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Real Barrier Extreme Cream vs Su:m37 Time Energy Moisturizing Soft Cream

Real Barrier Extreme Cream scores 8.6/9.8 vs Su:m37 Time Energy Moisturizing Soft Cream at 8.1/9.8. Real Barrier Extreme Cream wins for hydration.

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Real Barrier

Extreme Cream

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8.6

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Su:m37

Time Energy Moisturizing Soft Cream

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8.1

Score comparison

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

Real Barrier wins 2

Tied 3

Su:m37 wins 0

8.6Real Barrier

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8.1Su:m37

Scores last verified: April 2026

Attribute battle

Hydration Efficacy

Real Barrier WINS

9.5

8.4

Real Barrier

Su:m37

Irritation Risk

TIE

9.5

Real Barrier

Su:m37

Active Ingredient Strength

TIE

5.5

5.2

Real Barrier

Su:m37

Ingredient Transparency

TIE

8.8

Real Barrier

Su:m37

Formulation Safety

Real Barrier WINS

9.0

8.0

Real Barrier

Su:m37

Ingredient face-off

33% overlap

20Real Barrier

9Shared

27Su:m37

Only in Real Barrier Extreme Cream

11 unique

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride Squalane Ceramide Ap Ceramide Eop Cholesterol Phytosphingosine Cetearyl Olivate Sorbitan Olivate Allantoin Carbomer+1 more

Shared ingredients

9 in common

Water Glycerin Cetearyl Alcohol Butylene Glycol Ceramide Np 2-Hexanediol Panthenol Sodium Hyaluronate Ethylhexylglycerin

Only in Su:m37 Time Energy Moisturizing Soft Cream

18 unique

Cyclopentasiloxane Cetyl Ethylhexanoate Dimethicone Glyceryl Stearate Peg-100 Stearate Cyclohexasiloxane Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate Bifida Ferment Lysate Hydrogenated Polydecene Beta-Glucan+8 more

Why Real Barrier Extreme Cream comes out ahead

Where Real Barrier Extreme Cream really shines is hydration efficacy, scoring 9.5 compared to Su:m37 Time Energy Moisturizing Soft Cream's 8.4. With Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, and Cholesterol in its top ingredients, Real Barrier Extreme Cream delivers stronger moisture-binding capability.

Formulation Safety is another area of separation. Real Barrier Extreme Cream scores 9.0 here versus 8.0 for Su:m37 Time Energy Moisturizing Soft 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 su:m37 Time Energy Moisturizing Soft Cream relies on Bifida Ferment Lysate, Adenosine, and Niacinamide. Both approaches have merit, but the positioning and supporting ingredients make the difference.

Best for your skin type

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

Su:m37 Time Energy Moisturizing Soft 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 mid-range pricing with a score of 8.6, Real Barrier Extreme Cream delivers strong value. Su:m37 Time Energy Moisturizing Soft Cream sits at the luxury level with a 8.1 score — the extra cost doesn't translate to better scores here.

Our verdict

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+0.5 lead

Real Barrier Extreme Cream edges ahead with a slightly stronger formulation, but Su:m37 Time Energy Moisturizing Soft Cream is still a solid pick.

8.6Real Barrier

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8.1Su:m37

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: Real Barrier Extreme Cream or Su:m37 Time Energy Moisturizing Soft Cream?

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

Do Real Barrier Extreme Cream and Su:m37 Time Energy Moisturizing Soft 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 Real Barrier Extreme Cream and Su:m37 Time Energy Moisturizing Soft Cream?

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

Full analysis: Real Barrier Extreme Cream→Full analysis: Su:m37 Time Energy Moisturizing Soft Cream→

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