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#156) EAST VS WEST! 10 Barrier Creams Reviewed & Ranked!
We review 10 popular East and West barrier creams from Aestura, Dr. Jart, Dieux, Skinceuticals, La Roche Posay, and more. We break down everything from texture and finish for different skin types to occlusives like petrolatum and dimethicone, humectants like glycerin, and clinical claims. We also look at which creams are best for "suffering" vs. generally healthy skin
00:00 | 10 Barrier Creams: East vs. West Product Lineup
02:44 | How much do Barrier Creams cost? Price Buckets
03:51 | What are the different Barrier Cream textures for dry and oily skin?
09:25 | Moisturizer Residue: How long does the cream's finish last?
16:22 | Pilling Potential: Which barrier creams are prone to pilling?
18:15 | How do chemists evaluate a barrier cream? Key ingredients
18:52 | Heavy-handed vs. Lightweight Occlusives in Barrier Creams
21:20 | Glycerin and Humectants in Barrier Creams: What position matters?
25:38 | Clinical Highlights: Dieux, Dr. Jart, and Aestura claims explained
31:17 | Barrier Cream Recommendations for Suffering vs. Healthy Skin
Products Discussed this 2025 Podcast Season *a small portion of your purchase through these links goes to feeding a chemist. https://shopmy.us/collections/1280514
Recommended 30 for 30 Sunscreens 2025 *a small portion of your purchase through these links goes to feeding a chemist. https://shopmy.us/collections/1766357
Product Shoutout: Blank Slate Gentle Gel Cleanser https://chemistconfessions.com/products/blank-slate-cleanser
Enrichment Content: Sunscreen Layering Guide https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IQ0Dlb0WXvc
Do We Absorb Sunscreen Filters into Our Bloodstreams? https://chemistconfessions.com/blogs/controversy-corner-do-we-absorb-sunscreen-filters-into-our-bloodstreams
Follow us: IG: / chemist.confessions INTERWEB: https://chemistconfessions.com/ TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@chemistconfes...
Skincare questions for the podcast? Leave your question in the comments and it could be featured in our next episode! #chemistconfessions #skincarescience #chemistconfessionspodcast #skincarehack
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We review 10 popular East and West barrier creams from Aestura, Dr. Jart, Dieux, Skinceuticals, La Roche Posay, and more. We break down everything from texture and finish for different skin types to occlusives like petrolatum and dimethicone, humectants like glycerin, and clinical claims. We also look at which creams are best for "suffering" vs. generally healthy skin
00:00 | 10 Barrier Creams: East vs. West Product Lineup
02:44 | How much do Barrier Creams cost? Price Buckets
03:51 | What are the different Barrier Cream textures for dry and oily skin?
09:25 | Moisturizer Residue: How long does the cream's finish last?
16:22 | Pilling Potential: Which barrier creams are prone to pilling?
18:15 | How do chemists evaluate a barrier cream? Key ingredients
18:52 | Heavy-handed vs. Lightweight Occlusives in Barrier Creams
21:20 | Glycerin and Humectants in Barrier Creams: What position matters?
25:38 | Clinical Highlights: Dieux, Dr. Jart, and Aestura claims explained
31:17 | Barrier Cream Recommendations for Suffering vs. Healthy Skin
Products Discussed this 2025 Podcast Season *a small portion of your purchase through these links goes to feeding a chemist. https://shopmy.us/collections/1280514
Recommended 30 for 30 Sunscreens 2025 *a small portion of your purchase through these links goes to feeding a chemist. https://shopmy.us/collections/1766357
Product Shoutout: Blank Slate Gentle Gel Cleanser https://chemistconfessions.com/products/blank-slate-cleanser
Enrichment Content: Sunscreen Layering Guide https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IQ0Dlb0WXvc
Do We Absorb Sunscreen Filters into Our Bloodstreams? https://chemistconfessions.com/blogs/controversy-corner-do-we-absorb-sunscreen-filters-into-our-bloodstreams
Follow us: IG: / chemist.confessions INTERWEB: https://chemistconfessions.com/ TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@chemistconfes...
Skincare questions for the podcast? Leave your question in the comments and it could be featured in our next episode! #chemistconfessions #skincarescience #chemistconfessionspodcast #skincarehack
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