[Cleanser Review] Atopalm Real Barrier Cream Cleansing Foam

Price: $16

[Received in exchange for an honest review from Amabie.com]

Verdict: 9/10
Repurchase:  Probably

Brand & Product 

I was lucky enough to be chosen as one of Amabie.com's A-List reviewers for the new line of skincare products by Atopalm. I have been using this Atopalm Real Barrier Cream Cleansing Form for about 30 days and have formed a pretty good opinion on it, so here's my honest review.

Real Barrier by Atopalm is a line of product that aims to heal and repair the skin barrier, even in people with serious skin conditions. It is specifically formulated for dry and sensitive skin types but features hyaluronic acid and patented dual ceramides in addition to MLE. These two aims to hydrate and comfort skin.

Real Barrier's goal is to reinforce and support the skin's natural barrier, which is responsible for keeping moisture in and irritants out. 

There are a number of products in this line, including the cleansing foam, masks, cica cream, cleansing water, ampoule, and moisture cream. I'm lucky enough to be able to try two of the products, namely the Atopalm Real Barrier Cream Cleansing Foam and Atopalm Real Barrier Essence Mist. I'm looking at the cleansing foam first since I've been using it for about 30 days and has formed a solid opinion on it.

The product is a creamy cleanser that contains a blend of naturally soothing, hydrating and protecting ingredients. It's patented MLE Skin Barrier Formulat uses a complex of ceramides to help protect and strengthen the skin barrier, which is essential for healthy, radiant skin. It claims to be powerful enough to remove makeup and everyday impurities but mild enough that it can be used on all skin types. It's formulated without parabens, mineral oil, or artificial fragrances. 

Packaging and directions

It comes in a squeeze tube which I'm pretty alright with. Honestly, I prefer pumps for cleansers, but this is easily solved by decanting the cleanser in a pump bottle. XD 

Even though it claims to be able to clean makeup, instruction says to use this as the second step of the skincare routine, after the oil cleanser. Moisten hands and face with warm water, squeeze a nickle size amount of cream into palm. Then, work it into a lather and gently massage the foam in circular motions over your entire face. Rinse thoroughly and pat dry. 

Ingredients

It does contain quite a lot of ingredients though, so if you know your skin reacts badly to some, it's best to patch test first. I've pretty much given up trying to guess how my skin would react to products based on ingredients list since my skin just decides to freak out or love something for no discernable reason. 

Without further ado, here are the ingredients: 

Water, Potassium Cocoyl Glycinate, Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate, Potassium Cocoate, Disodium Cocoyl Glutamate, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Sodium Sweetalmondamphoacetate, Carbomer, Myristoyl/Palmitoyl Oxostearamide/Arachamide Mea, Dihydroxyisopropyl Palmoylpalmamide, Brassica Oleracea Italica (Broccoli) Sprout Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Madecassoside, Panthenol, Triticum Vulgare (Wheat) Sprout Extract, Spirulina Platensis Extract, Allantoin, Tocopheryl Acetate(3), Citrus Aurantium Bergamia (Bergamot) Fruit Oil, Cananga Odorata Flower Oil(3), Cedrus Atlantica Bark Oil, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil, Citrus Limon (Lemon) Peel Oil(3), Vetiveria Zizanoides Root Oil, Disodium Edta, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol.

Even thought there's a lot of ingredients here, running this through cosdna is pleasing. The only possible trigger is the carbormer and everything else rates at a zero at the acne and irritant scale. The trio of panthenol, allantoin, and madecassoside work together to help calm and protect irritated skin. Sunflower seed oil, broccoli extract, wheat extract and bergamot oil help to cleanse skin while also nourishing and hydrating it. 

Texture and Fragrance

As it promises, it has a creamy texture that foams rather well. Even though there's like, half a dozen fragrances in here (mostly oils such as citrus fruit oil, flower oil, lavandula oil, lmon peel oil, ect), I really can't pick up the scent for this cleansing foam. Maybe my nose is dead (It's possible), or it's just non strong enough. 

It foams fairly well with just a little product and I feel like my skin kind of absorbs some of the ceramides into my skin instead of cleansing everything off, which means it leaves my skin with somewhat of a film that's not unpleasant. It's like using a cream in the bath. It's soothing. ^^

Performance

The first thing I did was test the pH of the cleanser with a pH strip because while my skin has been weirdly alright with most cleansers, I noticed that high pH cleansers tend to really strip my skin and exacerbates the condition of existing eczema patches. I'm gladly reporting that the pH of this is at a respectable 5-6, which I'm completely fine with. There's no tight sensation after cleansing, and no new breakouts. Yay. The cleanser does foam pretty well and I only need just a tiny bit of it to wash my face. I'm happy to report that I'm very pleased with it. It is a creamy cleanser and has a complex of ceramides that help protect and strengthen the skin barrier.

However, if compared to the Cosrx low pH cleanser that I've been using previously, it's not actually a mild as that. I really do hate the watery consistency of the Cosrx cleanser though, so I'll happily exchange this with the cosrx. ^^ The consistency is a lot more solid, as you can see and I think this will probably last a year based on how little I've used in the past 30 days.

As is with the Cosrx low pH cleanser, I find that I do have to double cleanse when using this cleanser in order to be safe, which is no trouble at all. However, it does claim to be able to clean off makeup... which is a lie? Lol. I don't get why it says that and then in the instructions tell consumers to oil cleanse first. Honestly, it's best to oil cleanse first regardless of how strong the cleanser is, so I don't really care. 

Overall, I'm quite pleased with this cleanser. This is comparable to the Cosrx cleanser with the advantage of not finishing in like, 2 months. I'm just glad it works on my skin despite the eczema patches. My skin's been reacting pretty badly to a lot (A LOT) of cleansers and having this not break out my skin or cause more dry patches is just amazing. 

Price: $16

[Received in exchange for an honest review from Amabie.com]

Verdict: 9/10
Repurchase:  Probably

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[Orgavalley Review] Orgavalley OV In Nature 24 Nutritive Deep Cleanser 120ml

Price: $34.00 on BBCosmetic.com

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Verdict: 9/10
Repurchase: Maybe

Price & Shop

This Orgavalley cleanser saved my skin. T.T I received this Orgavalley Deep Cleanser from from BBCosmetic.com in exchange for an honest review but all thoughts are my own, as always. ^^ It arrived about a month ago and it arrived just in the nick of time. I had just finished my Cosrx cleanser and the two subsequent cleansers I used broke me out. :( The innisfree volcanic foaming cleanser caused pimples and the April Skin caused my skin to flake and peel painfully.

This cleanser is a naturally produced cleanser that protects the skin barrier. It provides hydration, nutrition and deep cleansing all together in addition to aiding in anti-aging. This OV in Nature 24 Nutritive Deep Cleanser features various natural and herb fermented ingredients that can cleanse, hydrate, and provide the skin with necessary nutrition. It's made with mild formula and can be used for all skin types. 

Orgavalley is a relatively new name in the game of korean skincare. It focuses on natural ingredients and traditional fermentation with the modern nano-technology. Orgavalley is free from chemicals and focuses on minimal ingredients in it's products. 

Packaging

I really love the design for the Orgavalley Deep cleanser with it's beautifully carved wooden cap. However, since my bathroom tends to be especially humid, I've taken off the wooden cap so it won't risk getting moldy.

The pump bottle design is simplistic and effective, though the fact that I have to take off the cap to protect it from getting moldy isn't ideal, since it has resulted in the bottle being exposed to the humidity in the bathroom. I actually put the cap back on and have my fingers crossed it'll be alright. There's 120ml of the product, which isn't much at all but only a single pump is necessary for cleansing.

At the price point of $34, it puts the cleanser with the higher end brands, so I actually expect the design to be a bit more... high end. The taped on paper on the bottle ruins that effect somewhat, something which Orgavalley have taken into consideration. It's all just aesthetics though, which shouldn't matter as long as the product works, which is definitely does!

Ingredients

Ingredients, according to this reviewer, are only water, olive oil, Rosemary leaf water, Peppermint leaf water, Aloe ferox leaf extract, lavender leaf extract, glycerin, potassium hydroxide, Lavender oil, lemongrass oil.

The key ingredient here is olive oil, which is an antioxidant that can help with anti-aging. It's brochure also lauds it's ability to lower bad cholestrol, but that's only if you're ingesting olive oil, which I wouldn't suggest eating this cleanser. Lol. 

Rosemary leaf water can increase skin elasticity while peppermint provides antibacterial properties. Lavender and lemongrass oil adds a distinct herbal scent to the cleanser but also provides soothing and healing properties. In the skin, lavender has been shown be antioxidant and reduce eczema and moderate psoriasis according to this article. 

There's a lack of preservatives in the product, so I would suggest using this up within a few months of opening, which is good advice for every skincare item anyhow. ^^

The addition of potassium hydroxide is what allows the product to foam and it is a pH adjuster. The ingredients looks pretty good on cosdna. 

Performance

This smells like ginger, which is a nice scent, imo. It's not low pH, but it's not stripping either. I did a quick test with a lipstick. If I remember correctly, it's my Choonee Lip Balm, which isn't super long lasting.

The cleanser doesn't exactly clear makeup. There's still a faint hint of red in the bottom picture. A first cleanser is definitely necessary, but this makes a good cleanser in the morning. ^^ It foams pretty well, but doesn't product a rich lather. A single pump is enough for my entire face.

Almost a month into using this, my skin has gotten so much better. The red, inflamed parts of my skin have gotten better, no more new pimples, and my skin is just slowly healing from the many breakouts. Ahh. Thank goodness. I've been struggling with the painful skin irritation for a few weeks and this was exactly what my skin needed.

The only reason why it's not getting full points is because it's really pretty expensive, at $34 for only 120ml, which is quickly dwindling. I might repurchase this, but only once I've finished a few other cleansers that I'm eager to try out, particularly the Cosrx Low pH cleanser and a Neutrogena Acne Foaming Cleanser... or those Neutrogena Oil to Foam cleansers that have been catching my eye. ^^

Price: $34.00 on BBCosmetic.com

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Verdict: 9/10
Repurchase: Maybe

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