- Swipe or tab the barrier balm on the desired areas of the face, neck, or body as needed throughout the day. Can be applied over SPF and makeup for a glowing, radiant and refreshed look.
- Wipe off makeup in the desired area of application, apply the barrier balm, touch-up the area with makeup.
- Apply to dry areas on face, neck and body as needed after moisturizer.
Squalane
A signature Kiehl’s ingredient, Squalane is a highly refined botanical lipid derived from sugar cane. With an exceptional affinity to skin, this ingredient absorbs easily and is known to help replenish skin’s barrier keeping it soft, supple and moisturized. In our formulations, Squalane is renewable and responsibly sourced.
Ceramide NP
This specific Ceramide makes up 30-50% of the moisture barrier and replenishes skin’s depleted ceramides to improve and strengthen skin barrier function.
Glacial Glycoprotein
Originally sourced from Antarctic Sea glaciers, Glacial Glycoprotein within our formulas helps to deeply hydrate and maintain skin’s moisture balance. Each time our Glacial Glycoprotein is produced, it’s done in an environmentally friendly manner, without further extraction of the glaciers, making this skincare ingredient a renewable raw material.
Trehalose
Stabilizing sensitive biomolecules, such as proteins, that would be irreversibly damaged under dehydration and protects from various skin stressor.
STRONGER
MISTURE
BARRIER
FUNCTION*
HYDRATION**
**Instrumental test after single application on forearms.
DEMONSTRATED RESULTS
STRENGTHENS SKIN
WITH EVERY SWIPE
DEMONSTRATED RESULTS
STRENGTHENS SKIN
WITH EVERY SWIPE
- 5x stronger moisture barrier function1
- All day hydration2
- -30% reduction in redness3
- -95% less flakey skin after a day4
- Makeup goes on smoother and lasts longer
3Refers to redness due to dryness. Based on expert grading in a clinical study after 4 weeks. 4Based on expert grading of forehead area after 3 applications on first day use.
BARRIER-STRENGTHENING
INGREDIENTS
INCLUDING:
BARRIER-STRENGTHENING
INGREDIENTS
INCLUDING:
Highly refined lipid that helps replenish ongoing moisture loss
CERAMIDE NP
Emollient known to help strengthen skin while helping to resist aggressors
THE DAY
SENSITIVITY
ON SMOOTHER