SKIN&LAB Barrierderm Intensive Cream 2nd Gen (50ml 1+1)
500 Olive Young reviews read first-hand · Olive Young rating 4.8 (10,071 reviews) · 86% gentle and low-irritation · 81% hydration · 52% dry skin (Olive Young official) · a barrier moisturizer for dry skin
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Community summary
The most frequently mentioned point is moisturizing power. Hydration/moisture comments like 'if I apply it before bed, I'm still moisturized the next day' and 'it feels like it fixes my inner dryness' were the most common, at 421 of 500 reviews (84%). Mentions of lasting effect — no tightness until the next morning — number 164. The Olive Young official attribute is also 81% good for hydration.
Next come the dry/sensitive skin context and gentleness. 306 reviews (61%) deal with dryness, flaking, or tightness, and 190 (38%) say 'gentle with no irritation, fine even though I'm sensitive.' Olive Young's official irritation metric is 86% gentle and low-irritation, and for skin type, 52% good for dry skin. Skin barrier care context also appears in 183 reviews. That said, these are users' own impressions.
The texture can be summed up as 'a cream whose beads pop and sink in.' Capsule/bead mentions number 175, comments that it absorbs quickly without feeling heavy 217, and that it's fresh without stickiness 132. Value comments on the 1+1 set (162) and 'my go-to, on my umpteenth tube' repurchase comments (131) are also common. On the other hand, there are minority opinions that it sits greasily on dehydrated-oily or oily skin, or that the beads or ingredients didn't agree with them and caused breakouts, so some reviews recommend a patch test for sensitive skin.
These are counts taken directly only from reviews, out of the 500 read, where the expression clearly appeared (one review can fall under several items). If anything, we undercounted rather than inflated — it's a minimum.
By skin type
Olive Young official attribute metrics (based on 10,071 reviews, rating 4.8; multiple responses allowed). These are not values we assigned — they're as tallied on Olive Young.
Expressions found in the reviews read (original tone kept, not rewritten)
Strengths reviewers kept mentioning
- Moisturizing power — the most-mentioned pointThe most frequently mentioned point (421 reviews, 84%). People say that if they apply it before bed, their skin stays moisturized without tightness until the next morning (lasting effect: 164 reviews). Olive Young official 81% good for hydration.
- Suited to dry and sensitive skinDryness/flaking/tightness context appears in 306 reviews, and gentle-without-irritation comments in 190. Olive Young official 86% gentle and low-irritation and 52% good for dry skin. That said, these are users' own impressions.
- Non-sticky capsule texture175 reviews say the beads (capsules) burst and sink in as you apply it, and 217 say it absorbs quickly without feeling heavy. Mentions that it doesn't pill even when applied before makeup recur.
- 1+1 value — a go-to productValue comments on the 50ml 1+1 set number 162, and 'my go-to, on my umpteenth tube' repurchase comments 131.
Downsides (mentioned repeatedly)
- Greasiness varies for dehydrated-oily/oily skinSince the texture is fairly rich, some say that on dehydrated-oily or oily skin it sits greasily or the oil clumps when applied generously. The advice is to layer it only on dry areas.
- Minority reports of breakouts14 reviews (3%) say it didn't agree with their skin and caused breakouts or pimples — a minority, but it recurs. Some reviews recommend testing before buying if you have sensitive skin.
- Bead texture is hit-or-missA minority say the white beads don't melt well and sit on top. Most say they melt naturally as you apply.
- Scent and ingredient sensitivitySome reviews advise against it for sensitive skin because it contains plant oils. Mentions of scent mostly describe it as subtle.
- Based on users' own impressionsContent on hydration and the skin barrier reflects users' own impressions and varies by person. We make no efficacy claims.
Best for
- Dry skin that feels tight and flakes after cleansing. 84% mention hydration · 52% good for dry skin
- Sensitive skin looking for a gentle, non-irritating moisturizer. 86% gentle and low-irritation
- When you're looking for a non-sticky night cream that keeps skin moisturized until the next morning
- When you want a barrier moisturizer for winter and seasonal changes in a generous 1+1 set
May not suit you if: Oily or dehydrated-oily skin that wants to minimize greasiness. Some say it sits on top when applied generously / When a capsule/bead texture bothers you / Sensitive skin that reacts to certain plant oils. Some reviews recommend testing before buying
How to Use SKIN&LAB Barrierderm Intensive Cream 2nd Gen (50ml 1+1)
- The common order in reviews is to apply it as the last step after toner and ampoule right after cleansing, spreading it gently so the beads melt
- Many say applying a generous layer before bed keeps skin moisturized until the next morning. In the morning, a small amount helps makeup go on well
- Some advise dehydrated-oily skin to layer it only on dry areas like the cheeks, or to mix it with a lightweight hydrating cream
- Mentions that it hydrates even better when used with the ampoule from the same line recur
Price & buying tips
- The 50ml 1+1 (100ml total) set comes up often and is picked as the value option for the volume — 162 value mentions
- Many say they stock up during Olive Young sales and 1+1 seasons, so the recurring advice is to compare the Olive Young event price and the Coupang price before buying Check the price on Coupang →
Compared with other Moisturizers picks
Real-user and in-store trend tally for the moisturizer category (Olive Young JJintem's own data)
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FAQ
Q. How to use the SKIN&LAB Barrierderm Cream — when and how much?
In the reviews, a common method was applying it as the last step after toner and ampoule, spreading it gently so the beads (capsules) melt. Comments that a generous layer before bed keeps skin moisturized until the next morning recur (164 reviews), and people say a small amount in the morning keeps makeup from pilling.
Q. Does it really suit dry skin?
Reviews dealing with dryness, flaking, or tightness were 306 of 500 (61%), and hydration/moisture mentions were the most common at 421 (84%). Olive Young's official attributes are also 52% good for dry skin and 81% good for hydration. That said, these are users' own impressions and vary by person.
Q. Can oily or dehydrated-oily skin use it?
There are oily and dehydrated-oily reviewers who say it finishes soft and non-sticky, but there are also comments that it sits greasily or the oil clumps when applied generously. The recurring advice for dehydrated-oily skin is to layer it only on dry areas or use less.
Q. Is it okay for sensitive skin? Any breakouts?
190 reviews say it's 'gentle with no irritation,' and Olive Young's official irritation metric is high at 86% gentle and low-irritation. However, there's a minority opinion that it caused breakouts (14 reviews) and reviews advising against it for sensitive skin because of plant oils, so we recommend testing a small amount first. We make no safety guarantees.
Q. What are the beads in the cream?
In the reviews, the expression 'the beads (capsules) pop and sink in as you apply it' came up 175 times. Most say they melt naturally and don't sit on top, but a minority say they don't melt well. There are also long-term users who say they like the texture more since the 2nd-gen renewal.
Q. Where does it rank among Olive Young barrier cream recommendations?
In the Olive Young JJintem tally, the SKIN&LAB Barrierderm Intensive Cream is frequently picked for dry and sensitive skin moisturizer demand. Rankings change depending on when they're tallied, so check the category ranking page for the latest comparison by condition. We don't assign star ratings on our own.
Q. Where does the data on this page come from?
The 4.8 rating, 10,071 reviews, 86% gentle and low-irritation, 81% good for hydration, and 52% good for dry skin are Olive Young's official figures, while the keyword numbers are values we counted ourselves by reading 500 reviews first-hand (we counted only reviews with clear wording, so if anything they're under the real figure, not inflated). We don't reproduce the original review text — only the analysis — and we don't assign star ratings or make efficacy claims.
Starting from a viral Threads post with over 1.85M views, we collected real Korean users' recommendation comments on Olive Young posts, merged different spellings of the same product, and tallied mentions, likes, and staff endorsements. No ads or sponsorships — rankings come from real recommendation data only.
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