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Holika Holika Good Cera Super Ceramide Cream vs Real Barrier Extreme Cream

Real Barrier Extreme Cream scores 8.6/9.8 vs Holika Holika Good Cera Super Ceramide Cream at 8.2/9.8. Real Barrier Extreme Cream wins for ingredient transparency.

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Holika Holika

Good Cera Super Ceramide Cream

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8.2

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Real Barrier

Extreme Cream

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8.6

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Score comparison

Real Barrier Extreme Cream edges ahead, winning 2 of 5 attributes.

Holika Holika wins 0

Tied 3

Real Barrier wins 2

9.0

Holika Holika

Real Barrier

Ingredient face-off

95% overlap

19Holika Holika

19Shared

20Real Barrier

Only in Holika Holika Good Cera Super Ceramide Cream

0 unique

Shared ingredients

19 in common

Water Glycerin Cetearyl Alcohol Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride Butylene Glycol Ceramide Np Ceramide Ap Ceramide Eop Cholesterol Phytosphingosine+9 more

Only in Real Barrier Extreme Cream

1 unique

Squalane

Why Real Barrier Extreme Cream comes out ahead

Where Real Barrier Extreme Cream really shines is ingredient transparency, scoring 8.8 compared to Holika Holika Good Cera Super Ceramide Cream's 7.8.

Hydration Efficacy is another area of separation. Real Barrier Extreme Cream scores 9.5 here versus 8.9 for Holika Holika Good Cera Super Ceramide Cream. That difference comes down to how each formula is built — the ingredient list tells the story.

Real Barrier Extreme Cream brings Ceramide Np, Ceramide Ap, and Ceramide Eop as actives, while holika Holika Good Cera Super Ceramide Cream relies on Ceramide Np, Ceramide Ap, and Ceramide Eop. Both approaches have merit, but the positioning and supporting ingredients make the difference.

Best for your skin type

Holika Holika Good Cera Super Ceramide 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

Real Barrier Extreme 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

At budget pricing with a score of 8.2, Holika Holika Good Cera Super Ceramide Cream is a decent pick. Real Barrier Extreme Cream sits at the mid-range level with a 8.6 score — the higher investment pays off in formulation quality.

Our verdict

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+0.4 lead

Real Barrier Extreme Cream edges ahead with a slightly stronger formulation, but Holika Holika Good Cera Super Ceramide Cream is still a solid pick.

8.2Holika Holika

8.6Real Barrier

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: Holika Holika Good Cera Super Ceramide Cream or Real Barrier Extreme Cream?

Based on ingredient analysis, Real Barrier Extreme Cream scores higher overall. See the full score breakdown above for details on each attribute.

Do Holika Holika Good Cera Super Ceramide Cream and Real Barrier Extreme 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 Holika Holika Good Cera Super Ceramide Cream and Real Barrier Extreme Cream?

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

Full analysis: Holika Holika Good Cera Super Ceramide Cream→Full analysis: Real Barrier Extreme Cream→

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