SkinMedica Barrier Calming Cream 1.7 fl oz jar

Dollop of SkinMedica Barrier Calming Cream showing its rich, intensely hydrating cream texture

Woman applying SkinMedica Barrier Calming Cream, with SkinMedica's results for calming skin during retinol use

Botanical Calming Complex and Calcium Strengthening Complex in SkinMedica Barrier Calming Cream

SkinMedica Barrier Calming Cream beside Retinol Complex, clinically proven to support retinol tolerance

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SkinMedica Barrier Calming Cream

Name: SkinMedica Barrier Calming Cream
Brand: SkinMedica
SKU: 300236541019
Price: 140.0 USD
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A restorative, non-comedogenic cream that calms redness and strengthens a stressed skin barrier, for dry and sensitive skin, retinol users and post-procedure skin.

Product Info

SkinMedica Barrier Calming Cream – A restorative, non-comedogenic cream that soothes and strengthens a delicate or stressed skin barrier, giving immediate calm while building resilience over time, especially during retinol use or after professional treatments.

The Calcium Strengthening Complex helps optimize the skin's calcium to fortify the barrier and support long-term resilience
The Botanical Calming Complex soothes skin and calms the look of redness while delivering deep hydration, with oat, cucumber and willow bark extracts in the formula
Niacinamide, barrier lipids (phospholipids and sphingolipids) and panthenol nourish and replenish dry, uncomfortable skin
SkinMedica reports improved barrier function and 30% less dryness after 4 weeks, and 90% of participants said it calmed their skin within 3 days of starting retinol
Rich but non-pilling, for everyday use and for use after actives or procedures

Who benefits? Normal to dry and sensitive skin dealing with dryness, flaking, redness or irritation, anyone starting or stepping up a retinol, and clients recovering from professional treatments.

How to Use

Step 1: Cleanse and apply toner or mist.
Step 2: Apply your treatment products, such as serums or retinol.
Step 3: Dispense one pump of Barrier Calming Cream and gently massage over the face, and the neck and décolleté if desired.
Step 4: Use morning and night. In the morning, finish with a broad-spectrum sunscreen.

Caution: For external use only. Avoid contact with eyes. Discontinue use if irritation occurs. Contains retinyl palmitate; if pregnant or nursing, ask your provider before use. After professional treatments, follow your provider's instructions on when to restart topical products.

Ingredients

Key Ingredients: 1 2 Hexanediol, Acacia Senegal Gum, Arachidyl Alcohol, Arachidyl Glucoside, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Avena Sativa Oat Kernel Extract, Behenyl Alcohol, Bisabolol, C13 15 Alkane, C15 19 Alkane, Calcium Chloride, Collagen, Coriandrum Sativum Coriander Seed Oil, Cucumis Sativus Cucumber Fruit Extract, Ethyl Lauroyl Arginate Hcl, Glycerin, Glyceryl Glucoside, Glycolipids, Glycosphingolipids, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Isononyl Isononanoate, Maltodextrin, Myristyl Myristate, Niacinamide, Ophiopogon Japonicus Root Extract, P Anisic Acid, Panthenol, Phosphatidylcholine, Phospholipids, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer 6, Polyquaternium 51, Retinyl Palmitate, Rosa Chinensis Flower Extract, Salix Alba Bark Extract, Silica, Solanum Lycopersicum Tomato Fruit Extract, Sphingolipids, Stearyl Glycyrrhetinate, T Butyl Alcohol, Tocopherol, Tocopheryl Acetate

Full Ingredients: Aqua/Water/Eau, Isononyl Isononanoate, Glycerin, Niacinamide, C15-19 Alkane, C13-15 Alkane, Phosphatidylcholine, Arachidyl Alcohol, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Myristyl Myristate, Coriandrum Sativum (Coriander) Seed Oil, Collagen, Stearyl Glycyrrhetinate, Ophiopogon Japonicus Root Extract, Rosa Chinensis Flower Extract, Solanum Lycopersicum (Tomato) Fruit Extract, Salix Alba (Willow) Bark Extract, Avena Sativa (Oat) Kernel Extract, Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Fruit Extract, P-Anisic Acid, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Retinyl Palmitate, Tocopherol, Panthenol, Bisabolol, Glyceryl Glucoside, Glycosphingolipids, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Glycolipids, Arachidyl Glucoside, 1,2-Hexanediol, Ethyl Lauroyl Arginate HCl, Sphingolipids, Phospholipids, Pentylene Glycol, Maltodextrin, Propylene Glycol, Polyquaternium-51, T-Butyl Alcohol, Acacia Senegal Gum, Behenyl Alcohol, Caprylyl Glycol, Silica, Calcium Chloride, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Citrate, Potassium Sorbate, Citric Acid. Ingredient Lists Can Change. Please Refer To The Product Carton For The Most Current List.

Shipping

When will my order be shipped?

We aim to ship all products the same or next business day (Monday - Friday, excluding holidays) if in stock. If a delay occurs due to manufacturer backorders, we will notify you via email.

When will my order arrive?

Most orders are delivered within 2-3 business days, with over 99% arriving within 7 business days. Delivery times depend on the distance from our Atlanta, GA, location and the carrier.

How do I track my order?

Once your order ships, you will receive an email with a tracking number to monitor delivery progress.

What if my tracking number says "delivered" but I can't find my package?

Check your front/back porches, side doors, garage areas, and with neighbors. If the package is still missing after 2 business days, contact us for assistance.

SKU: 300236541019
Type: Lotion & Moisturizer

Ideal for these Concerns: Damaged / Post-Procedure Barrier, Dryness & Dehydration, Redness & Rosacea, Sensitive Skin

Help Center?

Barrier Calming Cream

Calm Now, Resilient Over Time

Suited for:

Normal to dry, sensitive, retinol-treated and post-procedure skin

Target concerns:

Dryness, redness, irritation, flaking, barrier stress

Benefits:

Calms, repairs the barrier, hydrates, eases retinol dryness

When to use:

Morning and night, after treatment products

Comfort for Stressed Skin

Why You'll Love It

A nourishing cream that calms tight, red or flaky skin right away and helps rebuild a stronger barrier over the following weeks.

Stronger Barrier

SkinMedica reports improved barrier function and 30% less dryness after four weeks of use.

Retinol's Best Friend

In SkinMedica's study, 90% said it calmed their skin within 3 days of retinol use, with 24% better barrier support by week 4.

Calms Visible Redness

The Botanical Calming Complex soothes skin and visibly calms redness while delivering deep hydration.

Made for Recovery

Made for everyday use and for use after actives or professional treatments, when skin needs extra comfort.

Calcium + Botanical Calming Complexes

Key Ingredients

Calcium Strengthening Complex

Fortify & Restore

SkinMedica designed this complex to optimize the skin's calcium and deliver a nourishing blend of essential skin lipids that restore and fortify the barrier for long-term resilience. On the label you'll find calcium chloride with phospholipids, sphingolipids, glycosphingolipids and glycolipids.

Soothe & Calm

Botanical Calming Complex

A soothing botanical blend that SkinMedica uses to calm skin and visible redness while delivering deep hydration. The formula includes oat kernel, cucumber, willow bark, tomato, rose and ophiopogon root extracts, plus stearyl glycyrrhetinate from licorice and bisabolol from chamomile.

Nourish & Replenish

Niacinamide & Panthenol

Niacinamide (vitamin B3) and panthenol (pro-vitamin B5) are well-known skin conditioners that support a comfortable, healthy-looking barrier. Antioxidant vitamins C and E (ascorbyl palmitate and tocopherol) help defend skin from everyday environmental stress.

Need to Know

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know before choosing, using, and caring for your skin with Purity products.

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Should I use it with my retinol?

That's exactly what it's built for. SkinMedica pairs it with Retinol Complex and reports it's clinically proven to help skin adjust to retinol by improving hydration and visible redness, with 90% of participants saying it calmed their skin within three days. Apply it after your retinol at night, keep introducing the retinol gradually, and wear a broad-spectrum sunscreen every day.

Can I use it after a peel, laser or microneedling?

Yes, SkinMedica designed it for everyday use and for use after actives or procedures. Always follow your provider's post-treatment instructions on when to restart topical products, and ask us which step of your aftercare it fits into.

Is it OK for sensitive or acne-prone skin?

It's non-comedogenic and made for sensitive, reactive skin, with no added fragrance in the ingredient list. It does contain a small amount of retinyl palmitate, a gentle vitamin A ester, so check with your provider if you're pregnant, nursing or avoiding all retinoids. As with any new product, patch test first if your skin is very reactive.

Where does it go in my routine?

It's your moisturizer step. Apply it morning and night after cleansing, toning and your treatment products, such as serums or retinol. In the morning, follow with a broad-spectrum sunscreen.

How soon will I see results?

Skin feels more comfortable right away. In SkinMedica's retinol study, 90% of participants said it calmed their skin within three days, and SkinMedica reports improved barrier function and 30% less dryness after four weeks of use.

How long does a jar last?

Used as directed, one pump for the face morning and night, a 1.7 fl oz jar typically lasts about six to eight weeks, a little less if you also apply it to the neck and décolleté.