Anua - Barrier Reboot Intensive Cream 100ml

Anua Barrier Reboot Intensive Cream is a dermatologist co-developed intensive moisturiser formulated to provide deep, long-lasting hydration while supporting a stronger and more resilient skin moisture barrier.

Designed as the richer option within Anua's Barrier Reboot range, the formula combines Ceramide NP, Panthenol, Squalane, Cholesterol, Phytosphingosine and additional barrier-supporting lipids. It is particularly suited to skin experiencing dryness, dehydration, tightness or a compromised moisture barrier.

Anua uses what it calls Ceramide Activators, a combination designed to support the skin's natural ceramide system and reinforce barrier function over time. Ceramide NP works alongside Cholesterol, Phytosphingosine, Sphingolipids and Glycolipids to provide comprehensive lipid barrier care. 

Panthenol, Glycerin, Propanediol, Sorbitol and Trehalose help attract and maintain moisture, while Squalane and Olive Fruit Oil provide emollient care to leave dry skin feeling softer and more comfortable. Madecassoside and Allantoin complement the formula with soothing care.

Despite its intensive moisturising properties, the cream uses Anua's Airysilk Technology to create a breathable protective moisture layer. Its dense texture melts into the skin on contact and absorbs without a heavy, sticky or visible white residue. 

The fragrance-free formula is non-comedogenic and has been tested for breakout-prone skin, making it a strong option for customers who need richer barrier support without automatically moving towards a heavy traditional balm or occlusive cream. 

Key Benefits

• Provides intensive hydration
• Sustains hydration for up to 120 hours according to Anua
• Helps strengthen the skin moisture barrier
• Helps reduce moisture loss
• Supports dry and compromised skin
• Helps soothe uncomfortable feeling skin
• Helps maintain softer and more supple skin
• Provides ceramide and lipid barrier care
• Helps maintain a resilient skin barrier
• Provides emollient care for dry skin
• Rich yet breathable texture
• Melts comfortably into the skin
• Absorbs without excessive heaviness
• Leaves no visible white residue
• Fragrance free
• Non-comedogenic
• Suitable for breakout-prone skin

Key Ingredients

Ceramide NP

A skin-identical lipid that helps reinforce the moisture barrier and support moisture retention.

Panthenol

Also known as Pro Vitamin B5. Provides moisturising and soothing care while helping support healthy barrier function.

Squalane

A lightweight emollient that helps soften skin and reduce moisture loss without an excessively greasy feel.

Cholesterol

One of the lipids naturally present within the skin barrier. It works alongside ceramides and other lipids to support barrier integrity and moisture retention.

Phytosphingosine

A lipid component associated with healthy skin barrier function that complements Ceramide NP and Cholesterol.

Madecassoside

A Centella Asiatica derived compound that provides soothing and skin-conditioning care.

Allantoin

Helps soothe and condition dry or sensitive feeling skin.

Glycerin

A humectant that attracts water to help maintain hydration.

Trehalose

Provides additional moisture-binding care to help maintain hydrated and comfortable skin.

Olive Fruit Oil

Provides emollient care to help soften and nourish dry skin.

Skin Type

• Normal skin
• Dry skin
• Very dry skin
• Combination skin
• Dehydrated skin
• Sensitive skin
• Breakout-prone skin

Anua states that the cream has been formulated for comfort across all skin types and is non-comedogenic and suitable for breakout-prone skin. 

Skin Concerns

• Weakened skin barrier
• Dryness
• Very dry skin
• Dehydration
• Moisture loss
• Tightness
• Sensitivity
• Rough skin texture
• Flakiness
• Skin discomfort
• Barrier damage
• Skin requiring intensive moisture support

How to Use

1. Cleanse the face and complete your toner, essence and serum steps.
2. Apply an appropriate amount of Anua Barrier Reboot Intensive Cream over the face.
3. Gently spread across the skin until evenly distributed.
4. Pat lightly to aid absorption.
5. Use as the final moisturising step of your skincare routine.
6. Apply morning and evening as required.
7. During your morning routine, follow with broad spectrum sunscreen.

Anua recommends the cream for daily AM and PM use as the final step of the skincare routine. 

Barrier Reboot Daily Moisturizer vs Intensive Cream

For customer-facing recommendations, I would distinguish the two Barrier Reboot moisturisers clearly:

Barrier Reboot Daily Moisturizer: Better suited to customers wanting lightweight everyday barrier hydration, particularly normal, combination and dehydrated skin.

Barrier Reboot Intensive Cream: Better suited to customers needing richer moisture and more intensive barrier support, particularly dry, very dry, dehydrated or compromised skin.

This distinction will help prevent the two 100ml products from competing against each other unnecessarily on RuZu.

Full Ingredients

Water, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Caprylyl Methicone, Dimethicone, Propanediol, Squalane, Panthenol, Sorbitol, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, 1,2-Hexanediol, Tapioca Starch, Sodium Chloride, Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil, Trehalose, Ethylhexylglycerin, Allantoin, Dipropylene Glycol, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Biosaccharide Gum-1, Cholesterol, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Candida Bombicola/Glucose/Methyl Rapeseedate Ferment, Pectin, Triisopropanolamine, Calcium Pantothenate, Phytosphingosine, Ceramide NP, Sphingolipids, Glycolipids, Tocopherol, Mevalonolactone, Madecassoside.

Ingredient Disclaimer: Ingredients may change at the manufacturer's discretion. Refer to the product packaging for the most accurate and current ingredient information.