Barrier Repair & Sensitive

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Barrier repair & sensitive skin care

Dry. Tight.
Easily irritated?

Start with hydration and barrier support. Find a simpler routine for how your skin feels today.

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What is your skin doing?

Choose your concern to find a starting routine.

Two useful starting points

Start with the essentials

You do not need to buy every product. Start with the step your current routine is missing.

Actual Barrier Repair Cream jar from our product page

Moisturise

Ceramide Barrier Support Cream

Ceramides, panthenol, oats and niacinamide for barrier support, with glycerin and urea for hydration and shea butter for softness.

R299

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Actual Hydrating Glide Serum pump bottle from our product page

Hydrate

Hydrating Glide Serum

High- and low-molecular-weight hyaluronic acid, with glycerin and propanediol, in a lightweight water-based serum.

From R199

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Gentle cleansing • a considered formula

Honey, oats and rose water—plus more than the name suggests.

Actual Honey and Oats Gentle Cleanser bottle from our website

Honey, Oats & Rose Water Gentle Cleanser

Honey and glycerin bind moisture. Oats, jojoba and hemp seed oils condition skin, with rose water, goji berry extract and vitamin E completing the formula.

Glucoside cleansing agents and cocamidopropyl betaine remove everyday impurities. See the product page for the full ingredients.

R299

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What is doing the work?

Barrier support needs more than one ingredient.

Rich Barrier Support Cream textureBarrier & softness

Ceramides + emollients

Ceramides support the skin’s moisture barrier. Shea butter, grapeseed oil, hemi-squalane and dimethicone help soften the skin and limit moisture loss.

Clear water-based serum textureWater-binding support

Glycerin + urea

Glycerin, urea and sorbitol help attract and hold moisture. They complement the cream’s emollient ingredients rather than doing the same job.

Ceramide Barrier Support Cream jarComfort & care

Oats + panthenol

Oats, panthenol and allantoin support skin comfort, with niacinamide for barrier care. Ubiquinol (CoQ10) and vitamin E add antioxidant ingredients.

Read: What Ceramides Actually Do for Your Skin Barrier →

Your starting routine • tight & flaky

Give dry skin a gentler routine.

Cleanse gently, moisturise, and add hydration only if you need it.

See the three-step routine
1Cleanse gently

A comfortable clean

Our Honey, Oats & Rose Water Gentle Cleanser combines honey and glycerin with oats, jojoba oil, hemp seed oil, goji berry extract and vitamin E. Use gently with lukewarm water, then rinse and pat dry.

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2Optional hydration

Add a serum if needed

Hydrating Glide Serum combines two molecular weights of hyaluronic acid with glycerin and propanediol. Use before your moisturiser when your routine needs an extra water-based hydration step.

View serum · from R199 →

3Moisturise

Make this the core step

Apply the Barrier Support Cream after cleansing or serum. Ceramides, panthenol, oats and niacinamide support the moisturising step, alongside urea, glycerin and nourishing emollients. Follow with sunscreen in the morning.

View cream · R299 →

Already happy with your cleanser? Keep it. You can start with a moisturiser alone, rather than buying a full routine.

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Your starting routine • easily irritated

Fewer new products. More attention to tolerance.

Introduce one change at a time. Check ingredients against your known sensitivities.

See the gentle starting routine
1

Keep cleansing simple

Prefer fragrance-free cleansing if your skin is reactive. Our Honey, Oats & Rose Water Gentle Cleanser also contains jojoba oil, hemp seed oil, goji berry extract and vitamin E. Check the full formula if you react to botanical ingredients.

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2

Compare your moisturiser

The fragrance-free Barrier Support Cream combines ceramides with panthenol, oats, niacinamide and allantoin, plus moisturising urea and glycerin. Check the full formula against your known sensitivities.

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3

Add only what you need

Consider the hydrating serum later if your skin tolerates the basics. A longer routine is not the goal.

Check serum ingredients →

Pause optional scrubs and exfoliating acids when they irritate your skin. Persistent stinging, itching or a rash needs assessment rather than another product.

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Your starting routine • dry but breaking out

Dryness and pimples need different decisions.

Keep moisturising. Choose acne care separately from your hydration routine.

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2

Compare textures

The serum is water-based; the cream is richer. They perform different roles. Start with the smallest routine that feels comfortable.

Understand the difference →

3

Choose acne care separately

Use our acne journey to compare options for dry, breakout-prone skin. If treatment is irritating you, speak to your clinician about adjustments.

Visit the acne journey →

Facial oils are optional. If an oil worsens your bumps, leave it out. We do not promise that one texture will suit every acne-prone skin.

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Understand your routine

Hydration and moisture overlap—but textures do different jobs.

Humectants such as glycerin and hyaluronic acid help attract water. Emollients soften skin, while ingredients that limit water loss help keep it comfortable.

A moisturiser can combine these jobs. Your serum is an optional extra, not a replacement for every moisturiser.

Pale yellow Barrier Support Cream texture
Barrier cream • rich, pale-yellow texture
Clear Hydrating Glide Serum texture
Hydrating serum • clear, water-based texture
An optional finishing step

Would a facial oil suit you?

Compare the feel and ingredients first. An oil contains no water and does not replace every function of a moisturiser.

Lighter feel

Hemi-Squalane Facial Oil

A single-ingredient option described as lightweight and colourless. Consider it if you prefer a lighter oil texture.

R249

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Plant oil

Marula Oil

A cold-pressed plant oil for a softening final step. You can leave it out if you dislike oils or find they worsen your breakouts.

R299

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Learn before you add more

Three questions worth asking.

Choosing a cleanser? Read our cleansing guide →

Your questions

Before you choose.

Do I need both the serum and the cream?

No. A moisturiser can be enough. Add the serum if you want a separate hydration step and your skin tolerates it.

Does stinging prove my barrier is damaged?

No. Stinging can have several causes, including irritation or a skin condition. Do not use the sensation alone to diagnose your skin.

Can I exfoliate dry or sensitive skin?

If exfoliation is causing stinging or irritation, pause that optional step. Our Pigmentation Exfoliator and Lactic Acid Toner are not the starting products in this barrier-care journey.

Will a fragrance-free cream suit everyone?

No. Fragrance-free is a useful selection criterion, but you may still react to another ingredient. Check the formula and introduce new products cautiously.

How long should barrier repair take?

There is no fixed timeline that applies to everyone. It depends on the cause and severity of the problem. If dryness persists despite gentle care, or you develop a rash or painful cracking, consult a dermatologist.

Can I use this routine after a procedure?

This journey is for everyday skincare. Follow your treating professional’s aftercare instructions after microneedling, peels or other procedures.

Continue learning in our skincare journal.

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  • Pigmentation Exfoliator in its packaging

    Pigmentation Exfoliator

    R199,00

    A gentle Mandelic + PHA exfoliator that clears dead-skin buildup so your brightening serums finally penetrate — without the irritation that causes rebound pigmentation. Best for: all skin types wanting to fade dark patches (not for very dry or highly sensitive skin).

  • Hydrating Glide Serum By ShaRique Skin, formulated for hydration during microneedling.

    Hydrating Glide Serum

    R199,00

    The ultimate safety glide for microneedling that doubles as your daily hydration booster. Formulated with a pure, dual-weight hyaluronic acid complex to deliver effortless needle slip and instant hydration. 100% free from fragrance, essential oils, and harsh actives—protecting your temporary skin barrier from irritation and micro-tearing. Pairs well with our Ceramide Barrier Support Cream.

    30ml, R199 | 50ml R249
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  • Ceramide Barrier Support Cream: Professional restorative moisturizer

    Ceramide Barrier Support Cream

    R299,00

    A rich, fragrance-free lipid complex designed to calm the barrier and halt dryness. Formulated with a skin-identical blend of Ceramides, Oats, Niacinamide, and Panthenol to deeply replenish moisture, ease tight flaking, and soothe compromised or dry skin—including microneedling recovery once the skin has settled.

  • Honey and Oats Cleanser 1

    Oats, Honey, Rose Water Gentle Cleanser

    R299,00

    A gentle, nourishing cleanser for dry and delicate skin — Honey, Oats, Rose Water and Cucumber cleanse while soothing and hydrating. Best for: dry, delicate and sensitive skin (non-comedogenic).

  • Lactic Acid Toner 5%

    Lactic Acid Toner 5%

    R199,00

    A professional 5% Lactic Acid overnight toner that resurfaces bumpy, dull, uneven skin while drawing in moisture — gentle enough for melanin-rich skin. Best for: most skin types (not for very dry, sensitive or damaged skin).

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  • 100 % Pure Hemi-Squalane Facial Oil by ShaRique Skin

    100 % Pure Hemi-Squalane Facial Oil

    R249,00

    A colourless, odourless, ultra-light facial oil that hydrates skin and smooths hair with no greasy feel — and a gentle way to rebuild the barrier after microneedling. Best for: all skin types and all hair.

  • 100% Organic Marula Oil by ShaRique Skin

    100% Organic Marula Oil

    R299,00

    A luxurious, cold-pressed African facial oil that deeply hydrates dry, dull and mature skin — fast-absorbing and non-greasy, and rich in antioxidants and vitamin E for a smooth, radiant finish.

    INCI: Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil