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Real Barrier Real Barrier Cicarelief Cream vs Sulwhasoo Overnight Vitalizing Mask

Sulwhasoo Overnight Vitalizing Mask scores 8.4/9.8 vs Real Barrier Real Barrier Cicarelief Cream at 8.0/9.8. Sulwhasoo Overnight Vitalizing Mask wins for hydration.

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Real Barrier Cicarelief Cream

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8.0

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Sulwhasoo

Overnight Vitalizing Mask

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8.4

Score comparison

Sulwhasoo Overnight Vitalizing Mask edges ahead, winning 2 of 5 attributes.

Real Barrier wins 2

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Sulwhasoo wins 2

18Real Barrier

8Shared

48Sulwhasoo

Only in Real Barrier Real Barrier Cicarelief Cream

10 unique

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride Centella Asiatica Extract Madecassoside Ceramide Np Cetearyl Olivate Sorbitan Olivate 2-Hexanediol Panthenol Allantoin Arginine

Shared ingredients

8 in common

Water Glycerin Cetearyl Alcohol Butylene Glycol Squalane Sodium Hyaluronate Carbomer Ethylhexylglycerin

Only in Sulwhasoo Overnight Vitalizing Mask

40 unique

Cetyl Ethylhexanoate Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea Butter)Di-C12-13 Alkyl Malate Cyclopentasiloxane Dimethicone Glyceryl Stearate Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract Cyclohexasiloxane Panax Ginseng Root Extract

Why Sulwhasoo Overnight Vitalizing Mask comes out ahead

Where Sulwhasoo Overnight Vitalizing Mask really shines is hydration efficacy, scoring 9.8 compared to Real Barrier Real Barrier Cicarelief Cream's 8.0. With Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, and Honey in its top ingredients, Sulwhasoo Overnight Vitalizing Mask delivers stronger moisture-binding capability.

Ingredient Transparency is another area of separation. Sulwhasoo Overnight Vitalizing Mask scores 8.8 here versus 7.8 for Real Barrier Real Barrier Cicarelief Cream. That difference comes down to how each formula is built — the ingredient list tells the story.

Sulwhasoo Overnight Vitalizing Mask brings Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, and Ophiopogon Japonicus Root Extract 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

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

Sulwhasoo Overnight Vitalizing Mask 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

Value comparison

At mid-range pricing with a score of 8.0, Real Barrier Real Barrier Cicarelief Cream is a decent pick. Sulwhasoo Overnight Vitalizing Mask sits at the luxury level with a 8.4 score — the higher investment pays off in formulation quality.

Our verdict

✶ Our verdict

+0.4 lead

Sulwhasoo Overnight Vitalizing Mask edges ahead with a slightly stronger formulation, but Real Barrier Real Barrier Cicarelief Cream is still a solid pick.

8.0Real Barrier

8.4Sulwhasoo

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: Real Barrier Real Barrier Cicarelief Cream or Sulwhasoo Overnight Vitalizing Mask?

Based on ingredient analysis, Sulwhasoo Overnight Vitalizing Mask scores higher overall. See the full score breakdown above for details on each attribute.

Do Real Barrier Real Barrier Cicarelief Cream and Sulwhasoo Overnight Vitalizing Mask 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 Real Barrier Cicarelief Cream and Sulwhasoo Overnight Vitalizing Mask?

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

Full analysis: Real Barrier Real Barrier Cicarelief Cream→Full analysis: Sulwhasoo Overnight Vitalizing Mask→

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Ophiopogon Japonicus Root Extract

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