Barrier Therapy Skin Protectant Cream

4.7 • 3 Reviews

For years I was a body-oil-only person when it came to moisturizer, but this winter that officially stopped working for me. My skin was dry all the time in that particularly offensive way where it somehow felt oily and dehydrated at once. I already loved Prequel, and Barrier Therapy ended up being exactly what I was looking for. It goes on easily, absorbs quickly, and doesn't leave behind that sticky feeling that makes you immediately start dressing more delicately afterward. What surprised me most was how well it actually moisturized. With body oil, my skin felt soft, but if you looked closely it still had that slightly dry, almost crepey look. Barrier Therapy really changed that. I put it on after my shower at night, and when I wake up the next morning my skin still feels hydrated and comfortable. Now it’s one of those products I keep repurchasing before I’m even close to running out because I genuinely don’t want to be without it.

Prequel is one of those rare brands that really delivers on both quality and value. The product sizes are huge — my body lotion has lasted me years, even with regular use. The formulas are straightforward but effective, and I appreciate that they’re made with skin health in mind rather than unnecessary frills. The body lotion keeps my skin soft and hydrated without feeling heavy or greasy, and I never have to worry about running out after just a few weeks. It’s such a relief to find a brand that offers this kind of longevity and performance at a fair price.

My mom got me hooked. On a recent trip home I tried the face wash, moisturizer and serum. I am now a big believer in the latter two. The only reason I am giving four out of five stars is because I don't love the face wash. The moisturizer and serum on the other hand 10 out of 10.