11 Gel Creams That Will Strengthen Your Skin Barrier

Don't let the feel of this gel cream (which is similar to a lightweight ointment) throw you. Although it's a bit thicker than others we tried and takes a minute to absorb, it also packs a couple of Dr. Palm's key hydrating and skin-supporting ingredients: glycerin and niacinamide. "If skin is dry, glycerin is perhaps one of the most important moisturizing ingredients to create a protective coat that retains moisture in the skin," she says. "Niacinamide calms and treats acne, and reduces redness and irritation to the skin including rosacea."

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