Anua
Anua Barrier Reboot Intensive Cream
Editorial research reviewLast researched 05/11/2026
Verdict
Anua’s richer Barrier Reboot facial moisturiser. The 100 mL cream lists hydrogenated polydecene, glycerin and squalane, alongside panthenol, cholesterol and ceramide NP.
- Best for
- Unknown
- Less suitable for
- Unknown
Who this suits
Anua Barrier Reboot Intensive Cream is a moisturiser supplied in a 100ml size in 100 ml pack. Manufacturer usage guidance: Apply after toner or serum at the moisturising step. Anua directs morning or evening use. Follow with sunscreen during the day. The full ingredient list below has been checked against the manufacturer listing, so the assessment reflects what is actually in the bottle rather than marketing copy. Cosmetic results are formulation-dependent and vary between people. We have not tested this product by hand; this page is research-led, built from disclosed formulation data and retailer information.
How the Barrier Reboot Intensive Cream differs from the Water Gel Cream
By the Korean PDRN editorial team · research-based, not a hands-on test · Updated 05/11/2026
Both Barrier Reboot moisturisers list glycerin, panthenol, ceramide NP and cholesterol. The Intensive Cream also lists hydrogenated polydecene near the top and includes olive fruit oil and madecassoside. Anua describes it as the richer cream in the range.
The Boots UK 100 mL listing and Anua’s US ingredient panel agree in ingredient order. Use the pack to check your version. This comparison covers the listed ingredients and texture descriptions without estimating wear time.
Ingredients
Full ingredient list below was checked against the manufacturer listing. Formulas can change; check the pack before buying.
Last source check 5 November 2026 (Anua US ingredient declaration. Boots UK lists the 100 mL cream with the same ingredient sequence, allowing for water synonyms and capitalisation. The physical UK pack was not inspected.): updated to the manufacturer listing.
Full ingredient list (INCI)
Water, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Caprylyl Methicone, Dimethicone, Propanediol, Squalane, Panthenol, Sorbitol, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, 1,2-Hexanediol, Tapioca Starch, Sodium Chloride, Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil, Trehalose, Ethylhexylglycerin, Allantoin, Dipropylene Glycol, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Biosaccharide Gum-1, Cholesterol, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Candida Bombicola/Glucose/Methyl Rapeseedate Ferment, Pectin, Triisopropanolamine, Calcium Pantothenate, Phytosphingosine, Ceramide Np, Sphingolipids, Glycolipids, Tocopherol, Mevalonolactone, Madecassoside
Cosmetic information only. Ingredient effects are formulation-dependent and evidence is often limited. This is not medical advice.
Product details
- Size
- 100ml
- Texture
- Unknown
- Finish
- Unknown
- Packaging
- 100 mL pack.
- Routine step
- Moisturisers
- How to use
- Apply after toner or serum at the moisturising step. Anua directs morning or evening use. Follow with sunscreen during the day.
- Precautions
- Unknown