What it is: A soothing pre-probiotic moisturizer with niacinamide and squalene engineered to protect the skin barrier, replenish the microbiome, and visibly smooth skin.
Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily
Skincare Concerns: Dryness, Redness, and Dullness
Formulation: Cream
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Pre-, Pro- and Postbiotics: Support skin’s microbiome.
- Ceramides: Protect the skin barrier.
- Squalane: Moisturizes skin.
Ingredient Callouts: This product is vegan, gluten-free, and cruelty-free.
What Else You Need to Know: This moisturizer rebuilds the skin barrier, protects from pollution, and replenishes skin’s microbiome—supporting long-term skin health without overloading the complexion with too many active ingredients.
The patented technology in this moisturizer is clinically shown to reduce trans-epidermal water loss by 28.53 percent over 24 hours.
Clinical Results: After 6 weeks of using Barrier Culture Cleanser & Moisturizer exclusively, 45 respondents in a The Nue Co. independent study reported:
- 82% said their skin texture and tone was improved
- 82% reported improved skin hydration
- 70% said their skin was less reactive and sensitive
Clean + Planet Positive at Sephora
When you see our Clean + Planet Positive seal, this brand's products are formulated without certain ingredients that are potentially harmful to human health and environment. They also address ingredients clients are concerned about, including phthalates, formaldehyde or formaldehyde releasers, oxybenzone and octinoxate, hydroquinone, triclosan, coal tar, methylisothiazolinone and methylchloroisothiazolinone, insoluble plastic microbeads, and more: For the full list, check out the Ingredients tab.
On top of meeting the Clean at Sephora formulated without list, these brands are on a mission to do right by your routine and the planet by making climate commitments and focusing on sustainable sourcing, responsible packaging, and environmental giving.