Two New SkinMedica Products Target Skin Hydration and Barrier Support
Key Takeaways
- SkinMedica has launched two new products focused on skin hydration and barrier support: Barrier Calming Cream and HA5 Hydra Collagen Facial Mist with Vegan Collagen.
- Barrier Calming Cream is positioned as a noncomedogenic moisturizer designed to soothe visible redness, replenish moisture, and support the skin barrier and retinol tolerance.
- According to company-provided clinical testing, one application of HA5 Hydra Collagen Facial Mist increased skin hydration levels by 31%.
SkinMedica has expanded its skin barrier and hydration portfolio with the launch of Barrier Calming Cream and HA5 Hydra Collagen Facial Mist with Vegan Collagen, according to an announcement from the company.
New SkinMedica Products for Hydration and Skin Barrier Support
Barrier Calming Cream ($140 MSRP) is a noncomedogenic moisturizer formulated to soothe skin while helping restore and fortify the skin barrier. According to SkinMedica, the product is intended to calm visible redness and replenish moisture and has been clinically tested for its ability to help restore the skin barrier and support skin tolerance to retinol.
HA5 Hydra Collagen Facial Mist with Vegan Collagen ($58 MSRP) provides an ultra-fine mist designed for use over skincare products, makeup, and sunscreen. The formulation features the company’s proprietary HA5 Hydra Collagen Complex. In company-provided clinical testing, a single application increased skin hydration levels by 31%.
The products offer two approaches, the company noted: Barrier Calming Cream is positioned for moisturizing and barrier support, while HA5 Hydra Collagen Facial Mist provides supplemental hydration throughout the day, although the announcement did not go into clinical studies or data.