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It soothed and plumped instantly.

Star Donaldson

Havingsensitiveor reactive skin can be a tricky.

Byrdie editor applying Ilia Barrier Build cream

Star Donaldson

Read on for all of the details on Ilia’s latest innovation and my honest review.

The brand’s latest, the Barrier Build Skin Protectant Cream, sees the brand luxury with necessity.

It works to help relieve irritation and calm and soothe redness on the skin.

Ilia Barrier Build cream

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The texture is a dreamy cream-to-gel, so it glides on with instant hydrating power and soaks in fast.

It also creates a smooth base for my foundation without piling.

There were no signs of redness or irritation, and most importantly no stinging pain.

Ilia Barrier Cream

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Ilia barrier cream

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Star Donaldson applying Ilia Barrier Build Cream

Star Donaldson