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Environ Moisturiser vs Real Barrier Real Barrier Cicarelief Cream

Environ Moisturiser scores 8.0/9.8 and Real Barrier Real Barrier Cicarelief Cream scores 8.0/9.8 — a near-tie where your skin type decides the winner.

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8.0

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Score comparison

These two are neck and neck — just 0.0 points apart.

Environ wins 2

Tied 2

33Environ

7Shared

18Real Barrier

Only in Environ Moisturiser

26 unique

Aqua (Water)Polysorbate 40 C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate Ethylhexyl Palmitate Glyceryl Stearate Citrate Saccharide Isomerate Lanolin Glyceryl Stearate Se Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil+16 more

Shared ingredients

7 in common

Butylene Glycol Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride Cetearyl Alcohol Glycerin Panthenol Squalane Ethylhexylglycerin

Only in Real Barrier Real Barrier Cicarelief Cream

11 unique

Water Centella Asiatica Extract Madecassoside Ceramide Np Cetearyl Olivate Sorbitan Olivate 2-Hexanediol Allantoin Sodium Hyaluronate Carbomer+1 more

Why these two are neck and neck

These two moisturisers take different paths to a similar destination. Both formulas include solid hydrating ingredients, and the overall scores reflect that — the gap here is genuinely slim.

Hydration Efficacy is another area of separation. Environ Moisturiser scores 9.8 here versus 8.0 for Real Barrier Real Barrier Cicarelief Cream. That difference comes down to how each formula is built — the ingredient list tells the story.

Environ Moisturiser brings Tocopheryl Acetate, Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate, and Tocopherol as actives, while real Barrier Real Barrier Cicarelief Cream relies on Centella Asiatica Extract, Madecassoside, and Ceramide Np. Both approaches have merit, but the positioning and supporting ingredients make the difference.

Best for your skin type

Environ Moisturiser is better if you have

Sensitive skin — the low-irritation formula keeps things gentle
Dry or dehydrated skin that craves moisture, thanks to Butylene Glycol
Anyone who prefers clean, well-vetted formulations

Real Barrier Real Barrier Cicarelief Cream is better if you have

Sensitive skin — the low-irritation formula keeps things gentle
Dry or dehydrated skin that craves moisture, thanks to Glycerin
Anyone who prefers clean, well-vetted formulations

Value comparison

Real Barrier Real Barrier Cicarelief Cream comes in at mid-range pricing with a 8.0 score, which is solid value at that tier.

Our verdict

✶ Our verdict

It's a close call — both products score within 0.3 points of each other. Your choice depends on your specific skin concerns.

8.0Environ

8.0Real Barrier

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: Environ Moisturiser or Real Barrier Real Barrier Cicarelief Cream?

Based on ingredient analysis, Environ Moisturiser scores higher overall. See the full score breakdown above for details on each attribute.

Do Environ Moisturiser and Real Barrier Real Barrier Cicarelief Cream share ingredients?

Yes, they share common ingredients. Check the ingredient face-off section above for a detailed comparison.

What's the main difference between Environ Moisturiser and Real Barrier Real Barrier Cicarelief Cream?

The key differences are in their active ingredients and formulation approach. Check the attribute battle above for a detailed breakdown.

Full analysis: Environ Moisturiser→Full analysis: Real Barrier Real Barrier Cicarelief Cream→

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