smooth and supple skin
• Soothes skin with calming botanicals
• Advanced antioxidants neutralize free radicals to prevent from visible skin damage
• Layers well over treatment products and under sunscreen and makeup
• Oil-free, non-comedogenic, non-greasy, fragrance-free, hypoallergenic, vegan

How to Use?

AM and PM

• Apply after treatment products, including Even Up^® Multi-Correction Serum, All Calm^® Multi-Correction Serum, and Pep Up^® Collagen Boost Face & Neck Serum.
• Apply 1-2 pumps to face, neck, and décolleté prior to application of sunscreen. (Don’t forget 1 pump for the back of hands!)

Ingredients:

Vegan: Yes
Paraben-free: Yes
Fragrance-free: Yes

Ingredients:

Aqua/Water/Eau, Glycerin, Cetearyl Alcohol, Isononyl Isononanoate, Pyrus Malus (Apple) Fruit Extract, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Tribehenin, Glyceryl Caprylate, Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Disodium Lauriminodipropionate Tocopheryl Phosphates, Squalane, Lactobacillus Ferment, Silica, Propanediol, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Lycium Barbarum (Gogi) Fruit Extract, Betaine, Glyceryl Undecylenate, Cetyl Palmitate, Sorbitan Stearate, Polysorbate 80, Opuntia Ficus-Indica (Cactus) Stem Extract, Calcium Gluconate, Gluconolactone, Tremella Fuciformis Sporocarp (Mushroom) Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Citric Acid, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Glucose, Hydrolyzed Pea Protein, Tocopherol, Sodium Chloride, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-10, Sodium Succinate, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Benzoate, Benzoic Acid, Dehydroacetic Acid.

Awards:

• New Beauty 2025 – Best Barrier Cream
• Cosmopolitan Holy Grail Beauty Award 2024 – Best Day Cream

FAQs

What is the scent of Essential Moisturizer?

Essential Moisturizer was formulated to be fragrance free, meaning no added natural or synthetic fragrances were added. Therefore, any scent noted is inherently part of the raw materials, specifically the lactobacillus ferment and hydrolyzed pea protein. Most users note that this “base” scent dissipates upon application. This product has been tested for safety, stability and efficacy and is safe for use on the skin. For external use only — keep out of eyes, nose and mouth.

How much Essential Moisturizer should I use at a time? How often?

Use Essential Moisturizer twice daily in the AM and PM. Start with 1-2 pumps for face. Apply 1-2 pumps to face, neck, and décolleté prior to application of sunscreen. (Don’t forget 1 pump for the back of hands!)

In what order do I apply Essential Moisturizer with other Colorescience products?

AM and PM routine:

1. Cleanse with Colorescience Barrier Pro™ 1-Step Cleanser

2. Prescription Products (Consult with your skin health professional if you have any questions)

3. Treatment Products

Total Eye®: Concentrate + Firm & Repair Cream

• Even Up® Multi-Correction Serum or All Calm® Multi-Correction Serum
• Pep Up® Collagen Boost Face & Neck Serum

4. Colorescience Barrier Pro™ Essential Moisturizer

Continue with the following for your AM routine:

5. Sunscreen:

• Even Up® Clinical Pigment Perfector SPF 50 or All Calm® Clinical Redness Corrector SPF 50, any Total Protection® Face Shield SPF 50 or No-Show™ Mineral SPF 50
• Total Eye® 3-in-1 Renewal Therapy SPF 35

6. Colored products, if desired (i.e. Color Balm SPF 50, makeup)

7. Reapply! Sunforgettable® Brush-On Shield SPF 50

Complementary to prescription or other topical treatments.

How long do I need to use Essential Moisturizer to see results?

Improved moisture on the skin will be felt immediately upon application. Other results will vary based on individual skin concerns (acne, rough texture, sensitivity, etc.).

In our clinical study, immediately upon application:

• 100% of all participants agreed skin looks and feels more plump
• 95% of participants with sensitive skin felt itchiness was relieved and skin felt more comfortable upon application
• 92% of participants agreed skin felt firmer, and rough, dry skin was smoothed
• 90% of participants agreed the appearance of pores was smoothed or minimized

After 4 weeks of use, 92% agreed their skin was more hydrated, felt smoother, healthier, and more nourished.

Can I use Essential Moisturizer on other areas of my body besides my face?

Yes, Essential Moisturizer can be used wherever you would like to improve moisturization, hydration, and skin barrier health. Keep out of eyes, nose, and mouth.

Can pregnant or nursing women use Essential Moisturizer?

There are no ingredients that are contraindicated for use in pregnant/nursing women. However, please consult your physician before starting any new treatment.

Can Essential be used by men?

Yes, Essential Moisturizer is designed to be used for all skin types, including men.

Is Essential Moisturizer non-comedogenic?

Yes, Essential Moisturizer has been tested and is shown to be non-comedogenic.

Is Essential Moisturizer gluten free?

Yes, Essential Moisturizer is gluten free.

Is Essential Moisturizer paraben free?

Yes, Essential Moisturizer is formulated without parabens. In addition, all Colorescience® products are also 100% free from phthalates, synthetic fragrance, animal testing, talc, dyes, mineral oils, drying alcohols & chemical sunscreen.

Is Essential Moisturizer sulfate free?

Yes, Essential Moisturizer is sulfate free. In addition, all Colorescience® products are 100% free from parabens, phthalates, synthetic fragrance, animal testing, talc, dyes, mineral oils, drying alcohols & chemical sunscreen.

Is Essential Moisturizer phthalate free?

Yes, Essential Moisturizer is phthalate free. In addition, all Colorescience® products are 100% free from parabens, phthalates, synthetic fragrance, animal testing, talc, dyes, mineral oils, drying alcohols & chemical sunscreen.

Is Essential Moisturizer oil free?

Yes, Essential Moisturizer is oil free. In addition, all Colorescience® products are 100% free from parabens, phthalates, synthetic fragrance, animal testing, talc, dyes, mineral oils, drying alcohols & chemical sunscreen.

Is Essential Moisturizer vegan?

Yes, there are no animal products or derivatives in Essential Moisturizer. All Colorescience® products are 100% free from parabens, phthalates, synthetic fragrance, animal testing, talc, dyes, mineral oils, drying alcohols & chemical sunscreen.

Is Essential Moisturizer hypoallergenic?

There are no known allergens in Essential Moisturizer which has been tested and is confirmed to be hypoallergenic. Please note, however, that this product is not allergy-proof and in rare instances cause reaction in select individuals with history of allergies. In very small number of cases (less than one in one thousand), allergic reactions may be significant. If you experience such reaction, please discontinue product use and contact your physician.

Is Essential Moisturizer polyethylene glycol (PEG) free?

Yes, Essential Moisturizer is PEG free. All Colorescience® products are 100% free from parabens, phthalates, synthetic fragrance, animal testing, talc, dyes, mineral oils, drying alcohols & chemical sunscreen.

Is Essential Moisturizer tested on animals/cruelty-free?

Colorescience® does not conduct any animal testing and we are committed to the highest standards when choosing raw materials for our product formulations. We require non-animal testing statements on all raw materials before final formula approval.