Say Goodbye to Dry Skin with Elinorr Barrier Restoration Gel Moisturizer: A Comprehensive Review

Elinorr caught my attention thanks to all the hype surrounding it on Instagram. After seeing so many positive reviews, I couldn’t resist giving it a try. When I found out they were running a buy one get one sale on Instagram (surprise, surprise), I knew it was the perfect chance to finally test out this brand I had been eyeing for a while.

Lately, I’ve been leaning towards gentler and more moisturizing products because my skin is dry and the weather isn’t helping. I find myself needing hydration at every stage of my skincare routine due to this harsh dry weather.

During the winter season, I decided to give this moisturizer a try for the very first time. To my surprise, it has been a lifesaver for my skin whenever I’ve encountered the dreaded dryness that comes with the changing weather. Without any hesitation, I would highly recommend this to anyone who struggles with dry skin.

Product Description according to the official website:

Rejuvenate your skin and restore its natural barrier with this Barrier Restoration Gel Moisturizer, packed with Ceramide Complex, Niacinamide and Sodium Hyaluronate. If you’ve got lifeless skin, it’s just what the ceramide ordered! Put the bounce back in your skin with this moisture-replenishing gel.

Deeply Hydrates & Locks in Moisture for Longer Period

INGREDIENTS

Aqua, Caprylic/capric triglycerides, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Polyacrylate-13/Polyisobutene/polysorbate-20, Ceramide NP, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Phytosphingosine, Cholesterol, Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate, Carbomer, Xanthum gum, Octyl Doddecanol, Octyldodecyl xyloside, PEG-30, Dipolyhydroxystearate, Dimethicone, Tocopheryl acetate (vitamin E), Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerine, Allantoin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Hydroxide.

Fragrance: There is no added fragrance in this product

Ceramide AP strengthens the protective skin barrier and locks the moisture

Ceramide NP improves the skin barrier function, prevents the skin from dehydration and keeps out of environmental irritants.

Ceramide EOP nourishes damaged skin barriers and regulates TEWL in a more efficient way.

Phytosphingosine retrieves damaged skin barrier

Cholesterol supports and boosts the skin’s barrier functioning

Sodium hyaluronate’s low molecular weight enables it to penetrate into dermis, aids in improving the production of collagen: the structural protein that plays a key role in moisture.

Niacinamide supports the skin barrier, increases its resiliency, and improves texture by boosting collagen production. It also helps balance oil production and helps in brightening the dull skin

Allantoin helps to shed dead skin cells, and majorly it is a non-irritating ingredient that soothes and protects the skin.

Vitamin E is an antioxidant that helps to prevent damage to skin caused by free radicals. It seals the moisture the skin cells by forming a film.

Price and availability:

It costs Rs 599 for 60 ml of the product. Their official website frequently offers Buy One, Get One Free (BOGO) deals, which are the perfect opportunity to grab this product at a great price

Shelf life:

It has a shelf life of 2 years. I have emptied a 60 ml of bottle in about 6-8 weeks with consistent usage. So, you ideally would have plenty of time to use the entire product before it expires. So, there is interesting chemistry behind shelf life of the products which I learned during my graduation, let me know if you would like to read about it!

Packaging: The product comes in an airless pump packaging

Colour and texture:

How to Use/ Layering for skin:

As per the bottle, take an adequate quantity of the moisturizer and apply it to your face, neck and other body parts which require hydration. Use whenever required

For context, I have extremely dry, sensitive skin and I also have acne prone skin. You can read more about me here

Brand claims

Ready to double-check the brand’s promises for skin? Then dive into the details below.

Gel Moisturizer is a lightweight nourishing and non-comedogenic formulation replete with skin’s protective barrier repairing and reinforcing actives that strengthens the skin barrier by rejuvenating, nourishing and providing deep hydration to the damaged and sensitive dry skin in a more natural and effective way.